Category: featured
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How To Hire a Driver for a Day Trip in Beijing
If you’re planning a trip to Beijing, hiring a private driver for a day trip is a great option to consider! While Beijing has a great public transportation system, including metro, buses, taxis, and ride-hailing apps, there are times when hiring a driver for a trip is more convenient. I’ve hired drivers on multiple occasions…
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McDonald’s Smart Cars at Select Beijing Subway Stations: A Quick Bite on the Go
In an exciting development for Beijing’s commuters, McDonald’s has introduced Smart Cars within select subway stations. These eye-catching Smart Cars are decorated in McDonald’s signature red and yellow colors and offer a convenient dining experience right on the go. According to Beijing Daily, these McDonald’s smart dining cars actually popped up in March 2023, but…
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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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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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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…