Ah, Chinese New Year. Seven to 10 days of no-obligation celebration. Of course, traveling is once again off the table, so you are staycationing! You have cleared your desk at work, signed the kids up for camp, given ayi her red packet, and are ready to snuggle up with a good movie, a mug of tea, and just relax… Who are we kidding? We are expats, we never just chill. Here are a few things you can do to make your time off a true vacation.
Wake up your inner warrior: Shake up your workout routine and learn a new skill with Warrior One’s three-day intensive course. All skill levels are welcome and you can opt for a single day or the entire series. Either way, you are sure to walk away with more confidence and at least a couple of new moves. Feb 3-5 from 11am-5pm.
Learn something together: Grab your significant other and go for an activity date like you used to before the kids and work made Netflix and chill the only energetically viable option. The Hutong offers tons of fun classes and activities from making dumplings to learning mahjong. Scan the code for their full schedule of CNY events.
Treat yo’ self: Get back your glow with a facial, massage, and gel manicure for only RMB 299 during Alice Beauty’s CNY special! They now have three locations in Shaungjing, Sanlitun, and Shunyi. Add Alice at the QR code below for the full list of services and to schedule your appointment.
Brunch it up: Grab some friends or a good book and go for a boozy brunch like you did in your 20s. Both InterContinental’s Bee Brunch and Feast by East are extending their brunch menus and deal for the entire week of Chinese New Year! Scan the codes in the posters to make a reservation.
However you choose to spend your free hours this CNY we hope it’s relaxing and fun. You deserve it after what the year of the ox put us all through. But keep your head up. I have it on good authority that the year of the tiger is going to be fierce!
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Images: Warrior One, Intercontinental, Feast by East, Canva
