You will find yourself missing your favorite things from back home.
You may have to pay expensive rates to get Western products sent to you, or else have your friends back home send you your favorite foods and beauty supplies. It is a lot harder to get Western products and food in China. If you struggle with asthma or are an avid out-door runner, you may want to consider which city you move to based on its average air quality. The air quality in China is horrendous, especially in bigger cities such as Shanghai and Beijing. For others, it can take weeks to get used to the different lifestyle in China. For some people this is no problem and they easily overcome it. No matter how prepared you are to visit China, you will experience some type of culture shock. Although you should still be smart, theft and violent crime is not something you need to actively worry about. I did not have the same worries or have to take the same precautions that I do when I am in the United States. As a young woman living alone in China, I felt safe walking the mile home from the subway station late at night while playing games on my phone.
It is also very fast and convenient to get restaurant food and groceries delivered to your door. The prices are insanely cheap, and the delivery is fast. China predominantly uses a website called Taobao to order furniture, clothing, beauty products, and even food. Those who do plan to study Chinese there will find that they accelerate faster than their peers studying Mandarin back home. After three months in China, I had the subway train announcement memorized. You will end up learning at least some words and phrases just by hearing them from other people. You can visit the Great Wall of China, the Yellow Mountains, and the Longjing Tea Fields, in addition to finding hidden gems all around you. Once you are in China, it is cheap and convenient to travel around and experience the rest of the country, given their sophisticated train system. As expats are typically paid more than the average Chinese citizen, you will be able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. It is much cheaper to live in China than it is to live in most Western countries. You will learn more about China’s history and culture, whether you want to or not, because the country is overflowing with over 3,000 years’ worth of history. Here is a brief list of some of the pros and cons of living in China: Living in a foreign country is both a fun adventure and, at times, a headache. Social and Cultural Life – Adjusting to China.I hope you will come to feel to same love and respect for the Chinese people and culture that I and millions of other current and former expats feel.
I absolutely adore China, and after living in and traveling around China, I still cannot get enough of it. After living in China though, you will be able to help eradicate these fears and false beliefs of other people, and help them realize that China is simply unique, not scary. Many people, when they think of China, automatically just think of communism and government control, and the thought of visiting China may scare them. When you eventually decide to leave China, your heart will ache for its beauty and culture. You will make new friends and develop a love for a foreign country and learn to consider it home. You will face challenges and new experiences that will help you to learn and grow. It will change your perception of this beautiful country and help you to better understand its language and culture. Moving to and living in China is an experience unlike any other. Although this may influence how they appear in this article, we try our best to ensure that our readers get access to the best possible products and services in their situations. We may receive compensation when you click on those links. Disclaimer: This article may link to products and services from one or more of ExpatDen’s partners.