The Middle Kingdom
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I'm an expat living in Beijing, originally from Minnesota. My wife and I run a blog devoted to helping people transition to life in Beijing and to traveling in China well. I also do coffee consulting and barista training for local cafes.
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Filing Your Taxes in Beijing
Posted on 16/04/2013
Yesterday was tax day in America. If you’re an American you should be filing your taxes every year, but luckily for you if you haven’t figured it out you get an automatic...
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Beijing Parks
Posted on 04/04/2013
September/October is the the best time in Beijing, but April/May is a close second. The wind picks up and blows the pollution away, temperatures warm and the cherry blossoms bloom....
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Church for Expats in Beijing
Posted on 01/03/2013
There are actually a fairly large number of churches for expats in Beijing, I used to work at one of them. Most of them do not allow local Chinese people to attend, because the Chinese...
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Specialty Markets in Beijing
Posted on 15/02/2013
Most people know about Silk Street and Yashow markets. Row after row of little shops selling what seems to be the exact same thing. Shop keepers grabbing your arm and trying to get you to...
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Superbowl Party at Peter’s Tex Mex
Posted on 01/02/2013
This is a very short post today. If you’re an NFL fan come join us at Peter’s Tex Mex at Lido) this Monday morning (Feb. 4th) to watch the big game. Coverage starts at 7am....
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Newcomer Series: Arrival in Beijing
Posted on 30/01/2013
This is the third post from guest contributor Meredith who is writing a series chronicling their experience of moving to China. Read her first post: Thinking about the Move and...
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Temple of Heaven
Posted on 27/01/2013
Temple of Heaven is a favorite hang-out spot for old Beijingers. Go early in the morning to see people practicing tai chi, traditional music, and Chinese yo-yos.
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Best travel dates
Posted on 27/01/2013
April/May and Sept/Oct are the best months to visit Beijing. The weather is nice, the pollution tends to be less, the tourist sites are less crowded, and airfare tends to be cheaper.
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Cost of Living in Beijing
Posted on 27/01/2013
Housing is the biggest factor to consider for cost of living. For a two-bedroom apartment plan on ¥5000-¥9000 per month. For everything else (2 people) plan on...
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