Why are you living in Guangzhou/ China? Would love to hear your story! P.s. If you enjoyed this video, remember to subscribe so you can get more interesting videos about life in Guangzhou.
Came here to study 10 years ago, didn't think I would be staying this long, but here we are teaching Chinese and making these RUclips videos 😆 Let's see what the next ten years will bring...
I live in Guangzhou because it is one of my favorite places in the world and it has now become my second home. I had the exact same experience... one year turned into two, then three... then ten!
Great video. Very impressed by the guy’s knowledge of history, local life and development, and accepting/understanding other culture, helping the community.
Good to learn Guangzhou's development plan preserves some of old town. Perhaps you can give a tour of that part of the city, away from them new towers.
great video, i travelled to GZ last year, i really enjoyed all the delicious food , the vibrance of the city, it has modern and traditional life. I hope this covid 19 will end asap , so i can travel to GZ and china again.
@@GuangzhouExpat Dim Sum especially Har gao, prawn chiong fen , rice claypot, wonton noodle, and some small snack at Beijing Lu, roast duck, dining experience at Tao Tao Ju Bing Jia ,etc.
Wife and I are deciding between the tier 1 cities (minus Beijing), and some tier 2 (nanjing, chengdu, chongqing). China has so many world class cities!
@@totallyfake2852 If you want to live in China just ignore Beijing, don't make it one of your considerations. Even the Chinese called Beijing as the “Food Desert”.
Rewatching the episode, love the editing, as your friend, but more importantly a Guangzhou RUclipsr, it's so nice to see this video blew up, and you used a lot of the real city shots which is my fav part. Waiting for new videos!!~~
I love it here. If you want to test your mettle, learn to speak the local language, I did it and it improved my daily life immensely. Being an extreme minority of a gwail lou that speaks serviceable Cantonese (as Mandarin is expected in interactions with foreigners on Mainland), easily makes it fantastic drinking tea with the locals in the morning!!!
He has a pretty great American English accent. It's almost seamless. At first, I thought he was maybe a Canadian...because the pronunciation seemed so proper. But I googled and see...he is Dutch! Dutch people have great accents!
I really like this phrase 'a city of rebels', and I hope that another revolution for the independent of Kwangtung will happen here in the future. Welcome to Canton!
Other than picking up speaking Mandarin Chinese, did you also pick up learning to speak some Cantonese as well including watching/listening to Guangzhou Cantonese as well as Hong Kong Cantonese entertainment?
Lived in gz for about 12 years. Didn’t realize how good it was till I moved to the US. Used to run every night from huacheng square through liede bridge to pati. Totally safe, even at 2 am. Here in the US, if u do that and got robbed, people call u a dumb ass.
which are the best districts for foreign people to live? Speacially for whom just started to live in China! Your guest said old city is getting popular ?
Been there several times as it is my wifes home city. Love my inlaws but do not understand a word. Great people but the guys seem to want to drink me under the table. Did not happen.
Hi there and thanks for sharing your videos. We had planned to travel to Guangzhou then on to Yining for holidays now cancelled because of no travel bans from Oz. When restrictions are lifted do you have any recommendations for 1 week stay for 2 adults and child with any type of self cooking and self washing facilities? My Wife is Chinese.
Hi! For a week stay I would recommend an apartment hotel, there are many in the city for different budgets. Location wise I would choose nearby where you want to be visiting or next to a metro station for easy transportation. If you want to be in the city center, then I recommend Zhujiang New Town in Tianhe district.
I'm Chinese and now living in Guangzhou, I would say this city is good but really over populated, also the construction and design of the city is terrible. I have been to many places like Beijing, Shanghai and Hanzhou, or other countries like Denmark and new Zealand. I would like to work here, its culture and climate is close to my hometown Guilin, but not a good place for enjoy my life.
Gz has an older history of development. If you visit the newer cities like Chongqing, Chengdu, those are on a whole different level of craziness/awesomeness.
Why? Because you get to be treated like a vip so makes you feel good everywhere in china . Other then that whatever other reasons you gave here are still related to the above.
Literally the reason I watched this video haha.... because I’m interested in how successful Guangzhou Evergrande have been (although they have now changed all of their names because of CSL rules)
I have been in Guangzhou for seven years. I still struggle with the language. As for the food, I still cannot get over how disorganized restaurants are when it comes to the timing of food. Mostly I got to BBQ places and hotpot now, so I actually have control over the food. I also enjoy the Chinese getting fatter and fatter as they just lap up western crap. Being in China about now is probably the best place to live on Earth due to the fact they already have communism and are not crushing the souls of people like in the West to usher in communism over there. Although trading in livestock has meant I have made zero money in a year. It is a pity that most of the old city was flattened to make way for such beauties as the Canton Tower. I wish I could get to the coast or up in the mountains, but my wife's work keeps us here. She is a Chinese national. I particularly liked when the Chinese people were told the flu rebranded was spread by foreigners and just loved always getting a seat on the Metro as people scrambled to get away from me! What my time in Guangzhou has taught me is that most people are morons wherever you go. I am an ex-pat twice. First the USA and nowhere. I will probably leave once they start forcing untested vaccines on people. But to end on a bright note at least at this time of year I am not constantly bathed in sweat.
Hi there . Thank for the Helpful Video . Im a Pro Musician , Gonna move to Guangzhou for 4 years from This July with my Wife( she is a Diplomat) I would love to know how's The Live music scene in Pubs/Clubs there ??? are there Lot of Foreign Musicians\ Bands ??? Thank you in Advance Cheers Nisha !!
Why are you living in Guangzhou/ China? Would love to hear your story!
P.s. If you enjoyed this video, remember to subscribe so you can get more interesting videos about life in Guangzhou.
Came here to study 10 years ago, didn't think I would be staying this long, but here we are teaching Chinese and making these RUclips videos 😆 Let's see what the next ten years will bring...
I live in Guangzhou because it is one of my favorite places in the world and it has now become my second home. I had the exact same experience... one year turned into two, then three... then ten!
@@WenHao07 So happy to hear other expats citing Guangzhou as the most favorite place to live!
Great video. Very impressed by the guy’s knowledge of history, local life and development, and accepting/understanding other culture, helping the community.
Happy to see more and more people come out and speak up for China❤️
Thank you for watching!
Another awesome video, keep up the good work GuangzhouExpat!
Thank you Hazza! We really appreciate the support of you and everyone ❤️
I lived in Guangzhou for 6 years and I loved it. I miss Guangzhou but it is a big world. So many places to visit.
I love guangzhou too it’s become my second city. Living in now 7 years. A beautiful city with so many lovely friends.
how are you commenting on a RUclips video are you using a vpn?
Good to learn Guangzhou's development plan preserves some of old town. Perhaps you can give a tour of that part of the city, away from them new towers.
Definitely planning to do that!
As a native born Cantonese I rally love this video 😍😍😍
As a local, what's your favorite place in Guangzhou? 😊
@@GuangzhouExpat Xihua Road , my neighborhood😁😁😁lots of tasty local food
great video, i travelled to GZ last year, i really enjoyed all the delicious food , the vibrance of the city, it has modern and traditional life. I hope this covid 19 will end asap , so i can travel to GZ and china again.
Hope you can come back soon! What was your favorite dish here?
@@GuangzhouExpat Dim Sum especially Har gao, prawn chiong fen , rice claypot, wonton noodle, and some small snack at Beijing Lu, roast duck, dining experience at Tao Tao Ju Bing Jia ,etc.
@@kkz168 I love Tao Tao Ju as well!
indeed, Guang Chou is beautiful & my ancestor hometurf...and thank you for such a lovely video! NYC
Wife and I are deciding between the tier 1 cities (minus Beijing), and some tier 2 (nanjing, chengdu, chongqing). China has so many world class cities!
That’s true! So many options.
why minus Beijing?
I would give Chongqing a go that place looks amazing.
@@totallyfake2852 If you want to live in China just ignore Beijing, don't make it one of your considerations. Even the Chinese called Beijing as the “Food Desert”.
This is the city of my root, wow this channel is something for me, thank you!
You’re from Guangzhou? Welcome to our channel!
Thanks for loving my hometown!!!
Easy to love a city so great as Guangzhou!
Rewatching the episode, love the editing, as your friend, but more importantly a Guangzhou RUclipsr, it's so nice to see this video blew up, and you used a lot of the real city shots which is my fav part. Waiting for new videos!!~~
I love it here. If you want to test your mettle, learn to speak the local language, I did it and it improved my daily life immensely. Being an extreme minority of a gwail lou that speaks serviceable Cantonese (as Mandarin is expected in interactions with foreigners on Mainland), easily makes it fantastic drinking tea with the locals in the morning!!!
He has a pretty great American English accent. It's almost seamless. At first, I thought he was maybe a Canadian...because the pronunciation seemed so proper. But I googled and see...he is Dutch! Dutch people have great accents!
Haha, actually, me as a Dutch person can recognize his accent as belonging to a Dutch person. Glad to hear you like it!
Dutch speaks proper English more so than Americans.
Thank's for sharing your Guangzhou experience. I love Guangzhou too because of my catonese origin. Love shoping in Bejing Lu whenever I,m there.
Thank you, it means a lot to us!
Awesome vid. Good to get a perspective from someone who's been there for ten years.
Thank you for watching! Have you lived in China?
@@GuangzhouExpat No, I'm planning on moving to Guangzhou as soon as borders open for Canadians :)
@@Davidtalksaboutstuff Then I hope the borders will open soon! I'm sure you will like it in here :)
@@Davidtalksaboutstuff still waiting... my visa will expire soon. >
Well, it has great food and its close to HK, Guilin, and Hainan. Shamian island is glorious and the University Island is beautiful.
Agree, Guangzhou is a great place!
I really like this phrase 'a city of rebels', and I hope that another revolution for the independent of Kwangtung will happen here in the future. Welcome to Canton!
Happy to see all of you enjoy your life here!
Thank you for this very interesting video !
Thank you for watching! Which part do you think was most interesting for you?
i love the city too. but the air can be absolutely horrible at times! but 广交会 is MASSIVE.
the skyscrapers isso amazing! eg, the deep blue glass IFC tower is world class!
They are! At first I couldn't believe how tall the Canton Tower was, now after 11 years getting used to the view!
He is very well-spoken and knowledgeable!
My first time viewing this vlog. Like it. Will be back for sure.
Thank you!
Love learning more about GZ. TY!
广州是一个生活气息浓厚的城市. Love it
我们也爱广州❤️
I love GZ, me and my husband are looking for a city to retire in in the future. We are interested in GZ, Hanoi and BKK. 😊
Other than picking up speaking Mandarin Chinese, did you also pick up learning to speak some Cantonese as well including watching/listening to Guangzhou Cantonese as well as Hong Kong Cantonese entertainment?
Lived in gz for about 12 years. Didn’t realize how good it was till I moved to the US.
Used to run every night from huacheng square through liede bridge to pati. Totally safe, even at 2 am.
Here in the US, if u do that and got robbed, people call u a dumb ass.
I love that view from your running route! I have the same feeling too, I feel safe here on the streets.
😂
Thumbs up from me, nice piece of history also.
Thank you for watching!
Hay quá
You will love China if you are not one of those who watch BBC, CNN everyday.. :)
The last of the Lannisters is in Guangzhou!
Good content friend. Just subscribed :)
which are the best districts for foreign people to live? Speacially for whom just started to live in China! Your guest said old city is getting popular ?
Depends on where your job is. This is a big place, and you don't want a long commute by metro or taxi.
I'm overseas Chinese and a Cantonese, when I went to GZ first time 15 years ago....I hated it, the people were very rude 🤭🤭
Each place has their own customs and ways. At the same time a place changes a lot in 15 years, you might be surprised if you returned now.
Guangzhou is actually high on the list of places to visit... because its neighboring HK
你真棒，Sara老师！谢谢您！
谢谢Gary！喜欢我们的视频吗？
@@GuangzhouExpat 喜欢！我住在美国新泽西州。2017年我在广州旅游。
Been there several times as it is my wifes home city. Love my inlaws but do not understand a word. Great people but the guys seem to want to drink me under the table. Did not happen.
GuangZhou is the nice city, enjoy the life here...
my mom's hometown. I still have family there. Great food.
Nice to hear, have you visited often?
Enjoy!
Hi there and thanks for sharing your videos. We had planned to travel to Guangzhou then on to Yining for holidays now cancelled because of no travel bans from Oz. When restrictions are lifted do you have any recommendations for 1 week stay for 2 adults and child with any type of self cooking and self washing facilities? My Wife is Chinese.
Hi! For a week stay I would recommend an apartment hotel, there are many in the city for different budgets. Location wise I would choose nearby where you want to be visiting or next to a metro station for easy transportation. If you want to be in the city center, then I recommend Zhujiang New Town in Tianhe district.
@@GuangzhouExpat Thanks mate.
Bustling city. Love it.
您好Sara! 您很厉害! 也许你不记得我。我是美国黑人，今年66岁。职业是老师，现在已经退休。我在2023年我想回去广州，但是下次我在广州想要呆两个月。您觉得我可以问你有些问题吗？如果您有时间，我就很感谢！（这个问题都非常简单）
hello bro can u tell me the songs name in the beginning?thx
Hi! All of our videos use music either from RUclips audio library or Audio Hero.
I'm Chinese and now living in Guangzhou, I would say this city is good but really over populated, also the construction and design of the city is terrible. I have been to many places like Beijing, Shanghai and Hanzhou, or other countries like Denmark and new Zealand. I would like to work here, its culture and climate is close to my hometown Guilin, but not a good place for enjoy my life.
Gz has an older history of development. If you visit the newer cities like Chongqing, Chengdu, those are on a whole different level of craziness/awesomeness.
Born and raised in GZ🤟🤟🤟
i like eat dimsum every morning, and prawn charsiew fried rice
Why? Because you get to be treated like a vip so makes you feel good everywhere in china . Other then that whatever other reasons you gave here are still related to the above.
I believe everyone has their own place in our world, for some the journey takes them to China and they feel like home.
Hi,I'm a football fan.Giovanni Christiaan van Bronckhorst lived in Guangzhou last year, did you meet him?
Literally the reason I watched this video haha.... because I’m interested in how successful Guangzhou Evergrande have been (although they have now changed all of their names because of CSL rules)
I don't think I've had the pleasure meeting him.
Guangzhou? Wrong
It's Canton（Guangzhou real name)
原来那么多老外在中国。
Beijing's old town aren't demolished...yet. The Hu Tongs are well preserved
Luckily not all! Hoping rest of the hutongs will be protected/
This video was from 10 years ago? Still nice though
This video was shot this year, Bram has been living in Guangzhou for more than 10 years 😊
Hi, are you still living there?
Question: is mandarin now the dominant language?
In Guangzhou the locals still speak Cantonese and are very proud of it. So whenever you go outside you can hear both Mandarin and Cantonese.
Good stuff, add oil!
Thank you!
👌
Guangzhou is good!
I have been in Guangzhou for seven years. I still struggle with the language. As for the food, I still cannot get over how disorganized restaurants are when it comes to the timing of food. Mostly I got to BBQ places and hotpot now, so I actually have control over the food. I also enjoy the Chinese getting fatter and fatter as they just lap up western crap. Being in China about now is probably the best place to live on Earth due to the fact they already have communism and are not crushing the souls of people like in the West to usher in communism over there. Although trading in livestock has meant I have made zero money in a year. It is a pity that most of the old city was flattened to make way for such beauties as the Canton Tower. I wish I could get to the coast or up in the mountains, but my wife's work keeps us here. She is a Chinese national. I particularly liked when the Chinese people were told the flu rebranded was spread by foreigners and just loved always getting a seat on the Metro as people scrambled to get away from me! What my time in Guangzhou has taught me is that most people are morons wherever you go. I am an ex-pat twice. First the USA and nowhere. I will probably leave once they start forcing untested vaccines on people. But to end on a bright note at least at this time of year I am not constantly bathed in sweat.
👏👏👏👍👍👍
Guangzhou！so many deli-dimsum!
you look very friendly
Thank you 😊
the british invaded china , not “ defeat”
arent you an immigrant instead of an expat?
welcome to my birthplace.
Are USA citizens able to travel to China yet ? :(
no
not yet. The world pandemic has become serious again.
Wonder who's paying him! The city is a dump.
Everyone has their preferences, for sure I can assure no one is paying him.
Because as foreigners you don't have to be afraid of the CCP.
Lucky 😡
Hi there . Thank for the Helpful Video . Im a Pro Musician , Gonna move to Guangzhou for 4 years from This July with my Wife( she is a Diplomat) I would love to know how's The Live music scene in Pubs/Clubs there ??? are there Lot of Foreign Musicians\ Bands ??? Thank you in Advance
Cheers
Nisha !!
What did you find out? How is the music scene?