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The Must-Join WeChat Groups in Beijing

Mina Yan Jingkids 2023-12-29

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Whether it’s holiday shopping, planning your next family vacation, or getting some real advice from others in your shoes, there’s a WeChat group for that. Check out the list below of our recommended WeChat groups that every expat in Beijing should be a part of.




Christmas Only Beijing
The most festive WeChat group has to be Christmas Only Beijing. Just as the name suggests, this group ONLY shares information on everything and anything Christmas-related.

How: Add SarKra on WeChat




Toy Reviews and Recommendations 
Holidays and birthdays are always hard to shop for. Ask other parents for real reviews before you buy.





Jingkids Parenting in Beijing
This one is a general interest discussion group for parenting in Beijing. It is a great place to ask others for their parenting input, get real reviews on schools, camps, hospitals, etc, and be your go-to place for questions regarding your family and kids.

How: Add WeChat ID TBJHelper and ask to join





Peking Pups & Other Pets

This is about taking care of pets in The Jing: 


— Post your cute pet photos

— Share pet-friendly events

— Offer pet gear recommendations

— Tell us about pet-friendly restaurants, parks, hotels

— Exchange pet care tips and tricks


Pet sales are prohibited 🚫 


How: Add WeChat ID TBJHelper and ask to join





Family Events Only Jingkids
Although many groups combine events and advice, this group is run by our founder Mike Wester, and sticks strictly to events that kids can attend. This way you don’t have to comb through event posters and decipher via Google Translate if that tea tasting requires a babysitter or if you can take the kids.

How: WeChat TBJHelper and ask to join the Family Events Only group





Beijing Dads Group
Don’t forget the Dads! Although all parents are welcome into most of these groups, it must be nice to have a spot where Dads can let loose. From what I hear, it’s a lot of memes but also quite good discussions and help when needed.

How: WeChat TBJHelper and ask to join the Dads group





Third Culture Kids Parenting
Raising a mixed-culture kid is no easy task. Here you’ll find other parents in the same boat as you where you can share your experiences and ask for advice.

How: Add TBJHelper to join





Lifelong Learning in Beijing

This group is dedicated to lifelong learning and adult education opportunities in Beijing


Rules are simple: post anything you want regarding to adult learning in Beijing — whether it be Basket Weaving, Cooking, Mandarin language, or an MBA.


How: Add TBJHelper and ask to join







Clothes-shoes for kids
This group is as straightforward as its name. If you’re only looking to buy some kids’ clothes and shoes, this is the group to join.

How: Add WeChat ID Wilhelmina87 to join





Maternity, Newborn Buy & Sell CN
This group is for all your baby gadgets. There’s everything from clothes to books and toys that have been outgrown by kids.

How: Add WeChat ID fukai2504 to join





KID Stuff: Buy, sell, swap. BJ
There’s everything from kids’ clothes and toys to furniture.

How: Add WeChat ID lilin_ChinaDe to join







The Beijinger Foodies Group
This one is all about Beijing’s food-related chatter. The admin has an anti-spamming policy so you won’t be bombarded with tons of repetitive ads from the same restaurant day after day.

To join: Add TBJHelper on WeChat





FamFriendlyEats
This one is specifically for foodie parents. As we know, not all family-friendly restaurants are suitable for kids of every age so this group is where you can ask for recommendations based on your unique family make-up. Like with other WeChat groups, the rules are simple – be respectful of others’ opinions and don’t spam the group.

How: Add TBJHelper on WeChat to join





Sweet Cravings
There are multiple Sweet Cravings groups by now. Camilla started it as a way for local bakers to share their goods with Beijing’s dessert-loving community. There are daily posts of cakes, cookies, brownies, baklava, and basically anything your sweet tooth is craving. What makes this group different than a visit to your local bakery is that you’re able to ask questions, and find less common desserts that might be hard to come by like chiffon pandan cakes!

To join: Add Camkon on WeChat.







Moving Abroad
This group is created to help people who are planning to move abroad. You can ask questions related to moving, and you will be able to get an answer to your questions directly from the experienced group members and the Pason Global Moving team members, who have over 17 years of quality international moving experience. 








Steaks Promotion
Trader Joe has weekly deals for carnivores. Each week he sends the group a package promotion, including a combo of popular cuts, and even some free cheese, olive oil, and seasoning now and again. I order from Trader Joe’s all the time. The steaks arrive still frozen the very next day via SF Express. This week’s latest promotion is five 200g black Angus grain-fed Sirloin plus 1kg grass-fed French lamb, five 150g corn-fed beef patties, and a free bottle of Spanish olive oil all for RMB 499. Time to get your beef on!

To join: Add Trader Joe on WeChat: a664978432





Morgan’s Cheese and Wine Group
The name pretty much says it all: This is a group for wine and cheese lovers. Yusan shares wine and cheese deals with tasting notes throughout the week. Recently, they began adding cold cuts to their group as well. The latest promotion is for nine pieces of cheese including three 125g Camembert, one 125g brie, two 100g Danish Blue, one 150g Spanish goat cheese, and two 150g Manchego for RMB 376.20.

To join: Add Yusan on WeChat: hhhhh1407





We Love Wine
Again, it’s all in the name! If you love drinking wine, then this group is for you. Jacquelin WinePimp sends out deals and pairing recommendations throughout the week. She also organizes wine tastings with friends, which she calls her WTF events. The next WTF tasting will be on Sep 11 and will feature an afternoon tasting of nine different wines plus nibbles and a buffet of cold cuts for RMB 290.

To join: Add JacquelinWinePimp by scanning the QR code.





Always Fresh – Organic & Healthy
Always Fresh sends photos and promotions on a pretty regular basis, meaning it’s a great way to save on guaranteed organic fruits and veggies that are delivered straight to your door. Their latest promotion is for 2.5kg of grapes for RMB 98. They also organize monthly specials for weekly organic veggie deliveries.

To join: Add Always Fresh on WeChat: YJSG201918






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