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CNY Feb. 15/17【7-Day Guizhou】Ethnic Enclave & Nature Wonders Tour
In the **southwest heartland** of China, there is a magical land - **Guizhou**, where the mountains, waters, forests are all **the uncanny workmanship** of nature. And **over 48 ethnic minorities** live here for generations that has endowed Guizhou with \*\*mysterious ethnic villages and unique minority culture.\*\*This is an ultimate tour for the nature lover and those with a desire to know more of the heart of **China’s rich cultural diversity.**
**✨ Highlights**
🏞️ Explore all the **big highlights** of Guizhou province, witness magnificent natural wonders and experience authentic minority culture.
🌊 **Top three nature spots** of Guizhou - Huangguoshu Waterfall, Libo Senic Area and Fanjing Mountain in one trip!
🥾 Hike to the top of Fanjing Mountain, the World Heritage epic site which was considered to have **"outstanding universal value"** by UNESCO. Enjoy all its highlights of peculiar rocks, strange mountains, Buddhist culture and enchanting sightseeing!
🏠 **Unique In-depth cultural experience** to the non-commercial villages, see iconic rice terrace, experience ancient paper-making, dinning and bonfire party with minority groups.
🌳 Explore the Seven Small Arches & Libo Scenic Area, which is characterized by **unique Karst landscapes**, mysterious dense forests, various living species, splendid overlapping mountains, and clear rivers and lakes.
💃 Experience the **authentic Miao cultures.** Learn the traditional Batik art in Danzhai; Join the local people to sing, dance, parties and enjoy their long-table banquet in Langde.
🌟 Discover the charm, culture and tradition that lies within the beautifully preserved walls in Zhenyuan Ancient Town. Explore a complex of **temples and pavilions** there.
**【CNY ONLY Activities】**
To celebration the 2026 Chinese New Year, we arranged a series of **immersive activities,** including fireworks, rice cake making, rice wine tasting, and special meal with the locals in the village!
**Trip Inquiry:**
Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355
Wechat: OKDealTravel
Email: [[contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com)]([mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com](http://mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com/))
**🗺️ Itinerary**
✈️ **Day 1: Guiyang City Arrival**
Welcome to Guiyang, Guizhou! Your local guide and driver will meet you at the arrival hall of the airport, and then **escort you to your hotel.** Have a good rest for the exciting trip.
**🚌 Day 2: Guiyang - Anshun - Guiyang**
**After breakfast**, you'll drive to visit the **Huangguoshu Waterfall,** one of the largest waterfalls in China and East Asia. 101 meters wide, plunging 78 meters down into Xiniu Pool (Rhinoceros Pool), an 11-meter (36-feet) deep rhinoceros-shaped pool, and sending foam up to a height of 100 meters. The roar of the water can be heard **some kilometers away.**
**In the afternoon,** you'll drive to visit **Baojiatun,** well-preserved ancient village with a history of more than 600 years. The purpose of "Nuo Opera" is to drive away devils, disease and evil influences, and also to petition for **blessings** from the gods.
**🚌 Day 3: Guiyang - Libo**
**After breakfast,** you'll drive to vist the **Seven Small Arches Scenic Park** (Xiao Qi Kong) (3.5hrs drive). Seven Small Arches Scenic Park is a narrow valley within the natural forest. Renowned for its beauty, it affords visitors **breathtaking views** of stunning green water lakes, magnificent waterfalls that drop from the karst landform cliff, and idyllic forests that are picture postcard perfect.
**From here,** move on to **Libo Scenic Area** (40min drive) for further exploration onboard a ferry boat across the lake, an experience that provides an altogether different perspective of this stunning scenic area.
**🚌 Day 4: Libo - Kaili**
**After breakfast,** drive to Daizhai Village to experience the **"Batik Art".** Batik is a craft inherited through generations among **the Miao ethnic group** in southwest China's Guizhou. Danzhai County is a major cradle of the Miao ethnic group's batik craft. Bees wax melting, patterns drawing, indigo dyeing, and fabrics boiling are the main procedures of making batik by **local people.**
**After lunch,** you'll drive to Shiqiao to experience **ancient papermaking**.Miao people there have kept and preserved their ancient techniques and now the village is considered as the “living fossil” of ancient papermaking.
**In the evening,** you'll pay a visit and have dinner at **Qingman Miao Village local family.**
**🚌 Day 5: Kaili - Fanjing Mountain**
**After breakfast,** you'll drive to visit another Miao Village - **Langde** (1hrs drive) with totally different style from others where you could experience **the most authentic ethnic cultures.** On arriving at the entrance you could behold some beautifully dressed girls blocking your path. It's **a welcome party** and guests are allowed in after drinking their twelve courses of way-blocking wines -- **a most ceremonious etiquette.**
**After the welcoming ceremony,** you walk into the Langde Miao Village. Enjoy the **traditional performance** by Miao girls in their costumes and silver ornament; learn catching fish or Chinese embroidery at the local house.
**In the afternoon,** you'll drive to the Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area(4hrs drive) and stay there for the night.
**🚌 Day 6: Fanjing Mountain - Zhenyuan**
**After breakfast,** you'll go visit the legendary **Fanjing Mountain.** You will hike up to the eye-catching Red Clouds Golden Summit to **witness the praisable Fanjingshan Temple** built on the top, walk to the landmark mushroom-like stone, have the panorama of the vast enchanting Mount Fanjing from the best sightseeing place on the Old Golden Summit, pray at the sacred large Chen En Temple cluster, and enjoy more beautiful stones and rocks, Buddhist sites, etc.
**In the afternoon,** you'll drive to visit the **Zhenyuan Ancient Town**(2hrs drive), which has long been an ancient town of the Miao people. The town covers only an area of 3.1 square kilometers but greets you with more than 160 scenic spots including caves, palaces, pavilions, temples and rivers **with their unique architecture, exquisite engravings and marvelous natural landscape.**
✈️ **Day 7: Zhenyuan - Guiyang Departure**
Enjoy the leisure time in the ancient town, after lunch, you'll take the bus back to Guiyang City (4h drive) and departure.
**\* Please book your return flights departure after 6pm.**
**📅 Trip Dates & Pricing**
**CNY**
**Feb 15 - 21, 2026**
**Feb 17 - 23, 2026**
* **Early Bird Price : RMB 6990**
* **Full Price : RMB 7290**
* **Single Supplement : RMB** **1500**
ONLY 4 early bird spots each group, grab it now!
**What's included:**
✅ Transport: private local transport
✅ Tour guide: Expert service from an experienced English-speaking local tour guide
✅ 6-nights' accommodation: 6 nights at 3-5 star hotel in Guizhou with daily breakfast
✅ 1 lunch; 1 dinner with local cuisine
✅ Entrance Tickets and activities listed in the itinerary
✅ Travel insurance
✅ first-aid kit, water, etc
**What's not included:**
❌ Main transportation (flights) from and to Guiyang
❌ the rest of the lunch and dinner during the trip
❌ Single room supplement.
❌ Personal expenses and unexpected expenses
65%+ OFF! Blockchain User Certification Course (Self Paced) Online
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Bitcoin & Blockchain: how are they connected
What is a Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin: A Peer to Peer Electronic Cash System
Benefits of using Blockchain Technology
Consensus
Consensus Protocol
Safety
Liveness
Fault Tolerance
Blockchain Fork
Consensus Failure
Dominance
Cheating
Poor Performance
Choosing the right blockchain
What is Cryptography
Cryptographic encryption
Elliptic-curve Cryptography (ECC)
What is Blockchain Mining (Bitcoin Examples)
The Computationally-Difficult Program
The Difficulty Metric
Block Reward
Hardware
Blockchain Business Use Cases
Private vs. Public Blockchain
Permissionless vs. Permissioned
What is Ethereum
Proof of Work
Solidity
Homestead
EthHash
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
Serenity (POS)
What is Microsoft Azure Workbench Blockchain
What is Hyperledger
Hyperledger Fabric
The Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT)
SIEVE
Cross-Fault Tolerance (XFT)
Hyperledger SawtoothLake
Proof of Elapsed Time
Hyperledger Iroha
Hyperledger Burrow
What is Ripple & Stellar Blockchain
Ripple Consensus Protocol Algorithm
Stellar Consensus Protocol Algorithm
What is a Smart contract
What is Proof of Stake
What is the EOS blockchain
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EOS Vs. Ethereum
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Block Production by Elected Witnesses
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Transactions as Proof of Stake
Blockchain Reorganizations
Maximally Decentralized
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2026 Full Year【8-D Classic Tibet】Lhasa-Yamdrok-Shigaste-EBC Weekly Depart
✅ Small group (4-12ppl)
✅ Tibet permit handled for you
✅ Authentic experiences of Tibetan culture
✅ All iconic attractions included
✅ 1-2 people to sign up
A classic 8-day tour that includes all of the iconic Tibet destinations, offering fabulous **monasteries**, breathtaking **high-altitude walks**, stunning views of the world’s **highest mountains** and one of the **warmest cultures** you will ever encounter.
An ideal choice to fully experience the magnificient nature and fascinating culture of the sacred land of the Himalaya.
**Destination:** Tibet, China
**Accommodation:** 4 star hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse; one night in dorm room hostel or tent in Rongbuk with limited condition
**Airport Free Picking up and Seeing Off -**
Picking Up at 10:00,13:30,16:00,18:30 everyday from Lhasa airport to city downtown
Seeing off at 06:30,08:00, 12:00 from Lhasa city downtown to the airport
**(\*if your time falls off from these committed pickup times, there will be extra 400rmb/car for private airport pickup)**
**Train station** picking up and seeing off are all **free of charge on your committed arrival and departure date.**
**Notice**
1\. Each group will be confirmed with minimum of **4** guests and **12** guests maximum
2.The dates in the form highlighted **in bold** indicate that the groups have been confirmed with more than 4 guests signed up.
📅 Trip Dates & Pricing
**Slow Season**
Jan 11-18, **16-23, 19-26,** 22-29, **25- Feb. 1,** 29 - Feb. 5
Feb 1-8, **3-10,** 5-12, 6-13, **8-15,** 9-16, 12-19, **15- 22,19-26,** **22-Mar. 1,26- Mar. 5**
Nov 1-8, 5-12, 8- 15, 12- 19,15-22, 19-26, 22-29, 26- Dec 3, 29-Dec 6
Dec 3-10, 6-13,10-17, 13-20,17-24,20-27, 24-31, 27-Jan3, 31-Jan7
**·** **Price:** RMB 6990
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1400
**Normal Season**
**Mar 1-8,** 4-11, 5-12, 8-15, 12- 19,**15-22,** **19-26,** 22-29, **25-Apr 1, 29 - Apr 5,** 30 - Apr. 6
**Apr. 1-8, 3-10, 5-12, 7-14, 9-16,11-18, 13-20, 16-23,**18- 25, **20-27, 23-30, 25- May 2, 27-May 4, 29-May 6**
**May 1-8,** 3-10, 6-13, 8-15, **10-17,**11-18, 13-20, **14- 21,** 16-23,**17 -24,19-26,** 20-27, 22-29, **24-31,** May 25- Jun 1, 27 - Jun 3, 29-Jun 5
Oct 11-18, 12-19,14-21, 16-23, **19-26,** 21-28, 23-30, 25-Nov 1, 27-Nov3, 29-Nov5
**·** **Price:** RMB 7890
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1560
**Peak Tour Season**
June. 1-8, 3-10, **5-12, 7-14,** 9-16, 11-18, **14-19,**15-22, **16-23,** 17-24, 19-26, 21-28, **25 - July 2, 27 - July 4,** 29 - July 6
July. 1-8, 3-10, **5-12,8-15**
**Aug. 21-28**, 23-30,**26-Sep 2**, 28-Sep 4, 30-Sep6
Sep 2-9, 4-11, 6-13, 9-16, **11-18,**13-20,16-23,**18-23**
**·** **Price:** RMB 8390
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1740
**TOP Peak Tour Season**
July 10-17, 12-19, **15-22,**17-24, 20-27, 22- 29, 24-31, 26-Aug 2, 29-Aug 5, 31-Aug 7
Aug 3-10, 5-12, 7-14, 9-16, **11-18,** 14-19, 16-23, 18-25
Sep 20-27, 23-30, **25-Oct 2,** 27-Oct4, 30-Oct 7
Oct1-8, 4-11, **6-13,** 8-15
**·** **Price:** RMB 8990
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1980
**Discounted Price For -**
\* **200rmb/person off** discount price for **citizens from China including HK&Macao**
\* Free of Charge for the children under 3 years old, half price for children between 4-11 years old and full price charged to children above 12 years old
**🗺️ Itinerary Highlights**
**Day 1 · Lhasa arrival, free time**
🚌 70kms \| 1h
🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar
⛰️ 3650m
**Day 2 · Lhasa City Sightseeing**
✨Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery Debating
🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar
🥞 Breakfast; Welcome Dinner
⛰️ 3650m
**Day 3 · Lhasa City Sightseeing**
✨Potala Palace; Local Folks Activities; Johkang Temple;Local Tea House Experience
🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar
🥞 Breakfast; Tea Break
⛰️ 3650m
**Day 4 · Lhasa - Yamdrotso - Gyatse - Shigatse**
✨ Yamdrotso Lake, Local rural family visiting & Farm lunch; Karola Glacier
🏨 Schery Hotel Shigatse or similar
🚌 360kms \| 8h
🥞 Breakfast; farm lunch
⛰️ 3650m - 5030m - 3600m
**Day 5 ·Shigatse - Tingri - Everest Base Camp**
✨ overlooking Mt. Everest and the Gawula view point visit Rongpuk Monastery (3.3km to EBC, you could take a short hike there if you like)
🏨 Everest Base Camp Guest House (dorm bed)
🚌 340kms \| 8h
🥞 None
⛰️ 3650m - 4300m - 5200m
**Day 6 ·Mt. Everest - Dingyal-Shigatse:Everest East sideViewpoint, Farewell Dinner**
✨Savor the beautiful moments of the early morning. Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world's highest-altitude monastery. Drive to the Xilin View point to admire the breathtaking views of the eastern slope of Everest, and Mt. Lhotse. Share a traditional Tibetan dinner and enjoy the distinctive folk songs and dances of Shigatse.
🏨 Schery Hotel Shigatse or similar
🚌 360kms \| 8h
🥞 Breakfast; Dinner with Song and Dance Performance
⛰️ 5200m - 4300m - 3600m
**Day 7 · Shigaste - Lhasa**
**✨** Tashilhunpo Monastery; Yarlung Zangbo River
🏨Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
🚌 280kms; 5h
🥞 Breakfast
⛰️3650m
**Day 8 · Lhasa departure**
**🥞** Breakfast
**Price includes:**
**√ All necessary travel permits for Tibet** (mainland Chinese/HK citizen waived)
√ Tourist bus/minibus transportation with experienced local driver during tour and between airport/train station and Hotel at designated period of time
√ 6 nights accommondation: twin shared rooms with breakfast - 6 nights at 4-star hotel; 1 night at EBC area with limited condition and no breakfast.
√ All admission fee of tourists sites listed in the itinerary
√ Welcome dinner in D2, Tea break in D3 and Dinner with song and dance performance in D6.
√ Experienced Local Tibetan private guide
√ Travel insurance
**Price does not include:**
× Main transportation (flights/train)
× Lunches except D4 and dinners Except D2 during the trip
x Tips to driver and tour guide \*not mandatory
× Single room supplement
× Invoice and all personal expenses
× Airport/train station pickup/see off out of your group dates dates or shuttle bus schedule
**What you should bring:**
**1\. Clothing**
1-2 pairs of durable shoes, mid-weight (may-sep) waterproof clothes (dress in layers); hat (to prevent from UV and strong wind); high-quality socks
**2\. Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items**
Sun block SPF 50+, lip balm SPF 50+, moisturizing skincare products, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, wipes, feminine products, shaving products; (for 1 night in Rongbuk: travel size soap and shampoo, toothbrush and tooth paste, disposable towel, ear plugs, etc)
**3\. Others**
Original passport, basic medicines, waterbottle, camera, energy snacks, power bank, books, etc
**About high altitude sickness:**
The average altitude of Tibet is about **4000 meters** above the sea level (Lhasa: 3700m; Shigatse: 3836m; EBC: 5100m;). You may suffer from High Altitude Sickness in the beginning days of your Tibet trip. But don’t worry too much, **the high altitude can be acclimatized usually in 2\~3 days**. Our suggestion is to take a physical examination and get suggestions from your doctor, and medicines like aspirin is helpful to ease the headache. (drinking coke is also helpful). While in Tibet, you should **keep warm all the time**, avoid running, drink more water and eat more vegetables and carbohydrates. We suggest you to not take showers during the first day after your arrival at Tibet. If you don’t feel well, get help from your tour guide or go to the hospital without any delay.
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2026 Jan-Mar【Big Family Friendly】Changbaishan Ski Luxury Snow Escape
For international skiers seeking **pristine powder snow** and **unique cultural experiences,** **Changbaishan** offers an exceptional winter getaway that combines **world-class skiing** with **breathtaking natural wonders.**
Located in the **"Golden Snow Belt"** at 41°N latitude, **Changbaishan** produces incredibly dry, fluffy **powder snow** with **minimal water content .** When you hold it, this **"Champagne powder"** slips through your fingers like fine flour , providing exceptionally **smooth and responsive skiing conditions.**
With world-class facilities, stunning natural landscapes, and luxurious accommodations at the Wanda Jinhua Resort, this is the **perfect destination for families, couples, and ski enthusiasts alike.**
**Highlights**
**❄️Extra-Long Ski Season**
Enjoy skiing from **mid-November to early April,** thanks to the unique **snow-friendly climate** in Changbaishan area
**🏂“Harbor Skiing” Comfort**
The resort’s **bowl-shaped terrain,** surrounded by mountains, ensures a **wind-free, warm skiing experience.**
**🎿Expertly Designed Trails**
Over **30 diverse ski trails** spanning **33 kilometers,** crafted by **Ecosign,** the Winter Olympics design team, cater to all skill levels.
**☃️Fun Terrain Parks**
Explore unique features like fun **U-shaped pools, beginner and intermediate parks, mushroom trails,** and **wooded trails** for added excitement.
**Beyond Skiing: Unique Natural Wonders**
🧭Rime Drifting Adventure
Embark on an **exciting rime drifting tour** along a frozen river in an inflatable boat, surrounded by the **spectacular rime-covered scenery** of **Mt. Changbaishan.** The frosty trees glisten like crystals under the sunlight, creating a **surreal, fairytale-like environment.**
🫧Heaven Lake Day Tour
A **stunning volcanic crater lake** nestled among **16 peaks** at **2,155 meters above sea level .** This **breathtaking natural wonder** sits on the China-North Korea border .
🏂Winter Activities Diversity
**·** Snowmobiling
**·** Horse Sledging
**·** Korean Culture Park Day Tour
**·** Reindeer Park Day Tour
**·** Bonfire and hotpot in snow
**Exclusive Package Highlights**
✅Free Airport Pick up and Drop off
✅Daily Full Day Ski Pass Benefits (Includes ski equipment, helmets, chairlift, and magic carpet access for one session per night’s stay (clothing, goggles, and lockers available for rent).
Flexible session options during peak periods like Chinese New Year.)
✅Wakoo Snow Park Tickets
✅Mt. Hanna Hot Springs Tickets
✅Water Park Passes
**Destination:** Changbaishan, Jilin Province
**Jan. - Mar. 2026 Winter Private Tour**
**(Tailor-made itinerary trip, minimum one-day booking) Pick your own date and let's go!**
**Trip Inquiry:**
Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355
Wechat: OKDealTravel
Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com)
**Option 1 - 5-Star Wanda Jin Suites Changbaishan**
A luxurious choice with spacious suites with **two bedrooms and kitchen** for 4-5 guests, **ideal for big families seeking a premium experience.**
Ski in & Ski out
Just minutes from the ski slopes, with easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment within the resort.
**1-Bedroom Suite (Up to two adults and one child)**
**Check - in Date(2025-26)&Price**
Mar 1-15
**Price** (rmb/night) :1280
Jan 3 - Feb 1 , Feb 24-28
**Price** (rmb/night) :1950
Feb 16-23 (Chinese New Year Holiday)
**Price** (rmb/night) :2980
**2-Bedroom Suite (Up to three adults and one child)**
**Check - in Date(2025-26)&Price**
Mar 1-15
**Price** (rmb/night) : 1580
Jan 3 - Feb 15, Feb 24-28
**Price** (rmb/night) : 2850
Feb 16-23 (Chinese New Year Holiday)
**Price** (rmb/night) : 4530
**Option 2 - 4-Star Holiday Inn Express**
A **budget-friendly** option, **perfect for couples or small groups,** offering modern comfort and convenience.
Twin/King Room, Family Suite for 1-3 guests
**Check - in Date(2025-26)&Price**
Mar 1-15
**King/Twin Room** (rmb/night) : 890
**Family Suite** (rmb/night) : 990
Dec 12 - Feb 15 , Feb 24-28
**King/Twin Room** (rmb/night) : 1480
**Family Suite** (rmb/night) : 1630
Feb 16-23 (Chinese New Year Holiday)
**King/Twin Room** (rmb/night) : 1980
**Family Suite** (rmb/night) : 2280
**What's included in price:**
✓ Free airport picking up & seeing off with shuttle bus in fixed schedule
✓ 1 Night\`s Accommodation in an opptional hotel next to the Ski Resort with daily breakfast
✓ Full -Day Ski Passes Included: Enjoy daily ski benefits with each night’s stay, including equipment (helmet, skis, chairlift, and magic carpet). Rentals for lockers, clothing, goggles, and gloves are available. Flexible session options during peak times like Chinese New Year.
✓ Access to Top Attractions:
• Wakoo Snow Park: Perfect for families and children.
(one-time access during the stay. Activities are subject to actual operations. Operating hours may vary depending on weather conditions.)
• Hanran Hot Springs: Relax in natural hot springs after a day of fun.(Valid until December 31, 2024. Includes one-time access during the stay. Children’s entitlement applies to those under 1.3 meters in height.)
• Water Park (Starting from December 1, one ticket entitlement per night is included. The ticket covers admission only and does not include locker rental, deposits, swim ring rental, or other additional expenses.)
✓ Free self-laundry service, gym, swimming pool and children play room in hotels
✓ Travel insurance
✓ First-aid kit, water, travel kit, etc
**What's Not included in price:**
✕ Main transportation (flights) from and to Changbaishan
✕ Personal expenses and unexpected expenses
✕ Optional Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake&Rime Drifting Day Tour
**What to Pack**
**1.Clothes** — Thermal / Instant Dry underwear, down jacket/Outdoor Jacket/ Skiing&Snowboarding jacket, woollen pants/Skiing&Snowboarding pants, outdoor water-proof hiking shoes/ snowboots, thick socks, glasses, scarf, gloves, hat cover the ear, face mask ext. for keeping warm
**2.Backpack, suitcase**
**3.Accessories** — Heating pad, Lip balm, hand lotion, Sunglasses, dental floss, mouthwash, facial masks, Portable Battery, Fascia gun
**4.Food and Medicine** — high energy dried snacks(like protein bars, chocolate and beef jerky...), first aid medicines,fascia gun
**5.ID card /passport and enough cash.**
2026 Jan-Mar【Ski In&Ski Out】4-Day Lake Songhua Resort Rime Ski Budget Package
**Discover Jilin Songhua Lake Ski Resort: Your Ultimate Winter Escape**
‼️Budget Friendly 4-Day Skiing/Snowboarding Package Starting from **2280rmb/person!**
‼️The round-trip airfare from Shanghai to Changchun is attractively priced at **only 1100RMB!**
Escape to a **winter wonderland** at **Jilin Songhua Lake Ski Resort**, where **world-class skiing** meets **unparalleled comfort and charm.** Designed for both **seasoned skiers** and **winter enthusiasts,** our resort offers a perfect blend of **adventure, relaxation, and authentic local culture.**
**✨ Resort Highlights**
**⛷️"China's Best Ski Resort"**
Since opening in **2015,** this **luxury resort** has been rated as, for **3 consecutive years,** **"China's Best Ski Resort" by the World Ski Awards™ ,** the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. And it is **the only ski resort in China that made the list.**
**🏔️All-Inclusive Facilities**
Covering a total area of **2,000,000 square meters** with the **stunning view of Qing Mountain** in the background, the **Lake Songhua Resort** offers **34 high-quality slopes** for both **beginners** and **professional skiers.**
**🧑🧑Perfect Destination for both Solo Travelers and Families**
With a **wide variety of** **amenities and activities** including **backcountry skiing, snow entertainment park, family paradise, ski academy, LSR kids village, golf, restaurants, hot springs and retails,** it is a perfect holiday destination **for ski lovers, a group of friends, couples and families and solo skiers!**
**🥯Savor Authentic Local & International Cuisine**
Indulge your palate with a **fantastic array of dining options**. Explore **hearty local Northeastern Chinese dishes** at nearby restaurants or enjoy **international fare** at the resort's own eateries, ensuring every meal is a **delightful experience.**
**♨️Slopeside Luxury & Onsen Relaxation**
If you wish to take a break from skiing, you can relax in the **hot spring**, take a dip in the **swimming pool**, or have a leisurely coffee chat with your friends and family at **Prince Hote**l
\*Public facilities (in addition to the rooms) are available, some require a fee.
**❄️Breathtaking Scenery of Rime Ice**
Take the **chairlift** to the summit and be rewarded with a **magical spectacle**: the famous **rime ice** **(frosted trees)** covering the landscape in a **stunning, silent, white paradise**—a perfect **photo opportunity** you won't find anywhere else.
**Trip Inquiry:**
Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355
Wechat: OKDealTravel
Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com)
**🗺️ Itinerary**
**Day 1 ·Jilin arrival-🚌1.5h-Lake Songhua Resort**
Hotel Rooms check in, receive your Ski/Snowboard rental gears and ski passes for the next two days, explore the SonghuaLake town for the local cuisine
🏨 guesthouse at Lake Songhua Resort
🚌 100km; 1.5h
✈️ Shanghai Pudong T2 - Changchun Longjia T2 08:30- 11:10 MU6353
**Day 2 · Lake Songhua Resort \*ski in ski out**
✨ Full day skiing
🏨 guesthouse at Lake Songhua Resort
**Day 3 · Lake Songhua Resort \* ski in ski out**
✨ Full day skiing
🏨 guesthouse at Lake Songhua Resort
**Day 4 ·Lake Songhua Resort / Rimes Tour -🚌1.5h- Jilin Changchun airport**
✨ Visit nearby rime forest in the morning if weather condition allows
🚌 100km; 1.5h
✈️ Changchun Longjia T2 - Shanghai Pudong T2 13:05 - 15:45 HO1190
**📅 Trip Dates & Pricing**
Jan 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29 - Feb 1
Feb 5-8, 12-15, 26-Mar 1
(Thu - Sun)
* Price : RMB 3280
* Single Supplement : RMB 850
* Extend Night : RMB 500
🎉 **Jan 1-4** (New Year)
* Price : RMB 3880
* Single Supplement : RMB 1500
* Extend Night : RMB 600
**🏮Feb 15-18, 17-20, 18-21, 19-22** (Spring Festival)
* Price : RMB 3980
* Single Supplement : RMB 1500
* Extend Night : RMB 1100
**Mar 5-8, 12-15** (Thu - Sun)
* Price : RMB 2380
* Single Supplement : RMB 400
* Extend Night : RMB 300
*\*Private customised itineraries available, please contact customer service for details*
**Each group confirms with minimum of one guest!**
**What's included in the price:**
✅ Airport pick-up and drop-off service during designated time
✅ 3-night's accommodation at guesthouse by the resort \*double occupancy
✅ 2 day full-day ski passes with snow/skii boards & poles
✅ English speaking local online (day2/3) and on-site (day1/4) staff service
✅ Travel and sport insurance
✅ water, etc
**What's NOT included in the price:**
**❌**Main transportation (flights/train)
❌ Extra Ski Passes (skiing gears excluded)
\*D1 and D4 do not include ski ticket, the price is as follows:
3-hour half day pass: 360(workday) /435(weekend) /480(New Year&Spring Festivsl Holiday)
3-hour night pass(18:00 - 21:00): 168(workday) /208(weekend) /248(New Year&Spring Festivsl Holiday)
Full day ski pass: 450(workday) /550(weekend&xmax) /600(New Year&Spring Festivsl Holiday)
❌ Rental: helmets 25rmb/day; ski clothes 50rmb/day; snow goggles 25rmb/day, etc
❌ Single room supplement: 300-1100/person
❌ breakfast and main meals during the trip
❌ Hotspring, swimming pool&gym use at Prince hotel 158rmb/person
❌ Personal expenses and unexpected expenses
❌ Recommended resturant and other activities you could enjoy on your own expenses:
❌ Solo cusotmers could take shuttle bus from airport to Songhua Lake Ski Resort if yourflight is not in our free airport picking up schedule, or extra 300rmb will be charged for airport picking up& seeing off supplement
❌ Rime island tour entrance ticket 180rmb/person and the transport cost
**What to Pack for Skiing/Snowboarding trip:**
**1.Clothes**—Thermal / Instant Dry underwear, down jacket/Outdoor Jacket/ Skiing&Snowboarding jacket, woollen pants/Skiing&Snowboarding pants, outdoor water-proof hiking shoes/ snowboots, thick socks, glasses, scarf, gloves, hat cover the ear, face mask ext. for keeping warm
**2.Backpack, suitcase**
**3.Accessories**—Heating pad, Lip balm, hand lotion, Sunglasses, dental floss, mouthwash, facial masks, Portable Battery, Fascia gun
**4.Food and Medicine**—high energy dried snacks(like protein bars, chocolate and beef jerky...), first aid medicines,fascia gun
**5.ID card /passport and enough cash.**
Digital Currency Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Entrepreneurs Freelancers 创新创业交流
Meet and connect with other solo entrepreneurs who understand the unique challenges and rewards of running a business single-handedly
结识并联系其他独立创业者,他们了解独自经营企业的独特挑战和回报
Whether you're just starting out or have been on this journey for a while, our gathering is designed to provide you with valuable connections, insights, and resources. You'll have the chance to:
无论您是刚刚起步还是已经踏上征程一段时间,我们的聚会都旨在为您提供宝贵的联系、见解和资源。您将有机会:
* **Meet and Mingle:** Engage with fellow solo entrepreneurs from various industries. Share your stories, challenges, and triumphs in an environment that understands the solo journey.
* **Learn from Experts:** Hear from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who will offer actionable advice on key topics like time management, scaling your business, and building a personal brand.
* **Explore Collaboration Opportunities:** Discover potential collaborations and partnerships that can help expand your business, diversify your offerings, and reach new markets.
* **Boost Your Business Visibility:** Showcase your business, products, or services and gain visibility among a community that’s eager to support fellow entrepreneurs.
This networking event isn’t just about making connections; it’s about building a community of solo entrepreneurs who can grow and succeed together. Come, be a part of this empowering experience, and take your solo business to new heights!
**Who Should Attend:**
* Solo Entrepreneurs
* Freelancers
* Startup Founders
* Consultants
* Small Business Owners
* Creative Professionals
* Digital Nomads
* Aspiring Entrepreneurs
* Side Hustlers
* Business Coaches and Mentors:
🟩Please set(RSVP) You're going! We'll as you get early-bird ticket
🎫:Early-bird: 40 RMB = 6$
normal 50 RMB = 7$
At door 60 RMB = 8$
**豆瓣主办方** Douban version — RSVP there too:
[https://site.douban.com/307201/](https://site.douban.com/307201/)
手机(同微信号)Phone Number (Same for): +8617317121983
WhatsApp/WeChat:17317121983
活动地址:复旦科技园1楼
周末社交/商务人脉拓展
请添加我的微信:**GD-Karen**
我将把您加入微信群。您也可以扫描上方图片中的二维码直接添加我。所有最终安排及活动详情都会通过微信公布。活动将以中英文进行,您也可借此机会练习商务英语。
诚邀您参加在人民广场举行的轻松交流活动。
您可以展示自己的产品或服务,拓展人脉关系,或者只是来放松一下。
参与费用为人民币50元,包含充足的啤酒与软饮,以及高质量的交流机会。
无需压力,无需正装。只需带上您的智慧、创意与积极的能量。
让我们共同 **建立联系、携手合作、创造价值**!
👉 参与方式:请添加Karen微信 **GD-Karen**
所有最终安排及活动详情均将在微信中发布。
Fintech & Startup Networking - After-Work Chill Out - Weekday Edition
Join us for a simple chat over some hot water for general Business networking - Fintech, Ecommerce, and Startup talk.
You NEED TO add my WeChat ID: cerentine, to confirm your event attendance. If you do not, your RSVP will NOT be accounted for as there is only limited space.
CNY【Serene Wonders】Enchanting Lijiang/ShangriLa 7-D Tour
The **name Shangri-La** has become ubiquitous with paradise. It calls to mind visions of **picturesque landscapes** untouched by human hands, a last vestige of truly pristine nature, where people live in harmony with the world around them. In this 7-day tour that perfectly **combined with nature and culture,** you’ll fully explore **the mysterious Shangri-La**, to breathe in the Tibetan world, visiting legendary Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, learning to make Tangka art, and visit local Tibetan family. You'll also embark on **an epic journey** to hike the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge, explore the magnificent Balagezong Canyon, and spend relaxing time in Napa Lake and have outdoor afternoon tea in nature.
**Follow** our lead to this adventure and **feast** your eyes and mind to the most!
**✨ Highlights**
**⛰️ Lost Horizon**
In search of the surreal Shangri-La heaven, **a dream land** first appeared in British novelist James Hilton’s novel - **‘Lost Horizon’.** It is a great place to experience the **Tibetan lifestyle and religion .**
**🥾 Epic Hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge**
Trekking one of the top 10 hiking trails in the world - **the Tiger Leaping Gorge** \- for sheer dramatic natural beauty\! It is widely considered to be the finest treks in China due to its **unbeatable snow-caped Himalayan peak and gorge views.**
**💃 Get to know local people**
**Have lunch with the local Tibetan people** in the lesser-known Xiaozhongdian, and hikng the nearby nature.
**🗿 Balagezong Canyon**
Explore the mysterious ancient Bala Village, witness the holy snow mountains, plank road over Gangqu River, and precipitous gorges. It is **a pure land** isolated from the outside world, waiting for visitors to discover its **unique beauty** with rich Tibetan culture.
**🍵 Outdoor afternoon tea in nature**
Wonder into an unspoiled fairyland at Napa Lake Natural Reserve, **a beautiful plateau wetland** comprise of verdant grassland, flocks of yaks, horses and sheep, and not to mention **the colossal snow-caped Himalaya peaks** surrounded on three sides.
**🥯 Immersive Cultural Experience**
Make a piece of the marvelous Tangka art at the Tangka Academy, Dance the traditional Guozhuang with the locals **by the night campfire and taste the exotic Tibetan food.**
**🏞️ Unbeatable Jingsha River and Himalaya View**
Drive along the turbulent Jingsha River, the upper stretches of China’s mother river - **Yangtze River,** and soak in the views of the majestic Himalayan snow mountains\*\*, the world’s highest mountain range.\*\*
**🏩 Living in Style**
**Enjoy exquisite boutique hotels** in the beautiful Shuhe Old Town and Shangri-La.
**🏠 Tranquil Ancient Towns and Tibetan Cuisine**
Wonder in the less-crowded Baisha Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town. **Enjoy Tibetan delicacies** including glutinous rice cake, buttered tea, highland barley, beef and mutton and all kinds of special Tibetan dairy food.
**Trip Inquiry:**
Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355
Wechat: OKDealTravel
Email: [([mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com](http://mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com/))]
**🗺️ Itinerary**
**Day 1 · Lijiang arrival (Shuhe Ancient Town free time)**
Welcome to Yunnan. Your guide and driver will meet you are Lijiang Sanyi Airport during designated arrival time, and then drive to your hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town. **Have a good rest for the exciting 7-day journey!**
🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang
**Day 2 · Lijiang Baisha Ancient Town -🚌30min- Baisha Ancient Town and Yuhu Village -🚌2h- Tiger Leaping Gorge**
**After breakfast,** **take a leisure walking tour** around the ancient Baisha Village and Yuhu Village at the foot of Yulong snow mountain, where you could learn the history of the Joseph Rock and hiding horses around the village.
**In the afternoon,** you'll **drive to the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge** and **check-in at the local guest house.** You could choose to hike up 3km to the hotel with beautiful sceneries along the way!
🏨 3 star hostel in Tiger Leaping Gorge
🚌 160km; 2.5h
🥞 breakfast
**Day 3 · Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking -🚌2h- Shangri-La**
You'll go hiking the **Tiger Leaping Gorge**, one of the most spectacular hiking destinations in China! **Trekking 'the gorge'** is one of **the most worthwhile trips** in the country for outdoor enthusiasts, and a **can't-miss** destination for those visiting Yunnan province.
🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La
🚌 110km; 2h
🥞 breakfast
**Day 4 · Shangri-La \* Baiji Monastery& Ganden Sumtseling Monastery; Napa Lake afternoon tea; Tangka Academy; Guozhuang Dance after dinner**
Drive to Balagezong Canyon Scenic Area, which **earns very high admiration** for the mysterious ancient Bala Village, hospitable villagers, holy snow mountains, plank road over Gangqu River, and precipitous gorges, especially Shangri-la Grand Canyon.
🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La
🚌 160km; 3h
🥞 breakfast
**Day 5 · Shangri-La-🚌1.5h- Balagezong Canyon -🚌1.5h- Shangri-La**
**After breakfast,** hike to the nearby **Baiji Monastery** for a short visit, where you could light up the yak-oil light and pray; Adn then visit the famous Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Built in 1679, which is sometimes referred to as the Little Potala Palace.
**In the afternoon,** let's go to **Napa lake** for some relaxing outdoor afternoon tea time! Enjoy coffee, tea and fingure foods in beautiful nature.
**In late afternoon** , we will pay a visit to **Tangka Academy,** where you will learn to make a marvelous piece of Tangka art.Thangka serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas.
**After dinner** we will join the local fold dance - **Guozhuang dance** with the local Tibetan people at the ancient town square, expressing the joy and enthusiasm of Tibetan culture and heritage
🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La
🚌 30km; 30min
🥞 breakfast; afternoon tea
**Day 6 · Shangri-La -Tibetan family lunch -🚌2.5h- Lijiang**
You will drive to Lijiang and visit local Tibetan family along the way to have lunch. Drive back to Lijiang in the evening.
🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang
🚌 170km; 2.5h
🍲 breakfast; lunch
**Day 7 · Lijiang departure**
**Today is for departure.** Your driver will escort you to the Lijiang Sanyi Airport. Your legendary Shangri-La tour ends here.
🥞 breakfast
**📅 Trip Dates & Pricing**
**Chinese New Year**
14-20th Feb. 2026
17-23rd Feb 2026
**Early Bird Price : RMB 6299**
**Full Price : RMB 6599**
**Single Supplement : RMB 1800**
**Only 6 early bird spots! grab it now!**
**What's included:**
✅ **Transport:** 7 days of private local transport, airport picking up & seeing off service with committed flight schedule.
✅ **Tour guide:** English-speaking local tour guide
✅ **Some meals:** 7 breakfasts, 1 tibean family lunch, 1 outdoor afternoon tea
✅ **6-nights' accommodation:** 6 nights at the boutique hotel \*double occupancy
✅ **Entrance Tickets** to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✅ **Travel insurance**
✅ **First-aid kit, water, etc**
**What's not included:**
❌ Main transportation (flights/train) from and to Lijiang
❌ The rest of the lunch and dinner during the trip
❌ Single room supplement: Dec 1200rmb; CNY-1800rmb
❌ Personal expenses and unexpected expenses
Calling All 3D Printing Hobbyists
**Please add my WeChat** **GD-Karen. All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat. I will add you to a WeChat group. Remember to mention 3D Printing when you add me as I have a few WeChat groups.**
Hello everyone, my name is Karen.
I’ve launched a 3D-printing startup near People’s Square, and I’d like to connect with others who are interested in 3D printing—whether for technical discussions, resource sharing, or project collaboration.
From time to time, I may have larger projects where partnership could benefit everyone involved. If so, I’d be glad to share both the work and the revenue.
Hope to meet fellow enthusiasts soon.
ShanghAI AI — 参加 #1 上海最佳活动 — Join #1 Top Best Event
**Bringing Dubai AI weekly AI energy to ShanghAI (上海):** 我们每周六 19:30 线下聚会。 This is a casual, high-bandwidth gathering for AI programmers, founders, and the AI-curious (对 AI 好奇的朋友们). No prior background required—探索如何用好 AI,而不是被它取代。
📱 Stay Connected / 保持联系 Join our shared global community to stay synced on tools, locations, and updates:
* **WhatsApp (Global Community):** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd)
* **WeChat/QQ Group (Weekly Update):** [https://qm.qq.com/q/EEKnU4Sp7q](https://qm.qq.com/q/EEKnU4Sp7q)
* **Meetup Pages:** [https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai) [https://www.meetup.com/dubai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/dubai-ai)
### 📍 The Venue / 活动地点
We start with focused discussions and transition to the city's nightlife energy after the bookstore closes.
* **19:30 - 21:30:** Local Book Store (Check WeChat group for this week's specific hidden gem).
* **21:30+ After-Hours:** We move to **4 Heng Shan Lu, Xu Hui Qu (衡山路4号,徐汇区)**. This is a lively, expat-friendly bar street—perfect for "terrace" networking and neighborhood-style food.
* **Cost:** Free (Come as a regular customer).
### 🌍 Global Context / 全球联动
ShanghAI is a direct sister hub to the **Dubai AI (DIFC)** and **MumbAI AI** chapters. We are building a global “AI-agentic social marketplace” community—从上海到迪拜,从线下 meetup 到线上工具 (DubaiAI.vip).
***
Reply with a comment below or visit the scratchpad at **[https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com](https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com)** to add ideas for our next meeting:
* **How to get paid by fans & clients:** Discussions around app payments and global payouts. **Stripe API (US)** vs. **WeChat Pay/Alipay (China)** vs. **RazorPay (India)**. Navigating taxes and cross-border financial regulations.
* **How to get closer to creators & developers:** Insights into local Xuhui business networks, Shanghai co-working spaces, and regulated industries (Education/Healthcare). What products do local customers actually want?
* **How to share revenue with influencers:** Partnering with local creators on **Xiaohongshu (小红书)**, Instagram, or YouTube to distribute and market AI products.
* **How to save time via AI Agents:** Setting up **OpenAI Codex CLI**, **Google Gemini CLI**, **Anthropic Claude Code**, or **Google Antigravity** to delegate tasks directly from your terminal.
*Add your own ideas and discussion topics to the scratchpad link above...*
Digital Currency Events Near You
Connect with your local Digital Currency community
Columbus Bitcoin Social Meetup
( this meetup was rescheduled from 1-27 due to the weather conditions)
**NEW LOCATION - THE DAILY GROWLER -**
**2812 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221**
Over the years, we’ve heard two requests constantly:
1. A place that was quieter and possibly private.
2. “I wish they accepted Bitcoin.”
We’ve finally found a solution to these requests with The Daily Growler. We’ll have access to their private room, and you’ll be able to pay your tab with Bitcoin.
Join us for a fun and relaxed social event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we chat about the latest news in the Bitcoin world. Everyone is welcome, whether you're looking for guidance, have questions, or just want to meet like-minded people. These social evenings are a great opportunity to make new friends and enhance your experience at the larger events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there!
PSA: If the attendee RSVP seems low, keep in mind that most of our attendees come from X and not [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./) You are welcome to come and become a part of our online community.
Recordings of past guest speakers are available on our YouTube channel
[https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin)
French conversation club
Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)
Columbus Bitcoin Meetup
( this meetup was rescheduled from 1-27 due to the weather conditions)
**NEW LOCATION - THE DAILY GROWLER -**
**2812 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221**
Over the years, we’ve heard two requests constantly:
1. A place that was quieter and possibly private.
2. “I wish they accepted Bitcoin.”
We’ve finally found a solution to these requests with The Daily Growler. We’ll have access to their private room, and you’ll be able to pay your tab with Bitcoin.
Join us for a fun and relaxed social event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we chat about the latest news in the Bitcoin world. Everyone is welcome, whether you're looking for guidance, have questions, or just want to meet like-minded people. These social evenings are a great opportunity to make new friends and enhance your experience at the larger events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there!
PSA: If the attendee RSVP seems low, keep in mind that most of our attendees come from X and not [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./) You are welcome to come and become a part of our online community.
Recordings of past guest speakers are available on our YouTube channel
[https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin)
Photography 101 - Beginning Digital Photography (FEE/Voucher Based)
**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within**
**Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!**
This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision.
This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer.
**Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:**
* **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation.
* **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs.
* **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos.
* **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots.
* **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection.
**This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.**
**Prerequisites:**
* A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises.
* You may attend this class in one of two ways:
1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store
2. Purchasing a seat in the class
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Curling Beginners Clinic
**TRY AN OLYMPIC SPORT IN A FUN, BEGINNER-FOCUSED CLINIC!**
Enjoy 15 minutes of off-ice basics, 50 minutes learning to sweep and deliver stones, then play a couple of ends with your group.
Afterward, join us in the warm room for broomstacking (socializing) with your teammates and opponents.
Limited spots available.
**What to wear:**
Clean rubber soled tennis shoes (required), loose/stretchy clothing (no jeans), and warm layers - ice ranges 32-40 degrees F.
***\*\*\*\*\*Ski Club Membership required for this event!\*\*\*\*\****
[Home - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/)
Once membership is established - follow below link to sign up for Curling:
[Curling Clinic - Begin to Curl - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=686961&item_id=2793520)
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
Join members of the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. There _might_ be a little snow, but there _will_ be effectively infinite serve-yourself coffee, so it evens out if you ask me.
Just a reminder, while the other locations are great too, we’re at the Lane Ave one this time.




















