{"id":19333,"date":"2023-12-28T11:34:31","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T03:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/?page_id=19333"},"modified":"2024-08-05T11:04:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T03:04:32","slug":"beijing-expat-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/beijing-expat-life\/","title":{"rendered":"China Travel Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a3c3a5f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2161\" height=\"1032\" data-attachment-id=\"19339\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/beijing-expat-life\/banner\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner.jpg?fit=2161%2C1032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2161,1032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;latitude&quot;:&quot;39.943266666667&quot;,&quot;longitude&quot;:&quot;116.41206944444&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"banner\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner.jpg?fit=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner.jpg?fit=1024%2C489&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/banner.jpg?resize=2161%2C1032&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19339\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a30f31b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cf05694f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire A Driver in Beijing or Shanghai<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I&#8217;ll connect you with a car service that can help you arrange a driver for trips to the Great Wall and other Beijing sites, or Shanghai sites and nearby Water sites. Also great for Airport pickup\/drop offs.\u2002Read more about hiring a Beijing driver <a href=\"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/2024\/02\/26\/how-to-hire-a-driver-for-a-day-trip-in-beijing\/\">here<\/a> or a Shanghai driver <a href=\"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/2024\/08\/05\/hire-a-driver-in-shanghai-for-day-trips-to-water-towns\/\">here<\/a>. <em>Note: This is not an English tour guide service.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#4747471a;color:#4747471a\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cf05694f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rent an Apartment in Beijing <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Renting an apartment in Beijing can be overwhelming. I have contacts for apartment agents in Beijing who can help! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#4747471a;color:#4747471a\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cf05694f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">China Food Tours<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honestly the best way to see a city and try new food is through a <a href=\"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/2021\/12\/07\/beijing-food-tour-exploring-local-restaurants-with-lost-plate\/\">food tour<\/a>! Food tours are offered in many cities across China including Chengdu, Beijing, Xi&#8217;an, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#4747471a;color:#4747471a\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cf05694f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">China Travel Group<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have China Travel WeChat groups where myself and others share personal tips, experiences, and recommendations on traveling in China. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#4747471a;color:#4747471a\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rent a Vacation House or BBQ Site in Beijing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In China it&#8217;s popular to have weekend getaways at houses or BBQ sites with friends and family. Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/2024\/06\/14\/rent-a-beijing-bbq-spot-at-west-mountain-wild-coffee-camp\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign Up For Astrill VPN <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Download a VPN (Virtual Private Network) before you fly to China.<\/strong> This will allow you to access sites such as Google, Instagram, Youtube, and so on. I personally have used Astrill VPN for years and feel it&#8217;s the most reliable for expats in China. <a href=\"https:\/\/astrillaff.com\/a\/nw4elyo1btuq\">Click here to sign up<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gringo_728-90-1.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" data-attachment-id=\"20094\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/beijing-expat-life\/gringo_728-90-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gringo_728-90-1.png?fit=728%2C90&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"728,90\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gringo_728-90-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gringo_728-90-1.png?fit=300%2C37&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gringo_728-90-1.png?fit=728%2C90&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rachelmeetschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gringo_728-90-1.png?resize=728%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20094\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left has-xxxx-large-font-size\">Let&#8217;s explore China more.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fc4fd283 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rachelmeetschina.com\/contact\/\">COntact Me<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hire A Driver in Beijing or Shanghai I&#8217;ll connect you with a car service that can help you arrange a driver for trips to the Great Wall and other Beijing sites, or Shanghai sites and nearby Water sites. 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