Beijing is undeniably large, with its whopping 16,411 sqkm of land area, the majority of it being rural. At times you might feel like your family is in a small bubble but believe us, there’s more fun and life beyond your comfortable living space.
Below is a map of your new community, showing what’s in and what’s cool in the Jing! The first half of the map shows central Beijing with neighborhood clusters from Shuangjing and the Central Business District (grids C5 to E6), Sanlitun and Dongzhimen expat hubs (C4-D4), Liangmaqiao, Chaoyang Park, and Lido areas (D1-E4), while the second map shows the breadth of the northeastern Chaoyang and Shunyi Districts, including the Wangjing neighborhood (F5-G6), Laiguangying (G4-H4), and much of Shunyi (G1-I4).
Here are several family-friendly places and major establishments that will help you make the most of your time in Beijing. Make sure to check our website for event listings and our sister brand, the Beijinger, for more directory information. Once more, welcome home!
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CBD and Shuangjing
1. Blue Castle Apartments – E5
Xidawang Lu2. Central Park – D5
Guandongdian3. Fuli City – D6
55 Dongsanhuan Lu4. Gemdale International Garden – E5
91 Jianguo Lu5. Landgent International Apartments – D6
76 Baiziwan Nanlu6. Pingod Apartments – D6
Baiziwan LuSanlitun
7. Lianbao Garden – C4
Gongrentiyuchang Beilu, Xingfuyicun Xili8. Seasons Park International Apartments – C4
Chunxiu Lu9. Tayuan Diplomatic Residence Compound – C4
Xindong LuChaoyang Park and Liangmaqiao
10. Green Lake – D4
Yaojiayuan Lu11. Palm Springs – D5
8 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu12. Park Avenue – E5
West Gate: Tianshuiyuan DongjieWangjing and Lido
13. Chateau Regency – E5
2 Jiangtai Lu14. Upper East Side – G6
6 Dongsihuan Beilu15. Wangjing Garden – G5
Lize ZhongjieLaiguangying
16. Beijing Riviera – H4
1 Xiangjiang Beilu17. Grand Hills – H4
Xiangjiang Beilu18. Quanfa Gardens – G4
Xiangjiang BeiluShunyi
19. Beijing Capital Paradise – H3
Off Jingshun Lu20. Yosemite Villas – G2
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21. Flo Prestige – D4
French cuisine and handmade canapes for take-out or delivery to your office or home. (6595 5135, www.flo.cn/English/page7_1.html)22. Georgia’s Feast – C4
A rustic, family-style restaurant serving up Georgian delicacies (8448 6886)23. Hatchery – B5
Beijing’s first culinary incubator. (8950 8065, www.hatchery.asia)24. Kimo – G6
(8471 5788)25. The Orchard – G3
The restaurant’s remoteness from the city center lends it added appeal as a retreat from the rough and tumble of urban life (6433 6270)26. Pie Squared – H4
Detroit-style deep dish square pizza that delights the Shunyi crowd. (8430 8859, piesquaredchina.com)27. Q Mex Bar & Grill – D5
Casual-themed Mexican cantina that offers both modern and traditional Mexican cuisine. (6585 3828, www.qmex.com.cn)28. Ramo Restaurant & Bar – E2
Well-made pizzas, pasta, and salads without any pretense. (WeChat ID: RAMO餐吧, 6436 1299, ramobj.lofter.com)29. Tiago – E2
Classic Italian restaurant dishes, executed well, served in an open, modern space. (6438 8772)30. Tiger Pancake House – D6
The first American-style pancake restaurant in Beijing. (6770 5882)31. Tribe Organic – E2
Offers organic, healthy fare at mid-range prices. (8587 1899)32. Tube Station – E2
American-style pizza joint also offers onion rings, wings, and lots of beer. (8322 4868, delivery order: 8322 4668) -
33. Cathay View Plaza – H4
Xiangjiang Lu34. China World Shopping Mall – D5
1 Jianguomenwai Dajie35. IKEA – G6
1 Taiyang Gonglu36. Indigo Mall – E2
18 Jiuxianqiao Lu37. Kerry Center – D5
3/F Beijing Kerry Center, North Tower 1 Guanghua Lu38. Lucky Street – D4
1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu39. Parkview Green – C5
9 Dongdaqiao Lu40. Pinnacle Plaza – H3
99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu41. The Place – C5
A9 Guanghua Lu42. Beijing Scitech Premium Outlets Mall – G4
28 Xiangjiang Beilu43. Shine Hills Mall – H2
9 Antai Dajie44. Si’de Park – E2
9 Jiangtai Xilu45. Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park – D4
6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu46. Space3 – D6
No. 20 East Third Ring Middle Road47. Taikoo Li – D4
Sanlitun, Gongren Tiyuchang North Road48. Viva Mall (Fuli Plaza) – D6
Northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao49. Wangjing Soho – G5
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50. Beijing Aier-Intech Eye Hospital – D6
On-site shop sells frames and lenses. Can direct bill to many international insurance companies. (6773 2700)51. B Active Fitness – B5
Popular 24-hour gym with multiple locations across the city. (5900 4748)52. Base Fit – D6
Beijing’s first fitness center to focus on all aspects of physical health, with curated workouts for people regardless of age and fitness level. (5727 6060)53. Beijing United Family Hospital – G6
2 Jiangtai Lu. (5927 7000, ER: 5927 7120)54. Blow + Bar Shunyi – H3
Hip salon from Singapore that offers one-stop grooming services, with drinks served alongside the usual salon services. (5136 5432)55. IDC Dental – E2
A multi-specialty dental clinic and prides itself on its ability to provide personalized care to each of its patients. (6538 8111)56. Ms. Uptown
Female-only gym that offers classes in yoga, pilates, dance, core strengthening, among other exercises. B/1 151, Bldg A, Galaxy Soho. (186 1189 4423)57. Oasis International Hospital – G6
9 Jiuxianqiao Beilu. (400 UR OASIS [876 2747], www.oasishealth.cn) -
58. Beijing City International School (BCIS) – D6
77 Baiziwan Nan Er Lu. (Main Campus: 8771 7171, ECC Campus: 6770 0766, admissions@bcis.cn, www.bcis.cn)59. Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) – H2
No 1. Yumin Road Houshayu. (8041 0390, info@bibachina.org, www.bibachina.org)60. Beijing No. 55 High School (International Students Section) – C4
12 Xinzhong Jie. (6416 9531, 6416 0723, bj55iss@bj55.cn, www.bj55iss.com)61. Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) – G6
18 Huajiadi Beili. (WeChat: BWYA2001, 6470 6336, admissions@ibwya.net, www.ibwya.net)62. The British School of Beijing (BSB), Sanlitun – D4
5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road. (WeChat: BSBSanlitun, Primary building contact: 8532 3088, sltadmissions@bsbsanlitun.com, www.bsbsanlitun.com)63. The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi – G3
South Side, No.9, Anhua Street, Tianzhu Development Zone. (WeChat: BSBShunyi, 8047 3558, admissions@bsbshunyi.com, www.bsbshunyi.com)64. Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) – D4
38 Liangmaqiao Lu. (WeChat: CISBeijing, 6465 7788, admissions@cisbeijing.com, www.CISBeijing.com)65. Daystar Academy – F3
2 Shunbai Lu (WeChat: DaystarAcademy, 5603 9446, Admissions-DS@daystarchina.cn, www.daystarchina.cn)66. Dulwich College Beijing – I4
Riviera Main Campus: 1, XiangjiangBeilu, Jingshun Lu. (WeChat: DulwichBeijing, 8450 7676, admissions@dulwich-beijing.cn, beijing.dulwich.org)67. Harrow Beijing – G4
Hegezhuang Campus: No.287 Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang County. (WeChat: HarrowBJ-activities; HarrowBJ, 6444 8900, admissions@harrowbeijing.cn, www.harrowbeijing.cn)68. House of Knowledge Schools and Kindergartens (HOK) – G4
Shunyi Campus: North gate of Quanfa compound, 18 Maquanying Road. (WeChat: HoK, 400 650 7777, admissions@hokschools.com, www.hokschools.com)69. The International Montessori School of Beijing (MSB) – H4
Bldg 8, 2 Xiangjiang Beilu. (WeChat: montessoribeijing, 6432 8228, admissions@msb.edu.cn, www.msb.edu.cn)70. International School of Beijing (ISB) – G3
10 Anhua Street. (WeChat: ISB北京顺义国际学校, 8149 2345 ext 1047, admission@isb.bj.edu.cn, www.isb.bj.edu.cn)71. Keystone Academy – H1
11 Anfu Jie, Houshayu. (WeChat: BeijingKeystoneAcademy, 8049 6008, admission@keystoneacademy.cn, www.keystoneacademy.cn)72. Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) – H5
10 Laiguangying Donglu. (WeChat: WAB_Chat, 5986 5588, wabinfo@wab.edu, www.wab.edu)73. Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) – E5
East Gate of Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang. (WeChat: YCISBeijing, 8583 3731, enquiry@bj.ycef.com, www.ycis-bj.com) -
74. East Beijing – E2
A business hotel located in Indigo Mall. 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu (8426 0888, www.east-beijing.com)75. Hotel Jen Beijing – D5
Formerly Traders, the hotel is well situated and connected to the China World Mall. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie (6505 2277, www.hoteljen.com/beijing)76. NUO Hotel Beijing – G6
Nuo boasts 438 guest rooms and suites, seven restaurants and bars and a collection of spa, fitness, and event facilities, including a 1,600sqm ballroom. 2A Jiangtai Lu (5926 8888, www.nuohotel.com/en)77. Kerry Hotel Beijing – D5
This CBD-area Shangri-La property is noted for modern design, business-friendly amenities, a kid-friendly restaurant (Horizon) as well as the city’s most popular cocktails (at Centro). 1 Guanghua Lu. (6561 8833)78. Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast – D3
Located near the Liangmaqiao embassy district, subway Line 10, and the Airport Expressway. 26A Xiaoyun Lu. (5927 8888, www.marriott.com)79. Waldorf-Astoria Beijing
5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing. (8520 8989) -
80. 798 Art District – H6
The namesake of the 798 area and a factory space that once produced weapons now houses occasional exhibits. Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu. (6438 4862, 6437 6248)81. The Bookworm – D5
This sleek lending library and bookshop has the best selection of English language books and magazines in town. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu. (6586 9507, www.chinabookworm.com)82. CCTV Headquarters – D5
Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas’ twisted take on the skyscraper looms over Beijing’s CBD, boldly symbolizing the far-reaching ambitions of China’s state television network. Guanghua Qiao, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu83. Chaoyang Park – D4
There’s lots of room to stroll, a range of boating options, a handsome merry-go-round and many rides including a roller coaster and several large inflatable castles. 1 Nongzhan Nanlu. (6506 5409, www.sun-park.com)84. Gulou – A4
The current structure dates back to 1800, when hours of the day were beaten on 24 drums. Just north of the Drum Tower is the Bell Tower, named after the 500-year-old bronze beast with 10cm thick walls. 9 Linzi (near Zhuyuan Hotel), Zhonglouwan Hutong.85. Purple Bamboo – C4
Offers communication-oriented classes, business topics, and rhetoric, as well as HSK and spoken Chinese courses at all different levels. 61 Wudaoying Hutong. (8244 9617)86. Red Brick Contemporary Art Museum – G4
A folk-based, non-profit art museum focused on the collection, research, and exhibition of contemporary world and Chinese art. Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang Township. (www.redbrickartmuseum.org/en)87. Ritan Park – C5
Temple of Sun, located around the Jianguomen area, had been enclosed and built in the Jiaqing 9th Year of Ming Dynasty (1530). 6 Ritan Beilu88. Roundabout – G4
Roundabout collects gently used clothing and household items for redistribution to communities in need across the country. Yuyang Road West, Off An Hua Road (English: 137 1877 7761, www.roundaboutchina.com)89. Worker’s Stadium – C5
Gongti Beilu
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This article appeared on the inside cover page of the beijingkids Home & Relocation Guide 2018-2019 issue.