Whether you're already living in Macao or preparing to move to Macao, our Expat Guide to Living in China offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Macao. For answers to specific questions, visit our China Forum to talk with expats in Macao.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Macao handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Macao by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Macao? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Macao? Help others moving to Macao by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Macao. If you are already living in Macao, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Macao by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Macao? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Macao by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Macao? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Macao? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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15 Expats Talk about Moving to China
Expat China: 10 Tips for Living in China
Expats living in China find learning Mandarin a big challenge, but most say that learning even a little is very worthwhile. They also agree that the spitting, squat toilets and Chinese culture take some getting used to. Expats share their tips and experiences living in China.
International Schools in Shanghai, China
Shanghai has a number of great international and bi-lingual schools. Some of these schools cater primarily to expats while others have mostly local students. We cover several popular schools in Shanghai and include feedback from parents.
Thanksgiving in Beijing
For American expats looking to dine out on Thanksgiving, here's a list of several restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinners in Beijing.
An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Nanning, Guangxi Provence, China
An American retiree in Nanning, China appreciates the low cost of living and friendly locals. Unfortunately, the traffic is horrendous -- motor bikes are the fastest way to get around.
An Expat Talks about Moving to Beijing , China
An expat in Beijing advises newcomers to bring shoes (especially if they were larger sizes), a first aid kit and to install a VPN on your computer and phone before you move to China. He explains that you'll need a lot of cash on hand initially since most apartments require 3-month initial payment plus a 1-month deposit. When deciding where to live in Beijing, make sure you live close to work to avoid spending your life in traffic.
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