There are very few places in the world where you’ll get to check off as many items on your bucket list as in Beijing ... all while eating like a king and shopping until you drop.

As the Olympic Games wind down, China’s capital is gearing up for an influx of new athletes, visitors, and background materials that will accompany the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. More specifically ...

For example, the just-concluded Beijing International Film Festival ... Many cinemas also handed out limited-edition posters as souvenirs for fans. "This year's festival gave me a comprehensive ...