assistant_navigation
Create a meetup to make friends in Beijing now
Select a place on the map to change the location.
Ask Locals in Beijing!
Valueable advice or meet people in Beijing for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.
Trends in Beijing
Beijing's Hidden 18?
So I'm heading to Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next week for a round. Heard the greens are notoriously tricky, especially on the back nine. Anyone know what the best strategy is to tackle those l… more
The back nine at Tianzhu is brutal. Wind's a major factor, especially on 16 and 17. Lay up on 16, don't even think about going for the green in two – the bunkers are death traps. 17 is all about accuracy off the tee. Aim for the left side of the fairway to avoid the water. For both those holes, consider a lower-trajectory shot with a club you feel comfortable controlling – a mid-iron or even a long iron depending on the wind. On 18, it's a relatively straightforward par 5, but the green is sloped fiercely. Go for it in two if you're feeling confident, but a safe play is to lay up and wedge it on. Putting on those greens is tricky; read them carefully and don't overthink it. Good luck! You'll need it.
Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! That sounds seriously tough, especially those last three holes. I'm not the best golfer, so laying up is probably the smart move for me. I'll definitely keep the wind and those bunkers in mind... sounds like a nightmare. Appreciate the heads-up on the green slopes too; putting is already my weakest point. I'm gonna need all the luck I can get!
Beijing National Day School: Lost in Translation?
So, I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference – super excited, but a little nervous. I've heard the campus is massive, like, seriously sprawling. My Mandarin’s… well, let’… more
Download their campus map beforehand! Seriously, that's step one. Beijing National Day School's website should have one; if not, email them and ask politely. Print it out or save it offline – no wifi's guaranteed. Also, download a translation app that works offline. Google Translate's pretty solid, but there are others. Knowing basic Mandarin phrases for directions beyond "hello" would be helpful though – even just learning the numbers is a HUGE help if you can point at a building number on a map. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help! Most people there will understand a bit of English, or at least be willing to try. A smile and a gesture go a long way, even without perfect Mandarin. Good luck!
Great advice! I hadn't thought about the offline aspect – totally crucial. Downloading a map beforehand is brilliant; I'll do that immediately. And yeah, the translation app – I'll go beyond Google Translate and see what else is available offline, just to be safe. Numbers are a good point... I'll brush up on those. Thanks a bunch!
Apple Pay
WeChat Pay