8 Best Markets in Beijing (Updated 2019)

If you plan to do any shopping around China’s capital city, it helps to know the best markets in Beijing. There are plenty of large, modern malls and small shops, but if you’re looking for an old fashioned market, these are the eight places you’ll want to visit. The great … read more

Clothes Shopping in Beijing

Buying clothes

Wherever you live, buying clothes will eventually be on your agenda, either for fun or as a necessity. You have many options for clothes shopping as a Westerner in Beijing, from foreign brands to domestic labels and specialty clothes. Learn also what you need to know about sizes, sales and … read more

Great events for new Beijing expats

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Going out in a new city and making new friends can be a bit daunting. Especially cross-cultural friendships can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are expat events in Beijing that make meeting people easy and fun. I actually met one of my best friends … read more

Where to buy organic food in Beijing

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Do all the food scandals in China make you nervous about the quality or safety of produce here? I never really got sick, even from street food (thanks to my iron stomach), but even I found myself scrubbing all greens for cooking at home with special soap and hoping that … read more