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Comment on "TAI JI QUAN"

Bunny on March 2, 2010, 10:39 am Good ! Maybe I will see you then.

Comment on "3G Life: Various 3G Packages of China Unicom's WCDMA network!"

Bunny on January 7, 2010, 10:23 am Click at the picture for full view.

Comment on "Sogou Pinyin on the Mac!"

耶稣是个共产主义者 on January 3, 2010, 3:53 pm You used to be able to download it for use in any program...now it seems there is a plugin for firefox that should work fine

Comment on "Sogou Pinyin on the Mac!"

mtai33 on December 6, 2009, 7:47 am Hi, the page you directed allows me to bookmark the input method for use with my browser.  The sogou input icon appears on my page but doesn't work when I tried typing Chinese.  I have a Mac Snow Leopard.  Can you download the input method for use with other programs besides the browser e.g. with MS Office?

Comment on "Sogou Pinyin on the Mac!"

utslight on September 27, 2009, 10:39 pm hhfhfghfhfhf

Comment on "China National Film Museum"

Keith Fok on September 11, 2009, 2:31 pm this is a really good tip!!! it is great to watch Transformer II on IMAX screen.

Comment on "How To Charge Your Cellphone--"

DR on August 15, 2009, 1:08 pm Thanks for this! Oh, and when the woman on 13800138000 says "pound" (and you're british and you have no idea what this means) they mean 'hash' (#). "Press one pound to recharge for your account" Means 'press one and then hash to add credit to your account'. N Americans, I think, won't be confused with this.

Comment on "Guiding Signs in the Subway"

DR on August 15, 2009, 1:00 pm Not a very useful article. I could only understand what you meant because I know how to use the subway already. The most important thing is finding the right exit when you get to your destination, and knowing the landmarks so you can use the local area map on the platform effectively. Once you're out of the subway, you're out, and if it's the wrong exit you have to cross the road. Which is often far worse news than it sounds.

Comment on "Dentists"

joinway-dentist on August 6, 2009, 3:46 pm Joinway Dental Clinic 久汇齿科 Provides a full range of dental services at international standards, including preventative dental care, oral and teeth treatments (such as teeth cleaning and whitening), restorative treatment and orthodontics. Location Dongzhimen 东直门 11D, Bldg D, Oriental Kenzo Plaza, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东直门外大街48号银座大厦D座11D Daily 8am-6pm 8447 6092/93, 132 6181 6708/139 0109 6692 English Contact joinway@dentalcn.com http://www.dentalcn.com

Comment on "Driving Tour from Beijing to Pingyao"

Beimai on August 4, 2009, 9:38 am Perfect! Been looking for clear and concise directions for ages. Many thanks!

Comment on "Driving Tour from Beijing to Pingyao"

johnping on July 15, 2009, 10:50 pm very usefull tips thanks

Comment on "Chinese Web Slang"

Lucy Chu on July 8, 2009, 11:31 am I like these funny puns. They are visual and inspired. I'd like to add a word "槑"（mei2）which originally means plum but used by netizens to discribe someone slow-witted, because it looks like two "呆" standing together，hence picked up the meaning of double dullness or foolishness. It's very funny.

Comment on "Restaurant Receipts"

Keith Fok on June 17, 2009, 2:23 pm One more thing i would like to mention is that: if you are lucky enough, you can just scrape the small layer involice and you might win up to RMB500 yuan lucky money. The tax bureau would like to motivate people to ask for the invoice through giving these lucy draws.

Comment on "The Beijing Museum Pass (博物馆通票)"

Keith Fok on June 17, 2009, 11:11 am thanks...very useful...i just got one yesterday...

Comment on "Tips on Choosing a Qualified Travel Agency"

Keith Fok on June 12, 2009, 9:14 pm the tip is simple but really useful...thanks..

Comment on "ZongZi on the Dragon Boat Festival"

Keith Fok on May 30, 2009, 8:04 am good tips... it is really useful.. thanks.

Comment on "Beijing Time"

Lucy Chu on April 24, 2009, 10:48 am Use the world clock to learn current time in any part of the world http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Comment on "Discovering Beijing's Subway System"

Sophia on February 25, 2009, 5:03 pm sure~~hope it works well to the newcomers~~the Beijing subway system is indeed kinda chaotic...^_^

Comment on "Discovering Beijing's Subway System"

Bai on February 25, 2009, 11:12 am Thank you Sophia, I'm sure it would be of great help!!

Comment on "How To Read a Bus Timetable"

Ali on February 23, 2009, 7:23 pm this is indeed very useful, but arent there bus time shedules in english language? although i can speak Chinese the reading is still difficult. thanks, Ali

Comment on "How To Read a Bus Timetable"

Keith Fok on February 21, 2009, 7:33 am I am very sure this tip must be useful..

Comment on "How to Spot the Airline Ticket Scam"

Keith Fok on February 12, 2009, 1:20 pm I can suggest one more webisite which is good for you to find out the best price of your domestic flight in China. 去哪儿: http://www.qunar.com

Comment on "How to Spot the Airline Ticket Scam"

Keith Fok on February 12, 2009, 1:20 pm I can suggest one more webisite which is good for you to find out the best price of your domestic flight in China. 去哪儿：<a href="http://www.qunar.com">http://www.qunar.com</a>

Comment on "Useful phone numbers in Beijing"

Lucy Chu on February 10, 2009, 4:42 pm Consumer Complaint Hotline: 12315 Very useful! They settle your problem pretty efficiently within two days. what's more, they provide foreign language service like English and German.

Comment on "Fun Activities during the Lantern festival"

Keith Fok on February 10, 2009, 1:06 pm you may share a tip about where to go on the Valentines' Day!!!

Comment on "The Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Rail"

young on February 3, 2009, 11:55 am So fast.

Comment on "Eating Street Food"

carlstivens on February 2, 2009, 11:17 pm About the battercake and pancakes ,in the different region of china ,they are  different,such as the battercake in Sichuan (The hometown of the giant panda ) ,they are made of the flour mix with pork,they will make it in to a round shape and then put it on the pan.Use the local dialect say it's called "Guo Kui"

Comment on "Chinese dirty words (Ma Ren骂人)"

carlstivens on February 2, 2009, 9:44 pm Get familiar with Chinese way when you are in China. But be caution about using dirty words, they are not polite.

Comment on "Driving restrictions: February 2009 change"

carlstivens on February 2, 2009, 9:15 pm It's not only a very good way for resolve the trafic problem during the rush hour,but also a good way to reduce the air-pollution.Because nowaday in Beijing have more than 5millions vehicle .

Comment on "Being nice in queue is not rewarding, （在中国排队）"

carlstivens on February 2, 2009, 9:05 pm Being nice in queue in china it's necessary.juse be youself.Use you action teach them."In Beijing I have learned that in circumstances like this, being nice and polite is not rewarding",i do not agree u opinion .juse be youself.Use you action teach them.

Comment on "Shopping on line after Spring Festival"

carlstivens on February 2, 2009, 8:41 pm "shopping on line", in china i recommend www.taobao.com ,if you are familiar with the chinese

Comment on "Sogou Pinyin on the Mac!"

Keith Fok on January 22, 2009, 3:11 pm that is great!!!!!! i was waiting for it for so long... I hate typing Pinyin by using Macbook built-in one. Really good news..Merci!

Comment on "Ways to Tell Fake Money"

Keith Fok on January 8, 2009, 9:57 am by careful! Recently there are many fake 100yuan notes with the numbers start with "HD......" pleaes have a look at this video: http://v.ku6.com/special/index_3407919.html

Comment on "How to make the cheapest overseas phone call"

Keith Fok on January 8, 2009, 9:20 am I am using ShenZhouXing(Easyown) "Changting Card", and I just called 10086 this morning. Unfortunately, They just told me that "Changting Card" cannot use 12593 to make an Intl. call at the rate mentioned above, BECAUSE my card cannot activate "Intl call" function. But my card can make domestic long-term distance call by adding 17951 to save money. If I add 17951 before my destinaton number, total calling fee per min will be 0.25+0.10=0.35yuan in Beijing. If my phone needs to roam somewhere out of Beijing, I have to call 10086------2号键（国内漫游优惠）-----2号键（国内漫游优惠计划）----1号键（开通或取消） activing my roaming discount plan. The discount price will 0.39yuan per min no matter when you call out or receive a call if you are not in beijing. Even, during Jan. and Feb., i just need to pay 0.21yuan if i make a call or receive a call when i am out of Beijing. Hope this info is helpful for someone like me using Easyown Changting Card.

Comment on ""How Much Did You Pay?""

Jennifer on November 17, 2008, 5:38 pm Sometimes when I am asked about that, I tell them a lower price than what I really paid for it. Then they won’t care about telling that I was taken advantage of the seller.

Comment on "the Central Radio and Television Tower"

Keith Fok on November 14, 2008, 3:27 pm it is now too commericialized now...as i know there is a big elctric product shopping mall in there...

Comment on "Showing off Wealth"

Keith Fok on November 14, 2008, 3:12 pm haha..many people is willing to show off always... in china, some people may be quite poor before...once these people became rich, they really want to tell everybody that they are rich now..... however, showing off wealth means danger!

Comment on "Showing off Wealth"

Jennifer on November 14, 2008, 2:53 pm Yes. That's true. I heard some people they buy luxurious cars but they rarely drive them. They just put their cars aside and let them collect dust. Instead, they drive their old cars to go out. Then what's the point of buying new things?

Comment on "the Central Radio and Television Tower"

Jennifer on November 14, 2008, 12:57 pm Yes. It is a magnificent tower. There is also an aquarium under the tower, not too big, but still very interesting. Climb to the top of the tower, you can have a bird view of the city, which is really amazing!!! There are lots of interesting activities, such as some picture shows, games, scene of CCTV News broadcasting imitation, etc, etc. But I advise you’d better check what the weather will be like on the day you are heading there. Otherwise, it won’t worth the money you spend on the ticket.

Comment on "When receiving a compliment"

Jennifer on November 11, 2008, 2:41 pm Yes. It is considered as a modesty to Chinese while more and more younger generations in China are starting to use "thank you" too when hearing a compliment.

Comment on "Same Surname As Before"

Lucy Chu on October 23, 2008, 2:40 pm It reminds me of that old saying, they said Chinese female (in the past) should: Zai jia cong fu, chu jia cong fu, fu si cong zi, which means a woman should be obedient to her father when staying at home, to her husband after marriage, and to her son after her husband dies.

Comment on "Why Slurp When Eating"

Jennifer on October 21, 2008, 4:13 pm Soup is hot to slurp, so is coffee. Some coffee outlets serve their coffee so hot that I have to slurp a little in order for a little air to get in with the coffee.

Comment on "Try Traditional Chinese Medicine"

Jennifer on October 20, 2008, 5:33 pm I took the Chinese herbal medicine before. That was really torturing because the herbal medicine is very bitter.But it worked in the end.

Comment on "Ways to Tell Fake Money"

Jennifer on October 17, 2008, 5:46 pm I heard that the fake money will be confiscated by the bank. Whoever encounters the counterfeit money should stop passing it on again and destroy it.

Comment on "Third-Person Car Insurance"

mrathell on October 17, 2008, 5:29 pm I'm going out to purchase some in the morning. I think I will take a taxi there to be safe. Thanks again.

Comment on "Mandatory Car Insurance"

mrathell on October 17, 2008, 5:27 pm Again you have provided me with valuable information.

Comment on "Yellow sticker? Green sticker?"

mrathell on October 17, 2008, 5:26 pm Thanks a bunch, I almost made a mistake and purchased a car with the yellow sticker. Thank you Kat for giving us such valuable information. :)

Comment on "How to Use the Subway Card"

Jennifer on October 16, 2008, 5:45 pm If you carry a big luggage, or many things, you'd better choose the wider turnstile fare gate. This way will be easier for you to get through.

Comment on "Experiencing Rickshaws"

Jennifer on October 16, 2008, 5:41 pm I like this three-wheels bicycle. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery quite well while sitting on it. And as Sharon said, it's cheaper than taking a taxi.

Comment on "Siheyuan - Chinese Traditional House"

Jennifer on October 14, 2008, 4:30 pm I am very sad that today many Siheyuan have been replaced by modern newly built buildings. Only few Siheyuan areas exist in the 2nd Ring Road. People who are interested in ancient Chinese architecture may go there and have a visit.

Comment on "To Understand Living With Parents"

Jennifer on October 14, 2008, 3:00 pm Now a few couples prefer to have daughters as the financial burden of having sons is much greater. Parents often buy their children an apartment so they will be less burdened with mortgage payments. But in return parents can visit their children whenever they want to, or can stay for months. But, after all - two generations. Disputes do exist.

Comment on "Chinese Temple Fair"

Jennifer on October 14, 2008, 1:20 pm I like the Changdian Temple Fair. Lots of people go there during Spring Festival to buy or sell antiques, all different snacks, paintings, calligraphy works, toys, shows, etc., etc. many foreigners go there and enjoy, too.

Comment on "Exporting pets"

Kat on October 14, 2008, 9:28 am Hi, Sharon, would you happen to know how to bring a pet INTO China? What do you need to do? What kind of quarantine rules are there for an imported pet (a cat or a dog)? Thanks

Comment on "Donating Goods"

Kat on October 14, 2008, 12:32 am Thank you, Sharon, I know a lot of people (including myself) who would appreciate this piece of info.

Comment on "Why Clock Cannot Be Given As A Gift"

Jennifer on October 13, 2008, 5:58 pm Nowadays young generations do not really care so much if they are given a clock as a gift. Elder people tend to pay too much attention on these things. As Sharon said, that is a smart way to say when it happens.

Comment on "Eating Street Food"

Jennifer on October 7, 2008, 5:57 pm I often eat those Chinese style pancakes for breakfast. They taste gooood...

Comment on "Going to School in China"

Jennifer on October 7, 2008, 3:25 pm A lot of parents find the local Chinese education system benefit those younger children, but they turn to international education for high school, unless the child plans to attend university in China.

Comment on "Baby Showers After Birth"

Jennifer on October 6, 2008, 5:29 pm I remember we got "red eggs" (eggs that are painted in red)when one of our relatives had a newborn. They said it is also a kind of celebration form of the baby birth.

Comment on "Finding a Pharmacy"

Jennifer on September 28, 2008, 5:52 pm Some Chinese medicine works better than western medicine. I remember a friend of mine (foreigner) got a serious cough, after he took the Chinese cough medicine, the cough disappeared very soon.

Comment on "One Meau Per Table"

Jennifer on September 27, 2008, 5:42 pm Most places do offer only one menu when my friend and I eat in the restaurant, unless you ask for another one. But it ended up with menus there were limited...

Comment on "The Art of Bargaining"

Jennifer on September 26, 2008, 5:53 pm That's very interesting. I noticed that if you can speak some Chinese, you will probably be asked much lower price instantly.

Comment on "Driving in China"

Jennifer on September 25, 2008, 3:50 pm It is what happens in practice, guess you just have to be prepared for this reality.

Comment on "Studying Mandarin"

Jennifer on September 25, 2008, 11:57 am I agree with those points. Most people feel it is frustrating at the beginning when learning a foreign language. But if you persist in, you will not be in vain.

Comment on "What to Do in a Traffic Accident"

Jennifer on September 24, 2008, 5:57 pm I heard that some Beijingers just negotiate a cash settlement instead of involving the authorities or insurance companies. But that is a risk of losing poits or being fined.

Comment on "Donating Goods"

Jennifer on September 24, 2008, 4:08 pm Before I just threw the clothing stuff away, or gave them to my friends or relatives. Maybe now I will consider donating them to those who are in need.

Comment on "Seeing a Doctor"

Jennifer on September 24, 2008, 4:03 pm It feels like running around all the time in hospital, but they run it orderly so you can go through the procedures in order.

Comment on "Buying Second-hand Items"

Jennifer on September 24, 2008, 12:02 pm Second-hand things are not so bad, and I think conception of recycling should be born in mind all the time.

Comment on "Personal Space Is Invaded?"

Jennifer on September 23, 2008, 4:47 pm Yes, I have to admit it is a very common phenomenon. It did happen to me several times when I was walking with my friend. Now I have become used to it:)

Comment on "Some Suggestions before You Travel by Train"

Jennifer on September 23, 2008, 3:43 pm Traveling is also difficult during the period called the"school rush"(usually from about August10-September15)when students are heading to their colleges and universities for the start of the school year. Tickets are hard to get, so you'd better not fight it and keep your itinerary flexible.

Comment on "Taking Long-distance Buses"

Jennifer on September 23, 2008, 12:00 pm I have taken a long-distance bus before for a short journey, it's nice as people are not allowed to smoke inside.but you can't move properly inside the bus.

Comment on "Choosing a Train Ticket"

Jennifer on September 23, 2008, 9:28 am I often choose the middle bunk when I travel as top bunks are cramped and other passengers sit on the lower bunks.

Comment on "Booking a Train Ticket"

Jennifer on September 23, 2008, 9:14 am There are also some railway advance purchase ticket offices scattered around most cities, even small ones. So you can also buy train ticket there instead of waiting in the long queue at train station.But small booking fee will be charged(about 10yuan)besides the face price of the ticket.

Comment on "12-piont System on Chinese Driving License"

Jennifer on September 22, 2008, 3:44 pm So it's not hard to keep the 12-points as long as you take traffic rules seriously.

Comment on "Getting a Driving License in China"

Jennifer on September 22, 2008, 3:37 pm And I know that once you get a Chinese license, it is valid for six years, and you must re-register it periodically during that time.

Comment on "Receipts from Restaurants"

Jennifer on September 22, 2008, 2:51 pm I usually ask for receipt afetr I finish meal. Most shops I've been to they don't provide receipts unless you ask one. In some smaller places the process can be a hassle. But they are worth demanding!

Comment on "Shouting for Waiters at Restaurant"

Keith Fok on September 22, 2008, 2:42 pm haha..it is true...

Comment on "Moving inside Beijing"

Lucy Chu on September 22, 2008, 1:14 pm Stone Moving Service: 50 Dongwei lu, Chaoyang District. Tel: 8431 2266; Chang’an Banjia: 38 Qianbajia, Shuangqinglu, Haidian District. Tel: 6292 8498. Yuming Banjia Gongsi: 27 Dewai Xindejie, Xicheng District. Tel: 6203 3265. These companies above can help, and there are more for sure. You may choose one accordingly.

Comment on "Moving inside Beijing"

Jennifer on September 22, 2008, 12:56 pm Those are useful information. A friend of mine is planning to move some stuff from her apartment, so would you like recommending some moving companies in Beijing? thank you!

Comment on "Top ten healthy foods&Top ten junk foods"

Keith Fok on September 19, 2008, 9:36 pm I like green tea and jasmine tea...

Comment on "Chinese Red Envelope"

Keith Fok on September 18, 2008, 6:01 pm i need one...haha

Comment on "Donating Blood"

Keith Fok on September 18, 2008, 4:25 pm so if you are an expat, please go to donate your blood and help other expats.

Comment on "Accessing the Internet"

Lucy Chu on September 17, 2008, 9:44 pm China Unicom's service is called U-Net.  It uses the following methods to connect to the internet: (1) Notebook computer /desktop compute ＋ mobile phone＋UIM card ＋data cable (2) Notebook computer ＋wireless internet card of PCMCIA port ＋UIM card (3) Desktop compute＋wireless internet card of USB port ＋UIM card Here is the website that gives you more information regarding U-Net: http://www.bj.chinaunicom.com/english/products/ydtxyw/ydsjyw/zzkd/file6.html

Comment on "Newspapers and Magazines"

Keith Fok on September 17, 2008, 3:48 pm that's bj cityweekend thebeijinger timeout beijing beijing this month all of above magazines are popular in Beijing you can easily get it for free, as Sharon said, in most high-end hotels, restaurants, and bars or cafes.

Comment on "Accessing the Internet"

Keith Fok on September 17, 2008, 12:04 pm It is a useful tip. Can you specify more about using PCMCIA card to access the Internet? I have heard about something like UNICOM CDMA. Any further information about that?

Comment on "My building does not have 13th and 14th floor – Unlucky numbers"

Kat on September 2, 2008, 10:23 am The building I work in does not have 4th, 14th and 24th floor either. Plus, I don't know if anyone noticed - the mobile phone numbers that have '4's in there are some of the cheapest you can find. So, viva the '4's!

Comment on "Youtube.com counterparts in China"

Keith Fok on August 11, 2008, 10:18 pm You can try to type anything you want to search in the search bar in English. It could come up something for you. If you could not get it in this way, you can even try its Chinese translation. Google can provide you the translation function. Most of videos on those websites are still in English and are edited with Chinese subtitle. So you  may get the video you want in English.

Comment on "Go to http://www.airchina.com.cn to get cheap air ticket with 70%~80% off"

Keith Fok on August 11, 2008, 3:25 pm http://www.airchina.com.cn is also available in English version. Please check it out to get the best-price air ticket to explore China.

Comment on "Dialing 12593 before the called numbers to save your IDD fee"

Keith Fok on August 11, 2008, 2:33 pm You can also use it for your domestic long-distance call, it can also save a lot if you need to call other cities frequently.

Comment on "Dialing 12593 before the called numbers to save your IDD fee"

Keith Fok on August 11, 2008, 2:23 pm Thanks, I have always added 12593 before calling any number. It did save a lot for me.