Blog Tag - expat life

Sign up for Cuturopolis' Battle of the Bands Now!
The Battle of the Bands at Culturopolis, Jan  31-Feb 1, is the ultimate event for international high school bands in Beijing.  It's a chance to...
Save the Date! Culturopolis Lands in Beijing Jan 31-Feb 1
Mark your calendars! Culturopolis: The International Lifestyle Expo is coming to Langyuan Station's Central Station from Jan 31 to Feb 1. Whether you...
Introducing Culturopolis: The International Lifestyle Expo
This January, discover everything you need to build and connect with Beijing's international community at Culturopolis: The International Lifestyle...
What Kind of Beijing Expat Are You?
Beijing is a whole mix of ethnicities and cultures. You see people from all over the world have the time of their life in this city. It’s vibrant and...
New to Beijing? Join INN’s “Arrival Survival” Talk Next Monday, Sep 25
If you’ve recently arrived in Beijing or perhaps have just returned after some time away, then this is the event for you! International Newcomer's...
R1 What Is a Fapaio? How Does It Work? When Do I Need One?: We Explain Everything
Ok so we said we'd explain everything there is to know about fapiao, but frankly, we can't. The fapiao system is so complicated, labyrinthine and...
Here’s Where to Get Rid of Your Stuff If You’re Leaving Beijing or Just Want to Declutter
Quite a few people have been calling it quits on China with ongoing restrictions taking their toll. If you are one of those people planning on...
Beijing is the World's 17th Most Magnetic City, Study States
Beijing ranks as one of the top 20 cities globally in terms of magnetism, according to the latest edition of the Global Power City Index (GPCI),...
20 for 20: Beijing is Where I truly Became a Musican
As we continue our celebration of 20 years of The Beijinger, we’re taking a closer look at some of the expats who have been here for two decades and...
Wonder where to get vaccines outside Chaoyang?
In our previous blog, many Beijingers have been wondering where to get vaccinated if they don’t live in Chaoyang district. We’ve called around a few...
Find the Perfect Venue for Any Occasion With This Simple Dianping Function
If you're anything like us, finding the perfect venue for your birthday/wedding/Brony convention can be a seemingly neverending trawl of...
Correction: The HSK Revamp is Still a Long Ways Off
Last year, news broke that Chinese Ministry of Education officials were gearing up to revamp both the HSK system and its associated exams. At the...
Awaken With The Spring by Finding Your New Indie Gym
With the insects awakening and forest animals coming out of hibernation, we humans, too, are left with fewer and fewer excuses to stay indoors,...
The Expat Influencers Taking Chinese Social Media by Storm
From Youtube to Bilibili and Instagram to TikTok, the ubiquity of video streaming seemingly knows no bounds. And between camera phones, video editing...
Brilliant or Disastrous? When Foreign Names Get Chinese Translations
Aside from getting a bank account, phone number, and apartment in Beijing, one challenge every expat faces – especially those attending university...