{"id":350,"date":"2017-08-06T02:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-08-05T18:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/08\/06\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/"},"modified":"2017-08-06T02:00:14","modified_gmt":"2017-08-05T18:00:14","slug":"7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways To Enjoy Your Life In China"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>When it comes to living in China, there are 3 stages of existence: Curiosity, Repulsion, Immersion (or Departure).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"\">When it comes to living in China, there are 3 stages of existence: Curiosity, Repulsion, Immersion (or Departure). <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FosbtYszZmBtjRU6td7ob-5uG6n7?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>When you first arrive, there is the initial curiosity as you explore a new country and culture. However, what you discover may both horrify and shock you. The strong-willed will stick it out and dive in head first, while many others will get on the first plane out of town. If you are the first kind of person, we&#8217;ll see you at the finish line! Here are some tips on how to get there and make the most of your life in China.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/#1%E3%80%81_Eat_Like_A_Local\" title=\"1\u3001&nbsp;Eat Like A Local\">1\u3001&nbsp;Eat Like A Local<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/#2%E3%80%81Embrace_The_Language_And_Culture\" title=\"2\u3001Embrace The Language And Culture\">2\u3001Embrace The Language And Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/#3%E3%80%81Explore\" title=\"3\u3001Explore!\">3\u3001Explore!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/#4%E3%80%81Get_Sexy\" title=\"4\u3001Get Sexy\">4\u3001Get Sexy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/#5%E3%80%81Be_Prepared_For_Anything\" title=\"5\u3001Be Prepared For Anything\">5\u3001Be Prepared For Anything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/#6%E3%80%81But_Dont_Completely_Assimilate\" title=\"6\u3001But Don&#8217;t Completely Assimilate\">6\u3001But Don&#8217;t Completely Assimilate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/7-ways-to-enjoy-your-life-in-china\/#7%E3%80%81Get_WeChat_Wallet\" title=\"7\u3001Get WeChat Wallet\">7\u3001Get WeChat Wallet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E3%80%81_Eat_Like_A_Local\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>1\u3001&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Eat Like A Local<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best things about living in China is the incredible selection of food for cheap prices. Don&#8217;t miss out just because you&#8217;re too afraid to try pickled chicken feet or roasted silkworms (a favorite amongst Baopals staff). Just make sure you&#8217;ve got some Pepto Bismol on hand for the inevitable defeat of your digestive system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-2.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fi_PQ7EgP7hZ8bjfRI24QGlaiToQ?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Pickled Chicken Feet<br \/><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\">\uffe531.00<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2%E3%80%81Embrace_The_Language_And_Culture\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>2\u3001<\/strong><strong>Embrace The Language And Culture<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing some Chinese language basics will make your life a lot easier. Pick up a simple Chinese workbook, or flip through some flashcards in your spare time. Be that laowai that hosts tea ceremonies (minus the scams) and sports a qipao. There&#8217;s no reason to take yourself too seriously, because nobody else is.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-3.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FkRLbe38QfD5KSIsMvehx5nUx9F_?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>20 Piece Chinese Tea Set<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong>From \uffe5320.90<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3%E3%80%81Explore\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>3\u3001<\/strong><strong>Explore!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hit the town on a skateboard that can easily be brought onto public transportation, and capture special moments with a pocket sized digital camera. Store your important documents and other essentials in an anti-theft bag that you can keep close.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-4.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlQtV4lDyiQBtEG7gGo0gdiPdZtZ?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sea To Summit Anti-Theft Travel Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong>\uffe5173.90<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4%E3%80%81Get_Sexy\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>4\u3001<\/strong><strong>Get Sexy<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people will use the poor air quality and food selection in China as an excuse not to exercise regularly or eat healthy. But it certainly isn&#8217;t impossible! Try at home workouts and make your own healthy food at home for cheap.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-5.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FmGMxDPhC-EY0Y8xXCN_WUJjU1x0?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ON Whey Protein<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong>\uffe5593.90<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5%E3%80%81Be_Prepared_For_Anything\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>5\u3001<\/strong><strong>Be Prepared For Anything<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Expect the unexpected in China, and handle any mishaps quickly with a good first aid kit. Be sure to use antibacterial wet wipes vigorously, and it&#8217;s never a bad idea to have a bottle opener on hand in case you&#8217;re in need of a street beer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-6.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FkvS_vhsJTyLjW5-hsV_PXYfQkNh?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Dettol Antibacterial Wet Wipes * 3<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong>\uffe560.40<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6%E3%80%81But_Dont_Completely_Assimilate\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>6\u3001<\/strong><strong>But Don&#8217;t Completely Assimilate<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It might seem nearly impossible or difficult to get foreign foods in China, but we&#8217;ve got some good news. Find imported meats and cheeses, candy and snacks, and our personal favorite&#8230;alcohol.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-7.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fn78N3nT6hIiJL5k10AXbUAsGiwA?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Post Great Grains Cereal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong>\uffe542.44<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: rgb(243, 80, 15);\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7%E3%80%81Get_WeChat_Wallet\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong>7\u3001<\/strong><strong>Get WeChat Wallet<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an expat in China, there\u2019s no easier way to transfer money to friends, pay the bill at a restaurant or shop than to use WeChat Wallet. If you haven\u2019t set up your own WeChat Wallet yet, check out our guide below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-8.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FjaFzLUUkyIa4H6DcrZ73DAqa01a?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"589\" height=\"356\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Like what you see?<\/p>\n<p>Go to baopals.com&nbsp;for over 800 million more great products!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-9.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FgLOuIxei4m67M_M2ctvG2tauKSU?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"423.75\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"640-11.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" style=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it comes to living in China, there are 3 stages of existence: Curiosity, Repulsion, Immersion (or Departure). 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