The “River Watch” is a volunteer organization that aims to protect China’s rivers.  We perform on-site investigation, observing local conditions in order to gain a better understanding of the plights of each river.  

The “River Watch” functions as both an ecological tour and a river investigation.  We meet every Saturday we journey to Beijing’s rivers and watersheds.  We record the conditions of the river not only as a means to achieve a better understanding, but for aesthetic reasons as well.  Our concern for Beijing’s natural resources stems from a genuine love of nature as well as a pragmatic realization that such resources are necessary for Beijing to thrive.

Date: September 5th– 7th, 2014
Destination:  The Juma River (拒马河)
Route:     Along the ShiDupass(十渡)
Special Note: We’ll be celebrating Mid-Autumn festival outside of the city. 200 RMB covers all expenses, including the train ticket + room & board.  
Time: Meet on September 5th, at 5:45 PM at Beijing West Railway Station (Train number 6437)
-On September 6th, we will be spending the entire day doing a variety activities.  We will gather back together at night to celebrate Mid-Autumn festival.
-We will return on September 7th.  The train will leave at 9:58 AM and arrive at 12:28 at Beijing West Railway Station (Train number 6438)
Expedition Leader:  Ye Peng (Cell: 186 1164 0246) (Landline: 84039930)


Date: September 13th, 2014
Destination: The South River (Nánchánghé)(南长河)
Route: Purple Bamboo Garden (Zǐzhúyuàn)(紫竹院)  National School of Administration (Guójiāxíngzhèngxuéyuàn)(国家行政学院)
Assembly Point: Subway line 4, National Library station (Guójiātúshūguǎnzhàn)(国家图书馆站), exit A. 
Distance we will be traveling: 3 kilometers
Time: Gathering at 8:45 AM, departing at 9:00 AM
Expedition Leader: Ye Peng (Cell: 186 1164 0246) (Landline: 84039930)


Date: September 20th, 2014
Destination: The South River (Nánchánghé)(南长河)
Route: National School of Administration (Guójiāxíngzhèngxuéyuàn)(国家行政学院)  The Summer Palace South Ruyi Gate (Yíhéyuánnánrúyìmén)(颐和园南如意门)
Assembly Point: Subway line 10, Long Spring Bridge (Chǎngchūnqiáo)(长春桥), exit A.
Distance we will be traveling: 3 kilometers
Time: Gathering at 8:45 AM, departing at 9:00 AM
Expedition Leader: Ye Peng (Cell: 186 1164 0246) (Landline: 84039930)




Date: September 27th, 2014
Destination: The Royal Purple River (Zǐyùhé)(紫御河)
             Also known as “the Sorghum River” (gāolianghé)(高粱河)
Route: The National Library (Guójiātúshūguǎn)(国家图书馆)  The Five Tower Temple (wǔtǎsì)(五塔寺) The Zoo (dòngwùyuán)(动物园)Xizhimen (xīzhímén)(西直门)
Assembly Point: Subway line 4, National Library station (Guójiātúshūguǎnzhàn)(国家图书馆站), exit A. 
Distance we will be traveling: 3 kilometers
Time: Gathering at 8:45 AM, departing at 9:00 AM
Expedition Leader: Ye Peng (Cell: 186 1164 0246) (Landline: 84039930)