Month: December 2023
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Ice Biking on Houhai and Shichahai Lakes in Beijing
Ice cycling is a popular wintertime activity to enjoy on Houhai and Shichahai Lake in Beijing. Usually every year around late December the official Shichahai Ice Rink (什刹海冰场) will open to the public, complete with ice cycles and sleds spread all around the lake! This year the ice rink had a soft opening launch yesterday…
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Beijing Hot Springs: Day at the Club Joyview Beijing by Badaling
Winter vibes in China mean one thing – hot springs! Visiting hot springs is a popular activity where you can escape the winter chill and relax with good food and company. China’s hot springs take things to the next level with lounge rooms, buffets, and really fun perks. I recently visited Club Med Joyview Beijing,…
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A Guide to Visiting Wanlong Ski Resort in Chongli, Zhangjiakou | Winter Sports in China
For the winter sports enthusiasts in China, one of the top ski and snowboarding locations to visit is Chongli District in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. Located just 2 hours outside of Beijing, Chongli was a key site for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and is renowned for its pristine slopes and modern facilities. This holiday season…
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Winter Wonderland at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven
While the Temple of Heaven is a marvel to behold throughout the year, visiting during winter adds a unique charm to the experience. This week Beijing is experiencing it’s first snowfall of the season, so I’ve been trying to soak up as much winter scenery as I can. The early winter is probably my favorite…
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Beijing Blanketed in the First Snowfall of December 2023
The first snowfall of the winter is always a magical moment that completely enraptures Beijingers. We all go outside, snap photos and videos, and share across our WeChat moments and group chats to spread the news: Beijing snow is here! I’ve had many memorable moments in the Beijing snow. In 2019, I visited Jinshanling Great…
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Ribbon Dancing with Local Beijingers at the Bell and Drum Towers
In the morning many local Beijingers like to gather between the Drum and Bell Towers to exercise. You’ll often see people playing jianzi, dancing, or even doing Dragon Ribbon Dancing. I went for a morning walk around this area and saw a group of people doing this ribbon dancing. They were so friendly and invited…