The only mail order shopping that takes place regularly in Beijing is for baby products. LiJia Baby is a very popular baby goods company in Beijing that publishes a thick catalog where parents can call and place orders for anything from formula to diapers, as well as bath toys and other children’s products to be delivered same or next day. However, the catalog and accompanying website is only in Chinese. Many expats have their ayis help with ordering. http://www.lijiababy.com.cn/
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Top Tips
| 01 | Stock up on prescription medicine before you relocate since pharmacies here cannot honor an overseas prescription. |
| 02 | An excellent phrasebook that many expats rely on is called “Mandarin Phrasebook” published by Immersion Guides in China. |
| 03 | Try and join the private Yahoo! group, BeijingCafe, which caters to expats. Membership requires invitation by a current member. |
| 04 | If you have a baby, it may be prudent to stock up on infant formulae from your home country before you arrive. |
| 05 | Prepare mentally for the pollution. Consider purchasing an air filter for your home when you arrive. |
Useful links
- http://www.thebeijinger.com
Website of one of the popular monthly expat magazines in the city. - http://www.schoolfu.com
Educational information as well as showcasing blogs focusing on expat family life, work and education. - http://www.nciku.com
An online dictionary with English and Chinese for language learners. - http://www.danwei.org
Danwei is a website about media, advertising and urban life in China.
Interesting fact
| On an average day, the air pollution levels in Beijing are nearly five times above World Health Organization standards for safety. |
