Updated on Dec 2025. Moving to a new country, going through a breakup, losing a job, or living with mental conditions are very challenging. Yet, there’s no reason to suffer alone when one can choose to join hands with others and let the power of connection and group support encourage and heal us....

A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot. We start the hike not far past Chenjiapu Village, taking a short walk...

Moderately difficult hill walking in the mountains north of the Ming Tombs. We start off at Longevity Village, the midpoint of our popular Silver Pagodas hike. We’ll be heading in the opposite direction to the pagodas, aiming to cross a notch in a ridge on the southern side of the village. The...

Summer Palace is China existing largest and best preserved imperial garden, also is one of the four famous gardens in China (the other three are Chengde Mountain Resort, Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Lingering Garden). It is a large natural landscape garden which used Kunming Lake...

Jiankou Great Wall is the most photographed section due to its precipitous mountains, unique construction style, and attractive scenery; many of the Great Wall photos published recently are taken here. “Jiankou” means “arrow nock”, because the shape of the mountain is like an arrow, with the...

Tai Chi Class in the Temple of Heaven 天坛公园 太极课 ( Saturday 9:30-11:00 ) RMB150 /peson/class This class is made for the Tai Chi beginners. In the class, you'll not only learn the authentic tai chi in a simple step-by-step proven method, but also go much deeper than just learning the forms. We'...

Visit the Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes on a full-day trip to Datong from Beijing in private vehicle. Explore one of the largest stone caving art treasury at Yungang Grottoes, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then experience the architectural wonder - Hanging Temple. This private tour is...

In 2024, I launched a six-month partial probono bereavement counseling project dedicated to supporting those deeply grieving the loss of a loved one. Among the first round of clients were family members bereaved by suicide, young adults mourning the passing of grandparents, and young people coping...

Tangyuan Sesame Ale Daily Happy Hour This Lunar New Year, we’ve brewed a tribute to a classic treat: Tangyuan Sesame Ale. Crafted with real toasted sesame seeds and fragrant glutinous rice, this delicately sweet ale captures the warm, comforting essence of sesame tangyuan. From Feb 16 through the...

Reconnect with your family for an exquisite banquet on Chinese New Year’s Eve, the most cherished reunion of the year. Huang Ting invites guests to share authentic festive cuisines with five specially prepared New Year’s Eve set dinner menus. Writing your own Spring Festival couplets and “Baifu Tu...

On this two-day trip to Yu County in Hebei Province you’ll walk the streets of well-preserved Yuxian Ancient Town, visiting the pavilions and pagodas, as well as visiting Jimingyi, the remnants of a Ming Dynasty postal relay center. And, on the first evening, we’ll take in a performance that...

Hike a loop around Xiangtun Village, hiking down by the frozen stream in ‘Big Cloud’ Canyon, passing through chestnut and walnut orchards, and taking a quick look at some of the Great Wall in the area. We hike by Xiangtun Village on some of our longer walks, and the main attractions in the area are...