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  • 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?

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.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Beijing

26,538
members in Beijing
3,529
American members
8
monthly events
2,549
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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.

Apr 18, 2025, 1:00 PM
50 attendees
You’re Invited! 
Join us for a dazzling InterNations Event at one of Sanlitun’s greatest rooftops — CJ Lounge! Take in the 360-degree views of Beijing’s skyline and admire a breathtaking sunset from
We will host a new tea taste event and you are invited! This time, we will meet in the Liang Ma Qiao area. The most known Geng Xiang Tea Shop will be hosting us this Saturday afternoon. The entrance i
Apr 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
7 attendees
Join us for an unforgettable evening at one of Sanlitun’s most beautiful oriental rooftop gardens – Luxe Lounge.
 Soak in the stunning views and exquisite lighting design as you sip on your complimen

Want to meet other Americans at our events?

Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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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
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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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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

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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