Where can I learn about temporary housing options in Beijing?
I know a few people in Beijing that may have extra rooms available. When you say City Centre, do you mean the CBD between the 2nd and 3rd ring roads on the east side of town? It’s a very spread out city, so depending on your specific working location it might make a difference in terms of your preferred living quarters. My mates in town are locals living in large multi-bedroom flats on their own in modern tower blocks that they own. Hutong homeshares might be possible too, but be careful to understand the city layout in terms of your work location. My situation isn’t the same as my work is on the east side and I choose to stay on the west side of town as I’m more comfortable there. The impact is up to 30-40 minutes in a taxi to most of my work locations or a 15 minute walk and another 15 minutes on the subway. But, I love Beijing. Very nice place and nice attitude. Just too spread out.
