Rock Climbing!
By John in Upcoming events
Rock Climbing just outside Beijing! Some of us here at Snap love the great outdoors, and wish we ourselves could provide more opportunities for folks here in China to share in that experience. While we won’t be leading any climbing trips of our own, we do love and support our friends at Beijing Climbing Club, Continue Reading »
Tags: Baihe, Beijing Climbing Club, Miyun, Quick Trips, Rock Climbing
Another Great Great Wall Camping Trip
By John in Event recap
The spring is finally here in Beijing, and you can really see how it changes all around us. This last weekend’s trip had the mountain sides covered with cherry blossoms, and the wall rammed with hikers. Undeterred, we made our camp as we have so many times before, and the wall returned to us when Continue Reading »
Tags: camping, Great Wall, Hiking, weekend trip
Qingming Getaway to Tianjin
By John in Event recap, Upcoming events
Qingming holiday gives you 3 days and a great excuse to check out somewhere new and easy to reach. Some of us made the trip to Beijing’s neighboring city of Tianjin for food, drinks, and a beautiful day spent exploring the architectural wonders that are free and easy to take in. Below are just a Continue Reading »
Tags: Day Trip, Quick Trips, Spring Break, Tianjin
Weekend Hike to Tanzhe Temple
By John in Event recap
Everyone thinks Beijing is a pretty old city. No doubt it is, but just out in the Western hills lies a temple originally constructed 1700 years ago! Tanzhe Temple is indeed the oldest of its order around here, and at just an hour-and-a-half drive away, it’s well worth the visit. We’ve added it to our Beijing Continue Reading »
Tags: Crazy Old Stuff, custom trip, Day Trip, Hiking
Memories of… Great Wall Camping in the Snow
By John in Event recap
Yes, indeed. Great Wall Camping remains our most popular trip for those seeking a fun weekend getaway with friends old and new. Last weekend’s trip was just as fun and memorable as the rest, with only one minor distinction; we faced the final (let’s hope) fury of Beijing’s winter with our campsite under a foot Continue Reading »
Tags: camping, Great Wall, Snow, weekend trip