Beijing - China
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  Friday 19 march 2010
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Beijing - China

Sports and leisure in Beijing

Sports in BeijingWith 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.

The sports that they practice are diversified. They include of course common sports like athletics, football, and basketball and so on. But there are also daily activities like jogging, walking, cycling. Sports coming from abroad like beach volley, squash, yoga, and golf are very popular in China.

Atypical and extreme sports such as bungee jumping, surf, skateboard, rock climbing, Jet Ski, water ski, roller-blade and BMX have been immensely developing lately. An increasing number of people is interested in this kind of sports and activities.

Gym clubs, swimming-pools, or football and basketball fields are always very popular, even ski or golf which were seldom practiced before they became the wealthiest families' favorite sports. Sports became quickly indispensable to Beijingers' life.

There is much gymnastic equipment in every Beijing district. Its use is easy, safe and free. These machines are mainly used by children and old people, which give to the location a unique and charming character.

What is nicer than relaxing over a good massage after playing golf or football? Rich of a long medical tradition, Beijing massage salons are numerous and from the foot massage to the Thai massage, options are diverted.

 

Outdoor sports in Beijing

Outdoor sports


Extreme sports in Beijing

Extreme Sports

Winter sports in Beijing

Winter sports


Well being in Beijing

Well Being

Massage and spas in Beijing

Massage and spas





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Museums, gardens and parks
Museums, gardens and parks in Beijing

Great Wall, palaces and hutongs
Great Wall, palaces and hutongs

Chinese recipes
Chinese cuisine and recipes