Blog Tag - 2015 beijingkids Home and Relocation Guide

Where’s Your Filter? Protect Yourself from Air Pollution with Purifiers and Masks
Anyone considering a job posting in Beijing must consider the problem of air pollution. Though the latter shouldn’t be taken lightly, rest assured...
One Card to Rule Them All: Take a Ride by Subway, Bus, Taxi, or Bicycle
There are over five million cars on Beijing’s roads, contributing more than 30 percent of the city’s air pollution. Heavy traffic and poor air...
Fast Food: Ordering in Made Easy
Nothing beats the convenience of ordering food straight to your doorstep, especially when you’re still in the middle of unpacking boxes. Not only...
Help! I Need Somebody: Hiring an Ayi and a Driver in Beijing
Affordable domestic help is one of the luxuries of expat life in China. Whether you need a driver or someone to help with childcare and household...
Into the Blue - What You Should Know About Drinking Water and Shower Filters
There are many considerations to keep in mind when moving to a new city, from choosing a neighborhood to finding the right school. As a result, many...
 It’s a Gas: Setting up and Paying for Utilities in Beijing
Electricity Most people top up their electricity with an electricity card. In newer buildings, it’s one card per meter and one meter per apartment;...
Call Me Maybe: How to Buy a Mobile Phone and Set Up a 3G/4G Plan
Few things in Beijing are as essential as a mobile phone. Not only can users make calls, but they can also send payments, buy movie tickets, book...
HRG 2015: Paper Trail - Staying on Top of Chinese Visa Changes
Ask any foreigner who’s been in China for a while and you’re likely to hear the same gripe – visas can be a real headache. Visa regulations are ever-...
HRG 2015: Culture Shocked - Ten things to expect when moving to China
Whether this is your first or 10th overseas posting, it’s only natural that you will experience some culture shock when you arrive in Beijing. Even...