Monthly Archives: March 2009

I tried applying for an IT job in Beijing just to see what would happen. But after weeks of waiting, nothing happened. The job is still shown as open on the website but they never contacted me. I came across … Continue reading →

For the first time in my life I had a chance to try downhill skiing. An hour or two away from Beijing, Nanshan Ski Village is supposed to be one of the best around the city. For about $18, you … Continue reading →

Before I visited the electronics market in Shenzhen, but this time I visited the biggest one in Beijing. Consisting of a number of buildings, countless small shops. I was warned everything in this market is fake. But fake doesn’t always … Continue reading →

During my time in Beijing, I had a chance to visit National Library. If what I read is true, it is the largest library in Asia. Walking in and browsing the collection isn’t possible without registering for a reader’s card. … Continue reading →