Blog Tag - Hiking
The weekend is here! Time for fun, relaxation, and recharging the ol' batteries ahead of *gulp* Monday morning's alarm clock. Luckily enough, there’s...
Mid-Autumn Festival (Sep 13-15) is nearly upon us and even you’re not interested in the legend behind this traditional holiday, a three-day break...
With warmer weather, the temptation grows to escape the heat and smog of downtown Beijing and head for the hills when the skies turn blue. Beijing’s...
You don’t need to travel all the way to Guilin to see stunning riverside rock formations. Sure, that southern tourist hotspot makes for an iconic...
As the weather warms up, flowers blossom, and green buds begin to unfurl on the tips of tree branches, it's the perfect time to get hiking. There are...
Vancouver may seem like a strange choice for a column about short breaks from Beijing. Yet, with 10-hour direct flights on Air Canada or Air China,...
The UNESCO world heritage listed national park, officially known as Wulingyuan Scenic Area, is a vast, prehistoric warren of sandstone peaks and...
For some, it can be tortuous – carrying a heavy load uphill, with limited water and dry, non-perishable foodstuffs, wearing several layers of...
Hiking on the Great Wall may just be one of the most life-affirming activities you can do in Beijing. Up on the Wall, the sheer scale and majesty of...
I have to confess that as a beer afficianado, my daily exercise mainly entails commuting between the office and home with some bars inbetween. With...
Are you one of those people that just can't stand the pressure surrounding New Year's Eve and the neverending options vying for your attention? Fret...
Fragrant Mountain 香山 (Xiang Shan) (pictured above)Difficulty: 1Also called Jing Yi Yuan 静宜园, which means a quiet and delightful garden. Located about...
Creating a more environmentally friendly world may seem daunting, but for Hayden Opie one of its key aspects is merely a walk in the park. Or, should...
Have you read about Beijing's best hiking spots but still don't know how to get out into the wilderness and are scared of the charges?
Well, if you'...
Beijing gets hot in summer. Really hot. So where do you go to stay cool if you’re tired of popping champagne pool-side, or prefer to swim where there...
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