{"id":4617,"date":"2023-02-28T05:39:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T21:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023"},"modified":"2024-07-13T18:40:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T10:40:45","slug":"best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cities for  Expats in China (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Where you live matters. As an expat, you want your new city to have the amenities and lifestyle you want. China has several fantastic cities for expats. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/jobs?nationId=36\">China&#8217;s top 10 expat<\/a> cities listed below.<\/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\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Shanghai\" title=\"Shanghai\">Shanghai<\/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\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Beijing\" title=\"Beijing\">Beijing<\/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\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Chengdu\" title=\"Chengdu\">Chengdu<\/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\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Shenzhen\" title=\"Shenzhen\">Shenzhen<\/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\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Hangzhou\" title=\"Hangzhou\">Hangzhou<\/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\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Guangzhou\" title=\"Guangzhou\">Guangzhou<\/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\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Kunming\" title=\"Kunming\">Kunming<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Xiamen\" title=\"Xiamen\">Xiamen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Qingdao\" title=\"Qingdao\">Qingdao<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/best-cities-for-expats-in-china-2023\/#Nanjing\" title=\"Nanjing\">Nanjing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shanghai\"><\/span>Shanghai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shanghai is known as a top expat destination. Shanghai&#8217;s thriving nightlife, worldwide economy, and busy streets attract many foreigners. Shanghai is a contemporary city with historic history and culture. Shanghai expats may choose from sophisticated high-rise residences to traditional Chinese courtyard dwellings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12795\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103749693-440x293.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Best Cities for  Expats in China (2023)\" width=\"715\" height=\"476\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103749693-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103749693-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103749693-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103749693-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103749693-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103749693-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beijing\"><\/span>Beijing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Expats love Beijing. The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China are among its most famous sights. Beijing has a vibrant expat community where you may make new friends and share your experiences. Beijing features five-star hotels and cheap flats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chengdu\"><\/span>Chengdu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chengdu, Sichuan Province&#8217;s capital, is one of China&#8217;s top expat cities. Its languid pace and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/chinese-culture\/\" title=\"View all posts in Chinese culture\" >Chinese culture<\/a> are famous. Chengdu is famous for its spicy Sichuan food, teahouses, and pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Chengdu expats may find inexpensive flats and guesthouses.<\/p>\n<h2><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/shenzhen\/\" title=\"View all posts in Shenzhen\" >Shenzhen<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Expats are flocking to Shenzhen. Nightlife, street <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/market\/\" title=\"View all posts in market\" >market<\/a>s, and IT businesses define this contemporary metropolis. Modern residences and Chinese courtyard houses are available to Shenzhen expats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hangzhou\"><\/span>Hangzhou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hangzhou, on China&#8217;s eastern shore, attracts foreigners. Its scenic West Lake, lush parks, and lakes make it a great location to explore. With centuries-old temples, teahouses, and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/markets\/\" title=\"View all posts in markets\" >markets<\/a>, Hangzhou is ideal for experiencing traditional Chinese culture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guangzhou\"><\/span>Guangzhou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Guangzhou, in southern China, is great for foreigners. Guangzhou is home to many expats due to its bustling city, rich culture, and abundant <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/shopping\/\" title=\"View all posts in shopping\" >shopping<\/a>. Modern residences and traditional Chinese houses await Guangzhou expats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kunming\"><\/span>Kunming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yunnan&#8217;s capital, Kunming, lies in southwest China. Its breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and vibrant ethnic minority groups are famous. Kunming attracts outdoor-loving expatriates with its many parks, lakes, and mountains. Kunming expats can stay in luxurious hotels or Chinese houses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xiamen\"><\/span>Xiamen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Expats are flocking to Xiamen. The city on Fujian&#8217;s coast is famous for its <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/seafood\/\" title=\"View all posts in seafood\" >seafood<\/a>, beaches, and laid-back culture. Gulangyu Island, noted for its rich tropical environment, makes Xiamen a perfect place for nature lovers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12796\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103833623-440x294.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Best Cities for  Expats in China (2023)\" width=\"712\" height=\"476\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103833623-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103833623-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103833623-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103833623-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103833623-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2023\/02\/20240713103833623-2048x1368.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qingdao\"><\/span>Qingdao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Qingdao, on Shandong&#8217;s shore, is suitable for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/foreigner\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">foreigners<\/a> seeking traditional Chinese culture. Qingdao attracts expats with its beautiful beaches, historic German architecture, and plenty of seafood eateries. Qingdao expats can stay in foreign hotels or traditional Chinese residences.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nanjing\"><\/span>Nanjing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Nanjing is a historical city with many expat attractions. Nanjing has everything from ancient monuments to contemporary malls. Nanjing expats can stay in five-star hotels or courtyard houses.<\/p>\n<p>Expats can live in any Chinese city. Each city has its own character, from hectic megacities to peaceful lakeside communities. China has cities for contemporary and traditional lifestyles. You&#8217;ll locate the perfect vacation spot in one of many fantastic cities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Where you live matters. As an expat, you want your new city to have the amenities and lifestyle you want. China has several fantastic cities for expats. 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