The Official 2016 Holiday Calendar is Here
It’s official, there are six weekend makeup days to be expected in 2016. The two…
Browsing: Chinese New Year
LAYman’s Chronicles: Chinese New Year in Beijing Looses Some of its Bang
When we moved to Beijing in 2008, people warned us to get out of the…
Chinese New Year Bangkok Style
In the five years we’ve been living in Beijing, we’ve stayed in the city twice…
Visit: Beijing’s Best Temple Fairs this Spring Festival
Temple fairs are one way to get a taste of the Spring Festival in…
Making Memories: Do Kids Remember Family Holidays?
With Chunjie right around the corner, many Beijing families are gearing up for their chance…
Lions and Candied Haws at the Shunyi Temple Fair
Temple fairs were historically related to the religious activities of temples. Gradually temple fairs…
Gongxi Facai! A Preview of Spring Festival Camps and Activities
This year, Spring Festival falls unusually late on February 18-24. Many international schools let out…
Chinese New Year Hongbao and Gift-Giving Etiquette
One of the Chinese traditions that as a foreigner you have to grasp quickly, is…
Shunyi Happenings: Temple Fair, Spring Festival Camp, Free P.E.T Session, Pie Delivery
Temple fairs are a Beijing custom that dates back to the Liao Dynasty,…
CNY Getaway: The Hutong’s Cycling in Yunnan Trip
In the beijingkids October issue, we featured ten destinations that should be considered for the…