Event Details
WHAT: Tim Coghlan leads us into the world of ancient trees, martial arts, and auspicious fengshui during this guided walk through Ditan Park, just a few days after lixia ็ซๅคโthe start of summer.
WHEN: Sunday, May 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Beijing Time
WHERE: Andingmen Outer Street, Ditan Park, Dongcheng. The group meets OUTSIDE the SOUTH gate of Ditan Park, so we know how many tickets to purchase. We'll enter the park as a group. ๅฐๅๅ ฌๅญๅ้จ๏ผๅฎๅฎ้จๅค๏ผไธๅๅบ
ABOUT THE EVENT: The Temple of the Earth or Ditan Park is considered one of the best parks reflecting the "temperament" of Beijing. In this guided walk, Tim will share insights into the ancient and modern history and design of Ditan Park, explaining its architecture, layout and significance during imperial times in accordance with Chinese cosmology, astrology and the seasons. In the section of the park dedicated to Chinese health and medicine, Tim will describe the evolution of Daoist theories of "yin and yang", the "five elements" and the "harmony" of Chinese philosophy for health and longevity. Tim will also highlight the often unnoticed design elements of all Beijing parks including ancient trees, colors, feng shui, and exercise zones -- and why Ditan Park has attracted the literati, taiji masters and regular Beijingers for decades.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Tim Coghlan graduated from the Australian National University with degrees in both Economics and East Asian History including time spent on exchange at Tsinghua University. He has lived in Beijing for 20 years and works at the intersection of consumer brands, technology and economic policy between China and the world. Beyond his professional career, Tim is passionate about Chinese health practices, Daoism and ancient Chinese architecture and he can often be found wandering Beijing's parks at dawn searching for kung fu masters or practicing taiji under ancient trees.
HOW MUCH: RMB: 130 for RASBJ Members, RMB 230 for non-members. The ticket fee includes entrance fees to the park and to the altar.
HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT: No later than May 8 at noon, please click "Register" or "I Will Attend" and follow the instructions. After successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you seem not to have received it, please check your spam folder. If payments owed are not received by May 8 the affiliated registrations will be suspended. Group size is limited; early booking is advised. Payment by Alipay may be easier than by WeChat. Credit cards are also accepted. Interested in becoming an RASBJ member? Please sign up at https://rasbj.org/membership
REFUNDS & LIABILITY: If the event is cancelled by RASBJ, all registrants will be fully refunded. However no refunds will be possible after May 8.Please wear appropriate clothing/footwear and adhere to safety instructions or other codes of conduct. Participation in RASBJ events and excursions is at your own risk. RASBJ accepts no liability for loss or damage, including personal injury or damage to property.
POSSIBLE POST-WALK DINNER: Some participants may wish to join a post-event dinner near the park's south gate. While separate from the RASBJ walk, this will offer an opportunity to continue discussions with Tim about Beijing's parks. Any food and beverage will be at individual expense. Further information will be shared with registrants via WeChat or in-person on the day of the event.
