{"id":74985,"date":"2020-09-10T15:26:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T15:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=74985"},"modified":"2024-01-04T09:10:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T09:10:58","slug":"beijing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/beijing\/","title":{"rendered":"Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2><strong>An Unparalleled Wealth of Discovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A sprawling Chinese city that is packed full of exhilarating extremes, Beijing is a metropolis where cutting-edge architecture sits side-by-side with a mysterious maze of inner-city alleyways, ancient temples, and sacred relics. A city that is in the throes of development, Beijing finds itself hurtling toward a future that promises to be even more ambitious than its history, resulting in the transformation of an urban area that leaves residents, local and expatriates alike, in wonder.<\/p>\n<p>Expatriate life in this thriving capital city is far from dull. Beijing\u2019s colorful past and rich history entail that there is a seemingly limitless wealth of discovery for ex-pats to explore and experience. From the empty vastness of Tiananmen Square, the fascinating inner courtyards of the Forbidden City, through to the iconic stadiums of the Beijing Olympic Park, the remains of years gone by jostle with the futuristic urban development to create a living environment that is packed full of eye-opening contradictions and mesmerizing sights.<\/p>\n<p>For those looking for an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Beijing\u2019s vast lands play host to some beautiful natural landscapes and captivating rural areas and a wide range of different activities are on offer, including hiking and cycling.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What\u2019s the draw?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An exciting city that offers an eclectic mix of antiquity and exciting modern development.<\/li>\n<li>A thriving metropolis with an unending array of different places to eat, sleep, shop and drink.<\/li>\n<li>A land of opportunity where anything is possible, not just for the Chinese, but also for the many foreigners who call this city home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Live there:<\/h3>\n<p>It is very easy to be intimidated by China\u2019s biggest city. The sheer scale of the metropolis combined with language barriers can entail that ex-pats usually need to make adjustments to living in an environment that isn\u2019t always as accommodating as other international destinations. Our guide to living in Beijing contains everything you need to know to overcome cultural hurdles and settle into a fulfilling life in the city.<\/p>\n<p>To the well-informed expatriate, Beijing is a city that is full of opportunity and enlightenment, the Expat Info guide to Beijing is just what you need to ensure that your relocation is a success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>01<\/td>\n<td>Stock up on prescription medicine before you relocate since pharmacies here cannot honor an overseas prescription.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>02<\/td>\n<td>An excellent phrasebook that many expats rely on is called \u201cMandarin Phrasebook\u201d published by Immersion Guides in China.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>03<\/td>\n<td>Try and join the private Yahoo! group, BeijingCafe, which caters to expats. Membership requires an invitation by a current member.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>04<\/td>\n<td>If you have a baby, it may be prudent to stock up on infant formulae from your home country before you arrive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>05<\/td>\n<td>Prepare mentally for the pollution. Consider purchasing an air filter for your home when you arrive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.thebeijinger.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeijinger.com\/\">http:\/\/www.thebeijinger.com<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite of one of the popular monthly expat magazines in the city.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.nciku.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nciku.com\/\">http:\/\/www.nciku.com<\/a><br \/>\nAn online dictionary with English and Chinese for language learners.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>On an average day, the air pollution levels in Beijing are nearly five times above World Health Organization standards for safety.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] An Unparalleled Wealth of Discovery A sprawling Chinese city that is packed full of exhilarating extremes, Beijing is a metropolis where cutting-edge architecture sits side-by-side with a mysterious maze of inner-city alleyways, ancient temples, and sacred relics. 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