7 years in China - ask me anything
May 6, 2015, 6:53 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Thats figuring you spend around 800-1000 RMB on hotel, and about 300 RMB per meal on average but some meals such as a trip to DaDong Roast Duck will be more around 1000 RMB.
Last time my wife and I stayed in Beijing for 5 days we spent about 15,000 RMB all in just for hotel, eating and getting around.
May 7, 2015, 7:33 pm
#19
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Shandong/WV
Posts: 158
Quite a bit higher than 10 years ago. Depending on what you want to do I would average 1000-3000 RMB per day for a couple to stay in a hotel, pay for transportation and 2 full meals. This doesn't include any excursions such as going to the Great Wall or anything though.
Thats figuring you spend around 800-1000 RMB on hotel, and about 300 RMB per meal on average but some meals such as a trip to DaDong Roast Duck will be more around 1000 RMB.
Last time my wife and I stayed in Beijing for 5 days we spent about 15,000 RMB all in just for hotel, eating and getting around.
Thats figuring you spend around 800-1000 RMB on hotel, and about 300 RMB per meal on average but some meals such as a trip to DaDong Roast Duck will be more around 1000 RMB.
Last time my wife and I stayed in Beijing for 5 days we spent about 15,000 RMB all in just for hotel, eating and getting around.
But without language skills, this may not be achievable.
May 8, 2015, 8:17 pm
#20
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Location: Shanghai
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This or even more is certainly possible, but if you travel more on the cheap side, it's still pretty easy to get by on 1000 RMB or less per day. For example, my wife and I rarely spend more than 500 RMB per day in Beijing when visiting, and apart from our hotel, we don't skimp on anything. Even with the hotel, we're usually staying about a 10 minute walk from Tiananmen, so pretty central.
But without language skills, this may not be achievable.
But without language skills, this may not be achievable.
I'm with you on the 1000/day budget. If you can keep the hotel costs under 400, the remaining 600 can go a long way. Even dadong isn't expensive if you focus on the duck in isolation.
May 9, 2015, 8:37 am
#21
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Asia/Europe
Programs: CX, OZ, MU (+AY, DL), Shangri-La, Hilton
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Although I think you meant it as a joke, the answer to your question is:
There's a legitimate (no up sells and no sexual stuff) tea parlor on the East bank of HouHai, it's across the water from the Starbucks there. It is the first shop on the East bank after a bike rental shop. I haven't been there in a couple of years and can't remember it's name but it is behind a round red wooden door, and had windows overlooking HouHai with red curtains. Inside it has private rooms (or actually just one private room that I've seen), as well as Chinese style cushioned chairs (太师椅) and big tables in the main hall.
Every time I've been had been with friends though (I never saw the bills) but I was told you could pay a reasonable upfront rate (around 50-100RMB) and you could bring your own tea and sit there all day, the fee is a "water" fee for the hot water service and use of their facilities. They have traditional Chinese board games (Chinese Chess, GO), as well as cards and magazines too for free use.
Also welcome to FT OP
There's a legitimate (no up sells and no sexual stuff) tea parlor on the East bank of HouHai, it's across the water from the Starbucks there. It is the first shop on the East bank after a bike rental shop. I haven't been there in a couple of years and can't remember it's name but it is behind a round red wooden door, and had windows overlooking HouHai with red curtains. Inside it has private rooms (or actually just one private room that I've seen), as well as Chinese style cushioned chairs (太师椅) and big tables in the main hall.
Every time I've been had been with friends though (I never saw the bills) but I was told you could pay a reasonable upfront rate (around 50-100RMB) and you could bring your own tea and sit there all day, the fee is a "water" fee for the hot water service and use of their facilities. They have traditional Chinese board games (Chinese Chess, GO), as well as cards and magazines too for free use.
Also welcome to FT OP
May 10, 2015, 10:41 pm
#24
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May 11, 2015, 8:48 am
#25
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Simple example:
-we wanted to transfer x shares in our hk entity from one party to another
-accountant tells us that stamp duty is several thousand USD
-after spending 10 minutes on Google, we suggest an approach that puts the stamp duty at $10
-she later tells us, "yes, that's okay"
May 11, 2015, 12:50 pm
#26
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May 11, 2015, 2:16 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toronto
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Posts: 57
Guys, if you guys are going to Beijing, I did a entire step by step video on how to get free access to Great Wall and other free or inexpensive must see attractions, and also some local scams. The full guide is here at http://www.diytravelshow.com/beijing
Have a wonderful trip!
Have a wonderful trip!
May 11, 2015, 11:14 pm
#28
formerly known as Tad's Broiled Steaks
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,412
Guys, if you guys are going to Beijing, I did a entire step by step video on how to get free access to Great Wall and other free or inexpensive must see attractions, and also some local scams. The full guide is here at http://www.diytravelshow.com/beijing
Have a wonderful trip!
Have a wonderful trip!
May 14, 2015, 10:52 pm
#30
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Thailand
Programs: HH, MR, BA
Posts: 123
Heineken has been popular in China for a few decades, I think Tsingtao Beer has its roots linked to Heineken somehow. Also the Chinese name for Heineken is very easy to say and remember which I find helps when ordering, 喜力, Xili.