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Unique Gifts Galore! Beijing Christmas Shopping Guide 2011
Unique Gifts Galore! Beijing Christmas Shopping Guide 2011
Dec 05, 2011 Comments (1)

Sometimes the excitement of the Christmas season is compromised by the stress of having to buy dozens of presents, and that stress is multiplied by the thought of haggling over some fake, over-priced porcelain vase or Chinese scroll. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Read More>>

Thou Shall Drink: Beijing Booze Shopping Guide
Thou Shall Drink: Beijing Booze Shopping Guide
Oct 21, 2011 Comments (3)

Having trouble finding your distilled spirit of choice in Beijing? Whether you are looking for hard liquor, wine, or beer, if you know where to look, anything can be found. Read More>>

Top 5 iPhone Apps for Beijing
Top 5 iPhone Apps for Beijing
Oct 07, 2011 Comments (3)

In the past year, the iPhone craze has hit Beijing. But that’s not a bad thing. After all, there are many apps that have extra benefits here in China. The following apps are among the most useful for life in Beijing. Read More>>

No Supermarkets! Great Food Markets in Chaoyang District
No Supermarkets! Great Food Markets in Chaoyang District
Sep 19, 2011 Comments (0)

Chaoyang District is huge, and the places to buy fresh fruits and veggies in the district are numerous. So go back to Beijing’s roots and take a trip to a dedicated food market instead of a supermarket to stock up your kitchen. Read More>>

Four Eyes on Mingjingyuan – Navigating Beijing’s Glasses Paradise
Four Eyes on Mingjingyuan – Navigating Beijing’s Glasses Paradise
Aug 29, 2011 Comments (1)

Living in China you may be worried about what happens if your glasses break. But look around you – loads of Chinese people wear glasses and in Beijing there’s a good chance they’re coming from the glasses market – Mingjingyuan. Read More>>

Shopping for Big-sized Shoes in Beijing
Shopping for Big-sized Shoes in Beijing
Jul 18, 2011 Comments (1)

Shopping for shoes should be fun! But when you have trouble finding one that fits, it can be a bit frustrating and overwhelming, to say the least. Here’s a list of the best shops for big feet. Read More>>

Making the Most of Your Chinese Kitchen in Beijing
Making the Most of Your Chinese Kitchen in Beijing
Jul 04, 2011 Comments (1)

You may have noticed that your Chinese kitchen is lacking “essential” appliances like ovens and coffee machines. Storage space is probably limited and your cooker only has two burners. Don't worry; this is normal, and you’ll be able to make it workable very soon. Here are some things to help you make the most of your Chinese kitchen. Read More>>

Live Well: Natural and Organic Food Stores in Beijing
Live Well: Natural and Organic Food Stores in Beijing
Jun 20, 2011 Comments (0)

After multiple food safety scandals have come to light in China, more and more people are reaching for organic groceries. Here are a few of the best stores around Beijing that stock organic foods and products. Read More>>

Beijing DIY Guide: Knitting, Sewing, Jewellery Making, Woodwork etc.
Beijing DIY Guide: Knitting, Sewing, Jewellery Making, Woodwork etc.
May 23, 2011 Comments (0)

Are you a do it yourself kind of guy or gal? For those of you who enjoy creating your own projects but don’t know where to start in this massive city, we’ve created a “Do it yourself” (DIY) list of shops in Beijing to assist you in your favourite DIY projects. Read More>>

Qianmen Street: Where New Meets New
Qianmen Street: Where New Meets New
Mar 25, 2011 Comments (2)

Remember that fabulous shot of the old Forbidden City in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? Remember the Starbucks Café right in the middle? I don’t either but similar sensations await you at the newly refurbished Qianmen Street. Read More>>

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Every office has the same basic feel, right? The same code of ethics, the same unspoken definition of decency, right? Wrong. Read on for five unscrupulous practices largely accepted in Chinese offices that would normally get you fired. More>>