Beijing Tips

How To Deal With Pollution in China

February 20, 2013
How To Deal With Pollution in China

When I first arrived in Beijing, something occurred that I had not encountered before in all of my travels. On most flights, there’s a noticeable moment when the plane marks its descent by drifting through an opaque cloudbank, transitioning from the very separate sky above to the visible ground below. But on this particular flight [...]

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Ten Tips for Getting a Taxi in Beijing

July 1, 2012
Ten Tips for Getting a Taxi in Beijing

This post was written by forum member Tamsyn Key. Finding a cab in Beijing is a mission and a half – you laugh now? … but wait until you are standing on the road at ten at night waiting for a cab for more than an hour … in the rain (I threw that last bit [...]

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Phone Apps That Will Change Your China Experience

April 23, 2012
Phone Apps That Will Change Your China Experience

This post was written by forum member Jonny Potter. Ok so by now you’ve swapped MSN for QQ, put your pics up on RenRen and are blogging on Sina Weibo (if your not familiar with these 3 pillars of Chinese society then get downloading!) But what next? Read on below for some of the apps [...]

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Conquering Beijing’s Buses

February 7, 2012
Conquering Beijing’s Buses

Though Beijing has many metro lines, often the most direct route of public transportation between point A and point B is found by taking the bus. And riding the crowded, jolting bus is one of the simplest ways to really experience China like a local. Plus, it’s only .40 kuai! Practically free. Unfortunately, the bus system can be [...]

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Top 6 Beijing Expat Publications

January 30, 2012
Top 6 Beijing Expat Publications

Here are some of our favorite Beijing websites directed for expat audiences. Everything from where to help you find a teaching job to what’s new in local nightlife to articles on “6 Things Foreigners Often Get Wrong about Chinese People.” Keep reading to find out our top websites and why they are our favorites!

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