Skill: ivangdavila/beijing (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Beijing slug: beijing version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/beijing description: Navigate Beijing as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🏯","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When to Use User asks about Beijing for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data. ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Visitors** | | | Attractions (must-see vs skip) | `visitor-attractions.md` | | Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Tips & day trips | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Neighborhoods** | | | Quick comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Chaoyang, CBD, Sanlitun | `neighborhoods-downtown.md` | | Haidian, Zhongguancun | `neighborhoods-tech.md` | | Dongcheng, Xicheng (Historic) | `neighborhoods-historic.md` | | Shunyi, Changping, Tongzhou | `neighborhoods-suburban.md` | | Choosing guide | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Overview & dining scene | `food-overview.md` | | Beijing & Northern Chinese | `food-local.md` | | International & fine dining | `food-international.md` | | Best areas for dining | `food-areas.md` | | Dietary, alcohol, practicalities | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving & settling | `resident.md` | | Transport (subway, DiDi, bikes) | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety & laws | `safety.md` | | Weather & AQI tips | `climate.md` | | Local services (banking, SIM) | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech industry & salaries | `tech.md` | | Business setup & WFOE | `business.md` | | Visas (Z, X, M, residence permit) | `visas.md` | | Startups & funding | `startup.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture & customs | `culture.md` | | Healthcare & insurance | `healthcare.md` | | Schools & education | `education.md` | | Expat lifestyle & social | `lifestyle.md` | | Driving & car ownership | `driving.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Context First - **Role**: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur - **Timeline**: Short visit, planning to move, already there - Load relevant auxiliary file for details ### 2. The Great Firewall Reality 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. ### 3. Language Barrier 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. ### 4. Weather Reality 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. ### 5. Current Data (Feb 2026) | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR 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/person | | International school fees | ¥150,000-350,000/year | ### 6. Registration & Compliance 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. ### 7. Transit Excellence 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`. ### 8. Neighborhood Matching | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young professionals | Sanlitun, CBD, Guomao | | Families (expat) | Shunyi, Chaoyang Park area | | Tech workers | Zhongguancun, Wudaokou, Haidian | | Students | Wudaokou, Haidian university area | | Budget-conscious | Tongzhou, outer Chaoyang | | History/culture lovers | Dongcheng, Xicheng (hutongs) | | Luxury seekers | Sanlitun, CBD penthouses, Shunyi villas | ## Hukou & Work Permit Context 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. ## Beijing-Specific Traps - **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. ## Legal Awareness 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. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: *No related skills published yet.* ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star beijing` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync` - [Report issues](https://clawhub.com/openclaw/beijing/issues)


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: suspicious (MEDIUM)