Shokoofeh Khajat
What do you do?
I’m a computer engineer.
Where are you from?
Iran
How many children do you have?
One daughter – she’s 7 years old.
How long have you been in Beijing?
Nine days – we’re just visiting.
Where do you like to shop?
Wangfujing. Chinese brands have great prices and good quality.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
We like the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.
Where is your outfit from?
Wangfujing
What has been your favorite outdoor activity?
Swimming at the Doubletree by Hilton Beijing.
How do you stay cool in the summer?
Air-conditioning.
Alberto Alboreggia
What do you do?
I’m the executive chef at Tavola.
Where are you from?
Italy
How many children do you have?
One daughter. She is 10 months old.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Four years
Where do you like to shop?
Mothercare
Where do you like to eat?
We like Japanese at Fukunoya.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
We like Sanlitun Village and Solana.
Describe your style.
Sporty
Do you have a favorite outdoor activity?
I like playing soccer and hanging out with my daughter.
What is your favorite park?
Si’de Park
Plans for the summer holiday?
We will travel to Italy.
Karlygash Kulmagambetova
Where are you from?
Kazakhstan
Tell me about your children.
My two daughters are 9 and 5, and my son is 11 months old.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
One year
Where do you like to shop?
Sanlitun Village and Solana.
Where do you like to eat?
We like to go to different places, but we like Russian food and Blue Frog.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
Ditan Park
Where is your outfit from?
My clothes are from United Colors of Benetton and Zara, and my shoes are from Pacific Century Place.
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
I like roller skating with the kids.
Where do you stay cool in the summer?
At the Sanlitun Village fountain, at home in the air-conditioning or swimming at a pool.
Amanda Morgan
What do you do?
I’m a journalist.
Where are you from?
Australia
How many children do you have?
One daughter. She’s 18 months.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Over three years.
Where do you like to shop?
The Place and Xidan.
Where do you like to eat?
Restaurants on Nanluogu Xiang and at Dali Courtyard.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
Ritan Park
Describe your style.
Contemporary casual.
What is your favorite outdoor activity?
Playing in the park.
Where do you like to go in the summer?
Stone Boat Café in Ritan Park.
What is your favorite park?
Ritan Park, but we also like Temple of Heaven.
Plans for the summer holiday?
We’re going to Wales in the UK, where my husband is from.
