This week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from Beijing, the city that’s been the political and cultural center of China for the last 800 years. It’s a city of world cuisine, an exploding art and music scene, and the place where you can catch the fastest train in the world—the ride might be cramped, but it’ll be an adventure!
Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina, compares the food scene in North Korea to the food scene in Beijing. Ruth Vahle, founder of the Beijing Expat Guide, explains that in Beijing, life happens outside! And Tania Branigan dispels any negative ideas people might have about Beijing. All of this and more on this week’s episode of Peter Greenberg Worldwide.
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Sarah Keenlyside, travel journalist, talks about Beijing smog (good news: things are getting better), gives us the inside scoop on off-the-beaten-path places to hang out, and tells us where she loves to eat.
Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina, describes what’s wild in Beijing these days and tells us where to go in China for the freshest food.
Ruth Vahle, founder of the Beijing Expat Guide, gives us some advice for coming to Beijing, tells us what US television programs are most popular in Beijing, and describes why Beijing is a very safe city.
Caroline Killmer, managing editor of City Weekend, details the path that’s led her to Beijing (she didn’t like it at first, but loves it now), describes what the 2008 Olympics have done to change Beijing, and gives us her tips for the best sushi in the city.
Tania Braniga, China Correspondent for The Guardian, describes what it is that made her want to come to Beijing, details Beijing’s changes for the better (hint: it involves great coffee), and tells us about some of the more obscure museums in Beijing.
Michael Tsai, co-owner of L.A. Palms Kitchen and Bar, demystifies Korean-Mexican fusion and describes their most unusual—and most delicious—dish!
Lee Williamson, editor of Time Out Beijing, talks about all of the growing art, music, and writing scenes, tells us why being censored is a compliment in China, and details why Beijing and Shanghai “are in Technicolor right now.”
By Jessie Marek for PeterGreenberg.com
