Fame and fortune for the lucky few
2010-03-02 14:10:27
To anyone still dreaming of being famous overnight, working actors have only one thing to say - "Think again, it's hard work."
Some hard-to-find books prove a tantalizing temptation
2010-03-01 12:18:37
Playwright Shi Hang still gets a thrill when he finds hard-to-find books with provocative titles at street stalls - although the pirate copies are often too flawed to finish.
Recipe for career change
2010-02-26 13:30:26
Jennifer Yeh went from the frenetic lifestyle of a TV commercial producer in downtown Manhattan to the owner of a small artisan bakery on the fringe of Beijing's Shunyi district almost entirely on a whim.
Clowning around with flowers
2010-02-25 13:40:37
For those who have spotted a clown riding a motorbike through Beijing recently, we assure you that you were not imagining things.
Tourist family assaulted by guide during golden week
2010-02-24 10:10:55
A family was attacked after quarreling with a tour guide on a trip to Badaling Great Wall over the recent Chinese New Year holiday, a time when 7.65 million visitors flocked through the city's gates.
Masters of curious culture showcase skills
2010-02-08 10:50:08
Looking for something out-of-the-ordinary to give someone this Spring Festival? Well, look no further than Wangfujing.
Will you be my Valentine?
2010-02-24 14:35:14
Earn your tiger stripes
2010-02-10 10:39:50
Tigers rule the jungle of home decoration right now as the Year of the Tiger looms.
Recipe for discovery
2010-02-24 18:16:53
Heritage in rubble
2010-02-22 11:04:08
Government and public urged to rescue endangered cultural relics amid the city's rapid urbanization drive