zen
@zen74
American expat in China
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About me
American
Lives in Beijing
Speaks English, Chinese
Registration: 03 May 2010
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Can taxi driver speak English in Beijing? by Beijing Driver
While you are traveling in Beijing and you want to go somewhere by taxi. did your taxi driver understand you? It is ok for your communication with taxi driver in English? I am interested your experiences in Beijing? Let share your experiences in ...
some people i know basically calls the place they are going, hands the cell to the driver and have the people on the other end give the driver directions/locations etc. its actually really funny how expats deal with this none english speaking ... Read More
architects? by niro
just wondering if there are any architect/planner on here. considering a job offer, so i am curious how's live in Beijing as a foreign architect?
albeda, i don't really know who is who in beijing but you can probably start here: jobs.chinese-architects.com you can also check profiles and inquire about positions and such. of course you can always check here as ... Read More
architects? by niro
just wondering if there are any architect/planner on here. considering a job offer, so i am curious how's live in Beijing as a foreign architect?
what sort of advise are you looking for? you mean you are looking for a job in beijing? Read More
Living in Yi Zhuang (BDA) by crc1026
Hi, I just accepted a job in Beijing and my firm is giving me a free apartment in Yi Zhuang. Can anyone who knows that area give me some information. Are there things to do? Bars/restaurants? If it is not a fun area, I might reject the free ...
is this the place? 亦庄? wow thats like south of 5th ring road, and pretty far from the city center...never been that far south yet, but i doubt its westerner heavy area. westerner bars/restaurants heavy areas are by the NE corner of the ... Read More
Sydney girl to open a dessert store in Beijing by jessalba1983
Hi All, I was born in Beijing, but have been living in Sydney for many many years. I am crazy about baking and going to Beijing to start a business soon! I am so excited! I probably know Sydney a lot better than Beijing, so it would be good to ...
i am chinese too, but was born and raised in the US for the past 30+ years... my chinese suxxx :rolleyes: I can't read nor write! Read More
architects? by niro
just wondering if there are any architect/planner on here. considering a job offer, so i am curious how's live in Beijing as a foreign architect?
in case you'll are interested, there is an exihbit, Urbanisms, at the link-hybrid (moma) by Holl; his projects in china. went to the opening last night, cool large scale models/samples and slide shows, not to mention free drinks and hors d'oeuvres. ... Read More
Sydney girl to open a dessert store in Beijing by jessalba1983
Hi All, I was born in Beijing, but have been living in Sydney for many many years. I am crazy about baking and going to Beijing to start a business soon! I am so excited! I probably know Sydney a lot better than Beijing, so it would be good to ...
where is this gonna be? what is it called? i like desserts:D Read More
Do you know a good bar in Beijing for Expats? by Stephane.10001
Hi, I am desperately looking for a good bar where I can meet some speaking English or French people, so I you know some good addresses, please do not hesitate to drop a quick message. Thank you in advance Stephane
don't drink much anymore but i like the rooftop bar at the Q if you are looking for a nice-laid-back joint its just south of sanlitun....near chaoyong hospital i think. Read More
shipping my prescription drugs to beijing from america by cathym
HELLO THERE.. I WAS WONDERING IF I CAN HAVE MY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SENT TO ME AT MY HOTEL IN BEIJING FROM AMERICA?? I WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS I TAKE IN BEIJING.. I PHONED MY DOCTOR IN AMERICA AND A FRIEND WOUND UP PICKING THE ...
never tried, but why would that be an issue? Read More
architects? by niro
just wondering if there are any architect/planner on here. considering a job offer, so i am curious how's live in Beijing as a foreign architect?
i arrived here about 1 month ago too, and i am an architect. Read More