Chinese New Year is an exciting time full of traditions and celebrations and, as every year, Beijing won’t be lacking festive events and activities this year. So here’s a roundup of fun events to enjoy with your family this week.
Beijing Hikers: White River Ice Hike
If you missed this hike last week, don’t fret! Beijing Hikers is giving you another chance to join the fun and enjoy a day out with family. The hike is kid-friendly, so even the little ones will have fun walking across the thick ice and admiring the natural scenery. The price is RMB 420 for non-members, RMB 380 for members and RMB 200 for kids.
Where: Departure from Liangmaqiao and Lido
When: Jan 18
Price: RMB 420 for non-members, RMB 380 for members and RMB 200 for kids
The Days of Spring Festival: Part of the Cultural Keys Chinese New Year Presentation Series
A fun and educational presentation series for all those wanting to learn about Chinese New Year. The course started on Jan 5 and will run for four weeks, with sessions every Thursday in January. This online course will answer all the questions you might have about Spring Festival and give you all the fun facts about the Year of the Rabbit. To join a session, add CulturalKeysCCC on WeChat, or email them at events@culturalkeys.cn.
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Every Thursday in January 2023 | 7-8pm (Beijing time)
Jan 5: Legends of Spring Festival
Jan 12: How To Celebrate Spring Festival
Jan 19: The Days of Spring Festival
Jan 26: Chinese Festivals in 2023
Price: Members of the Culture Keys WeChat group: RMB 50 | USD 8 | GBP 6 per presentation, or RMB 180 | USD 26 | GBP 21 for the series. Non-members: RMB 80 | USD 11 | GBP 10 per presentation, or RMB 300 | USD 41 | GBP 35 for the series.
Group booking discount: If four people book together they get a 10% discount!*
Hutong Walking Tour and Calligraphy Class
Beijing Experience and Hutong Calligraphy Class have joined forces to deliver an amazing experience to people wanting to learn more about Chinese New Year, ways to greet, and words to say on the occasion. The tour will start at 2pm with a visit to the hutong and will continue with a kids’ calligraphy class at 3.30pm where parents can join their children without any additional cost. The tour will end with drinks and snacks at 5pm. The price for this unique experience is RMB 299/family (two kids per family max).
Where: Tour around Dengshikou area, meet up at Dongsi subway station, Line 5 exit C
When: Jan 22, 2-5pm
Price: RMB 299/family (two kids per family max)
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
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