Planning your move to China is exciting. ExpatDen’s Moving Guides help you find the right local or international moving company, hire international shippers, and more.
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Getting a phone number in China means picking a carrier, a physical SIM or eSIM, and clearing real-name registration with your passport. Here’s what it actually costs and how it works.
China rewards expats with a high salary, a low cost of living, and a culture thousands of years deep, but the visa, banking, and language hurdles are real. This complete guide covers jobs, visas, healthcare, housing, money, and daily life.
Chengdu offers expats a relaxed pace, world-class Sichuan cuisine, affordable living costs, and easy access to China’s most dramatic natural scenery, a compelling alternative to the east coast’s fast-paced megacities.
Shanghai is one of the most popular destinations for expat workers, offering world-class amenities and high earning potential alongside an equally high cost of living.
In China, WeChat Pay is not just convenient, it is how daily life runs, from paying street vendors to splitting a bill. This guide shows you how to set it up, link a card, transfer money, and send red packets like a local.
China’s Great Firewall blocks Google, YouTube, WhatsApp, and most Western sites, so a VPN is essential for expats and visitors. This guide explains how VPNs work, why free ones are risky, and which paid services actually beat the firewall.
Once you live in China, buying online quickly replaces trips to the shops because it is cheaper and almost effortless. This guide walks through registering, paying with Alipay or WeChat, the main platforms like Taobao and JD, and avoiding scams.
Shipping personal items, furniture, or pets from the US to China requires navigating China’s customs rules, prohibited goods lists, and seasonal shipping delays. This guide covers everything from writing a Chinese address to container shipping options.
Shipping from China to the US means choosing between postal services, couriers, and container shipping, then navigating US customs and import duties. This guide covers the full process including packaging, paperwork, costs, and current tariff considerations.
Beijing’s urban parks range from historic Imperial gardens near the Forbidden City to sprawling modern spaces built for the 2008 Olympics. Most are a subway ride away and offer a welcome break from the city’s pace.
Shanghai’s 25 million residents spread across 16 districts, but most expats settle in a handful of Puxi neighborhoods or family-friendly Pudong suburbs. This guide covers each area’s character, rent ranges, and trade-offs.
China has low violent crime rates, but knowing who to call in an emergency makes all the difference. This guide covers all the key emergency numbers, common scams targeting expats, and exactly what to do in a medical crisis, traffic accident, or fire.
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