Whether traveling to China for business or pleasure, it is helpful to know what to expect when you hit the ground. Starbucks is the first thing that you will see upon leaving Customs in Beijing. This capital city is growing and updating rapidly as they prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympics; construction cranes decorate the horizon. Yet, red and pink roses beautify street medians, while trees line the immaculate sidewalks. The skies are clear and blue as the government has stepped up pollution control tactics.
As I traveled from one cultural icon to the next (don’t miss the Great Wall), I had no problem locating a good restaurant. While I preferred to avoid the Bat on a Stick (seriously), I did make my way into several local restaurants. Many offer pictures or English on their menus, but for those that didn’t, communication was not too difficult and I was always able to order a delicious meal – often for less than $8. For those visitors that must have “American Food” while traveling abroad – McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Starbucks are everywhere.
The people of Beijing were very friendly, curious, and polite. The taxis were not – be careful as you walk down the street, taxis do not always obey road rules.
As I traveled from one cultural icon to the next (don’t miss the Great Wall), I had no problem locating a good restaurant. While I preferred to avoid the Bat on a Stick (seriously), I did make my way into several local restaurants. Many offer pictures or English on their menus, but for those that didn’t, communication was not too difficult and I was always able to order a delicious meal – often for less than $8. For those visitors that must have “American Food” while traveling abroad – McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Starbucks are everywhere.
The people of Beijing were very friendly, curious, and polite. The taxis were not – be careful as you walk down the street, taxis do not always obey road rules.
Written by Kelly Kasic, President of GLOBAL ID LLC
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