Safety in Beijing, China What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
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Ministry Summary
Ministry info for Donna Laurie: Leading preschool, teaching the afterschool program (english class), and participate with taking care of babies & toddlers in the foster home.
They use a pretty potent cleaner in the fosteir home and some people are allergic to it, so watch out for it.
Not the busiest schedule, but it is a nice pace. Enjoy the slowness of it and rest in the fact that you get to play with babies all day. It’s such a happy place to be – Also, the afterschool program kids are a little crazy but so much fun.
Ministry Summary in Beijing, China Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
The WR has used this hostel many times. Leo Hostel, actually owns two hostels and with enough notice should be able to house any sized squad. When contacting them request to work with Noodles,Email:heyuanhostel@163.com Website: http://www.yhachina.com/ls.php?id=187&hostID=2
Bejing Heyuan International Youth Hostel! Its great – good location, excellent property, plenty of space, fantastic staff, clean, comfortable beds, very helpful with directions and transportation
It was a bit expensive, $11 USD per person per night, but I imagine most of Beijing willgive those prices.
Lodging in Beijing, China Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
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We stayed at this AWESOME AirBnB outside of Beijing! We got to use the whole facility and it’s in a beautiful mountainous area if you’re into that for a debrief! Two catches: 1.) Figuring out transportation up and down the mountain is a bit of a pain, but the host DOES know a dude with a bus, so ask her about that! 2.) If your squad is really into having a million meal options around them for debrief, THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR THAT!!! There are definitely restaurants around, but they’re kind of wiley in the hours they’re open 🙂 Our squad bought groceries on the way up at the big, awesome grocery store and then if stuff was open, we’d eat out, if not, we’d make lunch! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26674690?source_impression_id=p3_1581672114_gS1D4Ej1G2dFPlm9&guests=16&adults=16&check_in=2020-05-01&check_out=2020-05-10 That being said, we used this place and came in WAAAYYYYY under budget!!! WOOHOO!! It can host up to 32 people($4.18 pppn if you use every bed) and there are a couple of AirBnB’s within walking distance for coaches/mentors. You can also book a driver for them daily because it is so under budget!
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Beijing, China What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
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Transportation
Transportation in Beijing, China What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
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Medical
Medical in Beijing, China Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
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Communication
Communication in Beijing, China Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
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Financial
Financial in Beijing, China Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
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A lot of the ATMs here are hit-or-miss for Charles Schwab holders. VISA works at any ICBC that you can find on the street or in the subway stations.
Translators
Translators in Beijing, China List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
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Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Beijing, China What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
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Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Beijing, China Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
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Tips
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You can get Facebook, Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Amazon Instant Video or any American website normally blocked by downloading a VPN (virtual private network). However, you must download the VPN before arriving to China. For those who have Mac (iPod, iPhone, iPad, Macbook) or Android, you can get Tunnelbear, an app and software that allows you to trick the internet into thinking you are in America. https://www.tunnelbear.com/
Additional Info
Additional Info in Beijing, China Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?