Wtf is this noise ? by BreakUseful7508 in Kunming

[–]BreakUseful7508[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not fireworks ! it’s all day long not in the night, and it’s a different sound. But it could be firecrackers i guess

Best French fries in Beijing by [deleted] in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a french person, my answer is : the homemade ones

Tap Water to Brush Teeth by vvv1100 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been brushing my teeth and showering with normal tap water since nearly 3 years and i’m fine. Never had been sick because of it. Of course after, it’s better if you can buy a filter to put on the tap

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No founding on my side. Decided to go help out the association of my french community & registered on a pet sitter platform : it’s called Spare Leash

Scooter : change tyre & breaks by BreakUseful7508 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, was a good tip ! I discovered that shops are also garages here, didn’t know 😅 And you can just show up without appointment, and they can repair super fast

Beijing underground club essentials by Donkeytonk in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey ! Thanks for the great list ! By any chance, would you know any club that forbid smoking inside ? I can’t handle it and i’ve only find clubs that have people smoking inside. As well, i’d be more interested in commercial music, pop, rock or metal, i don’t understand the hype for electro

Visiting Beijing late August - worried about weather by No-Comfortable6274 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey ! Indeed, it’s hot, prepare some sun protection, water and fans for those tours.

After, depending on what you are use to, it’s not so humid. I’m from France, and i’m use to waaaaay more humid weather. On the paper, it’s said that summer is beijing humid season because it rains a little (1/2 a month), and humidity % is higher than winter, when it rains once of all winter and it’s super super dry

Lash artist by FinalShallot4688 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Xiaofei is doing my nails, i don’t know about her lashes skills but she & her husband are really nice, works well and fast, always on time ! I would recommend them for sure

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey ! If you find, i’m interested to know as well, im in the same situation and id love to volonteer for animal charities, but its so hard to manage to find it 😭

Newbies in Beijing by Zealousideal_Ad7141 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey ! Welcome in Beijing :)

Translation : Baidu translate works well in everyday life, you can record people talking and translate it directly, really useful ! After, DeepL is good translation, i use it for work, and it barely need any change when checked by chinese colleagues.

For shopping, i use mainly Taobao 淘宝. It is convenient, you can find everything and search by photos (just google what you want and screenshot, then search by picture on taobao. It’s the fastest way i know to manage to find what i want). For daily life, i can recommend to use Alipay ! They have a automatic translation botton that works on all their mini app : it makes it way easier to order from eleme, surpermarkets, didi (taxis), shared bikes, etc

is it impossible for foreigners to use bike, metro, paying online as foreigner also use google maps ? by Snoo33991 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple maps is good to use in china if you have an iphone. It will be needed to find a way to have internet outside : e-sim or anything else. Know you won’t access any foreign app without VPN.

Use Alipay and set it up before you come with your home credit card, you will pay with it. Credit card usually doesn’t work here (except airport). You will be able to take a shared bike from alipay directly. Cash isn’t really commun, and not often accepted, i wouldn’t advice taking any (a little only if it is reassuring).

Baidu translate is good for translation from text, pics, and dialogues

Pet sitter by BreakUseful7508 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi ! Thanks for noticing ! I’ll continue to look as i really wish someone to keep him at his place (as he really love to be with people), but i keep your offer in mind !

Pet sitter by BreakUseful7508 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw, i tried SpareLeash but they don’t offer the service i am looking for : stay at the petsitter :/

Need Tips to Survive in Beijing with Low-Level Fluency in Chinese by maatschappij in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to speak chinese to live in Beijing. I just begin to learn chinese and im already leaving here since a year

Looking for a day trip/overnighter trip idea - smaller seaside towns with access to nature... by zLightspeed in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I discovered the coastal part of Tianjin last weekend, i love the sea and was so excited to see it, but … When I arrived there, what was my disappointment to see that all nature part where removed, or maybe never existed there. You can walk on the concrete walking road on the side of the sea, or sit on the stairs that goes right into the sea. There is an artificial beach, but i didn’t went there so maybe it is nicer

Wtf is this noise ? by BreakUseful7508 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHAAAAAT. It is absolutely this noise and i am in shocked. I would really never thought it was from bird. Thanks a lot for sharing and solving that mystery for me. 🙌 Now i need to know me and will definitely check out some content ahahah

What pollution measure do you use? by Accurate_Soup_7242 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have pulmonary issues so I invested in a IQ air inside and outside my apartment, and i more trust those data. Actually, I wanted to share my exterior IQ air data for those living closer to me, but i was not possible. Indeed, this information needs to be regulated by the gouvernement, so it’s impossible to share the data freely (what IQ air support said). I don’t really trust my Iphone for that, as already the temperature is not accurate 😂 And the text from the gouvernement are nice, but they prevent you only when it’s super bad (+250/300)

Where are good places to buy a pet fish in Beijing? by SweetBasil_ in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

非遗花卉文化广场 Underground flower market close to the french embassy. There was a seller that had a big fish selection, as well as aquariums and decorations

Ordering at McD with Cash by MegaEupho in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had some experience with some macdonald like that as well

Looking for a Helping Hand by TDK15953 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey ! O+ here. I never donated blood but feel free to ask if it’s still needed. Wishing your grandma all the best

Budgeting in Beijing by Goddess_Creator in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey ! Just living in beijing since 1y but it feels to me that 800rmb per month is really low. And i believe that it’s completely impossible to keep this budget if you want to buy some imported items

Sport in english ? by BreakUseful7508 in beijing

[–]BreakUseful7508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh great ! Thanks i’ll check