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Expats living in, working in and visiting Beijing, China use the forum to discuss hotels, things to do, restaurants, local customs, nightlife, things off the beaten path, tourist traps, warnings or dangers, transportation, shopping, and general tips.
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July Diary Dates
Reminder - It still possible to register for: Saturday 27 June: The Black Dragon Wino Trip.(aka: Black Dragon Pool and Chateau Changyu Winery). Based on the success of last year’s trip to a Winer...
Started by Colin Jun 22.
Beijing Diary Dates - June 2009
Tuesday 16 June 2009 7:00pm. The ABC of Wines – at the Hilton Beijing 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dong Sanhuan Road, Chaoyang District 100027. This exciting new series of events is hosted by the Hilto...
Started by Colin May 30.
Expat Show Beijing - 22 May - 24 May 2009
It's just over a year since the last Expat Show in Beijing. It could be a catalyst for Expatacular members to meet. I have a small booth there (AV28) so swing by, say "hi I am an Expatacular membe...
Started by Colin May 13.
Expatacular Members Welcome
Expatacular members are welcome not only to attend the various events that we organise in Beijing but to also actively use the opportunity to promote Expatacular. The next event http://www.expatac...
Started by Colin Apr 26.
Beijing Driving Restrictions change - now for 13 weeks 11 April - 10 July
Source: http://210.75.211.252/publish/portal1/tab165/info1 11 April - 10 July 2009. * Cars with number (license) plates ending with 1 or 6 will be banned on Tuesdays * Cars with number (license) p...
Started by Colin Apr 11.
Driving Restrictions (Beijing) 2 March - 10 April
Source: http://www.bjjtgl.gov.cn/publish/portal1/tab165/in Cars with number (license) plates ending with 1 or 6 will be banned on Mondays * Cars with number (license) plates ending with 2 or 7 will...
Started by Colin Feb 28.
Vacancy for a career / transition coach in Beijing 3 Replies
IMPACT Group has an opening for a career / transition coach to be based in the Beijing area to service our relocation clients. We support employees and their spouses as they acclimate to the Beijin...
Started by Sapna. Last reply by Colin Feb 10.
Driving Restrictions (Beijing) 2 Feb - 1 March 2009
Source: http://210.75.194.16/publish/portal1/tab165/info10 Cars with number (license) plates ending with 2 or 7 will be banned on Mondays * Cars with number (license) plates ending with 3 or 8 will...
Started by Colin Jan 29.
Jan 2009: Diary Dates for some intersting Beijing events/ Get Togethers. 1 Reply
Saturday 10 January – Sparking Club Annual Party The Sparking Club has kindly granted FC Club members and Expatacular members the right to attend their annual party at the discounted members rate. ...
Started by Colin. Last reply by Michael Jan 10.
Look before you Leap aka Beijng Traffic Jam map
Yup, Want to know how long to leave for your 15 minute Beijing journey. Will it be the anticipated 15 minutes or the dreaded 1hr 15mins? Check this link for a real-time traffic map. http://210.75...
Started by Colin Jan 2.
Changes to No Drive day policy - vaild from Monday 5 January.
Just a quick reminder that the No Drive Day changes as of Monday 5 Jan. Source: http://210.75.194.16/publish/portal1/tab165/info98 of Monday 5 Jan. The inside 5th Ring Road ban is as follows: * ...
Started by Colin Jan 2.
2009 Schedule of Official Holidays in China
Chinese Holidays 2009 New Year: Thurs 1 Jan – Sat 3 Jan (work Sun 4 Jan). Chinese New Year: Sun 25 Jan – Sat 31 Jan (work Sun 1 Feb). Qing Ming (Tomb Sweeping): Sat 4 April – Mon 6 April. May D...
Started by Colin Dec. 20, 2008.
Pics from 25 Nov 2008
The 25 Nov Business and Finance event was held at the D-Bar and was attended by 153 people. Pictures courtesy of Patrick Sullivan
Started by Colin Nov. 28, 2008.
Beijing's Best Santa
Hi, I was contacted by some friends at Beijing This Month (one of the higher-end English language "officially sanctioned" magazines) and thought that the "Beijing Best Santa Competition" might be ...
Started by Colin Nov. 8, 2008.
Drivers Beware: Changes to the non-driving day policy.
FYI: Announcement on Rotating No Driving Day Per Week by Tail Plate No. of Motor Vehicles We hereby announce that, it is decided that, in accordance with the provisions of the Circular of Beiji...
Started by Colin Nov. 6, 2008.
FC Club Netbonding Day Trip Sat. 8 Nov To Jinhaihu Lake and an Orchard for Persimmon Picking.
Saturday 8 November FC Club Netbonding Day Trip Sat. 8 November To Jinhaihu Lake and an Orchard for Persimmon Picking. Cost 300RMB. Meeting Point: Outside the Hilton. Time: 8:00am. Date: Sat,...
Started by Colin Oct. 27, 2008.
Shop for Charity
I have just received this email and thought that it might be of general interest. Colin Our Dearest Friends, We are celebrating the 3rd anniversary of our Lai Tai store this weekend on Oct 25th...
Started by Colin Oct. 24, 2008.
Gasp - Actors needed
Ever Dreamed of Being a Movie Star? Your Time Has Come! GASP written and directed by Zheng Zhong Actors & Extras needed for International Movie: Gasp An alternative comedy written and dir...
Started by Colin Oct. 15, 2008.
New traffic restrictions
Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-09/28/conte 11 October for six months until 10 April 2009 the following ban will be implemented on a trial basis. Cars whose number plates end with 1...
Started by Colin Sep. 29, 2008.
Holiday Arrangements For Mid-autumn Festival 2008
FYI for all.... According to China's General Office of the State Council, from September 13 to 15 will be Mid-autumn Festival holidays. This is the first Mid-autumn Festival holiday on the Chine...
Started by Colin Sep. 8, 2008.
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