Things you need to have when coming to China. China living and travel tips / survival guide.
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Prepare for your journey to China with our comprehensive survival guide! Whether you're traveling or planning to live in China, we've got you covered with everything you need to know. From obtaining a Chinese visa to navigating the bustling streets of China's cities, we'll walk you through the essentials.
First and foremost, make sure you have your Chinese visa sorted out to enter the country hassle-free. Once you're in, stay connected with a China data SIM or an e-SIM, ensuring you're always connected to the internet for navigation and communication.
In China, WeChat is king, serving as your go-to messaging app, social media platform, and payment solution. Set up WeChat Pay and AliPay to easily pay for everything from groceries to transportation. Speaking of transportation, familiarize yourself with the Didi app for convenient ridesharing.
Navigate the streets like a pro with Apple Maps, or utilize Baidu Translate for quick translations on the go. For all your shopping needs, Taobao is your one-stop online marketplace, offering everything from clothing to electronics. And when hunger strikes, use Meituan to discover and order from local eateries.
Join us as we delve into the ins and outs of living and traveling in China, arming you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in this vibrant and dynamic country. Don't miss out on these essential tips for a smooth and enjoyable experience in China!
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Two things you need: A proper visa and a Chinese app linking your fat credit/debit cards for payments. Everything you learn on the fly. That is what makes a trip an adventure.
The beauty of China is it is the only country near 100% sovereign by using its own made products in just about everything. Others are depending on, using western, predominantly the U.S.' apps. Something no other countries can claim.
Yup wait till these countries decide on being independant or doing stuff away from the "US / Western rules based order" and then get sanctioned to hell and back...... wait till India start going their own way we'll see how much of a "superpower" India really is
Nowadays you can link an international card to wechat but theres a fee for transactions over 200 yuan at least for mastercard.
I went to China last summer and took advantage all of these apps mentioned. Great video for first-timers in China!
Its what I use daily. I maybe forgot to add in tantan for single people looking to date but I think I nailed it when talking about apps my friends, co-workers, and self use on the daily.
This video was so helpful. Thank you. Do you have any suggestions on what VPN providers work best in China? I've heard some people had issues with expressvpn for example when they were in China.
Express vpn no longer works here. I used it 2015-2020 but not anymore. Astrill is what some people use, but it is better to find a private VPN provider inside China. Ask around once you get here.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina thank you so much for your response and the advice!
@@edisagreen6626use proxy master vpn, its free and works
Hi. I am leaving for China tomorrow. I am going to study at the university of Shandong. Do you have more tips?
Thanks. I'd like to go this fall or winter and visit many of those fantastic historic sites.
Another good and helpful video my friend
Super helpful! Thank you! I am visiting Guangzhou soon. I was wondering what is the easiest way to get WeChat? Every time I try to make an account it says I need someone to scan my QR code :(
So I have never had this problem, but if that is the case, someone on your flight can probably help you. Someone at the airport or your hotel can usually assist you.
Just popped in my head! where do you go to a pub to watch international football!? What about western cravings like Krispy Kremes, donuts, cadburys creme eggs!!???
So the main pubs for football would be morgans or hooleys but there are others that show it as well. You wont find krisby kremes but there are tons of great bakeries that sell sweets. Also tons of western food places like taco bell etc. For snacks you can always find cfreme eggs on taobao.
I wouldn’t even think about eating these junk food while in China and anywhere in the world. Eating healthy foods will make you travel a long life. 😂😂😂
Hello, thank you for providing the information. Could you produce a more recent video that explains the various neighborhoods? Also, can you suggest locations where one can find affordable local brand clothing at wholesale prices?
I will definitely make a video one day about the different districts and common neighbourhoods in Guangzhou. As per clothing is you mean actual Chinese brands; you always need to go through the company for wholesale. If you are talking about non-branded or make-up brand clothing, there are handfuls of clothing wholesale markets, and I will probably be doing an updated video on those markets in the coming months on my market channel c3thecollywoodlife
Good content for china travelers.
Thanks. I was addressing the main questions people have been asking me about.
hello. i am japanese. i enjoy your videoｓ every time.are you planning to live in china for a long team？Thanks．
Yes I will be here for a very long time. Thanks for watching.
nice..
When you first showed up to China, how much Chinese were you able to understand and speak?
Pretty much none.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina well the reason I ask is, how much preparation do you recommend for someone moving to China to work? Did you get your job through an English speaking agency?
@@dannybee6677 When I arrived in late 2015, things were a lot different. Back then, I got my job through an agency, but this time, I got my job through contacts. Depending on the job you have, you will need a different set of skills. Many jobs dont require any Chinese, but many jobs also require you to be pretty fluent. Before, many people would come here and work illegally, but the government has really cracked down, and from what I am hearing from non-native speakers and people who aren't qualified, it's very hard for them to find work, and many are leaving. A lot fewer Russians here now.
I lived in Shenzhen from 2010 to 2014 and was fortunate to meet my wife and it was her found me tons of private teaching jobs. The hourly pay at the time was around 300 rmb which was amazing. I didn’t fully enjoy my time as at the time Shenzhen was still under construction and even though the money was great I felt my overall quality of life at the time wasn’t great. From the looks of Guangzhou now it looks amazing and there appears to be a lot more choice. I’m coming in January next year for a couple of months and plan on visiting guangzhou amongst a few other places I didn’t visit when I lived there
When I came in 2015, things were a lot different. I miss those days of people being amazed seeing foreigners and treating you like a rockstar, along with all the street BBQ and things a little less developed. Guangzhou and Shenzhen are even more modern and efficient than ever. Your trip may make you want to move back. Private class still pay 300-500 RMB an hour, but the main thing is the salary in tier 1 cities is around 30k now.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina I know what you mean and I had a similar experience of being treated like a rockstar which was great for picking up the ladies but annoying at times when you’d get pestered to practice English. I got a bit bored of teaching and as most people just did it for the money. Working in a school was around 12000 a month and hence why I took the private tutoring route instead but the pay has significantly improved. I’m not I’ll move back permanently as my wife prefers living in Europe but is going back to visit her parents.
pepole look angry when they see your tattoos?
Chinese see tattoos are stupid dirty smudges that ruin the human natural body.
No, there is a better attitude towards tattoos these days. Many young Chinese have them. People 40 and up might still think tattoos mean gangster, but I walk around with my ink showing and often get smiles. Many Chinese people also say how cool or beautiful they are.
Thanks a bunch mate, im looking forward to study med in china and this helped a lot especially the didi app thing lol
Enjoy your studies you'll love it in China.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina my uni's located in Nanjing , what do you think of the city?
@@killshot5490 I have never been but there are a lot of people in wechat groups I am in that live in and love the city.
Or you could go somewhere else where Visa is accepted directly and perfectly normally.
All these rules just scream surveilance state.
Full surveillance means next to no crime. Do you really think that if a country in the West wants to watch you, they can't?
@@collyslifeadventureinchina BOoooOM!! THIS! Snowden has already told everyone about the US and we still get this one sided Western BS that has been disproved with evidence and facts!!!!
OH and i suppose the US isnt a surveillance state LMAO!
Thanks good info
This sounds horrible, God Bless America 🇺🇸
How so? America actually followed China in things like WeChat/WhatsApp, Didi/uber, Alipay/Paypal, debit, Credit Meituan/Uber Eats, and Door Dash. All of the American options cost more and are less efficient.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina typical response, lol. You enjoy China, I will enjoy my freedom, in the United States of America 🇺🇸
@@TomSantinoCorleone I'm Canadian, and there are pros and cons to living in Canada, America, Europe, China, etc. If you really believe you are that much freer or safer in one developed/developing country than the next, you either haven't travelled or are just naive. I understand there is no convincing you. I do hope god blesses America and Canada in their next elections.
@@collyslifeadventureinchina 😂 😆
@@collyslifeadventureinchinathere is no way breaking these people s prejudice honestly. They rather live in a country with non stop mass shooting called freedom... I lived in Colorado for 10 years and love it but soon I m moving to Qingdao. Thanks for the tips! I ve been looking for some apps to use in China
You're adorable.