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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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indian restaurant in hutong
By MASALA | 9/28/2007 12:54:40 AM
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Counterfeit Money and removed door locks
By DEBRA123 | 7/13/2007 11:59:27 PM
I was in Beijing less than one month ago. Prior to going I read these warnings/dangers and they were very helpful. However, nothing was ever mentioned about the amount of counterfeit money that is floating around! Beware! Luckily I lost only about $50.00 total in countefeit bills....especially watch out for counterfeit 100RMB. Also, before you get into a taxi make sure that you can see the locks on the door! A cab driver locked me in his cab and I was trapped in the cab and couldn't get out because the locks had been removed from the back!!! Unbeknownest to me, conterfeit money was given to me as change at the Summer Palace and when I tried to pay the driver he said it was counterfiet and locked me in the cab - luckily I had other money with me that wasn't counterfeit!!! Like any place else...there are dishonest people in the world and China is no exception.
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Beautiful Beijing
By JULINE | 4/13/2007 2:47:47 AM
I have just returned from a very brief holiday in Beijing. I fell in love with the city. One day involved visiting the Great Wall at Simitai and the next day we visited Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City. Two days was just not enough and I will be returning for at least a two week vacation to experience more. We had dinner at 'Da Dong' restaurant and it was FANTASTIC! Peking duck, salmon sashimi and assorted dishes for four people came to AUD$100 (including drinks). The service was exemplary and the food was divine. There is a minimum wait time of 30 minutes (minimum) as the restaurant does not take bookings. However, believe me, it is well worth the wait. I do not speak Chinese at all, however, the staff could not have been more accomodating. Do yourself a favour and savour the delights that Da Dong has to offer. The menu (beautifully presented) is in English as well! Cannot wait to get back there. Also, the shopping at the Silk Market (5 levels of fun) was incredible and the shop owners are very funny. Bought some fantastic clothes and bags there at great prices.
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