that's a solid list but i'd swap the drama theater for a night at the philharmonic hall instead. it's on kremlin street, about a 5 minute walk from the kremlin gates, and tickets are like 400 rubles f...

the guide mentions the riverside restaurants on xiushui road but doesn't name a specific one. there's a place called xiushui fish village near the south end, nothing fancy but they do a steamed silver...

the wetland park is great but if you want something quieter, try the small lake trail behind the folk art center on zhongshan street. locals walk their dogs there and there's a tiny tea stand run by a...

solid guide, i'd say the braised beef brisket at old chen's is the real deal but the portions can be small if you're hungry, i usually order the large for 48 yuan and it's worth the extra 8. one thing...

the guide's right about changyu dongtian but if you're decently fit skip the main loop and take the stairs up to the viewing platform on the east side. most people miss it and the view over the sea cl...