China is a country on the rise. As it emerges from the shadows of neighbouring Taiwan, Japan and South Korea to realize its potential as an economic powerhouse, the need to learn English has become ever more important. Teachers coming to Beijing can take advantage of this while enjoying all the comforts of other developed Asian cities like Taipei or Tokyo, but at much more affordable prices. For those venturing into Asia for the first time, the excitement of living and working in a constantly evolving country, different from anything they might have experienced before, is the huge attraction. There are endless opportunities to experience the culture, learn the language and explore the country.