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Editor's Pick: Beijing

As Olympic fever takes hold, Beijing is getting ready for the spotlight. This is a complex city in the grip of jostling, cacophonous transformations, rocketing pell-mell towards the future: new developments, pounding nightclubs, restaurant strips and contemporary art scenes burst into life alongside temples and traditional architecture.

Want to get the lowdown on this high-speed destination? Read up on how to teach English in Beijing, tune into a podcast about its disappearing hutongs and see the city for yourself with our video guide.

Traveller Tips & Views

Accommodation during the Olympics?, Thorn Tree
Should there be a boycott?, Thorn Tree
The Chinese sports that won't be in the Olympics, Bluelist
Beijing street food - mmm, scorpion!, Video
Esoteric Beijing, Bluelist

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Backpacker Cuisine

article By Austin Bush, Jul 2008

It's not quite Asian, it's not quite Western - it's not quite right. How did you find yourself eating hot-dog breakfasts on Kho Pha-Ngan? Read the full article ›

Tags: Eating & Drinking • Thailand
The world on polaroid

photofeature By The Thorn Tree, Jun 2008

Let's hear it for the polaroid! We ran a competition on the Thorn Tree to find your best instant travel moments. Here's the cream de la snap. View the photo feature ›

Tags: Art, Architecture & Design • Culture • Global
An author's life

interactive By Lonely Planet authors, Jun 2008

Sneak an interactive backstage peek at what our authors really go through to get that insider info. View this feature ›

Tags: Global • Travel How-to