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No, it shuts down for the Chinese new year and will return sometime in February.

@ thanks👍🏻

No. You need to bring a prescription travel list from your doctor. In some cases, it will need to be officially translated. Then, they will do the tests related to the specific prescriptions and issue them. Keep in mind they rarely issue controlled substance prescriptions like painkillers or ADHD medication.

Each city has its own perks. Shanghai is probably the nicest but is the most expensive. Guangzhou has the heat and is close to Hong Kong and Macau, The Same goes for Shenzhen. If you can't stand 30-40-degree weather in the summer, then you may not like it. Beijing, I don't like it. But if you want to travel around and see the Great Wall and tombs, it's a great place. Each place has its own local culture and things to do.

As long as it's 120 hours, any should be fine, to my knowledge. I've only heard of some British international schools requiring it to be a CELTA.

We are just trying to find the time. Hopefully, we can get out on a Saturday to do so. It's too hard to say because as March 15th comes around, the shops start moving their thing out. If I recall, last year, the first few days in March, the shops started to pack up. Its all speculation, though.

Probably early January. right now, as everyone is getting ready for the chinese new year.

Thanks for following. You probably mean my market channel. This is my newer China vlog channel so be sure to give it a follow also. The market Channel will also have a new video up this week about winter items.

Yes. Perfumes are close but never perfect. Suitcases are easy to replicate.

No. I mentioned on Saturday it's best to go after 1pm. Even on weekdays, it's better to go closer to noon time.

@ Thank you. I will be in Guangzhou next month. I am looking forward to your new videos on the Market Channel.

It is very confusing the layout of the market. Two sides. So, it should have more than an address to locate each part.

Or a map of the market. It seems like a maze!

So many factors to keep in mind. There are more jobs in some cities than others. Tier-one cities can be pretty easy to find a job, but at the same time, it might be harder at first to find a job in the exact district you would want. Sometimes, it's all about timing, and it also depends on the offer you would want to take or a school that fits you well.

Very true. The main thing is with a bachelor of education/teaching license, you can get into international schools, and those are the golden ticket, but it can also be a lot more work. I would teach back home in Canada, but I don't like the politics in the school system at the moment. I understand why some people get tired of the China life, but at the same time, there are tons that love it and understand it. It's not for everyone.

It is hard to say. I would personally say yes, as doing in-person interviews and being able to do a demo class instead of online interviews is always better. It can also depend on the time of year, such as late December-February and August-September when semesters change. Sometimes, it's easier for the school to start the visa process with you when you are in person. You just need to make sure you have all the documents you need for the visa, as once you are here, it can be hard to get the things you need to be done from back home.

@@collyslifeadventureinchina Thanks for the info

I should be doing a few more food ones during Chinese New Year and hopefully more Michelin star places this year.

Do you mean, why can't you get a job offer in China? If that's the question, it's because you are not eligible for a work visa. You need to be a native speaker. If you are looking to teach english, then your only other options would be Vietnam or Thailand, as countries like Korea and Japan also require a native speaker, from my understanding. Sometimes, the best option for non-native speakers is to find work in their country with their degrees.

​@@collyslifeadventureinchina thanks for your sarcastic reply! To be a native speaker doesn't mean that you are eligible or you can be a good teacher but means to be judged and paid for your passport! 😊 I've had job offers from other countries cuz lm quite eligible to be an English teacher (maybe not in China or...) but l wanted to work in China. Sometimes the best thing for a native speaker is to be nice and thoughtful when giving comments that are NOT facts!😊

@@coralgh6484 Sorry, I did not mean to come off as sarcastic. I was just trying to say in order to qualify for the work visa, you need to be a native speaker. That was the fact I was trying to get across. I have met a ton of horrible teachers who work in China just because they are from a native-speaking country and have a random bachelor's degree. You could have a PhD in english lit with years of experience, and China still wouldn't accept you. That's why I mentioned trying Vietnam or Thailand if you are looking in Asia.

@@collyslifeadventureinchina thanks for your kind reply. 🙏🌹

@@collyslifeadventureinchinacan I ask to clarify re the native speaker. I have a British passport, not born in uk however lived here 33 years of my life. I have a BA degree in finance and computing. With TEFL 120 hours after obtaining the certificate though I’ve never taught English to students or kids in classroom. Am I qualified to get work visa to work in China? Best to know beforehand if I am qualified before I delve and commit my time into getting online English certification. Also in terms of salary in my situation how much salary estimate I would get in a month. Doubt I will be able to get into private school as they only seek specialised teacher who has tons of experiences. Thank you.

The font is Oriental, and my channel is about China...

You own the property, and you don't relinquish it back. Yes, you don't own the land, but you own the unit. after 70 years or 55 years, in some cases like lofts, you either pay a fee to lease the lot again or you start paying a property tax. In Canada, you pay property tax right off the rip on any property you own. The government will take a property back after the lease is up if they want to re-develop the area, but they almost always provide the unit owners with a new property in the new development. Sucks for sentimental value, but financially doesn't hurt the people. My wife has family members who are wealthy now because of development take backs. Yes there is the chance they will take the property as its written in law but it almost never happens. One of the reason China has things called nail houses.

Can you tell us ANY case about the owner relinquished their property in China? 😂😂😂

its not like you have a choice, if they want your land, they take it whenever and then demo the whole property. Many people lost their property and had to relinquish it due to the government wanting to establish the "Green tech" such as fields of solar panels. It is pretty documented.

yes, check on people had to relinquish their property in china and had their whole property demolished regardless if they liked it or not and solar panels where built in their place. It is WELL documented.

Actually you lease the land but own the building.

Great points. I wouldn't really call it an investment, as I don't expect the price to go up much. The main reason for buying would be to live in the apartment. The interest rates are very low, so instead of losing money to rent, the money just goes right back into the apartment. If I were to buy the property as an investment, I'd buy a place in Texas or back home in Canada, Vancouver, Toronto, the GTA or Calgary. The property market in Tier 1 cities is pretty stable, but the second you buy outside of Tier 1, it can fluctuate a lot.

I would never buy a property to rent out in China. If i did so it would have to be in my wife's name as foreigners can't rent out properties. If i was to have a rental property, it would be in Canada. I am getting a second property to live in, and my current property is smaller. A family member would use our current property.

I made a mortgage calculation, if you purchase a half million home with 20% down ($100k) at 6.95% interest rate (current market), you will be paying about 3k a month including home insurance and property tax. On top of that, to make an extra $30k a year income, you will need to rent out $5.5k a month. Is Texas rent per month that high? or you mean only getting $30k a year, without calculating the mortgage? In that case, you will be at a lost of $6k a year. Also I'm not even counting the $100k you have to invest first (down payment).

We follow the IB learning structure using units of inquiry and materials like RAZ and red rocket readers. I don't use a VPN in the classroom.

Do you mean yearly? Check out some of my cost of living videos.

@@collyslifeadventureinchina i saw, just surprised you said 30kish USD annual is a salary for someone with 0 experience teaching english. i know salaries can get really high depending on the city but i would've guessed 30k USD annually to be pretty average, no?

@@agsdjklshadsabn 30k USD is the low end for a legit first-year teacher. you can live a decent life with that salary. After a few year's experience, you can make 50k USD a year and live a nice life. If you get a teaching degree and credentials or a specialty, you can make even more.

@@collyslifeadventureinchina 50k is nice but i wouldn't want to force myself to wake up and teach 9-5 for years of my life, maybe as a last resort if i run out of funds. i was just curious what an average and above average salary looks like so i can plan out my spending for the future. do you think in tier 2 cities (think capital cities like hangzhou, nanjing etc) 30k USD annually (1850 rmb monthly) would be mid instead of low? or are you only saying it's low in the first place because you're comparing it to teachers, who still earn more than most local careers? interesting convo lmk

@@agsdjklshadsabn Yes, in tier 2 cities, it would be mid, but you are really only saving money on rent when you go to lower tier cities. The cost of living in all other aspects is pretty much the same. If you live wisely you save more money in a tier one city. If you dont want to teach for a long period, places like Guangzhou, Yiwu, and Shenzhen give you so many opportunities to start your own business.

Maybe this week. I plan on going today.

You won't find a cheap condo in the city centre or even really close to a metro station. The word cheap is subjective, however.

@@collyslifeadventureinchina around 300 or 400 dollars???

@@fearless6947 400 USD, you might find a one-bedroom on the very outskirts of Guangzhou, but it is impossible anywhere near the city centre, from my understanding. 600 USD would be a really good deal

@@collyslifeadventureinchina Are there condos, near train or underground station? 30 or 40 minutes ride towards the city center around $400 or less? Outskirts is far :( Are there any other cities with large shopping malls and super markets?? That offer affordable ($400 or less) condos. Sorry for asking so many questions. China is such a great place, I'm trying to figure out the affordability for myself. If it goes above budget, I might not be able to live there. Thanks for answering most of my questions

@@fearless6947 Yes, the outskirts of Guangzhou in areas such as Panyu are a 30-minute ride into the city centre. There are big malls in every community. Even tier 2 cities have huge shopping malls. You should travel to China to see first and find a place you want to stay. You can't just stay in China, though you would need to work out the Visa situation first.

Correct. Even the property you own needs to be registered with your work visa, so people on business visas or tourist visas can't purchase a property. If you want a property as a rental unit to make income, you would be a lot better off buying a property in Canada.

@collyslifeadventureinchina Thanks mate if I don't stay on the prime tiers like Peking but is the suburb how much would rental property cost and is RV a better choice if I want to travel around the country?

@@computerjoy Rentals outside of tier 1 and new tier 1 cities are extremely cheap, in my opinion. I've heard of people renting rooms for 800 RMB a month and people renting whole places for 1500-2000 RMB. To travel around it would be best to stay at cheap hostels. Technically, you need to register where you stay with the local police station, and you can't stay just anywhere without breaking your visa terms.

Correct low interest rates, but the initial down payment can be a bit higher. once you have that, instead of wasting rent, the money goes back into your own property.

No. The main reason is probably because people need to register where they are staying with the local police station. It might be something similar for the Chinese people, but not that I am aware of.

Thanks. Still have a lot I want to accomplish.

Just under 500K. The lease depends on the type of property and can be less or more years. This property would be a 70-year lease. At the end of the lease, you usually start paying a yearly property tax, but in some cases, they are renewed.

If you have a Chinese spouse, your name can be on more than one property. If my name was the only one on the property, then yes, I could only have one. You also need to have a work visa and other documents before you can even think of buying a property. I'd say Guangzhou prices are similar to Vancouver and Toronto prices if you compare the size of the apartment and how old it is. You are 100% correct about adjacent cities being way cheaper but at the same time you gotta live where work is. I have friends who purchased property in Foshan and Dongguan and have lost over 400k rmb in value over the past few years so its risky. If you are using property as an investment and not just the place you live you are better off buying in Canada.

When we start looking for new places, I will show them, but that will be a while from now.

I mean, it is Guangzhou, and it is a brand-new property. It's not much different than getting a new place in Toronto. But yes, it's expensive.

If we went one city over, it would be less than half that, but that's a nice area. Guangzhou prices for ya.

You will get a concrete box with nothing inside-no furniture, no floor, etc. That's how it is in China. I also live in Guangzhou, but personally, I rent rather than pay a mortgage for 30 years. A 50% down payment is 250k USD, which will bring you much more if you invest it (which I did). Those properties won't increase in price any time soon because of the economic situation in China right now.

Well this market is in Tienhe. I live in Liwan. My other channel is c3thecollywoodlife.

Your degrees and experience are great. Keep in mind that China can discriminate based on age. Try to show you are lively and energetic in any interview if you don't already have a position. good luck.

Thanks so much for the quick reply and taking the time to give a thoughtful perspective. That all makes sense. All the best!​@@collyslifeadventureinchina

In China and generally in east Asia retirement age for women is 55 years so unfortunately many companies and institutions won’t hire due to age. I saw someone’s vlog where criteria age requirements is up to 55 years old. Best to do your due diligence before hand. All the best

@ This is true for almost all companies, but international schools are a little more lenient and require a bachelor of education.

so, in Guangzhou, we have Sams Club, which I use often but didn't have a membership when I first arrived. Check out my latest grocery shopping video, where I go through all the options I tend to check out. Shenzhen would be the closest Costco to me, but that's too far away for them to deliver at the moment.

Sorry, I don't check that business email often. With your resume, the only job you would be able to find in China is a high school or university subject/science teacher. I could only recommend contacting many international schools and sending them your resume.

@collyslifeadventureinchina can i apply for primary or kindergarten

@@muslimvision569 What country do you hold a passport from?

Im from pakistan colly...

I want to get a job in china as teacher