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Supermarket Beijing

Icon Written by Tim on June 17, 2008 – 10:00 am

If Beijing’s local supermarkets cannot meet your requirements, you can choose the international supermarket chain either. They usually provide better shopping environment and more import food than their local counterpart. The following are three most famous international supermarkets in Beijing.
Carrefour Beijing
Carrefour have 9 stores in beijing, it is the most famous foreign supermarket for the [...]



Is it safe to drink hot tea in restaurants?

Icon Written by Tim on May 22, 2008 – 9:56 am

Q:
 I’ve heard not to drink tap water in China, but is it safe to drink hot tea in restaurants? Do they make it hot enough to kill bacteria, etc., in the tap water?
A:
It is absolutely safe to drink the hot tea in restaurant, becase it is Chinese tradition and the most fundamental work to brew the  tea [...]



Essential Information about Beijing Subway

Icon Written by Tim on May 22, 2008 – 1:35 am

The Beijing Subyway currently has 5 lines in opertion, including Line 1, Line 2(Loop), Line 5, Line 13 and Batong Line. and a flat fare of RMB 2.00 with unlimited transfers applies throughout the metro system. the first train depart terminals at around 5 a.m, and the last trains depart terminals at around 10:45 p.m.
In [...]