Beijing - China
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Thursday 18 march 2010
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Beijing - China
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The Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwujie was on June 8
th in 2008. To celebrate, the Xicheng District Sports Office organized dragon boat races for the employees of several Beijing companies at Houhai's Sailing Club. It gave the opportunity to discover this traditional sport in the heart of the capital.
About sixty kilometers from Beijing, you can find Nanshan, one of the largest ski resorts in northern China. If the hills cannot be compared to European mountains, Nanshan remains the perfect place to indulge in winter sports.
Created in 2001, Beijing Hikers run weekly hiking trips around the Beijing surroundings. Founded by Gary and Huilin Pinnegar, both experienced hikers, this club enables people to discover the city from a new angle.
The culture of physical well being has existed in China for many centuries, and has been helped along by activities such as Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine and Taoism. More recently, spas have been playing a role, and Beijing can boast a number of superior establishments.
In the middle of the Rugby World Cup, Beijing rugby teams are preparing their own local tournaments.
With the improvement of Chinese quality of life, along with the increasing interest for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, physical activities and sports take an important part in Chinese's life.
Founded in 1979, the Beijing Hash House Harriers (Beijing HHH) organise a weekly run through the Chinese capital, with free flowing beer at the end of the course for the thirsty participants.It’s a great way to see the city whilst doing sport, as well as to meet new people.
Houhai is organising its first dragon boat race
Nanshan, an international ski resort
Hiking : Beijing off the beaten track
Beijing shows us the heart of the city's spas and massage centers
Rugby in Beijing: Try and conversion
Sports activities and leisure
Beijing HHH
