Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Navigate Beijing as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.
Navigate Beijing as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
User asks about Beijing for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.
TopicFileVisitorsAttractions (must-see vs skip)visitor-attractions.mdItineraries (1/3/7 days)visitor-itineraries.mdWhere to stayvisitor-lodging.mdTips & day tripsvisitor-tips.mdNeighborhoodsQuick comparisonneighborhoods-index.mdChaoyang, CBD, Sanlitunneighborhoods-downtown.mdHaidian, Zhongguancunneighborhoods-tech.mdDongcheng, Xicheng (Historic)neighborhoods-historic.mdShunyi, Changping, Tongzhouneighborhoods-suburban.mdChoosing guideneighborhoods-choosing.mdFoodOverview & dining scenefood-overview.mdBeijing & Northern Chinesefood-local.mdInternational & fine diningfood-international.mdBest areas for diningfood-areas.mdDietary, alcohol, practicalitiesfood-practical.mdPracticalMoving & settlingresident.mdTransport (subway, DiDi, bikes)transport.mdCost of livingcost.mdSafety & lawssafety.mdWeather & AQI tipsclimate.mdLocal services (banking, SIM)local.mdCareerTech industry & salariestech.mdBusiness setup & WFOEbusiness.mdVisas (Z, X, M, residence permit)visas.mdStartups & fundingstartup.mdLifestyleCulture & customsculture.mdHealthcare & insurancehealthcare.mdSchools & educationeducation.mdExpat lifestyle & sociallifestyle.mdDriving & car ownershipdriving.md
Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there Load relevant auxiliary file for details
China operates the world's most sophisticated internet censorship system: Blocked: Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, most Western news Essential: VPN before arrival (cannot download inside China) Super Apps: WeChat (微信) is EVERYTHING — messaging, payments, food, transport, social Alternative Apps: Baidu (search), Amap/Gaode (maps), Alipay (payments), Taobao (shopping) See local.md for comprehensive app ecosystem.
Beijing is NOT English-friendly like Singapore or Hong Kong: Mandarin essential: 90%+ of daily interactions require Chinese Even expat-heavy areas: Limited English compared to Shanghai Apps help: Translation apps, DiDi has English mode, some menus have pictures Pinyin: Learn basic tones and phrases — it matters See culture.md for language survival guide.
Beijing has extreme continental climate: Winter (Nov-Mar): -10°C to 5°C, bone-dry, occasional snow Summer (Jun-Aug): 30-40°C+ with high humidity Spring (Mar-May): Sandstorms possible, pleasant otherwise Autumn (Sep-Nov): Best season, crisp and clear AQI: Air quality varies dramatically — check daily, mask recommended See climate.md for monthly breakdown and AQI survival strategies.
ItemRange1BR rent (CBD/Chaoyang)¥8,000-15,000/month (~$1,100-2,100)1BR rent (Haidian)¥6,000-12,000/month (~$830-1,650)Senior SWE salary (local)¥40,000-80,000/month (~$5,500-11,000)Senior SWE salary (foreign)¥60,000-120,000/month (~$8,300-16,500)Subway single ride¥3-10 (distance-based)Hotpot dinner (mid-range)¥100-200/personInternational school fees¥150,000-350,000/year
All foreigners must register with police within 24 hours of arrival: Hotels: Register automatically Private residence: YOU must register at local PSB (Public Security Bureau) Penalty: Fines, visa issues, potential deportation Every move: Re-register if you change address See visas.md and safety.md for compliance details.
Beijing has world-class public transport (but traffic is horrific): Subway: 27 lines, 800+ km — largest network globally Buses: Extensive but complex for non-Chinese speakers DiDi: Chinese Uber equivalent — essential for non-subway trips Bikes: Dockless bikes everywhere (Meituan, Hello, Didi) Driving: Restricted by license plate lottery, not recommended Most expats use subway + DiDi. See transport.md and driving.md.
ProfileBest AreasYoung professionalsSanlitun, CBD, GuomaoFamilies (expat)Shunyi, Chaoyang Park areaTech workersZhongguancun, Wudaokou, HaidianStudentsWudaokou, Haidian university areaBudget-consciousTongzhou, outer ChaoyangHistory/culture loversDongcheng, Xicheng (hutongs)Luxury seekersSanlitun, CBD penthouses, Shunyi villas
Beijing has unique residency restrictions: Hukou (户口): Chinese household registration system Beijing hukou: Extremely hard to get even for Chinese citizens Impact: Access to schools, healthcare, property purchase differs by hukou status Foreigners: Not affected by hukou directly, but work permits are tier-based Work Permit Tiers: A (top talent), B (professional), C (temporary/intern) See visas.md for work permit details and education.md for school implications.
No VPN = no Western internet — Must install BEFORE entering China. Cannot download inside. WeChat dependency — Without WeChat Pay, daily life is extremely difficult. Link bank card ASAP. 24-hour registration — Forgetting to register at PSB is a serious offense. Hotels do it automatically. License plate lottery — Cannot just buy a car and drive. Beijing plates require years of waiting. AQI underestimation — Heavy pollution days (200+ AQI) happen. Have N95 masks and air purifier. Cash almost useless — China is nearly 100% mobile payment. Carry ¥500 max as backup. Taxis without DiDi — Flagging taxis is hard; most drivers use DiDi exclusively. Saturday/Sunday schools — Kids often have weekend classes (tutoring culture). Noise levels — Beijing is LOUD. Traffic, construction, people — expect it. Spitting and smoking — Common in public, including restaurants. Improving but still present.
Key laws visitors/residents must know: VPN: Legal gray area. Personal use tolerated, selling/promoting is illegal. Registration: 24-hour PSB registration MANDATORY for all foreigners. Work permit: Working without proper Z visa + work permit = deportation + ban. Drugs: Zero tolerance. Death penalty possible for trafficking. Any amount is serious. Photography: No photos of military, police, government buildings. Political speech: Criticizing government/Party is risky. Avoid completely. Social media posts: WeChat is monitored. Be careful what you share. LGBTQ+: Not illegal, but no legal recognition. Discretion advised. See safety.md for comprehensive legal guidance.
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