Air quality in Beijing is a problem at the best of times. When it gets bad you are lucky to see 100 metres on occasion. Yesterday in Beijing it was so bad that poor visibility delayed about 280 domestic and international flights serving Beijing. This news came from the capital’s airport and follows several days [...]

Going on a flight to Beijing from Washington DC? Here is some background information to enjoy as a video. Beijing flights from the capital of the USA only started in 2007. Before that people in Washington DC were forced to fly via Chicago or New York or other options out of the USA to Beijing. [...]

In August 2008 Beijing will play host to the Summer games. You don’t have to wait for this sporting showcase to think about a visit to China. Here are some China travel tips to help you enjoy your next vacation in China. Although history and culture tends to vary considerably between Asian countries, it can [...]

The Beijing Olympics are now 457 days away. You may think that is a long time away and you would not need to start making travel plans just yet. You may think differently when I tell you that the tickets are now available for registration. From now until early July you can register your ticket [...]

In my opinion April and May are the best months to visit Beijing. It is a great time of year for several reasons. Number one is that the heat of summer has not arrived. Also the huge tourist crowds have not made their way to the capital. I also love the fact that the blossoms [...]