Breath of fresh air from the usual routine

The weekend is on its way, which usually means the set routine: going out for lunch or dinner somewhere decent, a few drinks one night, perhaps a walk around one of the popular areas like Sanlitun Village if the girlfriend fancies a spot of shopping. Sound familiar?

Many of us fall into these weekend ruts and some are perfectly happy with the arrangement. Everyone's plans are slightly different, but the aim is largely to relax and re-charge the batteries before a new week begins.

Sometimes the standard can get tiresome, though, and sitting around in restaurants or bars can often induce the same lethargy as a day at the office. A change of routine can be all that's required to wake up your weekend and rejuvenate yourself for another week of work.