Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Setting up Home
Setting up home in Beijing can be smooth and simple. Moving costs are low, there are plenty of furniture shops with traditional Chinese pieces, and reliable domestic help is relatively... read more
Moving Services
There are several firms that offer relocation services. International companies charge steep prices, usually between $500 and $1,000 per cubic metre. They also provide well-trained staff... read more
Furnishing Your Home
Furnished apartments are popular and more common than unfurnished apartments. Generally, standard furnished apartments include a bed, bedside tables and a wardrobe for each bedroom, desk,... read more
Tailors
Tailors are plentiful and they can readily whip up soft furnishings to your specifications. Head to the larger markets (p.292) where you can find several tailors in once place and can... read more
Laundry Services
Nearly all apartments come equipped with a washing machine, but dryers are rare so most Beijingers air-dry clothes. If you want the warmth and convenience of a dryer, most appliance... read more
Domestic Help
Domestic help comes in all shapes and sizes in Beijing. Live-out, part-time help is the most common service. Locals and expatriates alike often refer to domestic helpers as ayi. The... read more
Babysitting & Childcare
Most families with children employ nannies or ayis (see above). Typical arrangements are to have a full-time nanny from Monday to Friday, with the occasional evening shift. Several... read more
