LOHAS Beijing, Summer 2009

Living LOHAS in Beijing

Living LOHAS in Beijing

For all its history and culture, Beijing doesn’t appear to be a particularly green city. However, the green... More>>

China's New LOHAS Revolution

China's New LOHAS Revolution

The LOHAS trend is coming to China. Chinese college students are trying to live a Life of Health and Sustainability... More>>

Cool pools in Beijing

Cool pools in Beijing

Beijing's temperature can soar above 40 C in summer so what better way to beat the blistering heat than to take a cool dip? Beijing makes up for its lack of beaches, or rivers and ... More>>

Finding Beijing's Water Paradise

Finding Beijing's Water Paradise

Now that Beijing has started to get really hot, it's about time to find a place that you can go to cool off. Here's a list of some spots around Beijing that are perfect for a short break from the heat. More>>

Rock Climbing in Beijing

Rock Climbing in Beijing

Sometimes the only way to escape the endless sprawl of Beijing is to go vertical. Whether that means mile high bars or rock climbing is up to you. These places all offer climbing facilities for beginning and experienced... More>>

Get Ambushed on Your Weekend: Play Counter-Strike...

Get Ambushed on Your Weekend: Play Counter-Strike Live

You spend all week cooped up in the office, don’t spend the weekend at home playing video games. Get your war on at these two battle parks in the suburbs of Beijing. Let your inner warrior out and bring... More>>

Where to Birdwatch in Beijing

Where to Birdwatch in Beijing

Though Beijing might seem like a terrible place for birdwatching, there are a number of excellent birdwatching spots tucked away across the city, where everyone from avid birdwatchers to those that just want to... More>>

Great Places to Go Boating in Beijing

Great Places to Go Boating in Beijing

In summertime, everyone wants to find a place to relax on the water, but how do you avoid the places in Beijing crowded with boats and not at all relaxing? This guide offers 3 for those seeking a relaxing Beijing... More>>

      Wake Up and Smell the Flowers, Beijing's Best...

      Wake Up and Smell the Flowers, Beijing's Best Flower Viewing

      Wake up and smell the flowers! Summertime in Beijing gives you a rare chance to experience the floral beauty of this normally colorless capital. Enjoy the lotuses and other beautiful blossoms at some of Beijing’s... More>>

      Summer Fruit Picking in Beijing

      Summer Fruit Picking in Beijing

      Summer is a great time to reconnect with nature, and what better way than to go pick your own fruit and vegetables? No need to worry if the food in the store is really organic, go out to the orchard and see for... More>>

      Beijing's Modern Collision of Factories and...

      Beijing's Modern Collision of Factories and Contemporary Art: 798!

      With so much to see in Beijing, it’s easy to overlook one of Beijing’s hottest art districts, 798. With an intrinsic combination of new and old and China’s most talented artists, these galleries will... More>>

      China Behind the Wheel: Weekend Break Series,...

      China Behind the Wheel: Weekend Break Series, Beijing

      The following guide is part of a mini-series of travel articles that will be appearing in China Explorer Destinations to give those of you who own your own pair of wheels in the shape of a car or motorbike, some ideas... More>>

        Beijing's Best Vegetarian Restaurants

        Beijing's Best Vegetarian Restaurants

        Contrary to what some believe, vegetarian dining in China is actually quite easy. These Beijing... More>>

        Wo Chi Su – Being a Vegetarian in China

        Wo Chi Su – Being a Vegetarian in China

        Despite the black chickens and profusion of mystery meats on sticks being a vegetarian in China is... More>>

        More Beijing Vegetarian Restaurants

        Going Organic in China

        Going Organic in China

        With all the food scares of the last couple of years, it’s no surprise that expats in China... More>>

        Do You Buy Organic Food in China?

        Do You Buy Organic Food in China?

        People living in China, spooked by milk and pork scandals that sickened many, are especially... More>>

        More Beijing Natural Food Stores