Content to do with family-friendly places in suitable proximity to Beijing for a one-to-two-night stay
Box Ticked: Xi’an 西安
I have lived in China for 8 years, and it occurred to me recently that…
Browsing: Weekend Trips
Ice Ice Baby- A Visit To The Harbin Ice Festival
“You must go to the Ice City,” was one friend’s immediate response when I told…
Have a Surreal Weekend Away at Faux French Chateau Changyu
Imagine going to sleep in smoggy Beijing then waking up the next morning in a…
From Our Archive: Take a Hike – Trekking through Beijing’s most scenic hiking destinations
After a winter trapped in the grey, chilly metropolis of Beijing, cabin fever and lethargy…
From Our Archives: The Emperor’s New Digs – Escape to Chengde’s Mountain Resort
Until it was plucked from obscurity in 1703, the city of Chengde was not oft-visited.…
Throwback Saturday: Weekend Warrior – Lost with the Phoenix – A window into ancient life in one of China’s most beautiful towns
Mainly inhabited by Miao and Tujia minorities, Fenghuang (凤凰) lies at the western border of…
Escape to These Out of Town Retreats
Head out of town in the upcoming weekends before school opens to one the places…
Weekend Warrior: Forest Families – Commune by the Great Wall isn’t just for architecture nerds
In 2002, a project featuring the work of 12 prominent Asian architects won a special…
Have Your Pick and Eat It Too: Take a fruitful trip to Beijing’s hinterlands
Welcome the fall by spending the day in an orchard. September and October are the…
Weekend Warrior: High Gear – An overnight camping trip on the Great Wall
Since coming to China four years ago, I had a yearning to go camping but…