Fun in the Sun!

This month my bro made a trip to Beijing to spend two weeks with us and it was my 6th trip to the Great wall in a year! phew!

The sun's out and it's the perfect time for all those outdoor activites.

We began the month with an Outdoor BBQ at a friend's place.

To enjoy the greens,the flowers, birds and the bees- We headed to the Botanical Garden one weekend, just in time to enjoy the cherry and peach
blossom flowers and the beautiful tulips. The tulip garden is so beautiful it's like a dream.
To get there take Subway Line 4 ,get off at Beigongmen and take a cab.
http://www.kinabaloo.com/botanical_garden.html

Around the world in 60 minutes- The World Park is a good day trip. Hire a mini car inside the park and take a tour of the wonders of the world. They also have ethnic dancers and other performance throughout the day.
To get there Subway Line 4, get off at Gongyixiqiao and take a cab
http://en.beijing2008.cn/67/70/article211987067.shtml

Cycling in Houhai-We've been to Houhai in all seasons and can never get enough of it. Whether it's ice biking in winter or cycling in summer. Head to Houhai this summer, hire a bicycle for 10kuai/hour (2 seaters -20kuai and 3 seaters - 30 kuai) and take ride around the lake and you can also cycle and explore through the 100 odd year old Hutongs.

And for all of you who are looking for some fun outdoor activities try out:-

Happy Valley Amusement park http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/happyvalley/

Paintball:http://cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/listings/sports/shooting_archery/has/olympic-sports-center-paintball-strike-range/

Kangxi Grasslands (Day trip) http://cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/listings/parents-and-kids/family-fun/has/kangxi-grasslands/

Outdoor movies : http://cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/articles/blogs-beijing/film_stage_blog/watch-movies-outdoors-this-summer-in-beijing/