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Renée Gray Beaumont

Nanjing’s Former Embassies; Reliving Republican Glamour

It is so hard to imagine China’s flapping days of luxury; Nanjing’s pockets of glitz and glamour, before it all took a turn for the worse, only to revel in its renaissance a century later. All too often, modern...

The Evolution of Nanjing’s Xinjiekou

As the Central Business District (CBD) of Nanjing, Xinjiekou endlessly pumps life into the city’s economy, and acts as, not only the CBD, but also an important area for political and governmental exchange, as well as entertainment. As many...

“Double Double Toil & Trouble”; Macbeth Among Top Year-End Shows

We’re fast approaching December, so herein The Nanjinger guide to some of the best-performing groups from around the world to be appearing at Nanjing’s Jiangsu Centre for the Performing Arts as we close out 2018. Look forward to Tap...

Travel Mayhem Leaves 10,000 Stranded Due to Fog or Pollution

Monday 26 November, 2018; Nanjing Lukou International Airport closes, cancelling all flights due to extremely foggy weather, leaving thousands of people stranded. “We regret to announce that **** flight has been cancelled due to weather infection”, went the announcements at...

Climate Change Latest; New Local & National Initiatives

November has carried the focus of a “green” and sustainable China, with significant mile stones being reached in the environmental sector as regards climate change, by both the Jiangsu Green Building Development Conference and the National Forestry and Grassland...

Rainy Race for Marathon Enthusiasts in China’s First Slow City

Despite the miserable weather over the weekend, runners who participated in this year’s Gaochun Marathon ought give themselves a pat on the back for braving the conditions. The "Bank of Nanjing Cup; 2018 Gaochun Cittaslow International Marathon" gathered together...

Southwest Turkey Right on Our Doorstep

Tired of your staple Western-Nanjing variety and looking for something else to spark your senses? Perhaps an ancient blend of cheese, bread, spices and grilled meat? If your answer is yes, then get yourself down to this restaurant serving...

Cold Turkey; Reflections of Young Korean Shanghai-London Cyclist

A young Korean girl setting off from Shanghai on a bicycle bound for Europe is not an everyday occurrence. As she hit the halfway point, it seems appropriate for The Nanjinger to catch up with her again, tracking her progress...

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