Blog Tag - walking

Urban Hiking: Celebrate National Day With Historical Rambles Through Beijing’s Concrete Jungle
Beijing is not known for being especially pedestrian-friendly, but that doesn’t mean that there is a shortage of historical strolls on which to...
A Few Spots to Grab Food and Drink Along the Liangma River, Pt.1
With spring finally on the horizon in the capital and warmer weather already beginning to settle in, why not enjoy the change in season with a walk...
Feast Your Eyes on Fall Foliage at These Beijing Mountain Parks
The period from mid-October to mid-November is widely acknowledged as the most pleasant season in Beijing, with a temperate climate that’s ideal for...
Spring Is (Almost) Here: Where to Feel the Changing Seasons Around Beijing
It's that time of the year. While some of us are still tightly snuggled up in puffy winter coats and mittens, others are already getting into lighter...
Walking the City: A Guide to Exploring Beijing by Foot
Beijing is not a walkable city. In fact, it can be fairly hostile to pedestrians. But that doesn’t mean it lacks interesting places to explore by...
Mao-a-Thon Man! Can the Beijinger's Mike Wester Walk 900km in November?
Can this dude really walk 900 km in November? Or 100km on Nov 7 alone? What does he eat – besides berries and chocolate? And how does he remain sane...