r/beijing Jun 25 '23

r/Beijing Wechat Group recruiting now!

51 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

36 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 8h ago

Nightlife tonight

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Is there anything going on tonight in Beijing? We’re just 2 girls on vacation who are down to party and juat wanna dance 🥲 Thanks in advance!!


r/beijing 20h ago

I read on internet that there were over 7000 detached villa in Shunyi. Does this sound accurate? Are there really so much detached villa in Shunyi?

1 Upvotes

I read on internet that there were over 7000 detached villa in Shunyi. Does this sound accurate? Are there really so much detached villa in Shunyi?


r/beijing 1d ago

Film developing near Sanlitun

3 Upvotes

Hi, looking for a place near Sanlitun where I can develop my Kodak ultramax ISO 400. Any suggestions?


r/beijing 1d ago

movie clubs, cinephiles?

7 Upvotes

is there any film club in town?

or simply: anyone wanna go to the same screening and grab a drink/coffee afterwards, casually yapping about the film a bit (letterbox irl heheh)?

i’d propose we go to that film archive (as it’s the only art cine i know in town haha). solid picks this month, some already sold out though.


r/beijing 1d ago

Looking for volleyball club!

2 Upvotes

Does anybody know any volleyball club in Beijing, I wanna go back to volleyball and i recently moved here but it’s hard to look for an English volleyball club. I’m 18 yrs old and I desperately wanna join a volleyball club here in Beijing. Does anybody know? Please?


r/beijing 2d ago

Are bugs common indoors?

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This might seem a bit random but I'm moving to Beijing soon [quite a central location] and I've never been to China before. I'm planning on hopefully renting a modern/new/refurbished apartment that's not ground floor.

I don't mind bugs that much outdoors but I literally can't sleep indoors if there are unexplained bugs. I wanted to ask if anyone living in Beijing now or anyone who has lived there in recent years can tell me if it's common to find bugs indoors?

I am okay with the occasional small spider or fly that might come in through a window but I'm very afraid of large bugs and any I haven't encountered before being a regular occurrence through any gaps/cracks or drains.


r/beijing 2d ago

Chinese premium denim brands with shop Beijing?

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Are there premium denim brands with a shop in Beijing?
I know Sauce Zhen but it’s online only and it’s difficult with sizes (I actually bought and returned already) so wondering if anything is worth with a shop in Beijing or not


r/beijing 3d ago

2nd hand clothes shop

5 Upvotes

Hi, does anyone know if they are 2nd hand clothes shop in beijing where you can find brand deigner clothes pr accessories ?

Thanks for your help


r/beijing 3d ago

Any coffee shop/ cute cafe recommendations?

4 Upvotes

need cute cafe recs but please not ads. there’s so many cafe recs on XHS and DZDP that only look good but actually not.


r/beijing 3d ago

Is there any good phone repair services or Realme repair support around Beijing?

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My phone, Realme Gt Neo 5 Se, fell from above to softer ground, but the screen still got like this. Many local repair shops saying the screen has broken, and they need to order the screen from china, which itself takes 2 weeks. I would be in Beijing in less than a week.

So I decide to fix it there. I am a student for the next 4 years, not a rich tourist.

So I wanted to know is there Realme repair services in Beijing? Or at least good repair shops that don't scam me out. Thank you all in advance.

Also if you have any idea how much I would need to hope for to repair it, please share your thoughts


r/beijing 3d ago

Alternative way of getting to Gubeikou?

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Apparently there is some train track maintenance happening until sept. 19 which overlaps with my intented trip to the Jinshanling section of the wall.
My plane lands at 12.00 so my plan was to catch the train that departs somewhere around 15.00 so i could get there by sunset
I am aware of a bus that goes there but apparently its only departure time is in the morning.
Could anyone help me with an alternative? Last resort is didi but if possible i want to avoid spending so much.


r/beijing 4d ago

Silk and gold jewelry

1 Upvotes

Hello, can anyone recommend reasonable priced and authentic silk and gold jewelry shops in Beijing? I want to buy silk pillow cases and maybe a silk comforter. Thanks


r/beijing 4d ago

Vintage clothing stores

0 Upvotes

I need smth like guess, hollister, diesel, but archive collections. Are there any stores that sell stuff like this


r/beijing 5d ago

Beijing Nightclub

7 Upvotes

Hello. Has anyone went to Supermiami recently? I just wanna know about the entrance fee and stuff. I’ve seen ppl say “some” girls get in for free, but I guess that won’t be the case because I’m also a asian myself. LMK if there’s any other nightclubs u would recommend. I’m located near Sanlitun area.


r/beijing 5d ago

Glasses city on a Sunday?

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Wondering if going to glasses city on a Sunday morning ks a good or a bad idea … I want to do eye test and eventually buy glasses (also need to buy for my partner too)


r/beijing 9d ago

Best place for antiques

1 Upvotes

Where is the best shop/market to look for Cultural revolution era antiques? Thank you


r/beijing 10d ago

Secondhand leica stores in Beijing?

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone — does anyone know good camera stores in Beijing that sell secondhand Leica cameras/lenses?

I’m looking for something similar to the used-camera shops you find in Tokyo, where there’s a decent selection of Leica M/Q bodies and lenses and you can inspect everything in person.

Thanks !


r/beijing 10d ago

Table tennis (Shunyi)

4 Upvotes

Is there anyone else interested in playing table tennis in Shunyi? If so, let me know and I will make a group. If there is already a group set up please add me 😊


r/beijing 11d ago

French bread near Beijing Normal University?

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Anyone know of somewhere near Beijing Normal University where I might be able to purchase a baguette type loaf of bread? Having trouble finding something nearby and trying to satisfy a craving (and don’t have the facilities to bake my own).


r/beijing 13d ago

Which hobby football leagues are there in Beijing (Haidian)?

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r/beijing 13d ago

Looking for TTRPG groups in Beijing

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’m moving to Beijing next week and I’m looking for people to play tabletop RPGs with in English.

I’ve played mostly D&D, but I’m very open to other systems — Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, Warhammer, Cyberpunk, or pretty much anything else. I’d be especially interested in joining an existing campaign, a one-shot, or a group that meets somewhat regularly.

My Mandarin is still pretty basic, so for now I’m mainly looking for games run in English.

If you know of any active groups, WeChat communities, game stores, or GMs looking for players, I’d really appreciate an invite or a DM.

Thanks!


r/beijing 14d ago

Friend Groups?

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Hi, I'm a British guy 45 and living and working in Dezhou. Almost non existent foreigners here and difficult to make friends. I'm heading to Beijing this weekend 21/22 August and was hoping to find a friendly group or something in order to meetup with ppl for chat/drinks/dinner. Have heard there is a great pub at the China world hotel and they do English breakfast, and I am craving bacon and eggs. 😆If anyone knows of a group or wants to meet for a coffee/ beer that would be great. Cheers.


r/beijing 14d ago

Disney Merchandise in Beijing Wangfujing Area?

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Hi everyone!

I'll be visiting Beijing before heading to Shanghai Disneyland and was wondering if there are any stores around Wangfujing Street where I can buy Disney merch, especially the ears, at a lower price than inside Shanghai Disneyland which I hear to be heavily priced.

I'm looking for good-quality items rather than obvious knockoffs. Any recommendations for stores, shopping malls, Disney-themed shops, or places that sell Disney merch would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! 😊