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Thanks to long layovers, I will have most of a day in Beijing, twice, in early January. What do you recommend I do in the city in a day? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl around Beijing, China at 11:09 PM - 6 answers

This August I will find myself with 24 hours in Beijing. I will go to the Great Wall on a hiking trip the days after that. Any must-see do-not-miss sights? What food would you not want to miss? I tend to like food and culture and neighborhoods where I can freely wander and take pictures.
posted by frumiousb around Beijing, China at 3:51 AM - 5 answers

I want to store my luggage for a few hours in central Beijing. What's the best option? [more inside]
posted by nat around Beijing, China at 5:05 AM - 5 answers

Mr Fig and I will be headed to Beijing in November. The last time we were there was January 2012 for a few days for our honeymoon. The last time before that, I did a semester-long study abroad in 2002. This time, we will be there for roughly a week. What should we do? Are there any good restaurants/bars we should check out? [more inside]
posted by Fig around Beijing, China at 5:56 AM - 3 answers

I am doing some work in Beijing, and I will be stuck in and around the Grand Millennium Hotel (GuoMao, Chaoyang, if that helps). I'll basically just have long lunches from 12-2 free, as well as nights after 4 or 5. I want to see... something. I have not been to mainland China before (though have visited Hong Kong), and don't speak the language. Any ideas for places to walk to, things to see, or even places to eat? It feels like a shame to fly for 20 hours each way and not see anything of the city.
posted by blahblahblah around Beijing, China at 6:44 PM - 7 answers

I'm attempting to plan a trip for an executive I'm supporting in a temp role, and if all goes well, I may get to keep the job. The guy is going to Beijing in the fall and will spend one night entertaining a group of Chinese executives. I need to plan the entertainment. Where do I send them? [more inside]
posted by pineappleheart around Beijing, China at 5:40 AM - 11 answers

I am heading to Beijing this month where the air pollution is notoriously apalling. Yesterday the air quality index reached a level which was double the level at which Salt Lake City doctors recently declared as a healthy emergency. Earlier this year it reached a level which was double that again. Does anyone have any tips about how to deal with this? Is there any evidence those face masks actually help? Any other contraptions or medication that help ward off the effects? I certainly won't be jogging outside.
posted by vizsla around Beijing, China at 12:34 PM - 7 answers

What should I know before moving to China? I'm moving to Beijing in two weeks and all housing/money/visa issues are fully taken care of but I feel like there's something I'm forgetting. What is that one thing you forgot you needed before leaving? [more inside]
posted by boobjob around Beijing, China at 4:12 PM - 10 answers

I have a free day in Beijing in March and am looking for recommendations for a guided tour. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by handful of rain around Beijing, China at 12:59 PM - 4 answers

Where can I sleep, at Beijing Airport (or near by), during the day, with my two kids, without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by YukonQuirm around Beijing, China at 8:52 PM - 7 answers

English-speaking, good, therapists/counsellors in Beijing? [more inside]
posted by smoke around Beijing, China at 9:02 PM - 2 answers

What would be some "political tourism" things I could do with a few free days in Beijing? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 around Beijing, China at 11:07 AM - 3 answers

I have 8 hours in Beijing. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by xorowo around Beijing, China at 5:41 PM - 10 answers

I'm going to Beijing! What should i see and do? [more inside]
posted by octomato around Beijing, China at 11:37 AM - 4 answers

I'm spending the next 2 months in Beijing. Where are places that are slightly off the beaten path? Any favorite eateries, bars, clubs? Also, what are some places I could travel to when given a week of complete free time? [more inside]
posted by astapasta24 around Beijing, China at 5:56 AM - 12 answers

I am a student traveling to Beijing in July. Where should I stay? [more inside]
posted by lucy.jakobs around Beijing, China at 9:07 PM - 9 answers

What are my best options for a temporary (3 week), prepaid cell phone with text messaging while on a trip to Beijing and Xi'an? [more inside]
posted by yukonho around Beijing, China at 2:39 PM - 3 answers

Is there a way to buy tickets for the National Grand Theater in Beijing while in the US? The website says that even if you order on the phone, you have to pick them up in person within 24 hours after ordering. [more inside]
posted by shazzam around Beijing, China at 8:56 PM - 3 answers

JetLagFilter: Traveled from Beijing to New York 3 days ago, and I'm pretty sure my jet lag symptoms are getting worse, not better. How do I stop messing myself up and start improving things? [more inside]
posted by alight around Beijing, China at 12:31 AM - 14 answers

Help me find punk rock in Beijing. [more inside]
posted by kinakomochi around Beijing, China at 4:20 PM - 11 answers