Shichahai at Night: Where Old Beijing Still Feels Alive

Beijing is a city of scale. Wide avenues. Massive squares. Imperial gates. Palaces built to impress. Everything can feel grand, formal, and larger than life. But some of Beijing’s most memorable moments happen in places that feel much smaller. Narrow lanes. Low grey-brick walls. Courtyards hidden behind wooden doors. Bicycles leaning against old buildings. A […]