Beijing isn’t just ancient walls and grand palaces — it’s a living city where 20 million people chase their own rhythm. When Friday night hits, the pace softens. Office lights fade, hutongs come alive with barbecue smoke, and old Beijingers wrap themselves in towels at the bathhouse, ready to chill hard. Weekends here aren’t about ticking landmarks off a list. They’re about slowing down — soaking in hot water, riding a horse in the forest or hiking through wild mountains w
