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Exploring Shanghai’s Largest Freshwater Lake

Exploring Shanghai’s Largest Freshwater Lake

Posted by | Jan 6, 2021 | |

is a new series where That’s readers share worthwhile stories of their time in the Middle Kingdom. Dianshan Lake, with its 62-square-kilometer surface, is the largest freshwater lake in Shanghai. Located in Qingpu district, It’s the source of our cherished Huangpu river and serves as a vital inland waterway transport hub. Multiple AAAA-rated attractions, a few golf courses and a water sports park are just some of the things you can expect to find here. Despite Dianshan Lake being dubbed the “Lake Geneva of the Orient” by a contributor on Baidu Baike, it currently has a lukewarm 3.5 stars on...

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China Travel Trends in 2020

China Travel Trends in 2020

Posted by | Jan 6, 2021 | |

As is the That’s tradition, we’ve compiled our 2020 China Year in Review series. So sit back and relive the highs and lows of the last 12 months. Intelligent Travel Screengrab via WeChat As one of the first holidays after China started to rein in COVID-19, the travel turnout during the May Day holiday 2020 surpassed forecasts by Chinese travel company Trip.com. Still, it fell by more than 40% compared to domestic trips last year. The holiday also saw the early implementation of measures for ‘intelligent travel,’ a term referring to the application of mobile technology to avoid overcrowding in popular...

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The State of Surfing in Sanya, the Hawaii of China

The State of Surfing in Sanya, the Hawaii of China

Posted by | Jan 6, 2021 | |

“Surf culture in China is younger and more chill than say some places like France,” Benjamin Bocage tells us over a cup of coffee.  Bocage recently moved to Sanya a few months ago when a friend asked him if he was interested in helping open up a surf club called 無盡之夏SUN·SEA·SURF in Houhai Village. He had worked in the wine business in the city but decided he was ready for a change of pace last year.  Image courtesy of Sun Sea Surf Bocage first visited Hainan in 2013 and discovered Riyue Bay, a popular surfing destination, which is also...

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I Went Skiing at a Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Resort

I Went Skiing at a Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Resort

Posted by | Jan 6, 2021 | |

 is a new series where That’s readers share worthwhile stories of their time in the Middle Kingdom. With all the drama around the “will they, won’t they” of hosting the Tokyo Olympics, it is quietly slipping under the radar that the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is in just over a year. Beijing is actually set to be the first city to host both the Winter and Summer Games. The primary site for snow sports is a Hebei province district called Chongli, just one hour northwest of Beijing (take the train to Taizicheng).  I was initially skeptical when a friend invited me...

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Where to Ski in Beijing Without Breaking The Bank

Where to Ski in Beijing Without Breaking The Bank

Posted by | Jan 6, 2021 | |

The skiing season has already arrived in China. Shelling out on a long ski excursion to Xinjiang, Chongli or Changbai Mountain may not be an option for everyone. So for those living in or paying a visit to Beijing, here are five skiing trips which won’t break the bank.   1. Nanshan International Ski Resort (Image via Dazhong Dianping) Arguably one of the more popular Beijing skiing destinations, Nanshan offers everything from beginner slopes to more adventurous courses. Ticket prices range from RMB195 to RMB588. The only downside is that Nanshan will likely be crowded, especially at peak times as it...

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