As summer draws to a close and school beckons on the horizon, I experience waves of bittersweet feelings that only parents of young, dependent ones can relate to. On the one hand, I am eagerly anticipating the freedom that school hours will once again bring, and on the other, my hand feels lonelier without a smaller hand grasping for mine.
If you feel what I’m feeling, then you might just be looking for one last summer hurrah to spend an idyllic day out with the kids before the school bell tolls. Here are our top recommendations, plus some special jingkids-only discounts!
Incredible Insects Overnight Adventure
Hunt for unique Beijing bugs and learn all about them in various environments including the forest, river, earth and even underground on this specially-curated experience by China Culture Plus. You’ll stay in a lovely pet-friendly guest house in the lush greenery of the Miyun district with all meals provided. If you aren’t familiar with Dr. Tom – check out this article where we went on their Peking Man tour and had a blast. This will be Dr. Tom and his team’s final overnight trip until the following summer, so don’t miss it!
Just for jingkids readers, they are offering a 10% discount off the full price of RMB 3,000! Quote “Jingkids” when you’re booking (by scanning the QR code below) to get the discount.
Our Beijing SUP Day Trip
WoodMood Campsite is a really gorgeous woodland wonderland reminiscent of some national parks back in England, according to Our Beijing founder Dominic. Partnering with Kids Yard, they now offer Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) sessions on the lake by certified coach Daisy, as well as woodcraft workshops. There will also be lifeguards present, and a professional photographer to capture these fleeting summer memories. Dogs are welcome to ride the SUPs too!
Day tickets to the Woodmood campsite start from RMB 99 for kids 5 – 12 years old, while under 5s are free! Adult tickets are RMB 169 for the whole day. SUP sessions cost RMB 360 per pax for 90 – 120 minutes. Transportation to and from WoodMood is not included.
For more details and booking, scan the QR code below. Quote “Jingkids” when booking to get an exclusive freebie!
Beijing Hikers Yunmeng Gorge play and picnic
In perfect timing before school starts, Beijing Hikers is running a Kids Club hike – that’s their kid-friendly hiking trails – this Sunday, Aug 28. Hike a mostly-flat up-and-back 4km (round-trip) walk to a fun riverside picnic spot in Yunmeng Gorge to picnic, swim, play, and explore the area before walking back out to the end. This hike is suitable for kids from 5 – 12 years of age. Prices: ¥380 / ¥340 for members / ¥180 for kids 6–18 / ¥150 for kids 4–5. Sign up by scanning the QR code below.
LEGOLAND / Golden Mask Dynasty Show / China Flyover Experience
Show Beijing is always ready to help expat families hit all the Beijing bucket list spots such as Universal Studios, LEGOLAND, and the China Flyover experience to name a few. These are all great activities for the whole family to do together on a sunny summer day. Check out our articles on visiting Universal Studios, LEGOLAND, and our experience at the Golden Mask Dynasty Show to take your pick! May guarantees the lowest prices in town and boasts rave reviews from all satisfied clients, so you can rest assured you’re in good hands.
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