A coworker brought us two boxes of sweet-ish treats from China. She doesn't know what they are either. [more inside]
posted by Jaie on Oct 1, 2009 - 8 answers

I am female, visiting Beijing briefly. I would like to get blouses and slacks made while I am there. I am too tall for off-the-peg.
posted by Idcoytco on Aug 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Where in Beijing can I buy music instruments? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Jul 26, 2009 - 2 answers

TravelFilter: I have 36 hours in Beijing. What should I see (serious amateur photog) and where should I eat (dim-sum preferable.) Bonus: Good hotels with Internet access. Any help or suggestions appreciated!
posted by damiano99 on Jul 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Look at GoogleMaps over Beijing. About a quarter of the buildings have rooftops that are red or blue. And the color is really strong in comparison to everything else. Has the image been colored, or are they just painted? Either way... Why?
posted by molecicco on Jun 30, 2009 - 3 answers

I will be in Shanghai and Beijing for 2 weeks. What are the best places to look for and buy original chinese art? [more inside]
posted by typography on May 21, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I go about finding housing in Beijing for the summer? [more inside]
posted by zhang.chuck on May 7, 2009 - 5 answers

After many other ideas have fallen through, I think I'll be going to China about 7 days in May. But it's so big! Inner Mongolia sounds cool; is it worth traveling around Hohhot? I could go surfing in Hainan, but how is the beach compared to Ha Long Bay, or Copacabana, or Playas del Este...? [more inside]
posted by whatzit on Apr 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Will China's efforts to go green for the Olympics be instituted for the longer-term or for a broader geographic range?
posted by GIMG on Dec 5, 2008 - 3 answers

How does the Chinese media handle climate change, and what (if any) difference did the Beijing Olympics have in this? [more inside]
posted by GIMG on Nov 26, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm looking for professional digital printing services in Beijing similar to this one in Shanghai. I've used the Shanghai service several times for very large prints including gallery mounting and I need a comparable service in Beijing. It's important that the technician speak at least moderate english and that they have a good selection of professional papers and inks. FWIW, I've spoken quickly to a couple of shops at Wukesong in Beijing and haven't been impressed yet.
posted by michswiss on Nov 1, 2008 - 0 answers

Will be moving to Beijing and would like to have high speed reliable internet service in my apartment. We'll likely be living in one of the US or HK developed apartments along Chao Yang park. I've worked with DSL connections in serviced apartments in Beijing and Shanghai and was not thrilled with the throughput (70kbs) or reliability. The Great Firewall is not an issue as far as completely blocking sites, but I'm sure it affects transfer speeds from the US sites I'd be accessing. [more inside]
posted by bleecker on Sep 3, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I get a copy of Jeffrey Steingarten's Beijing Restaurant Guide? [more inside]
posted by PWA_BadBoy on Aug 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentleman, and so forth. Or, how to avoid the commentators. [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Aug 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Accidental Tourist: It looks like I have 8 days between planes in Shenyang, China in September. Will Beijing still have the cleanest skies it will ever have during my lifetime? Should I instead take the opportunity to see Harbin/Dalian/Dandong/the far NE? Is there somewhere I've forgotten? And how can I get out of Shenyang quick-like? [more inside]
posted by whatzit on Aug 11, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics, now that I've missed it? [more inside]
posted by crookedneighbor on Aug 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I am leaving for Beijing in a few days. I am bringing a video camera and plan to interview English-speaking Chinese people on the street. My goal is to edit the footage together into an informative and insightful piece. If you could ask the people of China any question, what would it be?
posted by srkit on Aug 8, 2008 - 32 answers

I would like to read some blogs about the Olympics. Can you recommend any? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Jul 3, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm in Japan right now, but I have all of August off. I want to hang out in Beijing for a week or so during the Olympics. I don't actually want to attend them, I just want to take part in the hubbub. How can I reserve a cheap bed (~30USD) now? Caveat: I do not speak any Chinese.
posted by borkingchikapa on May 16, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the correct way to pronouce Beijing?
posted by MrMerlot on May 4, 2008 - 36 answers

I'm going to Beijing in May, and want to buy some electronics and other stuff. I wondered if there is a website where I can find prices for different goods, and if there were comparisons to prices in the US/Europe I'd be thrilled. Any other tips are also welcome. (I'm from Norway, so anything will be cheap for me...)
posted by magnusbe on Apr 16, 2008 - 3 answers

I need some San Francisco Airport help, ASAP! [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade on Jan 31, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm going to China in a few days. Should I purchase train tickets in advance on the Web, or wait until I get there? [more inside]
posted by chippie on Sep 25, 2007 - 9 answers

At the end of this month I'll be moving from Ottawa, Canada, to Beijing, China to work as a software developer for a couple years. What should I bring with me, and what am I better off buying once I arrive? [more inside]
posted by benign on Jul 15, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm going to Beijing for a week in October. I would like to take some really great pictures. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by mullingitover on Jun 25, 2007 - 7 answers

What's up with Chinese place names? When I was a kid looking at a map of China, it showed the capital as 'Peking(Peiping)'. Now it's Beijing, and there are other places like Guangzhou that used to have a name I recognized. I first noticed this in the late 80's and with people I knew who had gone there, but now it's ubiquitous. My question is not about why or if China changed the name, but why did the US usage change. Why just China? (we don't say Lisboa, Firenze, München, Moskva, etc.) [more inside]
posted by MtDewd on May 2, 2007 - 34 answers

My flight from Bangkok to New York includes a seven-hour layover in Beijing. Is it feasible (and worthwhile) to leave the airport to do a little exploring? [more inside]
posted by chickletworks on Oct 31, 2006 - 14 answers

I need to estimate and compare the expense of a two-week business trip to the following cities: Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Beijing. [more inside]
posted by nyu2 on Oct 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Pregnancy Filter: My wife is pregnant (hooray), I'd like to do something nice for her... [more inside]
posted by Pollomacho on Oct 30, 2006 - 17 answers

I am moving to Beijing for a job. I've never lived in China before. Advice? [more inside]
posted by blindcarboncopy on Oct 11, 2006 - 21 answers

I live in Beijing. I want to take a 3-day solo trip to another Chinese city to get a feel for how the majority of urban Chinese live--outside of Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by jbb7 on Oct 9, 2006 - 16 answers

My SO and I are in Beijing 1-11 October, Shanghai 11-18. 1st-6th is taken up by travel and a conference, but vacation after that. Help us have an awesome vacation... [more inside]
posted by juliewhite on Sep 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me plan a great birthday gift for my sister who just moved to Beijing. [more inside]
posted by sulaine on Aug 21, 2006 - 5 answers

Beijing Mefites: Will the construction for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing interfere with a trip there this autumn? [more inside]
posted by jsonic on Jul 13, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm taking Chinese classes this summer in Beijing. After that, I'd like to travel a bit and then find a job. How do I make this work, with regard to visa issues in particular? [more inside]
posted by jbb7 on Apr 13, 2006 - 6 answers

Online coverage Ju Ming show in Beijing? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Apr 3, 2006 - 5 answers

Help me with my China vacation! [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Mar 7, 2006 - 19 answers