During the peak of summer, the temperature in Beijing can rise to an uncomfortable 40 degrees Celsius. So what better way to escape than go skiing? Dominic Swire did just that at an indoor ski resort north of the city.
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Austrian Ambassador: Chinese Relations Boosted after President’s Visit
. CRI’s Dominic Swire is in conversation with Austria’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Martin Sajdik. Ambassador Sajdik talks about the importance of Vienna’s relationship with Beijing, the outcomes of the Austrian president’s recent visit to China, and his country’s upcoming participation at the Shanghai Expo. . http://english.cri.cn/7146/2010/02/08/164s548650.htm
In conversation with China Central Television’s James Chau
. CRI’s Dominic Swire is in conversation with James Chau, one of the main anchors on CCTV9, China Central Television’s English language service. James explains how he made the journey from growing up in England to becoming a familiar face on Chinese TV, his charity work behind the scenes with the UN, and how to […]
British Travel Agent’s Love for North Korea
. After graduating in the UK as a landscape architect Nick Bonner first travelled to Beijing in 1993 as a university lecturer. Over 15 years later he is still here during which time he opened the city’s first live music venue, produced a couple of film documentaries, started his own travel agency and developed a […]
Nanshan Ski Village – a review
. A review of Beijing’s Nanshan Ski Villlage and a demonstration that there is more than one way to come down a ski slope… . Also published here: http://english.cri.cn/6566/2009/12/21/1881s536869.htm
Jundushan Ski Resort – a review
. The first thing that strikes you on a visit to Jundushan Ski Resort is the facilities: the main building is large, clean and modern, and their payment system is well organised. There is a long row of ticket kiosks just to the left of the entrance where you can pay for your ski pass […]
Mario Kart on ice
Hohai Lake, Beijing. Sunday afternoons were never meant to be so much fun!