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  • Connect with fellow Americans in Beijing

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  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Beijing

  • Ole Jacobsen

    Beijing has so much to offer for expats. InterNations helped me explore the international community and many close friends.

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Beijing

Hello to all Americans in Beijing! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Beijing? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Beijing which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

There’s no doubt about it: life in the megacity Beijing is an experience you won’t forget. The Chinese capital is a sprawling city known for its sheer size and long history, the mix of the modern with the traditional that is not only visible in the local architecture, and much more! With the public transportation network consisting of hundreds of bus lines and a fast and reliable subway system, navigating your way around the city from one place to the next is simple. This also means that if you don’t want to live among the hustle and bustle of the center, you can enjoy a quieter life in one of the outer districts such as Shunyi, which are about an hour away from Beijing’s center.

Although Beijing has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Beijing, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Connect at Our Events in Beijing

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Beijing. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Beijing. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Beijing.

Mar 22, 2024, 12:00 PM
25 attendees
Spain is synonymous with fun, high spirits, great weather, delicious food, and above all, fantastic nightlife. I am thrilled to invite you to an enchanting evening at one of the newly opened venues,
Mar 24, 2024, 12:00 AM
6 attendees
let's hike when the spring flowers are blossoming. It's a 10-km hiking trip with a climb of 400m. moderately difficult. The site is in western Beijing.
Apr 27, 2024, 6:00 PM
6 attendees
Are you planning to travel to Turkey during 28 Apr and 07 May? If yes, let's encounter and explore in Turkey.

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    From United States of America, living in Beijing
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    From United States of America, living in Beijing
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    From United States of America, living in Beijing
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Beijing
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Beijing

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

One of the most populous cities worldwide, Beijing can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Beijing? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Beijing’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the Chinese capital has to offer, from the Ming City Wall Ruins Park and its remains of the medieval city wall to the Forbidden City, once home to the Imperial Court during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Beijing and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Beijing.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Beijing and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Beijing Community today!

Mix and Mingle with Americans in Beijing at Our Events

Our Beijing community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Beijing’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover the snowy mountains of the Tibetan provinces. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in China in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Beijing!

  • Ole Jacobsen

    Beijing has so much to offer for expats. InterNations helped me explore the international community and many close friends.

  • Farrah Thompson

    At one of the InterNations events here in Beijing I eventually met my French boyfriend, who is an expat just like me.

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