Beijing Winter Activities

Skiing in Beijing

Skiing adventures in and around Beijing make for the perfect winter getaway that's certain to please skiers of all ages and skill levels. With over 10 ski resorts and ski hills in the surrounding area, there is bound to be something for everyone.

Here is a listing of ski resorts in Beijing that we would like to recommend to snowboarding fans. Most of the ski resorts are located in the mountainous areas and are destined to the best places to take winter sports.

• Recommended Ski Resorts in Beijing
• Beijing Ski Tours & Ski Resorts Transfers

Great Wall Hiking

Great Wall hiking is suitable for all seasons while do it in winter could be more exciting and challenging. In winter, the Great Wall takes on its another charm, especially after the snowfall. It wriggles its way like a silver dragon. The plants and hills are covered with silver clothes. Even without snow, the grand system of the Great Wall plus blue sky and white clouds must attract you. Standing on the Great Wall, you may feel on top of the world. But even more important, it is off season for the Wall, and tours and Hotels are at their cheapest. So travelling to The Great Wall in winter is a dollar-saving idea.

• Great Wall Hiking Tours: 2-6 days trekking on different sections

It is a big challenge to trek the Great Wall in winter due to the chilly weather or even a slippery ice road if you visit after a snowfall. Here are some safe tips that you should pay attention to:

• Go with someone else;
• Have a mobile phone and know who to call for any emergency; and let others know what you are planning.
• Be prepared to back off if you do encounter ice as there are very steep sections and a fall would be too serious to contemplate.

If you can manage it then you are sure to have a wonderful time.

Beijing Hot Spring Spas

Hot springs have been enjoyed in China for centuries because of their ability to relax as well as their positive effects on the human body. A nice soak in one of Beijing' many hot springs in winter is an excellent way to escape the modern urban life and warm up in cold days.

Beijing is abundant with hot springs and many of them located just an hour(s) drive to the north of the city. Here are some information and tips of Beijing hot springs. Have a try of hot spring spa break when you are in Beijing.

• A Complete Guide of Hot Spring Spas in Beijing
• Beijing Hot Spring & Ski Tours

Winter Fun in Parks

Beijing has many parks, most of which will freeze over as the chilly winter comes. A fantastic array of winter activities will take place in Beijing’s major parks and a whole new world of fun opportunities open up.

There are many fun activities includes ice skating, ice sledges, dog sledding, ice-bikes, ice-chair and modified amusement park-style bumper car. The major parks and lakes include the Houhai, Beihai Park, Zizhuyuan Park, Chaoyang Park, No Name Lake at Peking University, and Summer Palace.

None of this fun is expensive, either. It generally costs 10 yuan to walk onto the frozen lake, and 20 yuan or 30 yuan to rent an ice-bike, ice-chair or other amusement equipment.

Warm up and join the locals by having some fun at a nearby frozen lake.

Beijing Temple Fairs

The temple fair is a kind of social activity in China. It used to be the time and event to worship gods, pray for the blessing. It gradually evolved into a market place for people to sell crafts and exchange products as well as a place for cultural performance including talk shows, kongfu shows, lion shows and dancing shows.

This century old tradition is still preserved today and is a part of celebrating the Chinese New Year. Our Beijing Chinese New Year Tour includes a visit to the temple fair.

• A Cultural Experience of Beijing Temple Fairs