Our annual Home and Relocation Guide has been the expat family’s go-to resource when it comes to preparing for a new life in Beijing. Just ask our former Deputy Managing Editor Cindy Marie Jenkins! Before her family relocated to Beijing, she did a massive amount of research on the city with the help of our website and previous copies of our Home and Relocation Guide. Reap the benefits of her experience in our Before You Move Section.
In prior years, we covered everything from choosing the right school for your kids to finding out which neighborhood suits your needs and lifestyle. But this year, we’re going in a different direction because, let’s face it, with the latest Covid restrictions, fewer people are able to relocate from abroad.
Instead, we’re focusing on the great things to do in Beijing this summer since, for many of you, this will actually be the first summer spent not traveling overseas with the family. Call this issue a Home and Relocation Guide with a Summer Twist – aka The Summer Fun Guide!
In this issue, we take a look at Beijing’s coolest water parks for the family to frolic around in, and also amazing weekend getaways like white water rafting and bungee jumping, which are sure to keep your adrenaline pumping.
For families looking to sign their kids up for summer camps, this year’s Summer Fun Guide serves as a summer camp bible, where 14 of our favorite summer camps are profiled so you can get a quick glimpse of all the options in one convenient location. For more camps info, click here.
For those of us looking to simply lounge around the city this summer, our street food bucket list courtesy of Lost Plate is a great tool for exploring Beijing’s hutongs and the local street food culture. If neighborhood eateries aren’t your thing, we’ve also listed some of the city’s best terraces where you can enjoy the sun with a drink in hand.
So my fellow Beijingers, pack away your winter clothes and dig out your sunnies. Let’s make this summer in Beijing the most memorable one yet, filled with stories, experiences, and memories for years to come.
This article appeared in the jingkids 2021 May issue
