Night skate in Beijing, China

Johnxu · August 30th, 2006, 09:55 AM

Beijing Weekly Street Skates (BWS)

In every Friday evening from April to November, a group of skaters collect at the starting point (normally the Square of Beijing Exhibition Hall, at Xizhimenwai Street, near the Beijing Zoo) and skate a predetermined route through the city. The starting time is normally on 19:30.

It's a great way to take in the sights and see the city, as you can easily cover a lot of distance on your skates, but without going so fast as to miss much of the scenery.

Skate is often accompanied by a sound system, which adds to the party atmosphere. And a photographer takes pictures for you. After each skate you may download your photos from BWS’ website.

Routes are generally varied to take in a different part of the city. Most of the skates are about 15-20 km, and take between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the route. There are plenty of rest stops along the way.

The skates normally finish back at the palace near the subway stations or night bus stops.

website of BWS: http://www.0106666.com/viewthread.ph...ge%3D1#pid2038

speedysktr · August 30th, 2006, 01:08 PM

Hope they last, I'll be coming to Beijing sometime in about 5 years. I start Chinese lessons this fall with my oldest daughter, perhaps by the time of my visit I'll be able to communicate! I skated in Guangzhou in '04.

Johnxu · August 31st, 2006, 04:20 AM

Hi KathieFry，
It is very nice to contact you via this forum, and would you please list Beijing night skates in your directory of regularly scheduled group skating? Though Beijing night skate is still in its primary stage, it is the lagest regularly scheduled group skate in China!
thanks

Clemens · September 11th, 2006, 10:22 PM

Ni hao!

When was this night skate started? I could not find infos about this when I went to Beijing in 2004.
Can you check my information about skating in China (http://www.strub.ca/july-newsletter4.htm) if it is still correct?

Xiexie
Clemens

PS May be we should continue via private messages outside this thread.

mjbeijing · May 21st, 2007, 10:29 AM

This looks like great info!

As we live in Beijing, we would really, really like to join in!
Can you give exact dates, times and places? Or give us a link, where to find it (hanzi women kan bu dong...)

Thank you very much in advance
marion

Johnxu · September 12th, 2007, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjbeijing

This looks like great info!

As we live in Beijing, we would really, really like to join in!
Can you give exact dates, times and places? Or give us a link, where to find it (hanzi women kan bu dong...)

Thank you very much in advance
marion

Hi, you can view the following thread for details. and wish to see you in our skates.
http://rollerfun.net/english/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=31

August 30th, 2006, 09:55 AM	#1
Johnxu Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12	Night skate in Beijing, China Beijing Weekly Street Skates (BWS) In every Friday evening from April to November, a group of skaters collect at the starting point (normally the Square of Beijing Exhibition Hall, at Xizhimenwai Street, near the Beijing Zoo) and skate a predetermined route through the city. The starting time is normally on 19:30. It's a great way to take in the sights and see the city, as you can easily cover a lot of distance on your skates, but without going so fast as to miss much of the scenery. Skate is often accompanied by a sound system, which adds to the party atmosphere. And a photographer takes pictures for you. After each skate you may download your photos from BWS’ website. Routes are generally varied to take in a different part of the city. Most of the skates are about 15-20 km, and take between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the route. There are plenty of rest stops along the way. The skates normally finish back at the palace near the subway stations or night bus stops. website of BWS: http://www.0106666.com/viewthread.ph...ge%3D1#pid2038 Last edited by Johnxu; September 12th, 2007 at 03:54 AM.

August 31st, 2006, 04:20 AM	#3
Johnxu Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12	To KathieFry Hi KathieFry， It is very nice to contact you via this forum, and would you please list Beijing night skates in your directory of regularly scheduled group skating? Though Beijing night skate is still in its primary stage, it is the lagest regularly scheduled group skate in China! thanks

September 11th, 2006, 10:22 PM	#4
Clemens Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 174	To Johnxu Ni hao! When was this night skate started? I could not find infos about this when I went to Beijing in 2004. Can you check my information about skating in China (http://www.strub.ca/july-newsletter4.htm) if it is still correct? Xiexie Clemens PS May be we should continue via private messages outside this thread.

May 21st, 2007, 10:29 AM	#5
mjbeijing Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	great! This looks like great info! As we live in Beijing, we would really, really like to join in! Can you give exact dates, times and places? Or give us a link, where to find it (hanzi women kan bu dong...) Thank you very much in advance marion

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speedysktr President of Everything Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,026	Hope they last, I'll be coming to Beijing sometime in about 5 years. I start Chinese lessons this fall with my oldest daughter, perhaps by the time of my visit I'll be able to communicate! I skated in Guangzhou in '04.