Blog Tag - Travel

Jan 10, Post-Zero Covid Travel News You Might Have Missed
Thailand offering visitors a longer period of stay until Mar 31: Thailand is extending the period of stay from 30 days to 45 days for tourists from...
Post-Zero Covid Travel News You Might Have Missed, Jan 9
Thailand scraps screening arrivals for proof of Covid vaccinations: Today (Jan 9) it was announced that Thailand would be rescinding its policy that...
Travel Journey Card to be Officially Scrapped From Tomorrow (Dec 13)
There’s good news for those hoping to do some traveling this winter, with it being announced that the Travel Journey Card (行程卡 xíngchéngkǎ) will be...
Beijing Marathon Road Closures Announced for This Sunday Nov 6
After a two year hiatus due to Covid, the Beijing Marathon is finally back this Sunday Nov 6. As usual this also means that there will be inevitable...
Use This Expat-Run Service if a Hotel Tells You "No Foreigners Allowed"
Whether searching for accommodation while traveling around China or helping friends or family find a place to stay when they’re in Beijing, one...
These Popular Places Require Reservation to Visit
National Holiday is but two days away, and if you want to see the sights of Beijing, there's more than crowds you'll have to contend with. A number...
Solar Terms 101: The Night Grows Longer, The Moon Shines Brighter
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
Hitting the Wall: Hikes to Try Once You’ve Exhausted Mutianyu and Badaling
While most of us who live in Beijing are aware that we are extremely lucky to have such close access to a landmark like the Great Wall, there’s no...
Beijing Ranks 38 in the Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022
Last week the Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022 was released. This cycling-centric study, conducted by insurance company Luko, ranked 90 cities on a...
Beijing News You Might Have Missed This Week, Jul 23
Beijing is a happening city! Don't miss a thing with our weekend roundup of the latest news. Fences, Barriers Removed at Two Beijing Parks: Fences...
3 Places to Escape Summer Heat in Beijing
It's getting hotter each day! Why not cool off with a trip (or a quick stoll) to the waterfront? Here are three riverside and waterside spots where...
Beijing Subway Launched Online Lost and Found Service!
Lost something on the subway? Well, the good news is there's a way to get it back! The Beijing Subway launched a mini-program in 2022 called Beijing...
3 Wetland Parks You Must Visit This Summer
Nothing beats escaping from the city on a hot summer's day than a visit to one of Beijing’s finest creations: the National Wetlands. You can enjoy...
Beijing Appears to Back Off from the Vaccine Mandate
Just a few hours after we reported that Beijing would issue a vaccine mandate stating that proof of vaccination will be required to enter a number of...
Beijing Journey Card Result Shortened to 7 Days
Following our previous report about the removal of the asterisk on China's 行程卡 xíngchéngkǎ (aka Journey Card), the system has been upgraded yet again...