Blog Category - Things You Should Know

Package Stuck in Customs? Here’s a Step by Step (Tedious) Guide
Getting your package out of customs can be a hell of a journey!
Stay Warm and Cozy With These Hot Toddy Recipes
A few recipes for the ultimate comfort drink.
Are You Paying Your Ayi Enough? Latest Survey Results Are In
The results for the latest jingkids Ayi Survey are in.
A Reminder of China's 2025 Holiday Calendar
It's not long until Spring Festival so here's a reminder of this year's public holidays.
Ahoy, Content Creators! We're Looking for Dependable Freelancers
We're on the lookout for regular contributors of articles and videos
WeChat Pay Now Available on Taobao
The new feature is just in time for those 11.11 sales!
Beijing News You Might Have Missed This Week, Oct 26
Beijing is a happening city! Don't miss a thing with our weekend roundup of the latest news.
Opening for Subway Lines 3, 12 Inches Closer as Station Entrances Appear
After a year (or maybe longer) of anticipation, it looks like the Beijing Subway's two newest lines could be opening very soon.
Visit Here: The Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
We continue our series of less-frequented museums and city sights with a place that's all about city maps and models.
These Are Beijing’s Busiest Subway Transfer Stations
These are five of Beijing's busiest subway transfer stations – ones you should avoid like the plague during rush hour.
Connect to Employers & More at This Intl. Recruitment Fair
The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei International Young Talents Matchmaking Conference on Sep 14 is the place to be if you're looking for a job in Beijing and...
Expats & Visitors Rejoice: Upgrades to Digital Payments are Here
It's a new era of payment convenience for international residents in Beijing and visitors to the capital city!
Mandarin Monday: A History of the Word "Hutong"
A brief history of the term 胡同 hutong for all the hutong hipsters out there.
Beijing Visitor's Guide: Nightlife by Area
Beijing a city of over 20 million people, Beijing is no stranger to nightlife. In this section of the Beijing Visitor's Guide, we look at nightlife...
Welcome to Beijing: A Guide to Payment Services in the Capital
Paying for things in Beijing and China is a breeze thanks to the country's nearly universally accepted digital payment systems, here's how to use...