Beijing: Awesome links

Beijing Insider
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In the Olympic spirit
"Check out these awesome websites on Beijing; from blogs to humour and info, we've got a great round-up for you."
Beijing Insider

The Beijinger

The site of one of Beijing and China's longest running expat English magazines, The Beijinger (formerly called That's Beijing) is a wealth of information on happenings around town.

City Weekend

Rival to The Beijinger, where fails, City Weekend can fill you in. Together you have about 90% of the city's events, shopping, dining, schools, jobs, day-tripping and other useful information covered.

How to order Chinese food

Ordering food can be extremely frustrating for visitors in China. This site gives the tips to unlock the secrets of experiencing the multifaceted delights of real Chinese cuisine.

China's written language

For everything you always wanted to know about China's written language, but were afraid of getting in too deep, check out this site.

Beijing made easy

A range of advice from tips on Chinese toilets to how to use Beijing public transport.

Chinglish

For a hilarious look at China and the use of Chinglish — the translation of Chinese into English.

Danwei

Featuring short documentaries and podcasts, this site gives a unique inside perspective — sometimes humorous and ironic — into life in modern China.

Bar and nightlife scene

Produced by a dedicated expat, this blog puts you in "the know" about Beijing's rapidly changing bar and nightlife scene.

Stylites

A magazine editor's take on Beijing street fashion. Think Beijing's answer to "The Satorialist", Nels Frye traverses the city's coolest parties and hip districts, snapping the city's best dressed and posting it on his blog for the world to see.

Have you come across other useful websites about Beijing? Share your favourites below.

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