What’s the Best Things about Being an Expat in

Beijing?source：http://trip-per.com/blog/index.php/whats-the-best-things-about-being-an-expat-in-beijing/

Beijing is one of China’s international cities as expats from all over the globe can be seen and heard in its streets.

This capital of the most populous nation in the world has attracted people from abroad since the “opening up of

China” in the 1980’s. While every expat has his or her own reasons for wanting to reside in Beijing, there are some

things about this city that expats unanimously cite as reasons why Beijing is the place to be.

While many Chinese may complain that Beijing is an expensive city, many expats find the cost of living in Beijing to

be quite low when compared to their home countries. Beijing’s huge metro system is very cheap and make’s

traveling the city convenient. Cheap restaurants are easy to find throughout Beijing, and of course there are plenty of

places to haggle over the prices of already cheap goods.

Beijing offers a variety of dining options, ranging from local to international flavors. International goods are also sold

widely in Beijing, which facilitates adjustment for the multitudes of expats roaming the streets.

Beijing is an English friendly city. Most posted information and recordings are in both Chinese and English. English

speakers are easy to find in Beijing, a great help for those expats with limited Chinese speaking ability. The local

population, accustomed to living side by side with foreigners, will often offer assistance when it is apparently needed.

Many expats like Beijing because of the interesting mix of personalities they encounter with such great frequency

there. As the political and cultural center of China, Beijing is a melting pot for many successful, ambitious people,

both Chinese and internationals. The job opportunities for expats are more abundant in Beijing than in most places n

China. Many expats enjoy careers in Beijing that they couldn’t enjoy at home.

As in nearly any other international city, offers a unique perspective for expats. In addition Beijing is the ultimate

place to view the development of China, as the metropolis itself continues to develop and expand at break neck

speed.

Posted in Chinese Culture and Art, Travel Tips.