Amazing Beijing
One of the most exciting cities in the world, Beijing is on the boil, welcoming and open for business 24/7. Eastern in flavour and western in style, its streets are full of youthful activity.
The political and cultural epicentre of an evolved China exudes a dynamic energy of change and growth that pulsates day and night. Modern buildings conceal traditional courtyards tucked away in small Hutongs, people practicing tai chi in the parks and ancient architectural treasures that have seen the rise and fall of many a dynasty.
Amazing Beijing is full of information to help make life easier during a stay. The first few restaurants, authorities needed to register or acquire a driver's licence, public transport, the region's delights, shops, hotels, doctors, sources, clubs, international schools; they can all be found here. Enjoy your stay.
A New Year Trip - Visit Germany's inspiring Ruhr region
Take a few days to recover from the festive season in one of Germany’s great secret destinations. Shop the sales in one of Europe’s largest malls, where surprisingly low prices are offered on fashion items and consumer goods. Discover the magnificent...
International
Beijing BISS International School.
Beijing BISS International School is a K-12 English-language day school located just to the north of central Beijing near the third ring road. It is an IB-certified school at the Primary, Middle Years, and Diploma level, servicing nearly 400...
Australian International School of Beijing.
The Australian International School of Beijing (AISB) was established in 2004 on a 35-hectare plot located in the city’s Chaoyang district. Its completed campus houses educational facilities for students grades K-12...
International School Beijing.
The International School of Beijing (ISB) was initially established as a U.S. embassy school in the early 1970s, and has since grown into an educational institute servicing over 1800 students a year. A 33-acre campus in the Shunyi District...
This and That
City Feeling.
It’s a popular saying in Shanghai that “Shanghai is a city of blue, and Beijing a city of grey.” It’s all too easy for some to criticize China’s capital, and a favorite pastime of jealous residents of China’s Other City...
Public Toilets.
There’s good news and bad news about public toilets in Beijing. The good news is, that with over 5000 of them, Beijing probably has more public toilets than any city in the world. The bad news is that, even with efforts to modernize them...
