Beijing Thru an โฃExpat’sโข Lens: Branding Consultant Shagi Sharesโข His Ideal Day
BEIJING โ- For Shagi, aโค long-term โขBeijing residentโ originallyโ from The Commonwealth of Dominica, a perfectโ day โin the capital blends local experiences with familiar comforts. The full-time dadโค adn part-time marketing/branding consultant recently shared hisโค ideal 24 hours with The Beijinger, offering a glimpse into how he navigates โand enjoys life inโฃ the city. โค
This “24 โคHours in Beijing” โคseries โasks prominent figures in โฃthe capital how they would spend a โfull โฃday. Shagi’s itinerary reveals a passion for exploring โBeijing’s vibrant arts scene, savoring โขits โขdiverseโ culinary offerings, and balancing work with family life. โคHis routine highlights a unique outlook shapedโ by his โขisland โroots and adopted home.
Shagi’s day beginsโข with aโ 6:30 am run atโฃ Side Park in โฃLidu, accompanied by a podcast or Hit FM 88.7. Following a shower, he cycles to The Daily Bagelโ for breakfast, declaring โit “the best in the city.” The morning continues with aโข ride through the hutongs, a coffee โbreak at SUR Cabo overlooking Baitasi,โ and lunch at Furongji, โwhere he praises the “epic” staff and indulges in dim โsum alongside โขcookies from The Bake shop on the rooftop – a spot he uses for brainstorming and work notes.
the afternoon is dedicated to the 798 Arts District, with Shagi citing 798CUBE,โฃ UCCA, Red Gate, Sauce Zhan, and SoulGoods as his favorite galleries and shops. Heโ then enjoys a Spanish โLatte w/Coconut Milk fromโ % Arabica before heading home for dinner โคwith his family.โข If childcare allows, he and his โwife enjoy an evening out, perhaps catching a show at Modernista โor BlueNote Beijing, followed by drinks at Hide &โฃ Seek.โค
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