Any advice for bewildered new expats to China?

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on 23 Aug 2012

Hi expats!

We are currently updating our guide to China and we need YOUR help! Are you an expat living in Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou with experiences to share or advice for new expats? Are you willing to help by answering questions about renting an apartment, setting up a utility account or which restaurant to go to? Contact us!

Anonymous (not verified) on 31 Aug 2012 - 03:34

i am a chinese.i just can provide some advice to you in my opinion. 1.If you wanna rent an apartment.i think expates should contact agent.it is convenient. 2.To open a utility accout.you must prepare some files.you should take passport by your side. 3:There are many economy hotel in shanghai,beijing,guangzhou and so on.you can find them quickly. 4:if you want to live in china for a long time.I must remind many expats.Facebook has been blocked in china.So you must download sever proxy.Flyvpn.com can help you.if you wanna keep contact with your friend.

Anonymous (not verified) on 14 Nov 2012 - 14:46

Hi GabyS,

I would be more than happy to assist with advising about any aspect of moving and living in Chinai. I have been assisting expatriates settle into Shanghai and other cities in China so am pretty familiar with their needs.

I have created a blog which should explain my experience and give some advice.

Let me know how I can be of help.

Cheers,
Adrienne Farrelly
http://www.adriennefarrelly.tumblr.com

Anonymous (not verified) on 14 Feb 2014 - 07:37

Happy to help. I have been living in Beijing since Jan 2003 and in China since 1998 and have helped quite a few people transtition into China. See www.china-expert.org and www.fcgroup.org

Anonymous (not verified) on 19 Nov 2014 - 07:13

Wether the place is comfortable or not for living may depend on the weather. If you prefer cold weather, you can go to the north part of China, for example, Harbin. The Ice festival in Harbin is really good. See more info. http://www.icefestivalharbin.com/

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