Golden Week Road Closures
Which roads to avoid for a smooth, relaxing Golden Week holiday.
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Beware of Back to School Traffic Today!
This morning it took me an hour to get a DiDi to work – an hour!
What Happens if You Get Hurt Riding a Didi?
I reached out to a friend working at Didi Chuxing for some insights into their company’s safety policy.
Didi English Now Allows You to Edit Destination Mid-Ride
Until sometime last week only the Chinese version of Didi allowed users to change their destination mid-route.
The Clifford Family’s Advice on Making Family Travel a Breeze
As a family, the Cliffords are used to traveling long distances. Mom Kim and Dad Aaron first met in their home country of Canada then jetted off to set up their new lives together in China just 40 days after their wedding. They welcomed their son Lachlan to the clan in 2013, and have since enjoyed exploring Thailand and Malaysia as a family, as well as taking a very special trip with their ayi to her hometown of Nanchang for Chinese New Year. When it comes to finding great family travel advice, Kim says you just can’t beat the local expat community for the great wealth of information available, so we quizzed the young family for their best travel tips.
Brand New Beijing: How to Be a Tourist in Your Own City
Many Beijing families will be spending their summer vacation in China for the first time this year. While domestic travel is a great option, there is no reason you can’t recreate that vacation feeling right here in Beijing. Here are some simple tips on how to be a tourist in your own home, and reignite the spirit of exploration and discovery that goes hand in hand with vacation.
How to Score Great Last-Minute Domestic Flight Deals
While most international travel is still off the cards, that doesn’t mean you’re destined to be a couch potato all summer. After all, being an expat doesn’t mean you’re confined to exploring only the fine things our fair city has to offer. One needs to take advantage of living abroad to explore all the hidden corners of the country. You never know what adventure awaits.
Destination: Disaster! When Trips Go From Fun-Filled To Tear-Jerking Nightmares
Whether it’s losing your luggage, missing a flight, or just trying to figure out Apps in languages we don’t understand, even the worst travel experiences can be chalked up as part of the adventure of travel. And when it goes from the ridiculous to the insane, breathe in and repeat to yourself, “This too shall pass!”
I’ve Got Wanderlust: What Traveling Means to Me
After watching movies like Before Sunrise and reading books like Eat Pray Love the notion that the purpose of travel is somehow linked to self-discovery has grown on me.
Put Your Trust in Beijing’s Best Local Tour Guides and Agencies
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite and best-rated local tour companies and guides that are just itching to take you and your family on an adventure…