Moving to China: A Foreigner’s Guide

[@Nicofilms]

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[@zizishadang]

Hello there! I have a question regarding the educational qualification, can a theological student with 5 year course and a TEFL certificate teach in secular institutions? By the way, I'm so glad I found your channel. This is going to be a great mentor :))

[@emersonbouillon]

At least this sponsor is relate to the vid lol

[@maxynoelia1]

Hi Nico! Hope everything is going better now! Loved your video! My boyfriend and I already live in China, but for sure it would have been extremely useful to watch this video before coming here. Talking by my own experience, I never pictured myself being here, specially because I felt very distant to this country and it's culture. Finally it turned out to be the best thing ever happening to me so far. Even my family is far away, I feel like right now I wouldn't like to be anywhere else but this beautiful country. I like the positive energy you portray on each of your videos. As a foreigner living in China, I relate a lot to you! Hope we can meet sometime! I've never been to Beijing before, but I am looking forward to it! Sending love from Suzhou, Max and Noelia.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! I totally agree I think it is really hard to move to a new country especially when there isn't much information out there so I hope it can help others who are thinking about making the move. Showing them it's not as scary as they might think. I agree this journey at times can be really hard especially being away from family but it has been a one that we are very grateful for having. Thank you, that is so kind, we love living here also and try to show all the amazing things that we experience. I hope you get the chance to visit someday and be sure to tell us if you do it is always great to meet fellow KZbinrs!

[@en_joedeu1344]

How amazing! As a native Chinese and many years working abroad, now I have to watch your videos to learn about China! Nice work!

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much I'm pleased you enjoy them!

[@bl7828]

I’d love to move to China. You being native Chinese and typing English that’s completely correct when it comes to grammar, just shows how bad our education system is compared to China. US is almost done. The strongest empires like Rome, ottomans, etc don’t last more than 300 or so years. Roman republic lasted longer than empires. Roman Empire only lasted 400 years. US is never going to be the best again.

[@Beck-i7b]

@@bl7828 get off ya knees slatty 😂

[@icode4797]

It's my life's dream to move to China permanently and you move out? I don't have the means to move there but I still have hope

[@JohnThomasAbroad]

Impressive Mandarin Nico. I’m sharing this with anyone thinking of moving to China! So many great tips. Also I saw the Tianjin Eye and that made me so happy 😀.

[@banja1470]

from the guy who just took a ride on Tianjin eye with fear hahaha 😂😂

[@JohnThomasAbroad]

@@banja1470 😂 😂 I know right!! It will forever remind me of nervousness but also the beautiful views.

[@Nicofilms]

Haha thanks a lot, I feel like I'm so bad but I'm certainly trying and improving everyday! Yes please do, I hope it helps anyone that is thinking about moving here! Yes we didn't go on it but maybe next time!

[@user-july6]

Saw this comment and your photo on the phone in the mini comment section，I litterally thought Gordon Ramsay leaves a comment here.

[@mitchwheeler2233]

I just took a job in Beijing and I am just binge watching all of your amazing videos. Keep up the great work, stay safe and can't wait to experience it for myself!

[@chauamos1759]

welcome🌟

[@PlasticExtrusionProfiles]

welcome!

[@jamesclark007]

Welcome!

[@Nicofilms]

That is awesome to hear! Thanks for watching and I'm pleased you are finding my content helpful. Good luck with the move!

[@nickjenkins536]

How’s it going Mitch?

[@mrpmikc2505chinastolemybaby]

I’m Scottish and lived in China for 3 years. Very useful video even for me. Definitely a must watch video for anyone considering moving to this incredible country. I’ve travelled the world and China is up there as one of the best places to live and work. The icing on the cake, for me, is the Chinese people themselves. It’s a cliche but I do love China and my life here.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a bunch, that really means a lot! Well, feel free to share with anyone you might know who will find it useful. When we moved there was so little information so happy to try and make the transition as easy as possible for people and show China isn't such a scary place. I totally agree I really love living here everyday really is a new adventure. What city do you live in?

[@mrpmikc2505chinastolemybaby]

@@Nicofilms You’re welcome, I lived in HK for a while but for the majority of the time I’m living next door in Shenzhen. All the best!

[@Nicofilms]

@@mrpmikc2505chinastolemybaby oh cool! I've still not been to HK yet but it is high on the list for when we can travel there again!

[@AndreSantos-us9dm]

Hello what are the requirements for you to be allowed to stay in China for good?

[@cyrus-tang]

Hello from Hong Kong. Glad to see you enjoying your life in China and your narrative about how the life in Chine is really like from the perspective of a British. I hope everyone can let down their bias and ideological differences, and embrace the diversity!

[@Reporterfy]

Excellent video Nico great to watch.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot Alex, I really hope it is useful to lots of people.

[@julia.r.beaudoin]

I am highly considering moving to china soon when I graduate university. I have been considering teaching english as a job there as well and I have to say your video is excellent. I have been both terrified and extremely excited at the idea of moving across the entire world, but this video helped ease my mind and all of your tips are amazing! Thankyou for your videos

[@lalannieknoll4456]

This is an amazing video. Wish I had seen this before going to China. I went to China without researching about life in China. Maybe it was for the best but now watching this I resonate with all of this. Great video, Nico!!

[@Nicofilms]

haha yes I was the same but it kind of throws you in the deep end doesn't it? I'm pleased you enjoyed it and found it useful, hopefully others will as well!

[@happy_camper]

The production quality of this video is amazing! It’s so well written, well shot, and well edited - well done! 😁

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot I’m pleased you enjoyed it!

[@dunwallghost7315]

衣食住行 (cloths, food, shelter, transport) are the 4 basic things to living in a place. You've nailed it pretty good and this video possibly will help more people to find their ways to living here. good job!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! I hope it helps people looking to make the move!

[@suginami123]

Very useful information. Most ppl don’t know how much fun China is. And amazing.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@skyweaver3199]

I want to say , I haven't EVER considered an app after a KZbin video's recommendation from a sponsor. But, I have been using a Chinese language app that is good. However, what you said about both language speakers correcting each other on the app sounds amazing.

[@jennmorrison9224]

Thanks so much Nico!!!! Beautiful video. Always love the production and music choices in your videos too, stunning. Thanks for all of the amazing tips :)

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks so much! I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@nileshbhattacharya2526]

Wow such an amazing video Nico sis. Keep it up ❤️. Really appreciate. China totally living in future. As an Indian I really appreciate Chinese people's hardworking ❤️. Most of the Chinese ancient monuments culture attract us most ❤️. ......

[@PlasticExtrusionProfiles]

more Indians like you, India Will be same successful in the future, China and India will renewal again. and be a friend neighbor.

[@nileshbhattacharya2526]

@@PlasticExtrusionProfiles . We'll said ❤️

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@PomegranateChocolate]

@@PlasticExtrusionProfiles The only problem is India is still occupying a piece of China and refused to give it up. In February 1951, three and a half years after the British have left the subcontinent, India invaded and annexed Tawang, South Tibet and occupy it to this day. Tawang is the Sixth Dalai Lama's birthplace and home to a four hundred years old Tibetan monastery. In 1987 India renamed South Tibet to the so-called Arunachal Pradesh and made it a state. Today South Tibet is restless and a law (called AFSPA Armed Force Special Power Act) is imposed on South Tibet that gives the state the power to detain or kill anyone with impunity. It is a law that meant to suppress dissent. The people in South Tibet never wants to be part of India.

[@PomegranateChocolate]

@@nileshbhattacharya2526 Please tell your government to get out of South Tibet (so-called Arunachal Pradesh)

[@xiangli2452]

The content, the presentation and the cut are all superb! Two thumbs up!

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@rubikazariah]

A very nice video. Love the content! I have to say some extra effort has been put in for the editing. And the editing is top notch as usual. I've seen it improve over a while and frankly the content, beautiful video and editing has me coming back to this channel. Would love to see a video that showcases your gear for 2021 if you've upgraded from your last video. I spied a nice little colour throw LED light behind Nico. Since you are reusing a lot of old clips and footage would be nice if you mention the city each is from in small print for those who don't watch regularly. And since this is the kind of video that will get a lot of views as such, that detail will help. Personally I am curious about 1. what software and hardware you are editing on these days. 2. The camera that the video is shot on. 3. the site you get your music from. 4. How did you learn to edit so well. 5. Is it that easy to just fly a drone and shoot video in China. Also as a best practice segue into sponsorships should come up front. keep up the excellent work :)

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot for continuing to watch and I'm so pleased you like our content and can see we are always trying to improve. Haha funny you should mention all those things we are actually going to film an updated house video over the spring festival as we have bought some new things and so wanted to share our set up. We have also been planning a possible second channel which focuses more on all the questions you are asking. How we film/edit etc as we want to share it with you guys and think it could be really useful. We will keep you updated on things but in the next few months we have a few things planned.

[@admirali.a.6175]

You’re truly underrated as a youtuber. Your videos are amazing!

[@Nicofilms]

Aw thank you very much that is so kind!

[@RespectOthers1]

Great job condensing all the goodness from your videos into this lovely guide! :D

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bob.b.s8338]

You nailed it, you are pretty much knowing how to enjoying life in China, wish you a happy Chinese New Year !

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much! Happy Chinese New Year to you too!

[@inaciog]

You guys are rocking in the production of these videos. Congratulations!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks so much, that is really kind!

[@BigManBazz]

Thank you! I'm moving to Tianjin in August to teach at an International School, and this has been an amazing help!

[@omni3670]

The ultimate guide to survival in China is : drink hot water! Much like the same formula for trouble free life for most Chinese communities around the world, including here in Malaysia too! But seriously, good foreigner's guide., Nico! Perhaps you should come out with a foreigner's guide booklet too.

[@Nicofilms]

Haha right! Thanks a lot, I'm pleased you liked it. That is a great idea it would take a lot of work but I'm sure it would be super helpful so I might have to!

[@apolloyang1036]

Nico's video is always of high quality, keep it up!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@PlasticExtrusionProfiles]

happy Chinese new year, hope you have a wonderful festival here, thanks for your real video about China

[@Nicofilms]

Happy new year to you too! Thanks a lot!

[@JillRenee.s]

Hi Nico, I love love your video! Very informative and nicely done.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@yczhang3901]

As a chinese ,I have to admit that according to this vidio，you can survive in China indeed.If you want to live in China ,subscrib ing to Nico's channel is a wise decision.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot for the sub, I'm pleased you liked it!

[@sammylenjou4235]

Thank you so much I needed motivation to get my life sorted out asap so I can visit my girlfriend in Beijing in October. We couldn't see each other for he past 5 years because her visa into Europe gets rejected over and over and my health wasn't well enough to visit her. The biggest problem now is I need a decent cat-sitter, and I have to emotionally detach from my cat for a while 😢

[@Nicofilms]

Hope you get the chance! I'm sure you will love it!

[@ThePulsinater]

@@Nicofilms Im trying to move to china after i graduate I hope i can! I want to move out of America do you know how much u should bring to get in?

[@kenlee6742]

Living the dream in China 🇨🇳. Well done

[@facefunny2518]

Nice video, it will help a lot of foreigners moving to China!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot, I sure hope so!

[@premium9997]

Wow good job Nico👏👏👏this is maybe my favorite video 👍👍👍thank for you hard work 🙏🙏🙏

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you so much that is so kind!

[@fredm5245]

Thanks for bussu tip Nico, will try it. Very good vlog, hoping to visit China again once the Covid allows.

[@ukvette]

I lived in China for 4 years with my Chinese wife, before us both now living in England. I tried to learn mandarin, I do have some good phrases, but it's not easy as you say. I should have tried harder, but my wife's English is so good, I didn't have enough insentive.

[@weizhang2834]

Mandarin is easy once your have the strong will to learn it actually.

[@Nicofilms]

Yes it is hard when you don't have enough incentive we kind of felt the same for various reasons so it took us a while to get stuck in. I think if you were studying it full time it would come a lot easier as well. We also have a tutor and I think having this each week really forces me to learn and practice more as it holds me accountable.

[@Blessedman2323]

I'm moving there soon. I can't wait...!

[@jayajanghel7391]

i have no words for u r video quality and your efforts behind that.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you so much that is so kind!

[@jayajanghel7391]

@@Nicofilms btw your chinese pronunciation really good. and also u r so kind as u always reply on my comments.

[@Nicofilms]

@@jayajanghel7391 I try my best to reply to as many as possible but sometimes I miss a few.

[@ПИЦКВлад]

Hi Nico, wonderful to learn that to are adapting well and enjoying the local scene. Take care, cheers😘

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you! 😃

[@matimarwa6689]

Amazing, very informative video. Thank you Nico

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot!

[@shineluvslambiel]

Nico U r the best dressed China KZbin there is for sure! Love your style!

[@Nicofilms]

Oh thank you that is very kind!

[@peacelife]

Love ur videos- just like a travel chanel style type video. Lots of editing and recording 👏👏 good job. Thx for sharing. I will have to binge ur videos to learn more and know ur why u want to move there.

[@tofugang6091]

Hi there! I just uploaded my vlog in China lol. Any support would mean so much to me. Thank you so much!!

[@banja1470]

High quality video! Just bravo!

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@yaziwo2477]

Cool! Nico your Chinese is good! Keep up good work...I am learning English hard still after how many years I have been learning...haha....

[@Nicofilms]

It is so difficult to learn a new language I find it so hard but try my best to do a little bit each day.

[@davidseyes7436]

Beautifully shot video and very helpful, one of your best.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@Kotak8]

Chinese dream is real and possible for people from all over the world. And, it’s the safest place to live and raise a family in the world.

[@Nicofilms]

It is one of the safest countries I have been to!

[@GarciaFamily4]

Nice video! Wish I saw thing two years ago before we moved to Chongqing!

[@Nicofilms]

Haha yes there isn't that much information out there so I'm hoping it will help a lot of people!

[@zythedirector2085]

nico的视频质量真的非常高 配上中文字幕 订阅数一定飞升～

[@Batteristafoto]

Very well put together video!! Good info too

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@jameschan9677]

I am really impressed with your knowledge about living in China.

[@thewishmastur]

Great video. The editing skill is top notch.

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you liked it, thanks a lot!

[@chengwan3119]

Oh ma’am! You were born to be a teacher.

[@matimarwa6689]

waw i like how you speak chinese! All the best Nico 🌷🌸🌷🌸

[@Nicofilms]

Haha thank you, I tried my best, I'm still learning :)

[@user-mhgu6om9mj2t]

Thanks for the guide. Great video

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BestluckYan]

I am doing business in Texas U.S., I feel stressful working in the USA for the last 3 years. The racism is rising... while People I dealt with are still friendly, but not sure what they are really thinking in their mind.

[@Nicofilms]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Unfortunately this past year has really brought the worst out in people. It makes me so sad that in 2021 racism still exists in the world.

[@ukiyomi]

Your comment is heart breaking, I wish racism didn't exist and we all can learn to live together in peace. Believe in yourself, your abilities and personality and rest assured you're a great person!

[@magnificent6668]

I find there's more anti sentiment towards Chinese government/Communism than Chinese people.

[@Kirralee09]

Another quality video. Definitely enjoyed this one, too

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot!

[@kevinxu5299]

Amazing video!!! Thanks for providing lots of good information for people that want to escape the West.

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Nairuulagch]

Great episode thank you Nico!!

[@monalisathetraveller]

Moving to China, and not just love your content as much as I love your editing.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! Where will you be moving to?

[@monalisathetraveller]

@@Nicofilms Moving to Anhui, Hefei. 😊🌸

[@aaronross3728]

I have a friend who is Chinese and they have said that if I want to move there, I could live with them. I also have quite a bit of money saved up, would it be too difficult to move there before first having a job lined up?

[@wilsonzhang9766]

I once lived in Beijing, it's really a wonderful city.

[@tofugang6091]

Hi there! I just uploaded my vlog to beijing lol. Any support would mean so much to me. Thank you so much!!

[@SuenLau]

I am curious about the visa situation, working and staying in China as a foreigner. How often must you leave China? I, as an American, can only stay for 6 months at a time. Say I visit Taiwan or Hong Kong for a week for vacation, then return to Harbin (my wife's home town) and continue to work as an English teacher. Is that a reasonable expectation? Enjoyed your video.

[@Nicofilms]

Well, if you qualify for a working visa to teach English you will get a working visa and residence permit for the duration of your contract, so usually a year. You don't need to leave China at all if you have this and can renew it as long as you have a job each year.

[@styleshine7947]

Thanks for your videos which shows the real China. Greeting from Hong Kong

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@heqiuyisheng911]

Useful, practical and professionally made video.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@WORLDPEACE2628]

Enjoy your stay in China and may God's grace always be with you for you are a beautiful and wonderful person.

[@tamterence5561]

oh wow i love that hair colour!!! silver? grey?

[@xcdo5260]

In china, we call it "grandma grey"

[@AmelieZh]

Really suits her

[@tamterence5561]

@@xcdo5260 哈哈哈哈，奶奶灰

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! Yes haha I would call it grandma grey as well. It won't be such a shock when I get older. 🙊

[@OscarFPV]

very informative video, thanks!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jkjkjk100]

Nicely produced and fun video...

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot!

[@szatout877]

Thank you Nico for yours videos i've planned to move to China for learn chinese during a year your videos are so usefull for .Too much questions : in wich city i can live etc thanks

[@marianabahia94]

Great video!!!

[@MD4564]

Noodles, Peaking Duck and Chinese Pancakes are the bomb.

[@johnny_ng]

@Dear Father jianbing

[@MD4564]

@Dear Father Yes, it's called, Bing in Chinese, but there many versions of it, for example, popular one is some kind of syrup as a filling.

[@jldh8866]

That only represents an extremely small portion of Chinese food...

[@HxH2011DRA]

I will definitely be referencing this video often as I make my journey! Are you going to be adding captions?

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot I'm pleased you have found it helpful. By captions do you mean subtitles?

[@HxH2011DRA]

@@Nicofilms Yes

[@firstandlastname2390]

What is the amount of vacation per year in general if you work for an international company? Thank you for your great video!

[@chaping]

Informative video. thanks！

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

I have a frustrating experience. Not knowing where to begin or hitting a plateau can feel demoralizing and make it hard to hit the books and study like you know you should…Having friends from other cultures makes me more creative. In fresh ways about space and how people create their own world and environment. It is best way to connect between creative thinking and cross-cultural relationships.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks for sharing your insight I'm sure it will help others and I totally agree. I feel like making it more fun to learn definitely helps me keep on track.

[@mayowa27]

all what i hv been looking for .. your video is very detailed my problem is verifying the wechat i dont hv any chineese friend

[@tysonzhang8110]

do you recommend getting an education for example bachelors of business administration and using that education to get a job ? english speaking job ?

[@0animalproductworld558]

Your video and music makes the whole experience so professional nice, peaceful, and beyond enjoyable! ⛪️ Your video makes me wants to live in China now 🐕 I am in joy and peace and I love it so much that my DNA is 100% Chinese 🍂 I dated a white girl before and I enjoyed my time with her 🦔

[@lubzzz410]

What are the requirements to become an English teacher in China? I’d love to move there

[@johnkiel1000]

a must see video to help survive in china😂😅😂..actually anybody who wants to visit china should/must watch your videos...

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you I really hope they are helpful to people!

[@Trevor-Watlington]

This video makes it seem so easy to get there, but I've been waiting two years and still have no solid opportunities

[@edl8487]

Your video is professional. Good job.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@HenggaoCai]

Do you recommend we buy our clothes in China so we blend in with the local residents better?

[@jayajanghel7391]

thk u so much luv from india❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@JW-ph8kw]

Haha, like the noodles and beer part 👍

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@squarepeg1023]

This was one of the most fun videos we have ever made! Would anyone be interested to see a behind the scenes for how we put this kind of film together?

[@Nicofilms]

It was certainly one of most complex and organised!

[@scwyes]

Hello, I would like to know how did you manage to use Google and KZbin in China, sounds interesting 🤔

[@我爱你-b9e]

I'm Chinese I love you and your videos.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks for watching I'm pleased you like them!

[@bramamortsell83]

Well done, just wondering if foreigners want to move / to live in china ,what kind of VISA do need and how the regulations does work. Please inform more details, thanks. Greeting from Stockholm

[@ruksaarmahomed5642]

HI I loved this video just curious...is it possible to find plus sized clothing in China?

[@tofugang6091]

Yes it is lol. Btw I just uploaded my vlog in China lol. Any support would mean so much to me. Thank you so much!!

[@melissabensley5409]

I'm considering taking a job with Elan english school in Beijing, have you heard of them (or has anyone else in the comments)? they seem like a fantastic place to work and if I take it I will be moving to Beijing just like you woohoo :) your videos are definitely going to help me with the transition

[@BlockchainNinja]

Let's go together ❤

[@xiaoyucheng3834]

Love your video!

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beauvisser5632]

Hi, thanks for the video!! Do you need a specific (teaching) degree in order to teach english in china? I would consider moving there but i do not come from an English speaking country.

[@Nicofilms]

I don't think it is possible to teach English from a non native speaking country in China. But I know it is possible in some other countries maybe double check.

[@shazaharris8174]

What about the clothing sizes?

[@halexci]

Excelente información Nico

[@Nicofilms]

I'm pleased you think so!

[@bbarnett4213]

Did you mention that renters have no rights in China? The landlord can go into your apartment to show it any time of day or night, whether you are there or not. It happened to Serpentza.

[@jxusiwjbvyjxj7162]

Would you be able to make a video about how we can find a job and what jobs are the best?:(((

[@海哥-y3z]

I also love beer noodles（啤酒面条）!🙃

[@Nicofilms]

😂 haha you can't beat them!

[@osmansky04]

Omg i liked your channel soo muuuch

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks for watching!!

[@សៀងជា]

Hello I have a question how do I live in China and what easy steps did you take to live in China ???

[@supervince110]

Amazing video

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks!