Shichahai is the only body of water in Beijing where you can take a nighttime boat tour, and it’s also the city’s liveliest nightlife hub. As night falls, the lakeside bars light up with warm yellow lights, and the waters of Houhai reflect a sea of neon lights and the…

If you’re visiting Beijing in the summer, the thought of standing in line under the blazing sun to climb the Great Wall during the day might indeed make you think twice. But the good news is, this summer, you can experience the Great Wall in a whole new way—by visiting…