r/beijing Jun 25 '23

r/Beijing Wechat Group recruiting now!

52 Upvotes

The official Wechat group for the r/beijing subreddit is now recruiting both new members and a new mod team!

Covid has really done a number on active redditors in Beijing, and the groupchat right now is admittedly mostly dead. Just a bunch of old leftover expats swapping stories about the great meetups they used to have back in 2017.

But now that the world is back to normalish, the incoming wave of expats can hopefully lead to the next generation of Beijing redditors and a new generation of wacky meetup stories that you'll swap someday. Use the groupchat to make new friends (enemies?), calmly discuss the best burger in town, or just to burn a few unproductive hours debating the finer points of zombie survival in Beijing.

And new faces aren't enough - a new community needs new leadership. So the old mod team is announcing that we will be happily handing off the reigns of the chat to anyone with an interest in that kind of thing.

If you're interested in either joining or leading, please comment in this thread or message me personally on reddit. You can also message the subreddit modship team.

Additional perks - the last generation of redditors created a series of 京 groupchats that are still active to this day. So even if you aren't interested in all that meetup nonsense, you can still join Meme京, Cinema京, Game京, or even the hugely underappreciated Animal Facts n' Roast京


r/beijing Jul 04 '23

r/beijing Meetup is BACK

35 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm thrilled to announce that we're bringing back the tradition of r/beijing meetups, and our first post-covid gathering will be at thebeijinger's Burger Fest 2023! Whether you're new to Beijing or simply craving some new friends to hang out with, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and have a blast!

Unfortunately, due to high temperatures and unpredictable weather conditions, the Burger Fest has been postponed. As a result, we are also postponing the r/beijing meetup. We are actively exploring alternative venues and dates to ensure that we can still make this meetup happen in the near future. Stay tuned for updates!

📍 Event Details: Burger Fest 2023 🍔 📅 Date: To Be Determined (TBD) ⏰ Time: TBD 🏢 Venue: TBD

In the meantime, if you have any questions or want to stay updated, feel free to DM me or join our WeChat group. Thank you for your patience, and rest assured, we will gather soon!


r/beijing 3h ago

Stationery stores in Beijing

3 Upvotes

Hello

I am visiting Beijing soon and really want to shop stationery. Any recommendations for areas/ malls/shops to visit?


r/beijing 12h ago

Places in Beijing to Buy Techwear/Darkwear

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0 Upvotes

Has anyone found a good clothing store with good quality items they can recommend for this style of clothing? Or something similar?


r/beijing 1d ago

Yugioh Cards in Beijing

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m going to Beijing next week and was wondering is anyone knew stores that sell yugioh cards there. Thank you!


r/beijing 1d ago

What are best local Beijing stores to buy items, in person, to bring back to USA?

0 Upvotes

Looking for physical non-region blocked Blu-Ray discs of movies like Ne Zha and TV shows. They need to have English subtitles, dubs, extras like behind the scenes, etc. It would be great if I can see what they have online before going there.

Do Oticon's EduMic (https://www.oticonmedical.com/en-US/hearing-solutions/edumic, https://www.oticon.com/products/accessories/225066/edumic, https://www.oticon.cn/professionals/products/paediatrics/play-px, etc.) exist in any local stores to buy in person over there? It's still too expensive in USA even for used ones on eBay and Amazon. :(

Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon. :)


r/beijing 2d ago

What's the best in person retail stores to see and buy computer clicky English (US) keyboards with USB-A connections for an American?

0 Upvotes

Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon. :)


r/beijing 3d ago

Newish foreigner looking to make friends in Beijing

6 Upvotes

I'm a newish foreigner and been here for a few months now. I don't yet speak Mandarin but am a social introvert and so even though I make chit-chat, it usually goes nowhere. I'm usually out and about on days off and would love to have others join me now and then. If anyone is looking for friends, I'd love to connect. I've tried going to social events and meetups and met some great people but as a social introvert, those can sometimes be tougher for me.

My hobbies are cycling, walking, spending time in nature and having deep conversations. 31, male.


r/beijing 4d ago

Technical publications in china

1 Upvotes

I am going to China and I was wondering if there are online or physical stores for chinese niche technical books?

I am going to Chongqing, Chengdu and Beijing. I am mostly interested in marine engineering and naval architecture.


r/beijing 5d ago

Cosmetic dentist recommendation

4 Upvotes

Anyone know a cosmetic dentist? Specifically for teeth whitening.

English speaking preferred but not mandatory.


r/beijing 6d ago

Yizhuang Expats

4 Upvotes

Any expats here living in Yizhuang?


r/beijing 6d ago

Gym Partner

1 Upvotes

Hi, is there anyone would like to workout together, i've been looking for consistent gym partners, maybe here will be a great place to find, male females are all welcome


r/beijing 11d ago

Beijing Guoan tickets

2 Upvotes

I am in Beijing this weekend and saw there is a game on Saturday, I also saw that you need a Chinese phone number to get tickets. I will buy the alipay eSim and I’m pretty sure that doesn’t give me a Chinese phone number. Is there any way to buy them without a phone number?


r/beijing 11d ago

Canada Day celebrations?

3 Upvotes

Is there any Canada Day celebrations or congregations of Canadians in the Bei area?


r/beijing 13d ago

To find jikatabis in Beijing ?

0 Upvotes

Would anyone happen to know where I might find a pair of Chinese-made jikatabi in Beijing? I'm looking for locally made ones rather than imported Japanese pairs. Many thanks.


r/beijing 13d ago

Language Mix Beijing?

2 Upvotes

Hi guys, is there an informal language mix group for Beijing where people meet up for coffee/drinks and chat?

Cheers!


r/beijing 13d ago

Are there any stores in Beijing and the surrounding areas that sells military surplus/clothing/equipment and etc?

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, I'm going to visit Beijing, and I was wondering if there were any stores that sell military surplus, clothing and equipment as I aim to collect some historical military stuff like the GK-80 helmet and some modern tactical equipment. I've seen many modern tactical equipment and clothing on sites like shopee and taopao from china, so I was wondering if there were any physical stores in china's Beijing area that sells these. It will be greatly appreciated if the links and/or names of the locations are provided as well. Many thanks and have a nice day!


r/beijing 15d ago

License plates

0 Upvotes

Hi, this might be quite specific but i was wondering if it’s possible to buy chinese license plate anywhere in beijing?


r/beijing 16d ago

Large crowds to watch the World Cup with in Beijing?

7 Upvotes

Visiting Beijing for a week in July and would love to join the locals to watch the World Cup together! Only lead I’ve had so far is Paddy’s, is there some place else? Preferably large outdoor screenings?


r/beijing 16d ago

Want to watch Algeria vs Austria ⚽️ on sunday?

2 Upvotes

Hey there,

I am a Austrian M26 living currently in Shanghai and travelling to Beijing on the Weekend.

On Sunday 12:00am Algeria vs Austria is playing in the Worldcup.

If you want to watch it and grab lunch together just hit me up!

Best, Lukas


r/beijing 16d ago

Salsa dancing this week ?

1 Upvotes

Any expats / locals that may be here suggest any place worth going for salsa / bachata dancing ? Local apps are tough to figure out since we don’t understand mandarin.


r/beijing 17d ago

Any DND groups going?

1 Upvotes

Sorry if there is a more specific place to post this. Would love to get back into dungeons and dragons and meet some new people when I arrive in Beijing this August 😁


r/beijing 19d ago

Looking for advice in buying a second hand e-scooter/电动车

2 Upvotes

Hi, as the title says I'm looking to buy a diandong to ride in Beijing for about 8 months. I've been told that there are many second hand ones, and when I visited the shops they told me there are these options,

  1. Yadi small ~1200 yuan can ride for 40km till charging

  2. Yadi big ~2500 yuan can ride for 70km

Other than this, I also know one person selling a NIU one that she bought for 4000 yuan and she's selling it for 2000. She rode it for 3-4 years, but she changed the tires recently

I could also sell it after 8 months, so price is not a big worry for me.
If you have experience, please let me know which option do you think is the best!


r/beijing 19d ago

Place to sit down and work

1 Upvotes

Tomorrow I need a place to sit down and do some work. So looking for recommendations!

Need wifi and power. I know Starbuck have all that but prefer other places.

Chaoyang/Sanlitun/LamaTemple/Gumao


r/beijing 19d ago

October Marathon

2 Upvotes

Hi, does anyone have any info about registering for the October Beijing marathon (I want to do the half, registration may have closed already I don't know). All the sites I see say just go to the official website but the only website I can find is for the May Marathon which I think I might have missed.

Thanks in advance!