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Beijing Airport Food?

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So I'm flying out of Capital Airport tomorrow, super early flight. Always seems like the food options before security are…limited. Anyone know of any decent, quick, and not ridiculously overpriced b… more

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estherflach ·

Ugh, Capital Airport pre-security food is a crime against humanity. Airside is slightly better, but still…eh. Your best bet for a quick, relatively decent breakfast is probably one of the noodle shops – they're usually open early and, while not gourmet, they're faster and often cheaper than the cafes. Lower your expectations a bit, though. "Decent" at that airport is a relative term. Prepare for slightly sad coffee, but hey, at least you'll have something to fuel your journey. Good luck!

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sibylweller · · OP

Yeah, I figured it wouldn't be amazing. Thanks for the heads-up about the noodle shops – I'll definitely look for those. Sad coffee is my life now, apparently. Guess I'll just grab a pastry or something too... Appreciate the realistic expectations!

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Beijing National Day School: Lost in Translation?

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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

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maike ·

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!

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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!

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