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Info on Wangjing District, Beijing and pollution

 
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namdak



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:04 am    Post subject: Info on Wangjing District, Beijing and pollution Reply with quote

Though I hear of all the pollution in Beijing, how bad is it (pollution) living and working in Wangjing district?

Can anyone give some feedback? Thanks....
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johnchina



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:31 am    Post subject: none Reply with quote

Well, the pollution is pretty much the same everywhere - obviously pollution repsects no administrative boundaries. I mean, it's lower than the city centre, but ...

Wangjing has a relatively large expat population, even when compared to other parts of Beijing. The vast majority of the expats are Koreans and Japanese. In fact, some of my Chinese friends refer to Wangjing as "Koreatown". The area is full of new high-rise blocks and has plenty of facilities - shopping, fitness centres, restaurants. Weak on bars though. Transport is good.
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namdak



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for your comments.

After some more research, I see where it is situated ...
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