Let yourself enjoy the amazing Beijing weather and kick off the new season with some cool events. Here are some of the best family-friendly places to visit in the coming two weeks:
The Belt & Road Food Fest
Foodies of Beijing, prepare to get excited! The Belt & Road Food Fest at Langyuan Station Riverside Cultural Plaza is back once again! This year, the Fest will be happening over the Mid-Autumn Festival from Sep 15-17, so you’ve got a whole three days packed full of food, booze, entertainment, music, culture and more!
Early bird tickets are now on sale for the fest starting at RMB 19.9 and include an RMB 5 coupon to use at the fest. On-site tickets are RMB 29.9 and also include an RMB 5 coupon, but if you want to bag the most bang for your buck, get your ticket now by scanning the QR code below!
For those of you with little ones, all kids under 1.2 meters can get into the festival for free!
More here: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/yvCPDk91geTMQijMrwiBug
Where: Langyuan Station
When: Sep 15-17, 11am-8:30
Price: Early Bird RMB 19.9/person, On’site RMB 29.9/person, free for kids under 1.2m
The Bollywood Bash at Dastaan
Get ready for an unforgettable Bollywood Night at Dastaan Indian Cuisine! Enjoy a lively fusion of East and West with mouth-watering Indian dishes, foot-tapping Bollywood beats, and thrilling dance performances, Dive into the colorful world of India’s film industry while indulging in a delicious buffet spread, all for just RMB 278. In addition, a surprise gift awaits everyone joining the celebration!
Where: Dastaan Indian Cuisine, 3F, Sanlitun SOHO 5 Shopping Mall, Chaoyang
When: Sep 7, 6:30pm
Price: RMB278/adult, RMB108/kids 5-12
Free Beijing Half Day Walking Tour: Beihai Park, Jingshan Park
This two-hour private walking tour explores two of Beijing’s imperial gardens, Jingshan (Coal Hill) Park and Beihai Park, including landmarks such as Five Dragon Pavilion, Jade Island, and Nine Dragon Screen. Join the free tour and gain abundant knowledge of Chinese history and culture. Add Kate (WeChat ID: katyabocharova) to register for the tour.
Meeting Point: Beihai Beimen subway station
When: Sep 8, 10am
Price: Share their post on your moments and enjoy this walk for free (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/dcjX8d2f_FQiJIx_nRSDSg)
Mid Autumn Festival Tayrona MTB Challenge
Summer vacation is almost over… Keep fit during the new school year. This MTB Challange is for the whole family or individuals. Join us on Mid-Autumn Day for a fun event.
Where: Goose and Duck Ranch, Huairou, Beijing
When: Sep 17, 9am-1pm
Price: Contact organizer for price
YMCE Jr Rugby Academy @ 798
YMCE Jr rugby is back, and free trial classes are available every Sunday. YMCE Jr Rugby prioritizes fun as they guide their players through a program that imparts diverse rugby skills tailored to players’ developmental stages in the sport.
Where: 798 UBP Field
When: Every Sunday, 10am-11:30am
Price: RMB 3,299/10 classes (fall season), free trial classes available
YCIS Beijing Open Day
YCIS invites you to thier Open Day for prospective families on September 14. Come and experience the vibrant community and all that YCIS Beijing has to offer! They can’t wait to meet you.
Where: Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District
When: Sep 14, 9.30am- noon
Price: Free
Don’t forget about these ongoing events:
BSB Shunyi Baby Group
Families with little ones ages 0-18 months can come to The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi to meet other expat families, enjoy playing with age-appropriate toys, create seasonal crafts, singing and lots more! Drinks and snacks provided.
RSVP required. Please scan QR code in the poster to sign up as space is limited.
Note: Open to foreign passport holders only. This is only for parents to attend, not for ayis, please.
Where: The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi, Early Years “Soft Play Area,” South Side, 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District
When: Sep 3, 10 and 24, 9.30am-10.30am
Price: Free
Prenatal and Mama & Baby Yoga Fitness at Taozi
Dive into Marie’s Prenatal and Mama & Baby Yoga, a vibrant blend of gentle yoga and lively postpartum fitness, designed exclusively for you and your baby. It’s a great way for new moms to rediscover the joy of movement and celebrate their bodies’ incredible journeys in a post partum-friendly setting, and for the babies to enjoy playful exercises and tender moments with their moms.
Where: Taozi Tree Yoga, 306, 3/F, Bldg, Jinxiu Yuan, 3 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
When: Mondays 10.15am-11.30am and Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am (Mama & Baby); Thursdays 9am-10.15am (Prenatal)
Price: RMB 200/single session, RMB 1,080/6 sessions
Mama & Baby Yoga and Prenatal Yoga at Avisha
Improve your health, your posture and your mood at one of Avisha’s specially designed yoga classes. You can choose Mama & Baby classes, or if you’re still waiting for your bundle of joy to make an appearance, join their Prenatal Yoga Class and prepare your body and mind for labor.
Where: 1-3-38, Bldg 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Mama & Baby Yoga: Thursdays, 10.45am-noon; Prenatal Yoga: Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
Price: Kids Yoga: RMB 650 (five classes) or RMB 150 (single class); Mama & Baby Yoga: RMB 900/six classes or RMB 170/single class
When: Until Dec 31
Price: Starts at RMB 148
