The smartphone has transformed expat life in Beijing, giving us access to information and services wherever we go. Here are a few of the most useful apps to help you survive and thrive in Beijing.
Did you ever wonder why your skin looks dry after a shower? It’s because of “hard water” and Beijing has a lot of it.
People take in animals as pets for companionship or protection. But nowadays, saying that pet-keeping is just as akin to commodifying animals, that is, they are “products” that can be easily bought and then disregarded, is quite a contentious issue.
It’s the last #AtoZChallenge in China… and today’s entry is just a simple word – it’s zàijiàn or goodbye.
We’re down to the last two entries for #AtoZChallenge in China! I can’t believe I reached this far! In today’s challenge, I have two blogs: a visual tour of the Yungang Grottoes in Ancient Shanxi Province and another blog about Yǎnyuán (演员 or “actor”), a popular Chinese song by Xue Zhiqian.
We’re down to the last two entries for #AtoZChallenge in China! I can’t believe I reached this far! In today’s challenge, I have two blogs: a visual tour of the Yungang Grottoes in Ancient Shanxi Province (to be published later) and this blog where we sing to the tune of Yǎnyuán (演员 or “actor”), a popular …
In a megacity as bustling and energetic as Beijing, it’s easy to become so preoccupied and busy, especially with the laid back and satisfying way of life many expats are accustomed to. Besides the fun lifestyle, there’s another face of the city that is as much as vibrant and present: volunteering and charity work.
Today’s #AtoZChallenge: We visit the Xuānwǔmén Tiānzhǔtáng (宣武门天主堂) or the Xuanwumen Church, just southwest of the Forbidden City. It is situated in one of the demolished gates in Beijing’s ancient imperial city fortifications.
Today’s #AtoZChallenge features a social media giant that you might not heard of. With 899 million monthly active users (Q4 2016), WeChat is the king of social media in China.
In today’s #AtoZChallenge in China… people might be thinking how I can publish blogs, tweet, or post Instagram photos in China. It’s because of a VPN — or virtual private network.