its far from the center, but it has amazing reviews. as a traveler for 4 days. hows the location guys ?

thank you 🙏

There seems to be 3 campuses and I'm not really sure how you are assigned to them.

Is it dependent on the school you are studying in, or what year you are in? There really isn't much information to be found online.

Also, are you able to choose the type of your dorm room? (single, double, etc.)

Thanks in advance.

Hello guys.

as I wrote down Title, Can I go to The Great Wall without reservation by train or bus?

Moving back to Beijing with my family soon and I was wondering if anyone has experience renting 2 spots, or can comment on this? I am considering stretching my housing stipend to have a place by my employer outside of the 5th ring and then a place within the fifth ring. I guess the main concerns are:

1. Can a single employment contract be used to rent both places? As we only have one source of income, I doubt we can rent under 2 names.
2. Police registration- Temporary residence permits are issued under a single address.

Thanks for any info on this.

I will be traveling from Chengdu back to NYC with a transfer at Beijing Capital International Airport. My flight from Chengdu gets to Beijing at 7:15 PM and next flight back to NYC is at 8:30 PM. I'm worried that the time between these two flights is going to be too tight. It's already less than the recommended 2 hours, and the first flight might not get in at the expected time.

How busy in the Beijing Capital International airport during those times, and do you think it's possible for me to make the transfer in time?

Hey, any ideas where i can do the Physical Examination Record for Foreigner in Beijing as fast as possible? English speaking is prefered but not necessary. Online appointment would also be appereciated.

Thanks!

My semester starts from September

1. Should i go there a bit earlier like 21st of August?
2. I am planning to live in dormitory, so i want suggestions from others who are living in university dormitory now in Beijing. I want suggestions like what things i should buy and what i shouldn't buy, things i need to take, your experience with university dormitory
3. Does xue yuan lu have muslim restaurants? How far is mosques from xue yuan lu?
4. I heard Beijing have 2 Airports. Which Airport should i choose because my university is in xue yuan lu. How much does taxi costs?
5. About personal transportation, can i buy bike or car in china while i am a university student? If yes then how much they cost and do i need to do some extra paper work for this?
6. I like to do free hand exercises, running, hill climbing, reading books, extra curriculum activities etc. So if there is any these types of wechat groups, then add me. My wechat:engrheifengxi
7. Which bank is more convenient to use as a student? Which sim card you are using and what is your current data plan? How much it costs?
8. Where is the best place to buy things like groceries and appliances?
9. Is there any air pollution problem? How can deal with it?

Looking for some advice for an upcoming visit to Beijing. I'll arrive with my wife at PKX around noon. I head back to the airport <48h later. So ... a day and a half in the city.

What I gather is that the airport train is a straight shot into/from Beijing West train station. And that Gulou is the prettiest area to be staying in.

Given we will have to face morning rush hour to the airport around 8-9am, should I stay in a hotel close to the train station to avoid traffic gridlock? Or is it completely doable to be staying in Gulou and make our way to the train station in the morning?

Hi all! I’m in Beijing until May 19 and thinking of checking out some clubs/raves this or next weekend! Any suggestions for places, but also any tips for a woman going alone? I’ve been eyeing Pillbox and some other events that have come up on Resident Advisor and the Beijinger, but have never been out in this city before so am a complete newbie. Relatedly, would anyone be keen to join ? 😆

I got my number in 2016 and was in China till Dec 2019, and then moved back home but kept my number running. I was on some 50 RMB per month plan which I set a long while ago, and I might have missed a monthly payment a couple of times but after paying (through Alipay), the services resumed.

Last few days the number just stopped working. Whenever I pay through Alipay i get a refund immediately. This quite alarming as my WeChat and bank account are linked to that number. Is there any way to get my number back/functional? Did this happen because I forgot to pay for a couple of months or more? Please let me know there's a way to fix this issue.

UPDATE 1:

Thank you everyone for you detailed and helpful responses.

This is the update so far:

My number got disconnected due to nonpayment for a while (totally my mistake). I asked a friend in China to call up China Unicom and they said that I would have to come in to get that number again. My friend explained that I'm not in the country right now. They said they will send a link to another China Unicom number, and once that link gets forwarded to me, I will be then asked to provide some ID information and they may then reconsider opening that SIM.

I'll update here when (hopefully) this gets resolved.

Hi, I am planning to move to Beijing with my baby who will be 9 months old. How difficult is it to find an English speaking nanny and how much do they charge?

Former Beijing expat (2008-2014) coming back for first time post-COVID with family in tow. I want to take the Chinese in-laws on a little roadtrip for a few weeks and saw that temporary driver licenses are given. Can I apply for this at Beijing Capital Airport? Any good guides out there for what I need to bring to make the application process smooth?

Does anyone know how to get from Beijing to Ulanbataar by train these days? My friend found a site online that said it had opened in march, but I called the English customer service at 12306 as the site said I should, but they told me they didn’t know anything about it.

If that’s not possible, has anyone taken or know anything about taking a bus to Ulanbataar?

I am planning to go to Beijing for a month or so for study-related purposes. I am wondering if there are any reliable sites/methods to book accommodation /short-term rentals in the city. Most of the hotel booking sites are not helpful in this aspect and the price adds up fast. Thank you so much!

Title. I've been here in China quite a long time and just haven't made the concentrated effort to learn the language. I get by just fine knowing the bare minimum and always have.

I guess I make a lot of excuses as to why I haven't learned it.. have translators, don't use it enough to justify the time I would invest, etc. But I just feel like scum when people ask me how long I've been here cause I know the follow up question is "how's your Chinese??" It makes me just want to lie to the first question to not have to deal with the second one.

SHOULD people like me who have been here so long without learning the language feel like absolute scum? Should people be so judgemental? I've always said it's what I'm most embarrassed of and I really should learn it just can't find any valid justifiable reason to invest so much time and effort. I have no Chinese friends, don't go out enough to need more than conversational Chinese.

Sorry, just venting for no reason in particular. Nothing has happened recently, it's just been stewing I suppose. Anyone else in a similar boat?

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A teacher from our school needs help and I wonder if the expat community can help or spread this information

I'm curious about trying some Chinese bullfrog dish. Any suggestions on restaurants where they make it in Beijing? I know they serve it many places, but I wanted to check if anyone in here has had any bad/good experiences and could share some advice. Thanks!

my friend who is an intl student and got accepted to tsinghua wanted to know if he can switch from electronic information to cs after he's at campus? is it possible for undergrad students to switch majors?

Hello party people. I’m going to Beijing at the end of may for 10 days with a bigger group and a set schedule. We do have two days off. Do you have recommendations for me what are things, apart from the big destinations that are a must see? We’re doing forbidden city, Great Wall, summer palace, temples all the likes. But is there some smaller spot I could reach in a day? Also, if you have recommendations on where to see a Beijing Opera I’d be thankful for them! I’m generell interested in culture and people, love good food and have been practicing Kung fu and Tai Chi for a couple years now. I have papagogo and some basic Chinese phrases but I am no where near actually speaking the language. I am a European woman so maybe something where I won’t get in trouble would also be cool :D Third question in the round, I’ve read that 100€ is going to be enough for a day including food, is that true for Beijing as well? Thank you so much!

Does anyone know if Vegemite is available in Beijing (specialty store maybe?) If not, does anyone know if a spread like that would have an issue in customs?

Dive bars, not fancy cocktail bars?

So far all I’ve found are Great Leap and Paddy O’Shea. Not exactly dive bars but they were okay enough.

Hello everyone!

I'll be attending China University of Political Science and Law as a exchange student this fall and I'm having trouble finding conventional gyms in the Haidian District. Does anyone have experience with gyms in the area?

Any recommendations or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Hello how should we navigate through the beijing.

1. hutong, forbidden city
2. great wall
3. shopping
4. parks
5. ??

it kinda look like this, how should i plan guys thank you so much 😊

Hi!

I am applying for an exchange semester to Peking University for the Fall Semester 2024-2025 (September to January) and have been struggling to locate accurate information about their accomodation. On-campus accomodation is not guaranteed in my home university's exchange agreement, but the PKU website says I can apply for the accomodation after receiving my acceptance from them sometime in June/July.

I was wondering if anyone who had also gone on a semester exchange to PKU had any advice about this process? The only accomodation for on-campus students I've found online is the Zhongguanyuan Global Village which appears to be a hotel with very hotel style rooms, and seems really expensive. There is also the Shaoyuan International Student Housing but there is limited information about applying to that online as well.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! I am coming from Sydney, Australia.

:)

Hey everyone!

I need to do a yearly checkup which includes a full physical and blood work and dermatology as well as a foot doctor. Does anyone have a great hospital they went to? I don't care if it's Chinese or international, I just want the best one possible. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated~

me and my american gf on 4 day trip to beijing. is the great wall of china far from the beijing. i have been 20 and 10 years ago when, now its the third time. what would you recommend guys.

also we are thinking to bike. 🚴

Hey everyone,

I'm currently in Beijing and I'm on the hunt for a talented tattoo artist. I've been wanting to get a tattoo for a while now, and I want to make sure I find the right person for the job. Can anyone recommend any skilled tattoo artists or reputable tattoo studios here in Beijing.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Good morning :) I am looking for a pet sitter to take care of my cat in july. Would anyone have recommandation of people / agencies ?

I would prefer to have him stay at the pet sitter appartement if it’s an option.

Have a nice day ! ☀️