Housing & Rent - Living in China https://pandafinda.com/living-in-china/housing-rent/ Living in China en-US Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:36:04 +0000 wpForo 60 I want to live in China long-term but damn it seems impossible https://pandafinda.com/living-in-china/housing-rent/i-want-to-live-in-china-long-term-but-damn-it-seems-impossible/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:12:41 +0000 I visited Beijing and Baoding back in 2016 and absolutely loved it especially Baoding The locals there were really friendly and I had a great experience Overall I was told before the trip that Chinese people especially older people might treat me badly because I am African American but honestly that was not my experience at all I actually got along really well with the older folks I also do not have a degree but I know how to 3D model and I am pretty much a 3D generalist and I also have some UX and UI design skills The problem is that I do not have any professional experience I know China tends to attract highly skilled people and that the immigration requirements can be pretty strict but honestly I would be willing to give up my US citizenship and fully integrate into Chinese society if I had the opportunity I really want to contribute and build a life there I know staying for a couple of years is possible but I would not want to eventually have to return to the US I am trying to be realistic though so I wanted to ask how are you guys able to stay in China long term

]]> Housing & Rent LeuchsGerd https://pandafinda.com/living-in-china/housing-rent/i-want-to-live-in-china-long-term-but-damn-it-seems-impossible/ Is Hangzhou the best city to live in China? https://pandafinda.com/living-in-china/housing-rent/is-hangzhou-the-best-city-to-live-in-china/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:45:13 +0000 Here is my thought :

When it comes to natural beauty, it’s definitely a decent choice. The weather could be better though — there’s quite a bit of rain and humidity. Public transport is good, and even though the city is large, it somehow feels quite compact. None of my friends live so far away that it’s inconvenient to meet up in their neighborhood. It has many of the conveniences you’d find in a place like Shanghai but without the overwhelming crowds, noise, and hectic pace.
As for nightlife, honestly, it’s pretty boring.
I’ve heard people say that locals here aren’t as friendly or open-minded as in some other cities, but I don’t think I’ve experienced enough to really say. Personally, I’m not convinced the culture varies that much from city to city — at least not among the mainstream Han-majority cities.

]]> Housing & Rent DavidTirone https://pandafinda.com/living-in-china/housing-rent/is-hangzhou-the-best-city-to-live-in-china/ What are the best platforms or agencies to use when renting an apartment in China? https://pandafinda.com/living-in-china/housing-rent/what-are-the-best-platforms-or-agencies-to-use-when-renting-an-apartment-in-china/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:41:10 +0000

I’m getting ready to move to China and I want to find a place to live, but I’m not sure what documents or steps are needed for renting. Any tips?

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