Living in Beijing

Beijing is an exciting city with loads to do for new arrivals and locals alike. Whether you're coming to teach, study or just to check the place out, you're in for some good times.

Beijing Photo Guide

Get a sneak peak of Beijing's most popular neighbourhoods for travellers before you set foot in them. Browse the photos by their location on the map to see if you can get a feel for whether the place is nasty or nice.

Beijing Price Guide

Despite being one of the world's major cities, Beijing is still very affordable if you live like a local. Beer and transportation are super cheap but cheese and spirits will blow your budget. Shop smart and your money will go far.

MOST POPULAR AREAS


		Wudaokou Lively university area but far from the city.

		Guomao CBD Lots of schools so it's a good place for teachers to live.

		Sanlitun Embassies means foreigners means bars means fun.

JUST ARRIVED? READ THIS FIRST

Getting a Chinese Visa - Getting into the country is the first hurdle.
Getting Started in Beijing - A list of some of the first things you should do once you arrive.
Beijing Startup Costs - What you need to expect to hand money over for on arrival.
Getting Around Beijing - A brief rundown on how to get around Beijing on public transport.

RECENT UPDATES

Area Guide: Sanlitun
Area Guide: Lido
Photos: Ditan Park
Photos: Linyin Park
Photos: Qingnianhu Park

ALL HOTELS

PARTNER SITES

China Bites iPhone App