A Trip to Nanjing, pt. 1: The Memorial of the Massacre
As we prepare for leaving China next summer, my family and I have been trying…
Browsing: Weekend Trips
Retreat to the New FunHill Hotel For Family Fun and Clear Mountain Air
Expat families will never lack cool places to squeeze a Beijing adventure into their busy…
From Our Archive: Strange Trees and Mao Coats – Touching the Sky at Wulingshan
Two weekends ago, my friends and I escaped to Wulingshan National Forest Park (雾灵山国家级自然保护) in…
Box Ticked: Xi’an 西安
I have lived in China for 8 years, and it occurred to me recently that…
From Our Archive: Weekend Getaway – Mountainyoga
This past weekend, I decided to take advantage of the amazingly low AQI and…
Weekend Trips: Touch the Sky at Xiangshuihu Great Wall
To squeeze in more camping trip before the weather turns, my boyfriend and I headed…
Double the Fun: Baihe Valley and Yunmeng Gorge
In mid-June, some friends and I went camping along the Baihe River in Miyun County. Located…
Not Ready for this Jelly (Fish): Beach Safety in Beidaihe
Summer is almost over, but families still have time to enjoy sun, sand and surf.…
Baiyangdian: The Bright Pearl of Northern China
What the locals call “the bright pearl of North China” is a mere 160km from…
The Schoolhouse Turns Six: An Appreciation
This Saturday, The Schoolhouse turns six. Since its humble beginnings in 2006, the sustainable…