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Hotel Booking
By MORRIS | 12/1/2007 7:53:14 PM

I booked a hotel through sinohotel and was not told that a passport was needed to check into a Beijing hotel...even when I asked by phone and multiple times by email what was needed for hotel check in. We traveled from Shanghai by over night train and only brought copies of our passports. We were not able to check into a hotel, and had to return to Shanghai on the next over night train. Noble Times Hotel Beijing attempted to rip us off by asking us to pay 300RMB more than what sinohotel quoted us at. When calling the receptonist on her scam, we were suddenly unable to check into our hotel with a copy of our passport. You must have your original passport to check into Beijing hotels and they are extremely unhelpful! I also felt that we were not properly informed by sinohotels!

Thatsallie Beijing experiences
By SAILR | 10/31/2007 2:21:54 PM

I am surprised thatsallie had such bad experiences in Beijing. I have never been the victim of racism in Beijing or anywhere else in China for that matter. As for the athsma, Beijing's air is so much better today than it was a year ago when I was there that I was amazed.

I guess anyone can have a bad experience anywhere. Sorry you had bad things happen to you.

Inhalers (Those with Asthma)
By THATSALLIE | 10/25/2007 7:10:09 AM

I suggest anyone who has/had Asthma (or any other breathing problems) to certainly make sure they pack the appropriate medications they need.

For me, my Asthma has been in remission for the past ten years - I come to Beijing and I end up having Asthma attacks left and right. Because my Asthma had been in remission for so long, I didn't have any inhalers or medications to treat it.

Beijing's air is of horrible quality, the daily smog is thick, and the locals smoke and do it to the extreme - all of this combined is perhaps what triggered my reaction.

Even if you've never had breathing problems, it's best to pack safe and bring one.

Racism
By THATSALLIE | 10/23/2007 5:52:48 PM

Racism in Beijing is at an all time high, never in my life have I experienced such prejudice. This racism seems to be towards anyone who isn't Asian - though if you have a darker complexion, expect the worst.

While in Beijing I was constantly yelled at by complete strangers, teens would come up and laugh in my face, not to mention the constant staring - it got so bad that I dreaded leaving my apartment and would only go outside while wearing sunglasses as to "hide".

And getting a cab was impossible until I got my roommate, who happened to be Asian to hail a cab - she got one immediately, while I had been standing on the side of the road waving frantically for 45 minutes.

As for those of European descents, expect to be treated as if you're a walking ATM with the smarts of a pile of rubble. The natives will charge ridiculous prices as if you have money to blow - and then talk down to you. Even if you can fluently speak the language they still treat foreigners as though their morons.

If you're set on going to China, I suggest visiting a more westernized city like Hong Kong or Shanghai, where the above prejudice is less likely (though still in existence) to occur.

ELECTRONIC SHOPS AT THE AIRPORTS
By GULLIVER | 10/19/2007 5:36:36 PM

BE CAREFUL OF THE BAIT AND SWITCH. THESE SKILLFULL VENDORS SUCK YOU IN BY SHOWING YOU AN ORIGINAL CAM CORDER. THEN AFTER YOU PAY THEY BAG YOUR ITEM WITH A FAKE. THEN YOU DISCOVER YOU DON'T HAVE THE REAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND CD. THEY WILL NEVER REFUND YOUR MONEY. I OBSERVED SOME EUROPEAN TEAM MEMBERS WHO BOUGHT A SAMSUNG VIDCAM. BUT THE ONES THEY WERE GIVEN WASN'T THE REAL THING THE VENDOR DEMONSTRATED. NO MONEY BACK.

SILK ROAD SHOPPING BLDG
By GULLIVER | 10/19/2007 5:32:33 PM

I OBSERVED ANOTHER EUROPEAN WOMAN WHO HAD PURCHASED SOME COSMETICS HERE. SHE ENDED UP IN A SCREAMING SESSION WITH THE COUNTER GIRL TO REFUND HER MONEY. SHE NEVER GOT IT BACK. ONCE YOU PAY YOU CAN NEVER GET REFUND.

SILK ROAD SHOPPING BLDG
By GULLIVER | 10/19/2007 5:30:34 PM

BE CAREFUL WHEN SHOPPING AT THE 4TH FLOOR OPTICAL SHOP IN THE XIUSHUI ST MARKET BLDG. THEY TAKE YOUR MONEY DOWN PAYMENT AND MAKE GUARANTEES THAT YOU'LL HAVE NO PROBLEM IF YOUR NEW GLASSES AREN'T CORRECT. BUT YOU'LL NEVER GET YOUR MONEY BACK. SATISFACTION NOT GUARANTEED.

indian restaurant in hutong
By MASALA | 9/28/2007 12:54:40 AM

Many foreigners have come to know Nanluoguxiang in the capital's Dongcheng District after patronizing the Mirch Masala indian restaurant and plastered 8. One of the best persevered areas in Downtown Beijing, Nanluoguxiang is famous for its hutong and courtyards (siheyuan) but it is also now famed for the cafes and bars and clothing and handcraft shops that line its hutong laneways. Dubbed "another bar area besides Houhai, Workers' Stadium and Sanlitun," Nanluoguxiang is a perfect blend of past and present.Other distinctive bars in the area include: Xiao Xin's Cafe, Zha Zha Cafe and Hu Tong Er. Mirch Masala Opened by a young restaurentier Mr.Daya Delhi born, mirch masala is bright, serene and amiable. Most of the design was completed by the owner, who believes "a kitchen is more important than a living room." The Mirch masala has an artistic and romantic atmosphere, reflecting the interests of the owner.New restaurants featuring Yunnan, and Korean cuisines are now available.

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