Things you need to have when coming to China. China living and travel tips / survival guide.

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2 ай бұрын

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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@WeDidSomething- 2 ай бұрын

Another good and helpful video my friend

@Joanna-jt1xx 22 сағат бұрын

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?

@collyslifeadventureinchina 21 сағат бұрын

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

@neural_engineering 2 ай бұрын

I went to China last summer and took advantage all of these apps mentioned. Great video for first-timers in China!

@collyslifeadventureinchina 2 ай бұрын

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.

@osuan9 2 ай бұрын

nice..

@MacrosFTW 2 ай бұрын

Good content for china travelers.

@collyslifeadventureinchina 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I was addressing the main questions people have been asking me about.

@antwango 4 күн бұрын

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!!???

@collyslifeadventureinchina 4 күн бұрын

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.

@lifeisgood141 Ай бұрын

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.

@antwango 5 күн бұрын

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

@christinarowe967 19 күн бұрын

Thanks good info

@edisagreen6626 Ай бұрын

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.

@collyslifeadventureinchina Ай бұрын

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.

@edisagreen6626 Ай бұрын

@@collyslifeadventureinchina thank you so much for your response and the advice!

@odzergaming 8 күн бұрын

@@edisagreen6626use proxy master vpn, its free and works

@ktkt2801 2 ай бұрын

hello. i am japanese. i enjoy your videoｓ every time.are you planning to live in china for a long team？Thanks．

@collyslifeadventureinchina 2 ай бұрын

Yes I will be here for a very long time. Thanks for watching.

@dannybee6677 Ай бұрын

When you first showed up to China, how much Chinese were you able to understand and speak?

@collyslifeadventureinchina Ай бұрын

Pretty much none.

@dannybee6677 Ай бұрын

@@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?

@collyslifeadventureinchina Ай бұрын

@@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.

@arthurlincoln9093 2 ай бұрын

Or you could go somewhere else where Visa is accepted directly and perfectly normally. All these rules just scream surveilance state.

@collyslifeadventureinchina 2 ай бұрын

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?

@antwango 5 күн бұрын

@@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!!!!

@antwango 5 күн бұрын

OH and i suppose the US isnt a surveillance state LMAO!

@TomSantinoCorleone 19 күн бұрын

This sounds horrible, God Bless America 🇺🇸

@collyslifeadventureinchina 18 күн бұрын

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.

@TomSantinoCorleone 18 күн бұрын

@@collyslifeadventureinchina typical response, lol. You enjoy China, I will enjoy my freedom, in the United States of America 🇺🇸

@collyslifeadventureinchina 18 күн бұрын

@@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.

@TomSantinoCorleone 18 күн бұрын

@@collyslifeadventureinchina 😂 😆

@Sainterinho 15 күн бұрын

@@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

@allukos3656 2 ай бұрын

pepole look angry when they see your tattoos?

@Anonymous------ 2 ай бұрын

Chinese see tattoos are stupid dirty smudges that ruin the human natural body.

@collyslifeadventureinchina 2 ай бұрын

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.

@mikefellbach6841 2 ай бұрын

I highly recommend NOT to install any of these Chinese apps. Most of these will steal the data from your phone. You can pay with cash almost anywhere. If you HAVE to install Alipay or any of these other apps, at least use a separate phone that has no personal data on it.

@Anonymous------ 2 ай бұрын

Steal data like how Google, Play Store apps, Android, Microsoft software, Windows, iTunes, iPhone, Apple IOS stole your data? 😂

@ganzhishijie 2 ай бұрын

不知道哪里来的优越感😅😅

@Qiushishuo 2 ай бұрын

Liar spread lies.

@rider2731 2 ай бұрын

You are full of B.S. I am an American who visits China regularly, this is my advice: Get a sim card that works in China, Tmobile lets you roam for free, get VPN, and Alipay.

@collyslifeadventureinchina 2 ай бұрын

Literally, every app developed steals some sort of data. That's how they make money by giving you a free app. If you have sensitive data, then yes, that should be on a work phone with no apps except the ones you use for work. Basically, it should be a phone to send messages and make calls. If someone really wants your data there are many ways of compromising devices.