FAMILY TRIP

7 Unforgettable Destinations to Visit in China

7-Day Lhasa Off-theBeaten Path Village Leisure Trekking

Arrive in Lhasa and visit stunning Buddhist and historic sites, such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. Visit cliffside Pabonka Palace and visit the holy cave where Songtsen Gampo the 33rd Tibetan king used to meditate, before trekking to Tashi Chöling Hermitage, passing a traditional sky-burial site. Visit famous monasteries, the Great Tsongkapa’s meditation cave, take in beautiful views of Lhasa valley, stay in a traditional village and more.

6-Day Northern Xinjiang Tour

Xinjiang is a noble destination for travelers, enchanting people to pack bags with its name alone. This tour’s brilliant itinerary covers the sites of northern Xinjiang, taking you on a scenic adventure along the ancient Silk Road. With a local expert guide, as well as comfortable vehicles, you will discover beautiful lakes, rivers, hills, snowy mountains, deserts, woods and grassland and the exotic places of Urumqi, Burqin, Kanas, Hemu and Karamay.

6-Day Changbai Mountain & North Korea Border Tour

Located in Jilin province, Changbaishan is one of China’s nature preservation zones, and boasts an ecosystem with world famous precious animals like tigers, sikas, sables and more. The Heavenly Lake nestles in the crater of a volcano on Baitoushan, The WhiteHead Mountain, the main peak of the Changbaishan, and forms a border between China and People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). This tour also takes in the border town of Dandong and the Broken Bridge of the Yalu River, which was blown up by bombs from American planes during the Korean War, as well Shenyang and the Mukden Palace, the country’s second largest ancient building and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

7-Day Qinghai & Gannan Tibetan Area Exploration

Qinghai and Gannan are renowned as ‘Small Tibet’ due to their rich Tibetan Buddhism influence. With an average altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, you can experience Tibetan culture and enjoy the plateau scenery in comfort and without the risk of altitude sickness. Here you will see grand prairies, scattered lakes, monasteries, Tibetan villages, unique mountain peaks and hidden wonderlands.

7-Day Sino-Vietnamese Secret Guangxi Tour

In addition to Guilin landscape and Yangshuo countryside scenery, Guangxi is filled with many off-thebeaten-path locations to discover: Asia’s largest transnational waterfall at the Sino-Vietnamese border; grand underground cave system; other-worldly villages; and the country’s largest volcanic island.

4-Day Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve Adventure 6-Day Magic Guizhou Hiking Tour with Hidden Tribes

Honored as the “last pure land on our blue planet,” Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve was first introduced to the wider world when the famous American adventurer Joseph F. Rock published an article and photographs of Daocheng in National Geographic in 1928. “Where in all the world is to be found scenery comparable to that which awaits the explorer and photographer!” he wrote. The snowcapped mountains, steep cliffs, crystal clear lakes, vast pastures, as well as the dense woods compose a harmonious utopian land. Located in Southwest China, Guizhou boasts beautiful mountains and rivers, multiple minorities and unique ethnic customs, life and handicrafts. Immerse yourself in marvelous landscapes, visiting “the last cave tribe in China” and exploring the ancient Hanging Coffins and ancient cave burial culture.

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LISTINGS

BEIJING

Middle 8 Restaurant 中8楼 An oasis at the top of Taikoo Li, Middle 8 is the go-to destination for fresh authentic Yunnan cuisine. The restaurant, stylish yet understated, has plenty of flavorsome well- priced dishes and a killer view to boot. > Raffles: Daily 11:00am-10:00pm, 5 Floor Of Raffles shopping center Dongzhimen Dongcheng District. 来福士店: 东城区东直门来福士购物中心5 层8409 8199/8409 8234 > Indigo: Daily 11:00am-10:00pm, Jiuxianqiao Road No.20 Indigo F2 , Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路 20号颐堤港2层8420 0883 Beijing Lianbao > Unite 1C, Building 7, Xingfu Yicun Xili, Chaoyang District 朝阳区幸福一村西里7号楼1C (6415 8001, 138 1093 6118, hanxingyue1127@126. com) Beijing Kerry Residence Whether you’re a single business executive or a busy family, Beijing Kerry’s fully- furnished 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments will feel just like home. As well as enjoying all the comforts of modern living – including a well-equipped kitchen, entertainment systems, high-speed broadband and much more – residents are just moments away from the Kerry Centre’s shopping mall and sports facilities. The rest of the CBD is on your doorstep too. >1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路1号 (8535 6888, www.beijingkerryresidence. com)

GTC RESIDENCE BEIJING One of the top residences in Beijing, GTC Residence is located beside the third ring road with 5 minutes’ walk to subway line 5 , 10 minutes’ drive to Hou Hai . It is also within easily reach of CBD, embassy area, Financial Street and other urban commercial,shopping and recreation areas. Fully equipped apartments with impeccable quality offer you a cozy living system and will meet all of your requirements for room decoration, furniture, electric appliances etc.. Unique sky garden with golf practice field and barbecue area is another symbol of GTC Residence. > sales@gtcresidence.com, website: www. gtcresidence.com Tel:56756666

Oak Chateau Beijing Oak Chateau Beijing has 236 stylish and contemporary fully serviced apartments from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and four bedroom suites available, measuring 64 to 260 square meters. There is a 24-hours guest reception, and housekeeping is offered twice a week. Nestled within the landscaped gardens of the Ocean Express commercial and residential complex, Oak Chateau Beijing is very close to the third Embassy Area and shopping and dinning services at the Beijing Lufthansa Center. There are only 19 kilometers to the Beijing Capital Airport. >北京市朝阳区东三环霞光里66号远洋新干线 D座 邮编 100027 Block D, Ocean Express, 66 Xiaguang Li, Third East Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027, P.R.C Tel: (86-10) 84465888 Fax: (86-10) 84465999 Email oak.chateau@oakchateau.com Website: www. oakchateau.com

Oakwood Residence Damei Beijing The only serviced apartment in the city that has its own in-house supply of natural hot spring water supply. Expansive city views are available from floor to ceiling windows with the apartments situated from level 23 to 35 in the building complex. The 171 stylish contemporary serviced residences range from studios to three- bedroom apartments and offer an elegant range of amenities and facilities to ensure each resident’s stay is comfortable and well taken care of. > Building No.1 Damei Center, 7 Qingnian Road, Chaoyang District Beijing北京市朝阳 区青年路7 号达美中心1号楼 Tel: 86-10 8585 2211 (8:30am-5:30pm) 86-10 8585 2888 (5:30pm-8:30am) Fax: (86-10) 8585 2666 website OakwoodAsia.com

HOTEL NEWS

SUZHOU GUANGZHOU

Fuel Your Glow @ Away Spa

Guests are welcome to the ultimate indulgence at AWAY SPA. This premium package includes: • 60-minute personal training or manicure service. • 60-minute Detox body massage or Detox facial treatment. • One bottle of Sparkling wine. • Treatment for two to enjoy a complimentary Spa suite together, including one hour use of bubble bath (upon availability). Book any time from Monday to Friday from noon-8pm by calling (0512) 6988 7779 Booking time Mon-Fri 12PM-8PM. AWAY SPA L35, W Suzhou, Building 7 Suzhou Center, Corner of Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu 215021, P.R. China (www.w-suzhou.com)

Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition at Catch and Tian Bar Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou

Rediscover a gastronomic and mixology experience, surrounded by contemporary fine art. Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou hosts an art exhibition at Catch and Tian Bar, in conjunction with Kui Yuan Gallery, to create an exceptional experience that transcends craftsmanship. To view the art collection, please visit Tian Bar on the 99th floor and Catch on the 100th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. The exhibition will be available until December 31, 2021.

BEIJING SHANGHAI

Red Panda-themed Afternoon Tea at Cordis, Beijing

Red pandas live in the Eastern Himalayas, they spend most of their time in trees, feeding mainly on leaves and bamboo. They rely on their long, bushy tails for balance as they cross tree branches. Red Pandas are an at risk species, victims of deforestation. Their natural habitat is shrinking as more forests are destroyed by logging and the spread of agriculture.

To recognize International Red Panda Day this September 18th, 2021. Pastry Chef Shirley from Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport has created a special afternoon tea set available for the entire month of September. Enjoy a selection of savory and sweet treats featuring quinoa and smoked chicken tart, black olive tapenade on mini bagel, black forest log cake, blueberry vanilla parfait and homemade fruity yogurt. Each afternoon tea comes with your very own Cody the red panda to take home.

Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town Promotes Allen Li

Mr. Allen Li was recently promoted as Regional General Manager, Beijing Cluster & Winter Olympic Hotels, and appointment as General Manager of Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town.

With more than 20 years’ working experience in the hospitality industry, Allen has worked in the Shangri-La Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Hilton Worldwide Holding Inc.. He first joined IHG in 2008 as General Manager of Holiday Inn Beijing Chang’An West, when he was awarded as the Leaders of the Year, Holiday Inn Brand of 2011. Allen first took on the Area General Manager position for Holiday Inn Hotels in Jiangsu Province, General Manager of Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City, from 2013 to 2014. As the General Manager of Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town, Allen will apply his unique insights in hotel management, constantly leading his team to explore new, innovative opportunities in order to start a new chapter!

The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan Collaborates With Bently Shanghai - Jingan Presenting Co-Branding Afternoon Tea

The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan collaborates with Bentley Shanghai - Jingan again, to present elevated co-branding afternoon tea. Inspired by the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid selection, hotel’s culinary team creates an array of savories and sweets with fresh seasonal ingredients. Luminaries are invited to enjoy an graceful and elegant afternoon tea at The Drawing Room. The St. Regis X Bentley afternoon tea is available from September 19. For inquiries and reservations, please contact +86 (21) 6257-9999 ext. 7716.

Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai Hosts 7th Vertical Charity Run

Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai will host the 2021 Climb for Hope Vertical Charity Run, kicking off at 7.30am, on October 17. This will be the seventh annual charity run organized by Jing An ShangriLa, Shanghai following the great success of the last six years. The hotel, which offers guests the ideal place to soak in the city view of the downtown business centre and beyond from a high vantage point in Shanghai, will continue the event as its corporate social responsibility tradition.

The Climb for Hope Vertical Charity Run is a friendly race, with participants climbing the Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai building – 60 floors and 1,625 steps – to reach the finish line on the highest floor. This event will be held to raise funds for charity, not only making it physically beneficial, but also providing participants a chance to make good merit, in addition to giving them pleasure and satisfaction.

Steiff Afternoon Tea Presented By Waldorf Astoria Beijing

Waldorf Astoria Beijing invites diners to embark on an impressive culinary journey by launching the Steiff Afternoon Tea in cooperation with the famous German Toy Brand – Steiff from September 21, 2021. Taking inspirations from the image of well-made Steiff bears, hotel’s team of chefs crafts the afternoon tea by ingeniously integrating Steiff elements into iconic German dishes using top-quality ingredients, which is bound to awake living taste bud memories of the good old times. RMB788 plus 15% service charge per set for two persons, including one limited edition Steiff bear. From now on till to February 28, 2022, Waldorf Astoria Beijing 1 floor, Peacock Alley, for reservation +86 10 8520 8989.

The Ultimate Crab Feast by Elements at Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai

As summer ends and the waters cool, the crab season begins. Along with the autumn festival, it is also the official start of the hairy crab season, and hairy crabs will be featured amongst the other crab varieties served at the ultimate crab fest!

Noteworthy appetisers include signature dishes such as crab meat hand roll, flame-seared salmon nigiri and wagyu beef with crab meat at the Japanese station, supplementing our extensive sushi-and-sashimi theatre kitchen and salad bar. Available until December 1. To make a reservation, call 021-3867 9048.

SCHOOL NEWS

SHANGHAI

Dulwich Pudong Clothesline Project

Two Senior School students, Maggie W and Tommy L, brought The Clothesline Project to Dulwich Pudong, aiming to break the stigma surrounding mental health. The Clothesline Project is a global phenomenon where communities come together to paint empowering slogans on t-shirts which are then hung on clotheslines as a highly visible way of generating discussion and awareness. We applaud students for taking the initiative in this important issue.

Back to Harrow!

Harrow Shanghai was delighted to welcome both new and old students back to the 2021-2022 academic year. It was a very happy and exciting first day at school, and they feel confident their children will have a fulfilling and positive year. With outstanding class teachers and support staff children will continue to be nurtured, challenged and inspired to reach their academic and pastoral best.

Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi officially STEER accredited

Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi are proud to become officially accredited by STEER Education in recognition of their effective use of AS Tracker, a tool used to detect hidden student wellbeing, mental health and safeguarding risks in and out of school. Their pastoral team is harnessing this technology to take a proactive rather than a reactive approach to meeting students’ social and emotional needs. The impact of this has been highly positive and is really making a difference for student’s wellbeing.

NAIS Pudong Sports Team Tryouts

It has been a busy start to the year at NAIS Pudong, with tryouts for football, volleyball, netball and swim teams taking place in the first few weeks of term. Competition was intense but friendly and the teams are looking forward to a year of hard work and sporting success.

Wellington New Academic Year Start and First Day School

The 2021-22 academic year commenced on Monday, August 30 at Wellington College International Shanghai. The place was once again filled with energetic and enthusiastic Wellingtonians, ready to learn and grow together. In addition to their returning pupils, they also welcomed around 300 new pupils to their diverse, international school community.

TIANJIN

Celebrating 10 Years of Quality International Education at Wellington College in Tianjin

A 10th birthday celebration should be a spectacular affair, and it was no different at Wellington College in Tianjin last month. The school’s official launch of its 10th anniversary coincided with Teacher’s Day on Friday, September 10. It marked the start of a year-long series of community events aimed to mark the establishment of the school in 2011.

GUANGZHOU

Nord Anglia International School Guangzhou Welcomes Guests for Campus Tours

The brand-new Nord Anglia International School Guangzhou welcomed guests for a press briefing and tour of the campus, which has been designed around collaborations with The Juilliard School and MIT for students aged 2-11.

SHENZHEN

QSI Shenzhen Looks to Build Even Greater School Community

According to meta-analysis on parent involvement in schools, the more parents involved in their children’s education, the better their students’ motivation, behavior, and grades come. Parents also benefit from being involved in their children’s education by getting ideas from school on how to help and support their children, and by learning more about the school’s academic program and how it works. In QSI Shenzhen, we strongly believe in positive parent-school partnership in education affect students’ overall success. Apart from the regular Director Coffee meeting, DI and PSG meeting, our Head of Director of Instruction Ms. Claire Berger is leading Parent University Program to the QSIS community. Parent University sessions will begin in September and take place monthly at Main Campus, our topics this year will range from College Admissions to Early Literacy and everything in between! We look forward to seeing you all at Parent University!

Shen Wai International School Values Positive Education

Students at Shen Wai International School focus on wellbeing and character strengths through the PEEC (Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum) delivered during Advisory lessons. SWIS Value Cards were developed by our staff to emphasize the importance of positive education through Empathy, Integrity, Well-being, Perseverance, and Creativity. Students are encouraged to exhibit these values and those who do are celebrated during assemblies where they receive a Value Card with a personalized note written by one of their teachers. At SWIS, we believe that character strength and student wellbeing are central to the learning process when developing well-rounded, global citizens.

FOSHAN

Lady Eleanor Holles International School Foshan begins the New Academic Year

LEH Foshan was delighted to welcome all the new and returning international families and their talented teachers on the Induction Day and the first day of school on Monday, 6 September. Head Master Mr. Steve Allen has reviewed the history of LEH and set out the expectations for the new academic year. Also, Head Mistress Mrs. Hanbury from LEH UK, their partnership school in London, has expressed her warm welcome through video.

During the date, students had explored the school facilities and campus, met their new friends and exceptional teachers, most importantly, started their joyful education journey with LEH Foshan. The school is also looking forward to having those who have not yet returned to join the community in the near term.

ZHUHAI

QSI International School of Zhuhai Welcomes Back Students

QSI International School of Zhuhai, now in its 22 year, is back and better than ever. After having our worlds turned upside down by Covid, we recovered from 125 up to 150 students by the end of last year. This year saw another surge in enrollment bringing us closer to 200. Our students continue to excel, setting record MAP growth scores, achieving university entrance level SAT scores at age 14, and scoring the highest possible marks in AP tests too. We couldn’t be prouder of them and are excited to set more achievement records this school year!

Dulwich International High School Zhuhai Has New Hengqin Campus

Dulwich International High School Zhuhai has kicked off its 202122 academic year at the new campus in Hengqin in August. This first cohort to start the campus life at the new location was warmly welcomed by the school with purposed-design decoration, activities and souvenirs. Leveraging the new facilities and hard work of the high-profiled faculty team, Dulwich Zhuhai students will further achieve stellar academic performance and continue to graduate worldwise.

That’s Horoscopes

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in China.

By Joshua Cawthorpe

Libra

9.24~10.23

It’s normal for Libra’s to feel uneasy when they’re alone. If you find yourself in this predicament, call an old friend, or join the dancing ayi in the neighborhood square for a workout slash mingling session.

Scorpio

10.24~11.22

Hold your breath and ignore your morals and conscience this month. Your ruthless character needs to be uninhibited to take advantage of the opportunities on your horizon.

Sagittarius

11.23~12.21

Sagittarians and blue-eyed people are statistically more likely to try new things. Head outside of your metropolis to discover something new and exciting – you might just find out a little more about yourself in the process.

Capricorn

12.22~1.20

If you are contemplating a big career change – think long and hard. Libra season is a time that brings recognition of hard work to Capricorns. Not to mention the work permit rules are ever-evolving.

Aquarius

1.21~2.19

Expect some office drama this month. It won’t necessarily be your fault but don’t find yourself caught up in the middle if you can avoid it. You must be shapeless and formless, like Switzerland. Be Switzerland, my friend.

Pisces

2.20~3.20

Libra season is a magnetic time for Pisces. Click those hongbao in the group chat. Eighty-eight cents can add up if you’re quick on the draw – we bought lunch with our weekly earnings last week. (Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?)

Aries

3.21~4.20

If your routine has begun to feel tedious, then it’s your responsibility to add some flavor. Find a spin class or try Zumba in the pool. If you’re broke, you can always watch the shushu play streetside mahjong.

Taurus

4.21~5.21

It’s time to quicken your pace in life. It’s not laziness, just complacency. Remember, Red Bull gives you wings. Or, get more sleep, and you won’t need to resort to those sugary drinks.

Gemini

5.22~6.21

Gemini’s lucky color is blue this month, and your lucky number is six. While six isn’t as popular in the West, it means ‘awesome’ in Chinese lingo – 666!

Cancer

6.22~7.22

If the world is piling up on you, take a step back and try meditating. Sure, the first few tries will be difficult, and you may want to quit. Just ride it out for a while to see some serious mental gains.

Leo

7.23~8.23

It’s time to spend a little less time admiring yourself in the mirror and a little more practicing the difference between the first and second tones. Just because they don’t mix up your order at Starbucks anymore doesn’t mean you can magically speak Chinese.

Virgo

8.24~9.23

We get it… It’s hard being a picky eater when you live in the land of cow stomach and fermented beans. But if you’re still cutting the crusts off your sandwiches, then you’re seriously holding yourself back to the wonders of world cuisine.