Home Necessities.
Beijing home life is in a word, convenient. From the abundant number of quality restaurants that offer home delivery, the 24 hour delivery service of many a small convenience store, the incredibly affordable ‘ayis’ that clean, cook and even baby sit, to the gym and pool facilities that are featured in a large number of apartment housing communities.
A few things to watch out for however; be sure not to drink the tap water, always ensure your prepaid gas, electricity and water cards have ample credit to avoid being caught out and it always helps to have a Chinese speaking friend or colleague who can speak on your behalf when it comes to rental issues, safeguarding your from the many opportunistic landlord.
Water.
Water is possibly the trickiest of Beijing utilities, but follow these simple suggestions, and you’ll be swimming in the wet stuff in no time! Your home will most likely have three types of water – tap water, drinking water, and the euphemistically...
Power.
Longing for the days when the electricity bill showed up in your mail, or, better yet, was simply deducted from your credit card or account automatically? Don’t worry - once you get the hang of Beijing’s system, you’ll never want...
Gas.
In Beijing, most homes have three utilities, namely water, electricity, and natural gas. Natural gas is typically used to power gas cooking stoves, but some homes and apartments are also outfitted with gas boilers that heat water...
