Rick’s field notes · on film

A video encyclopedia
for curious Beijing.

Short, thoughtful films that help you read the city: what you are looking at, why it matters, and what most visitors walk straight past.

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Start with the city
behind the postcard.

Each film is made to work twice: once while planning from home, and again when the place is right in front of you.

Editor’s pick

A first look at the places, details and local perspective behind Rick’s Beijing Insider.

The library index

The collection will grow one well-told story at a time. Every film lives in a clear topic, so the library stays useful as it expands.

Places

Architecture, symbols and the stories hiding in plain sight.

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Culture

Traditions, habits and context that make the city easier to understand.

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Neighbourhoods

Markets, hutongs, food and the rhythm of everyday Beijing.

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Know before you go

Practical answers that save time and make each visit feel easier.

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The idea

“Not a feed to keep up with.
A library to come back to.”

New films are published on YouTube, then organised here as part of a lasting Beijing reference.