No.1 Yabuli Ski Resort — the Best Ski Resort in China

Yabuli Ski Resort

Yabuli Ski Resort, located halfway between Harbin and Mudanjiang River in China’s northernmost province Heilongjiang (formerly known as Manchuria), is the home of China’s first destination resort and has expanded into China’s first ski town with multiple resorts on 3 mountains with a selection of 2 to 5 star hotels along a main access road. The two large areas are Yabuli Sun Mountain and Yabuli Ski Resort. A third small ski area, Avaunce, offers beginners terrain on a smaller hill. A final third large mountain is still only used by the Chinese National Ski Team but is slated for future development into a 3rd large ski area with advanced terrain.

The higher mountains next to Sun Mountain have been open to the public with new resorts. Yabuli Ski Resort is the biggest training centre for alpine skiers and has hosted many professional skiing competitions. In 1996 the 3rd Winter Asian Games was held here along with numerous National Winter Games and other national and provincial competitions.

Accommodation:
Avaunce (Yabuli) International Convention & Exhibition Center Hotel, 5 star
Sun Mountain Yabuli, 3 star

Transportation:
1. By tour bus: Visitors can take tour bus to Yabuli Town at Harbin Longyun Passenger Station which takes about three hours. After getting off at Yabuli Town, visitors can take a mini-bus to Yabuli Ski Resort which takes about 20 minutes
2. By train: Visitors can take the following trains to Yabuli Ski Resort.

No.2 Beijing Huaibei Ski Resort — the Longest Ski Trail in Beijing

Beijing Huaibei Ski Resort

Huaibei Ski Resort has a distance of 70km from Beijing downtown with the longest ski trail of all Beijing’s ski resorts. It is located at the Jiugukou Natural Scenic Spot in Huairou Area, which enjoys another name “Beijing’s Back Garden”.

Ski terrain in Huaibei Ski Resort is surrounded by mountains topped with the ancient Ming Great Wall.  Huaibei Ski Resort covers the largest area among the Beijing Ski Resorts with 100, 000 square meters of snow area,which allows as many as 5,000 people to ski at the same time.

The equipment is the most completed in Beijing. There are all kinds of ski tools, luxury VIP rooms, and imported stoving equipment. And there are convenient e-charge systems. Built in 2000, it is one of the oldest and the most secure ski resorts in Beijing. The guidance system is the European Signals. Besides, there are workers offering optimal service every 50 meters.

Accommodation:
There are many kinds of hotels around, from 3-star to 5-star, clean and comfortable. If you are looking for something different, the farm house may be a good choice.
Beijing Tangyun Conference Resort, 5 star

Transportation:
1. Bus Line: Bus No.936 Branch
2. Skiing Direct Bus:
Starting at 8:10 from Dongzhi Men to Huaibei Ski Resort
Returning at 16:40 from Huaibei Ski Resort to Dongzhi Men (Reservation is needed)

No.3 Beijing Nanshan Skiing Resort — Largest Skiing Resort of Beijing

Beijing Nanshan Ski Resort

Beijing Nanshan Skiing Resort is situated in Miyun County, the suburb of Beijing, about 60km away from downtown. It can be reachable along the Beijing-Chengde Highway, with the combination of a series of recreational activities such as skiing, sliding and so on. As a peculiar resort for winter season in Beijing and the North China, Nanshan Skiing Resort can receive 5,000 persons every day. It possesses more than 2,500 parking spots. With the location of North Slope of Nanshan Mountain, the resort enjoys a good snow condition, magnificent and beautiful landscape as well as agreeable climate.

After ten years of development, Nanshan Skiing Resort has already built 21 trails, including the skiing trails for primary, medium and high level skiers, as well as the trails for teaching, learning and amusement. It also boasts the first Half-pipe with international standard and the first Mogul’s advanced trail in China, as well as the first snow football ground for 6 players. Besides, there is a Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park, which is the favorite practice ground for China’s top-competition snowboarders.

Accommodation:
Nanshan Ski Resort provides 2 kinds of accommodations for options.
The Shirton Inn and Norway Villa

Transportation:

Public transportation:
Bus No.980, the Dongmi Special Railway line, stop at West Bridge.

Taxi: about $50 each direction. A one-way trip by taxi takes about 1 hour and a half.

Self-driving.

No.4 Alshan Ski Resort — China Alps Skiing Resort

Alshan Skin Resort

Alshan Ski Resort, on the border of Inner Mongolia (Province) of China and the State of Mongolia, is surrounded by primitive forests. The resort covers some 10 Square Kilometers. Snowing periods last about 180 days, from Nov. to Apr. with soft wind. Surrounded by tree-clad mountains, it is one of the best ski resorts in China and one of the training bases for the Chinese Olympic Skiing Team.
The ski resort contains two parts: the West Hill Ski Terrain for ski racing and training and East Hill Terrain for fun. The West Hill Terrain is built in accordance with the standard of international ski racing, suitable for competition and training. This part covers around 5.5 square kilometers with a great many alpine and cross country trails. The East Hill Terrain has alpine drops, runs for middle-level skiers and beginners trails. It always has something for skiers of different levels. Ski machines have been set up to help the novices to improve their skills and enjoy the excitement. Alshan Skiing Resort has many great advanced facilities.

Features of Alshan Ski Resort:
1. Snow trails that lead to downtown are unique in China.
2. Unsophisticated settings of glades, forest, various peaks help deliver an unpretentious, natural, mind-friendly experience.
3. Multitude of snowfall, long snow-covered period makes skiing time last from Nov- Apr.
4. Great varieties of activities contain playing with snow, football on snow, adventure trip on snow fields, ski race, ski training, etc.
5. You may have watched the Mongolian horse-racing, wrestling, archery and hunting on a grassland. Alshan Skiing Resort will carry out these activities on the snow ground to give you a complete different spectacle and feeling.

Accommodation:
Fashion Travel Hotel in Alshan City, located close to Alshan Ski Resort. No.4 Hotspring Street in Alshan city, Inner Mongolia.

Transportation:
Board a bus or train bound for Alshan Alpine Resort

No.5 Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort — the Largest Ski Resort in China

Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort

Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort, also called “the Oriental Alps”, China’s largest ski resort, is located in Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Field, Xiling Town, Dayi County, about 100km west-southwest of Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
Its remarkable climate during winter months is the biggest highlight, since the ski resort’s high altitude, clear and sunny weather, as well as the relatively warm temperature is extremely suitable for all ski lovers.
Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort has 7 world-class Alpine ski pistes, totaling in all 10 kilometers and ranging from beginner to advanced levels, so there is always something for every member, regardless of skill levels.
The resort has a full range of ropeways servicing all the pistes. In addition to the most popular winter activity, skiing, the resort offers several other snowmobile trails as well.

Accommodation:
There are lots of small hotels around the mountain.
Xuehua hotel，about CNY200 per room per night.

Transportation:
Express bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station. It takes about 2 hours, and costs around around CNY30 per person.

Chinese people are usually easy to deal with. However, sometimes though, cultural differences can give rise to difficulties.

Here are some taboos of which foreigners may be unaware.

Good manners:

1. To hold a rice bowl politely  rather than let it remain on the table as in Western dining etiquette. Your thumb should rest on the rim of the bowl while the bottom of the bowl is supported by your index, middle, and ring fingers.

2. When helping yourself to food placed on the table (on platters, etc.), always take from the side nearest you. It is considered ill-mannered to take food from the side of the platter facing others, and it is considered outright uncouth to “dig for treasures” as the Chinese put it, or to “cherry pick” for choice morsels as one would say in English.

3. Don’t tap your chopsticks on your bowl. It is not only an impolite sign of impatience, it is also done by beggars in the street to attract attention.

4. Don’t plant your chopsticks into your rice bowl pointing straight upward, unless you want your fellow diners to think you wish them dead. Because pairs of incense sticks are placed like this next to graves.

5. Some Chinese are conservative and don’t go in for hugging. So you’d better shake hands when greeting at the first time to avoid giving offence.

Language and color taboos:

1.The Chinese word for “8″(ba) sounds similar to a word “发 fa” for prosperity, whilst the numver “4″ (si) shares the same sound as “死 si” for death. This is why people are willing to pay more for every kind of numbers containing a lot of 8s and avoide 4s as far as possible.

2. The Chinese word “钟 zhong”(clock) has the same pronunciation as the word “终zhong” (end). And giving a clock as a gift (送钟 song zhong) sounds like being present at the bedside when a person takes his last breath (送终 song zhong). So don’t ever give a Chinese a clock, even if it’s a really nice one.

3.Don’t offer to share your pear, especially with your friend, family or lovers. “分梨 fen li”(share pear) sounds the same as “分离 fen li”(parting), a sad occurrence to be avoided as much as possible.

4. In China, “green hat” often refers to a man whose wife is cheating on him. In the unlikely event of you wanting to give your Chinese friend a hat, steer clear of green.

The summer solstice falls on June  22nd this year. It is the tenth solar terms of the 24 Chinese solar terms, marking the day of the longest daytime and shortest nighttime. Starting the summer solstice, the days begin to draw out. There’s a saying that goes like this: “After eating noodles on the summer solstice day (a seasonal tradition), daylight gets shorter day by day”.

The Summer Palace on Summer Solstice

 After the summer solstice, temperature rises in north China and there’s plenty of sunshine and rainfalls, which is good for the growth of crops. While areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are in rainy season, during which persistent and heavy rains are common. The hottest days of summer begin after the summer solstice. They come in three stages – the first, second and third period of the hot season, with each period lasting for ten days.

How to avoid heat stroke

1. Carry water with you and sip it throughout the day. Dehydration can set in and we don’t even realize it until we begin to feel thirsty!

2. Pace yourself when working outdoors, exercising or just having fun. Those who participate in regular exercise over time, allowing their bodies to adjust to hot conditions, may better tolerate exercise on hot days.

3. Replace salts and minerals with electrolytes or other power drinks that have potassium. Avoid drinks with large amounts of sugar. Dehydration can stress the heart and impair the kidneys’ ability to maintain the correct level of fluids and balance of electrolyte. Electrolytes are charged elements-like potassium, sodium, phosphorous and chloride-essential for the normal function of every cell in the body.

4. Wear lightweight clothing the lighter the colored clothing (white, being ideal) the more sunlight is reflected away from you. Darker colors absorb the light and heat.

5. Use common sense Schedule your outdoor activities to avoid the hottest parts of the day, and use a buddy system if necessary to keep watch on those at high risk.

The 14th Shanghai International Film Festival is hold in Shanghai from June 11the to June 19th. 

For you, the movie lovers, here is a wonderful place to get lose to Chinese Movie industry. That is Shanghai Film Shooting Base. 

 Invested by Shanghai Film Group Corpration, Shanghai Film Shooting Base ( aka Shanghai Film Park ) is Built as an ideal place for shooting, sightseeing and culture communication.    

Shanghai Traditional Houses

 You will find many different scenes in the park, such as “Nanjing Road in the 30′s”,”Shanghai traditional houses”, “Downtown Shanghai in old times”, “European style architecture”, “Suzhou Creek”, “Church”, “Peace Plaza”, “Old Shanghai bridge”, “Lake and mountain area”, large soundstages, costume and prop ware-house, film library, screening rooms. 

Tourists can take traditional carriage in Shanghai Film Shooting Base

In addition, there are many attractions here, such as trolley, Exhibition of SFS Costumes & Props Selection, racecourse, old Shanghai street show, to name just a few. Shanghai Film Shooting Base is not only a best choice for production crews and tourists, but a perfect educational place for teenagers as well.   

Tourists may have the changce meet film production teams here

With its distinctive Old Shanghai sceneries, solid culture background and quality facilities, Shanghai Film Shooting Base very much appreciate the presence of all the filmmakers and tourists.   

Map of Shanghai Film Shooting Base

Location: 4915 Beisong Rd, Songjiang District,Shanghai 201611
Ticket: 50 RMB per person  

How to get there?

You can go to Shanghai Gymnasium and take the travelingh line to Shanghai Film Shooting Base.  

Monday to Friday:
8:50 a.m.                Shanghai Gymnasium to Shanghai Film Shooting Base
13:30 p.m.             Shanghai Film Shooting Base to Shanghai Gymnasium  

Saturday to Sunday:
8:50 a.m./10:00 a.m.           Shanghai Gymnasium to Shanghai Film Shooting Base
13:30 p.m./15:00p.m.         Shanghai Film Shooting Base to Shanghai Gymnasium

Cishou Pagoda

Beautiful View of Cishou Pagoda

Cishou Pagoda ,located in Beijing’s western suburbs, was originally named Yong’anwanshou Pagoda (永安万寿塔 Pagoda of Lasting Peace and Longevity).Later it was called Cishou Pagoda (慈寿塔 Pagoda of Benevolence and Longevity) .

Cishou Temple was built in 1576 during the Ming Dynasty by decree of Empress Dowager Li, mother of Emperor Zhuyi. It was allegedly an imitation of the pagoda at Tianning Temple outside Guang’anmen, but it was built on a larger scale. The temple buildings were destroyed during the Qing Dynasty, but the pagoda remains.

ancient carve

  The brick base of the pagoda is shaped as a sumeru pedestal and is decorated with relief carvings of the Buddha, lotus petals, and other designs. The upper portion of the pagoda features carved designs of Chinese musical instruments such as the guqin. Stylistic dougong supports—commonly found in wooden Chinese architecture—are carved in between the eaves of the pagoda.

eave

The first storey of the pagoda is majestic, typical of the multi-eaved style of the Liao and Kin dynasties. A false arch decorates the four sides facing the four directions; the other four sides have false windows. Carved on the headpiece of the arches are cloud and dragon patterns. Sculptures of vajra guardians, made of clay over wooden frames, flank the arches. The windows are decorated with little statues of seated Buddha and cloud patterns. Relief sculptures of bodhisattvas flank the windows. Eight brick columns decorated with dragon patterns stand at the corners of the pagoda. The name of the pagoda — Yong’anwanshoo Pagoda — is inscribed on the stone headpiece of the southern arch. Thirteen levels of eaves rise above the first storey. The steeple is supported by a pedestal with ornamental lotus petals and surmounted by a precious bead, resembling Tianning Temple Pagoda.

Cishou Pagoda

How do you spend a sunny summer afternoon?
While the outside is quiet hot, a leisure bookstore can be a best choice for you to enjoy your afternoon. 

Here are some carefully selected bookstores for your book lovers in Beijing.
You can not only enjoy reading there, but also make new friends! 

Bookstores & cafes for single reading or a group of friends

•  The Bookworm

Bookworm

 This is a bookshop as well as a library with the best selection of English language books and magazines in town. The bibliophile manager arranges a fabulous lecture series that features both local and international authors. It also serves European fare and holds some events for book lovers. It’s a wonderful place for you to enjoy a relaxing reading after noon both alone or with friends. 

Wifi
Delivery available
Opening Hours: Daily, 9a.m.- 2a.m.
Address: Building 4, Nan Sanlitun Road, Chao Yang District, Bejing
Tel: 86-10-6586 9507 

•  Le Petit Gourmand

Le Petit Gourmand

 Le Petit Gourmand does not only boast a library of over 9,000 titles, but also serves some of the best crepes in Beijing. Bring your appetite and your studious minds for a stimulating meal in this relaxing comfortable refuge. Al fresco seating in the summer and wood-fired oven in winter. 

Membership: 150RMB for six months, 300RMB for a year. 

Wifi
Delivery available
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9.30a.m. – midnight; Friday to Saturday, 9.30a.m. – 1a.m.
Address: 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 86-10- 6417 6095 

• Timezone 8

The Bookstore and Cafe in Timezong8

 It is used to be a large restaurant for Muslins. Now it is a great bookshop for modern art and design lovers. You can find an amazing selection of fashion and art books from both local and foreign publishers. There is also a café serving Chinese teas, fresh fruit smoothies and selection of healthy and light cuisine. 

Wifi
Delivery available
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30a.m. to 7.30p.m.
Address: Dashanzi /798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 86-10- 8456 0336 

For family with kids:

•  Lady Book Saloon

Lady Book Saloon

This elegant bookstore is especially for ladies or mothers with kids. Without piano player or gunslingers, it is a nice place to read. The children’s books and workstations make this a great spot to relax with the kids. Regular film screenings are held every Wednesday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m. You can have a leisure time here with your family. 

Opening Hours: Daily, 10a.m.-11p.m.
Address: 69 Chengfu Road, Wudaokou, Haidian District
Tel: 86-10- 6270 1928 

• Funfunreading English and French Library

Funfunreading English and French Library

You can find thousands of classic books in English, French and Chinese for the entire family here. Audio and lesson books teaching phonics, spelling, reading and grammar are also available. 

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon – 6p.m.
Address: Unit 1603, Bldg 3, Block A, Sanlihe Er Qu, Xicheng District
Tel: 86-10- 5715 3348 

• Peekabook House

Peekabook House

This is a home of classic English picture books and popular novels for younger readers, as well as a variety of Chinese children’s books. Both branches offer bilingual story times, arts and crafts programs. You can also hold a birthday party for your kids here. 

Opening Hours: Daily, 9.30a.m.- 8.30p.m.
Address: F305, Building 10, Phoenix City Commercial Street, Sanyuan Qiao, Chaoyang District
Tel: 86-10- 5866 8064

International Exhibition for Business and Leisure Tourism 
                                                                 one platform; many possibilities  
                                                                  17-19, June, 2011(Friday-Sunday) ，CNCC

Beijing International Tourism Expo

Recent years, the BITE has become an international platform for networking opportunities and business discussions across the Asia Pacific region.As reporting going, many agencies, enterprises in tourism industry, airline companies, banks and some organizations will attend this year’s BITE. Except domestic exhibitors, altogether 50 countries, including America, Japan, Egypt, Italy, India, Turkey, Greece and others, will also send out delegations to participate in this year’s BITE.    

As the slogan goes: One platform; many possibilities. This year’s BITE will create a lot of opportunities for all the exhibitors to make profits.    

Beijing International Tourism Expo Square

Beijing International Tourism Expo Pavilion

Are you bored with the Palace Museum and want to find something special to know?
Here are four special museums in Beijing City. You may not only see something interesting, but also experience something unique.      

Beijing Police Museum 

The Front Gate of Beijing Police Museum

 
Located in an antique Western-styled building, formerly a Citibank branch, the museum is home to all kinds of police weapons in service from 1945 to 2000, uniforms and precious relics from milestones in the city’s history. There are opportunities to play computer-simulated exercises, such as driving and shooting, which are considered necessary skills for a police officer.    

Address: No 35 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Dongcheng district      

Open: 9 am-4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday      

Tel: +86-10-8522 5018      

Ticket: 5 RMB per person, 20 RMB a package ticket including souvenirs and shooting simulation      

Tips:
Visitors can not take photos in the whole museum, except two places.     

Ancient Coins Museum 

The Ancient Coin displayed in the museum

 
Interested visitors can see ancient coins in unusual shapes and material: from shell, cloth, to knife and grimace. The museum also has a market for collectors.     

Address: No 9 Deshengmen Dongdajie      

Open: 9 am-4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday      

Tel: +86-10-6201 8073      

Ticket: 10 RMB per person      

Diabolo Museum 

The Diabolo (or Chinese Yo-Yo) in the Museum

  
The diabolo, the hollow bamboo that makes a whistling sound, was once a beloved and traditional pastime of Beijing people. Playing a diabolo is now considered a sport and a skill. The museum, free to enter, has detailed displays about the making, changes in style, and playing of diabolos. A team of interpreters, led by National Master Li Lianyuan, is there to guide you through time and culture, and to teach you how to play. You can also see the favorite diabolo played by the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.    

Address: No 9 Baoguosi Xiaoxing Hutong, Xicheng district      

Open: 9 am-4:30 pm, Tuesday to Sunday      

Tel: +86-10-8316 5726      

Ticket: Free      

Apiculture Museum 

Exploring the Life of Bees in the Museum

  
Hidden inside Fragrant Hills, this museum is a secret city populated by those mysterious and highly organized animals – bees. The museum is free to enter and the curious are rewarded with an in-depth look at how bees are bred and raised. One of the must-sees here is a vivid bee fossil formed 23 million years ago. You can buy all kinds of bee-related products in the gift shop, or relax on a walk in the beautiful surroundings.    

Address: Inside Bee Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (in Beijing Botanical Gardens), Xiangsha Nanlu, Haidian district      

Open: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, closed in winter      

Tel:+86-10- 8259 4910      

Ticket: 2 RMB per person

These are great books of travel stories written by “Laowai” who had much experience with China and Chinese people.

1. Fried Eggs with Chopsticks

Fried Eggs with Chopsticks

A more recent travelogue than Riding the Iron Rooster, Evans travels by rail and bus to interesting parts of China. A sole woman traveler, it’s a good read if you’re thinking about backpacking or traveling on your own.
Author: Polly Evans

2. Mr. China

Mr. China

The quintessential book on doing business in China. Anyone who is even thinking remotely about it should read Mr. China for the full scoop on how it is to do business with locals. It’s a hilarious read, but should make you pause before you dive head-first into a business venture…while there are a billion customers there are at least as many headaches, or worse.
Author: Tim Clissold

3. Oracle Bones

Oracle Bones

Fascinating interwoven tales of everyday people that the author meets and knows in China with stories of China’s archeological history. One of the most readable accounts of China today I’ve come across.
Author: Peter Hessler

       
4. Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China

Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China

Join Mr. Theroux on his train journey throughout China in the late 1980s. This is a great introduction to travel in the different areas of China, although things have certainly gotten a lot easier since Mr. Theroux’s journey.
Author: Paul Theroux

5. The Chinese

The Chinese

A breakdown of the Chinese population by social, ethnic and economic lines, this book delves into the lives of everyday Chinese people.
Author: Jasper Becker

Children’s day is a chance for us adults to remain our childhood. In the past time, when there is no TVs, computers, or any video games, traditional toys, such as Chinese yo-yos, Iron Hoop Rolling and Jigsaw puzzle, were our best friends. With hundreds years of history, those traditional toys are not only for fun, but also for keeping the culture.

Chinese folk toys are always made of the most easily available local materials at low cost. They are simple in technique and shape; they are brilliant in color. They are favored at home and abroad for their unique local styles and natural simplicity.

When you come to China, don’t miss the chance to play Chinese folk toys. Those toys are not simply for children, but also for adults. They can be excises for your brain, as well as for your body. Just have a try!

Play with wisdom

• Jigsaw puzzle (or ‘Qiqiaoban’)

Colofur Jigsaw Puzzle

Jigsaw puzzle is the most ideal choice to develop children’s wisdom in China. Composed of 7 pieces in a certain shape, this toy requires your brain exertion to join those pieces into a given pattern without leaving any gaps.

• Nine Connected Rings (or ‘Jiulianhuan’)

Traditional Form of Nine Connected Rings

Nine Connected Rings is made by nine connected rings. Those nine medal rings are linked on a horizontal bar or other frames. The stalk of frames can have various shapes, such as sword, butterfly and plum blossom; and all rings are connect to it by copper pole.

The game is to link all the nine rings to the copper ring in accordance with certain rules or release all the rings through pulling or linking. It has many solutions. You have to undergo 81 rounds before linking all the nine rings to one pole, as well as 81rounds to release all the rings. In addition, it can also form various shapes of flower basket, hydrangeas, palace lantern and other shapes.

Play with coordination

• Chinese Yo-Yo (or ‘Kongzhu’)

Playing Chines Yo-yos as Morning Excercise

Although Chinese yo-yos are called “yo-yos” in the West, the traditional Chinese name for them appropriately means “empty bamboo (Kongzhu).” It was originally made of two round, bamboo or wooden ends connected in the middle by a horizontal piece of wood. Chinese have used it for fun and recreation for over on thousand years. Nowadays, you can also find some local people play the Chinese yo-yos in the parks as morning exercise.
The modern Chinese yo-yo is now usually made of plastic for added durability. Despite some minor changes in appearance, Chinese yo-yo remains a popular toy today, and has not only evolved into a distinctive performance art but also serves as a unique reminder of Chinese heritage.

• 2) Iron Hoop Rolling

Playing Iron Hoop Rolling with Little Friends

Iron hoop rolling, also called hoop trundling, was popular in 1960s and 1970s in China. It is both a sport and a child’s game in which a large hoop is rolled along the ground, generally by means of an implement wielded by the player. The aim of the game is to keep the hoop upright for long periods of time or to do various tricks.

It’s the best toy for Chinese family to play together. While teaching the kids how to play it, those middle-aged parents can review their childhood. It will be another happy moment in both parents’ and kids’ memory. From generation to generation, the happy time with hoop rolling will never end.