Inside my $600 Chengdu Apartment

Welcome to my new apartment in Chengdu, China!
If you are new to my channel, I’m happy you clicked on my video! Hopefully, this video made you stay for good! If you are an expat living abroad, considering moving to China, or just wondering what life the heck my life is like in China--- I hope this video will give you some insight!
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About me 😜
Hi! I'm Aleese, a 35-year-old Black American living in China
- Born in Michigan, USA
- Lover of Cheese Itz & bike rides
- Been in China for 4 years
- Currently working as a high school drama teacher
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[@sassclem3190]

Wow you really made that place feel like a home!! Now that you have a space that FEELS like your own, hopefully your time settling into Chengdu feels better!💕

[@user-pz4vb9cu8u]

If making it work was a person!!! That metal piece for the shower is genius. I never knew something like that existed. And, mama is right. The green kitchen cabinets add character. I love bright colors so it's cute to me.

[@AleeseLightyear]

China is the land of products that you never knew existed! I was on the shopping apps for hours trying to get my algorithm right to show me something that wasn't a flimsy shower curtain and wasn't something that I needed to hire someone to install--this was the PERFECT thing!

[@annagor4727]

The Birkenstock museum! I’m dying of laughter 😂

[@AleeseLightyear]

Clogs, boots, sandals! I got them all!

[@mstexasg6243]

Love how you set everything up. It's pleasant and practical. I was just curious...do you reattach each of the polaroids everytime you move? Have you considered saving the originals and making a reproducing them onto something else like canvas or plastic? For the record I always look forward to your videos. I travel vicariously through your channel.

[@BO-fp6ul]

You pulling a whole water machine out of box is hilarious. Taobao is amazing and loved that you showed items and the prices! I immediately grabbed my phone and started photo buying ...lol ...Lime green is not so bad. Could have been orange . You made it home and that is all that matters. Rock on Ms. A🧡🧡🧡

[@annagor4727]

The final result is very impressive! It really does feel like an Aleese home (the heated rug especially 😊) Wish you lots of good times at this apartment!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you! 😊 The heated rug is one of the best purchases that I've ever made!!

[@annagor4727]

The doormat is the highlight for me 😂

[@boxscorewatcher413]

This is the most powerful apartment I've seen.

[@foodtravellife88]

Boxes looked banged up lol

[@kremigmitsahne7197]

Such a lovely home and in an amazing place like Chengdu. You're clearly living the dream!

[@AleeseLightyear]

hhahaha NOT living the dream at all, just got a decent apartment

[@clevermkoi8377]

Beijing apartment will always be in our hearts. Also, rip green couch. Gone but not forgotten. I’m glad your huge move is finally over. I hope you enjoy your time in this new city and at your new school.

[@ColorsOfTheeWind]

I love what you did with the bathroom forsure. You seem to adapt well in whatever space youre in, Im glad youre all finally moved in ! We love and support you, Dont forget how resilient you are and that we can all see it. Thank you for all that you do. 💗

[@kaydkaydkayd]

10:00 i never knew cheesecake factory wasnt an american only brand omg … one less benefit for the us

[@AleeseLightyear]

hahahaha Cheesecake Factory is global baby!!

[@user-ug6yz2bl2z]

Your smile is so powerful! Hope u enjoy your life in Chengdu!!!

[@AleeseLightyear]

🤗🤗🤗 That's a really kind thing to say! Thanks

[@priscillaferguson267]

The apartment is beautiful. So happy to see you settled in Chengdu as its very different from Beijing. Enjoy!

[@aimeewhite6017]

I used to live in Chengdu as a TEFL teacher. It was the happiest time of my life! I love watching your videos Aleese, it brings back so many great memories :)

[@BRICSSCO]

1 person 11 boxes and 45 packages that is crazy

[@AleeseLightyear]

Is it tho?!?!

[@judychi3313]

Really good to see that you now have settled in your new apartment. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures!

[@fdoctor79]

Congrats, Aleese! I really like the polaroid room. 🙂

[@lindaang7814]

Hugs from the US gurl, love your new place there in Chengdu

[@AleeseLightyear]

thanks so much!! 🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@Alex_k_Q]

lol every double 11 and 618, my wife would buy tons of stuff and I have to use a trolley to pick them up at least once a day😂

[@AleeseLightyear]

your wife is just like me!!!

[@InesTessa]

Hahaha I have the same artwork in my house, I do love the artist tho 😅. The green kitchen cabinets. So China 😂 love the home, hope you have a great time in Chengdu ❤

[@user-ml8dl4rh1e]

I'm from Chengdu I'm really excited to see a video about your apartment in my hometown.

[@foodtravellife88]

Yea that last apartment in Beijing was baller!!

[@bayernfan9557]

9:56 I also love that coconut milk.

[@AleeseLightyear]

It's soooo good!

[@zinhle_dladla]

Yeah finally 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lexxloveee888]

Thanks for sharing! I love how you have your new place set up, it's so, so cute! We always love your videos and will always support you 🫶🏽

[@wb6266]

this was so great! thnks for sharing!

[@FreedomWriter3]

Very nicely done! I especially love the kitchen and the guest room! I also think the lime green cabinets are cute and give the room some character. ❤

[@r-cdmx]

Awesome. Congrats on the apt. Looks great. 👏🏽💪🏽✨

[@DIYDiaz]

Loving the new place and the shower door is a game changer! Keep being the beautiful person that you are! You got this mama! ❤

[@jhoneliab.6741]

I love it Aleese 🥹🫶🏾 I'm moving soon and was feeling super anxious about it. I'm moving the furthest from my home town than I've ever lived and watching you walk through your fear is inspiring and helping me to feel less anxious about it. Feeling much more optimistic about this move. Congratulations on your new place Aleese 🥳👏🏾 You're living out your dreams and I love all of the black girl magic you share with us. Sending you so much love ♥️✨🥂

[@marytaberner2875]

We love you, Aleese❤

[@pinkavyek]

Love your new apartment, I hope you're settling into Chengdu well by now, wishing you the best!

[@BrianaisGoingPlaces]

The polaroid wall is too cute!

[@Naturally_Tia]

That guest room 😍 I need all of the pillow, blanket, and rug details ❤

[@AdventureTwT1]

Love the memories wall so nice 😍

[@BestluckYan]

Look a lot nicer and comfortable after your decoration🎉

[@bowenxu1002]

Congrats!!!!!!

[@hera_m]

Your Window View is the Best imagine burning some insence while enjoying the sound of rain drops . I really love it and hope you adapt to everything in your new town Alice 😉. P.S. every week I'm waiting for your shining skin recipe 😢

[@RosaliaShiweva]

What a gorgeous Apartment tour. Thanks so much for sharing with us . ❤❤❤ You have such an incredible energy and we love you right back .❤❤❤❤

[@kathryn3318]

Nice place. I think you will be there for awhile. Look forward to more videos. Girl you got this.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@alicemaple5423]

another warm chilling video like your updates😊

[@bayernfan9557]

wow, new episode.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Every week!

[@LuciaHuangxx]

Hope you enjoy chengdu! Happens to be my hometown so I'm glad to see others enjoying the place too.

[@terryhardjowirogo2287]

Your apartment is lovely . The view is great . All the best 👍🏼

[@ayleth_]

We have the same avocado oodie! This apartment is sooooo beautiful, what a catch! Looking forward to many Chengdu vlogs!! ♥

[@melaninandms8840]

Enjoyed watching your video.

[@bethany8906]

starting your life over in a new place is not easy ! remember why you started . i went to chengdu for a summer in college and it felt like a dream . looking forward to your journey 🙏

[@user-vr9ob7md4q]

It's really not easy! This is a big project!god bless you

[@Laowei1]

Beautiful apartment, Aleese! Congratulations on all your hard work! Enjoy Chengdu! Thanks for sharing your experience! Best wishes from Canada! 😃🎶🎵

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you so much!! More experiences to come!

[@ZAMETKI_RADOSTI]

It's so cozy❤

[@QueenXKnit]

Congrat on your new apartment Aleese !!!!

[@AleeseLightyear]

🤗💜 Thank you! I'm so happy!

[@lpgilber]

You really did well with the apartment. I'm most impressed with the shower door. I have been in bathrooms like that even in the UK. So this would be a great idea to keep the shower from soaking the toilet area.

[@iseeflowers]

Wow you made your apartment so homey. 🏠

[@AleeseLightyear]

I love it!

[@mon6745]

Omg you're so sweet - youve done a really good job 😊

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you!! 😊

[@heatherbez]

Hi, Aleese! I love watching your videos. I start my TEFL certification June 10th and am planning on starting my life all over in China. I’ve lost a lot here in the states and have no ties so I thought…why not? I’m scared but you keeping it so real and being so brave boosts my confidence. Thank you so much

[@niveajones6400]

You make it all look so easy❤

[@AleeseLightyear]

hahahah Did you see the last vlog? Me crying cus of the stress of it all? Not easy at all!

[@raymondlianto9882]

Lovely apartment.

[@TshepoGono]

A job well done. Congrats!!!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you so much 😀

[@strawberrycake1413]

I love your new place! How’s your new job? ❤

[@joelfreak]

Just coming by here to pass along good vibes! Returning the virtual hug....lol

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks for the good vibes!!

[@GettingGoshen]

I love your channel you remind me of my daughter she lived in Spain and wants to move to Italy. She is a traveler too. I am like your Mama (she has done an excellent job raising you) i love see our people travel. I love the green in your kitchen but I am a gardener ❤ so what do you think about ordering from Temu? Love yor enetgy and your apartment. A lot of military children are like you. I was a military brat. You will look back on these memories and love it. I wish we had youtube back then to be able to capture your friends and experiences to he able to look back on them will be priceless. I have so many friends I never found again as we older people are not on social media like you youngiuns. I hope you are backing up your videos so if this platform goes away you will have them. You brighten my day. I still travel mostly to Israel and Jordan and France but soon I will be expanding to Africa I think. Keep up the good work. Blessings❤

[@MatteoLonghi7]

rich queen

[@allw547]

Nice place! Enjoy!!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you! 😃

[@azharidris7092]

OMG.. i love it.. you've got some good taste.. Aleese..

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks! I think it's so simplistic compared to my old place!

[@jusang6265]

Great job with the apartment organization!

[@AleeseLightyear]

Glad you liked it!!

[@knonori6191]

I’m so happy that the algorithm brought me to your channel! Let the binge watching begin 🍿🍿🍿

[@AleeseLightyear]

Welcome! Happy yo have you here new friend!

[@afoma96]

Love the set up! Please where did you get the pull out shower curtain door from? Thank you

[@charliely1833]

Omg I love what you’ve done with the place! Looks great! Did you just say you had leftovers from cheesecake factory? They have them in China??? What??? Does it even compare to the ones in the States though?

[@AleeseLightyear]

OMG--I should do a video about Cheesecake Factory in China. There is one in Beijing, Shanghai and the Chengdu one just opened a few months ago. And it it is EXACTLY like the ones back in the USA. Unlike McDonalds or KFC, nothing about Cheesecake Factory has been Chinafied lol The prices are also exactly the same--which is very expensive for a meal in China!

[@charliely1833]

What??? There are so many locations in China??? Why can’t they just come down to Australia then?? So unfair 😭😭 yes please! Do a review of the restaurant! That would be cool. The closest store to me would be in China and it’s not like I’m going anytime soon 😞 but a girl could only dream 💭

[@malcolm1896]

Nice #1😊

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks 😋

[@BowieKenneth]

God be with you forever

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks! God Bless!

[@bethany8906]

turn the ledge into a cozy noooook with pillows where you can lay and look out the window

[@victoronzere66]

Everything but the bathroom is good.😁

[@foodtravellife88]

Love you boooo

[@jjhollenkoppell2975]

wow what an awesome job!!!! Looks cozy, enviting an super organized. How can i send you a gift for your home?

[@raly6077]

You are amazing

[@hamiltonwoo9434]

Ah Aleese you are in Chengdu now. I am also in Chengdu for my postgraduate education. Welcome to my school UESTC to enjoy the autumn with me if you have time.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Add my IG! I'm always down to hang!

[@GettingGoshen]

You might want to watch Ashley In Africa❤

[@latoyamayo2929]

Too cute

[@wakasukku]

Dang moving looks expensive 😪

[@AleeseLightyear]

It IS expensive!!

[@archorblx1130]

its quite expensive, we pay 3000rmb for an apartment around the same size, we are in kunming though

[@justindavid2980]

Just remember, you are enough. You radiate love, hope, and endless adventure! I so love this about you and it’s what keeps us all coming back and tuned in!

[@Bowen_J]

Aleese, u r a good daughter

[@crimson0119]

Ikea in china is on the pricey side, but I think its more about you being spoiled by shopping on Taoboa...hehehehe....

[@AleeseLightyear]

Ikea is too overpriced in China!

[@amazinglychris95]

So between Chengdu and Beijing which city is more expensive?

[@qiaoxiaoshan2051]

Of course Beijing,much more expensive,room like this in Beijing,will be 1200-1500dollars

[@AleeseLightyear]

Beijing.....you can go back and look at the Beijing apartment hunts and tours.....the prices are double!

[@AleeseLightyear]

You know!

[@lingo7743]

its always so exthausting doing all these works but also so saitisfying when see it in good style in the end

[@hieonkd9572]

wouldn't you have most items from your last home? like why buy them again that just seems wasteful

[@AleeseLightyear]

Watch my other vlogs before you get too judgy!

[@travelaroundlife]

Very nice apartment.

[@AleeseLightyear]

It really is!

[@MatteoLonghi7]

why would you put bananas in the freezer, it's gonna deteriorate fast

[@AleeseLightyear]

So I can use them for smoothies, and save them so they don't go bad, sitting on my counter

[@bayernfan9557]

How long did it take to make this video? Your dressing is changed from short t-shirt to sweather. lmao

[@AmelieZh]

a month lol

[@raly6077]

Do you have family

[@AleeseLightyear]

Not in China

[@mdjsrk]

HaHaha 😂 did you know Cheng Du is the gay capital of China?

[@AleeseLightyear]

I do know! ❤💛💚💙💜❤

[@shlianglin7103]

BIG HUG BACK 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@MatteoLonghi7]

rich queen