ABOUT THE EVENT: Energy over inertia? Charisma over caution? We’re hearing a lot about what to expect from the new lunar year, beginning Feb. 17. Kick off your preparations for the Year of the Fire Horse by joining Matthew Hu Xinyu’s in-person talk on the new lunar year and the Chinese zodiac. He’...

Hongluosi is located at the southern foot of Hongluo Mountain in Beijing’s Huairou District, Hongluo Temple is one of the most important Buddhist temples in northern China, with a history of over 1,600 years. Often referred to as “the leading Buddhist sanctuary of the North,” it offers a rare blend...

Jiankou to Mutianyu is a breathtaking 10 km hike that combines wild and restored Great Wall. You have to be in good physical condition but you will be rewarded with fantastic scenery. The Jiankou to Mutianyu hike should definitely be on you list of things to do. Hiking Duration: 5h Hike level : 2-3...

Highlights of this hike:1. Explore the wild Great Wall which is off the beaten path;2. Awesome views for photographers;3. Fit for both family with kids and experienced hikers;4. Peaceful and tranquil walking on the wall;5. Home-made Chinese lunch at a local farmer’s guest house;6. Small group of...

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'...

Looking for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Beijing where you can sweat, make friends, and learn real skills? It’s time to unlock a superpower that’ll make your boss treat you with utmost respect—welcome to JJJ (Jean Jiu-Jitsu). When life throws problems at you, we don’t teach you to “lie flat”—we...

Highlights of this hike:1. This hike covers the restored Jinshanling Great Wall, the unrestored Jinshanling Great Wall and part of Simatai West Great Wall: an excellent chance for you to compare and contrast what the wall may have looked like when they were originally finished, and how it looks...

Highlights of this hike:1. Explore the most stunning wild Jiankou Great Wall which is off the beaten path;2. This section of wall is completely untouched and almost devoid of tourists, allowing for a serene walk;3. Awesome views for photographers;4. The walking condition is multiple which offers...

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...

Explore an ancient interconnected series of cave dwellings in the hills of Yanqing County; visit the Longqingxia Ice Festival on the way home. Tang Dynasty Cave Dwellings Nobody is certain exactly who it was that established the cave dwellings, only that they were made during the Tang Dynasty (618-...

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...