I would definitely worry about my health in China, it’s so expensive even if you have a foreign teacher salary, but for an average local it’s simply unbearable, and that results in a huge number of suicides because that’s only one option, I know that the healthcare in the states in expensive too, but if it’s your concern, then go to Canada, the healthcare is free down here
Several southeast Asian countries allow foreigners to retire in their country, as long as the person can prove that they have a small pension. Man, if China ever allows this, I'm packing my bags!
@@peanut0brainThailand you have to put X amount in escrow, Indonesia prove of source of income plus hire of local caretaker, Malaysia is a bit more straight forward. i looked at it before i retired in 2006. didn't do anything. i just traveled 3 months in late spring, and 3 months in winter, 6+ months per year. it's way better than staying in one place.
I love living in China! We do own homes here, but it is truly optional as rents are so low. Houses are the only things in China that are expensive. Even on a modest retirement we always have a lot more than we can spend every month, including trips around the country. I couldn't live this large back in the USA! I don't miss all the drama, either.
Yeah homes are ridiculous expensive. The ratio of home cost to salary of "average" locals is much more ridiculous than in ŰŠ. I'm trying to get some retail properties instead of homes. They create much bigger income per Sq meter.
@@peanut0brain you are wrong. Houses in China are actually very cheap to buy this days, except a couple cities, where 80% of chinese people live its very cheap. You are probably comparing the average salary in the whole country with the house price maybe in the top 2/3% more expensive, it usually happens with foreigners, they dont realise Shanghai's city centre is only a very small part of China. In China with 70/80 thousand dolars you can buy a 3 bedroom appartment in most places, including cities of 7/8 million people(obviously not in the city centre but maybe 35 minutes away by subway)
@LuisA-pi3ds yes this is true , I saw small condos around 30-40k usd near city center. Need to pay 70-100k for 2-3 bedrooms. Only the big tier 1 cities are expensive.
Just keep making videos about life in China and real daily living. I like your videos as they are balanced. Not overly pro or anti China - just a balanced view with 15 years experience. I'm looking to move to China, and these types of videos are lacking elsewhere.
The fact that you've been living in China not for 1, 3, or 5 years but 15 years says it all about China! What more, you don't even have a plan to return to the US! What a life!
Good on ya man! My wife and I are planning on moving abroad as well for many of the reasons you talked about. We have a 3 year old and want her to grow up in a country where quality of life and community is more valued. Luckily we get a sabbatical with our jobs and will be able to test the waters to see if the fit is right. Hopefully in the next year!
@@viewpointabroad Valencia, Spain and Merida, Mexico are probably our two strongest candidates as of now (we both speak a little Spanish, so the language barrier would be manageable. I have traveled to Vietnam, Cambodia and S Korea - LOVED Vietnam, which might be too far removed from family for my wife's liking, but that's okay. Never been to China, but have heard great things. Seems like you have planted some strong roots out there.
Living a life without having to worry about politics, being robbed or lack of resources is living. Life is so simple that living worried about the work of others (politicians, criminals, etc.) is not living.
America is going down hill. The cost of living has really gone up too much, but can't say the same for salary. People are fed up here with the current situation?
America is not going downhill, everything is going up: money is going up to the 1%, the trickle down economy plan is replaced by the trickle up plan. Beside, price of everything: food , education, health car etc., are all going up. All Americans (for that Canadians too) are facing an uphill battle!
I’m glad you found your paradise on earth… you make plenty of money.. if I were you, I’d write the 10 places I want to visit and every three months I would spin a wheel and whatever it lands on, I would go visit that place
It’s so crazy living in Los Angeles for 35 years, homeless in every big city, grocery prices so high, paying high auto insurance & gas because we have no other choice….But I can’t move to China because my children & grandchildren….I have lots of friends feel the same way, we all from Taiwan R.O.C. But love to go visit China our homeland……you are really lucky & smart made the right choice 15 years ago , you know how friendly Chinese people are…..they treat people from other countries like family from the heart, not just sweet talk like westerners 😅😂😊 wish you the best of luck in your of 2025 🎉🎉🎉
As an Malaysian born Chinese I've only been back to visit my ancestral land once and it was many years ago. So glad that you have found your 'home' there, or is it just home?
Good to hear your background story. You may have got lucky, but you made your own luck by making your move, which back then was not the obvious choice. What was the deciding factor for China over the other countries you considered?
I am doing my research to move to China or Thailand. The reason I believe I will go with China is because they are modern and the food looks great lol. Do you know what city is China would be good for an expat? I don’t know if you know any information about Chengdu
Nearly impossible to be an expat to China, they are not looking for immigrants, you could play a 60day reset my visa forever, with a day-trip to Macau,HK, Laos etc, but it will be forever US$2M investments get you a green card.
@@tonysofla but you also shouldn’t assume either. This is why I asked the creator of the video and not you. You didn’t even bother to answer my question. Just jumped to some conclusion you made up in your head
@@GooftroopDeniro Expat mostly refers to retiring early and living off your SS/401K. Applying to work overseas as a career change is a 1-year term, as the school will need to renew your visa with the government. It will take you around 7months to be approved to be an English teacher in China, you need to have a degree in the field, the Wild West when serpentza-the-English-teacher was allowed is long gone.
American living in China 2 years. Apart from the familiarity of America and my grandkids it’s hard to motivate myself to go back even to visit. It’s wonderful here primarily in that it’s void of drama, violence chaos and aggression. I normally comment here from another yt account but that account is completely infested with western drama feed. I had to abandon it. It’s partly my fault as it’s addictive to watch all the news drama. Any case it’s so peaceful here my biggest issue my wife works full time and it’s hard to get around in my own without knowing the language and I’ve been finding it difficult to learn it.
I admire the Zen-like focus you have on the things that matter & make you happy, shunning the noise, anger and divisiveness in the US. Malaysia or Thailand are possibilities for retirement too should you want to expand your horizons beyond China in the future.
Great video. I plan not to return to America but to use my distributions to travel the world. Airbnb has monthly rates, plotting my worldwide course including America, you are making enough now go see the world!
Can you do a short video on payment methods and shine on how to use WeChat properly as an American.. lots of confusing information and a lot of people say they end up getting their account blocked.. also still waiting on that video on how you have a dividend portfolio and how it’s performing and how you grew it really curious to that information .. of course you’re busy whenever you have time brother
Please tell us about the visa situation. How does someone like you apply for a permanent residency visa? Are you allowed to stay in China as long as you are still employed as a teacher? Can you retire there? We are having many different kinds of crisis in the US, and one of them is retirement crisis. Thank you.
@@rider2731 no such thing as retirement visa in China. You either need to hold full time employment status or be married to a local in order to maintain residency
You have any plans for retirement In China or other parts of Asia? Are you in the Chinese retirement insurance plan? I know it's permitted by law for foreigners. BTW Henan is the center of Chinese civilisation. The noodles and other wheat food are fantastic. Weather is much better than Canton for people grow up in the northern hemisphere. Great choice.
@@YongLi-np3wg I’ll definitely stay in Asia forever but not sure about China. I don’t have Chinese wife so not really possible to stay if I leave my job. As for where I live now , the city is good and the people are friendly and like the food but I do NOT like the weather at all. I prefer hot places.
@@jt6231 As a Chinese person, let me answer your question. Yunnan, especially Kunming, is known as the “Spring City” because it enjoys a spring-like climate all year round. The weather is pleasant, and the scenery and living costs make it a great place to live. However, compared to other first-tier cities in China, the lower cost of living also means there are far fewer job opportunities. Additionally, southeastern coastal cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Xiamen also have relatively good climates. Winters are mild, but summers tend to be hot and humid. Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as first-tier cities, have high living costs, though this depends on your budget and job. Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other cities in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region are known for their high living standards, advanced urban management, and overall cultural refinement. However, Shanghai has the highest cost of living in China, and its winters can be damp and cold. Living in a house with central heating would make it more comfortable. Hangzhou is often considered one of the most livable cities in China due to its beautiful scenery and reputation as a “landscape city.” I have also lived in Beijing, but as someone from the south, I didn’t enjoy it. It’s dry and cold, and while there is heating in the winter, there aren’t many outdoor activities. Moreover, the sense of happiness living in Beijing is generally low for the average Chinese person. On the bright side, most Chinese people are very friendly toward foreign residents, often even more so than toward fellow Chinese. If you encounter any problems, you’ll find it easy to get patient help from others.
@@jt6231 As a Chinese person, let me answer your question. Yunnan, especially Kunming, is known as the “Spring City” because it enjoys a spring-like climate all year round. The weather is pleasant, and the scenery and living costs make it a great place to live. However, compared to other first-tier cities in China, the lower cost of living also means there are far fewer job opportunities. Additionally, southeastern coastal cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Xiamen also have relatively good climates. Winters are mild, but summers tend to be hot and humid. Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as first-tier cities, have high living costs, though this depends on your budget and job. Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other cities in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region are known for their high living standards, advanced urban management, and overall cultural refinement. However, Shanghai has the highest cost of living in China, and its winters can be damp and cold. Living in a house with central heating would make it more comfortable. Hangzhou is often considered one of the most livable cities in China due to its beautiful scenery and reputation as a “landscape city.” I have also lived in Beijing, but as someone from the south, I didn’t enjoy it. It’s dry and cold, and while there is heating in the winter, there aren’t many outdoor activities. Moreover, the sense of happiness living in Beijing is generally low for the average Chinese person. On the bright side, most Chinese people are very friendly toward foreign residents, often even more so than toward fellow Chinese. If you encounter any problems, you’ll find it easy to get patient help from others.
Smalll city ? There’s nearly 10 million people here. 2nd, who move abroad and surround yourself with expats ? What’s the point. Moving abroad is about experiencing a different culture and meeting different people not expats are just like me…
Man, you are trip…small town was too cramp but got no friends and all in a big city…AND BOOM you ended up in China, of all places. How the heck a small-town genuine white American boy (you sure ain’t typical western youtuber playing up China for audience) spent 15 years seamlessly in a place so different from ‘Murica? Anyway, all the best wishes, stay true, and I’ll be watching your stories.
@@viewpointabroad no i just thought your english would become more standard because you're not hearing the accented english speakers from your hometown anymore, instead you're getting your english from movies, youtube videos, and whatever other western media u consume. thats what happened in my case anyways when i left my hometown and was no longer surrounded by ghetto new yorkers. i'll be joining u in china soon, thanks for the videos
I'm looking forward to experiencing peaceful walks like that w/o needing to carry pepper spray and something sharp. 😌 If you haven't already, perhaps a Henan vs Guangdong vid...differences, likes, dislikes...
The difference between an expat and a migrant is as follows Expat: A person who lives outside their native country, usually for a limited period of time, and may or may not intend to return to their home country. Immigrant: A person who moves to a new country with the intention of settling there permanently. Migrant: A more general term that can apply to both expats and immigrants, but often used to describe workers who move from one country to another.
After binging a ton of your content I wondered if you grew up in the hood in the US? Just the way you always check your surroundings. I grew up in the UK, actually a nice area; but the 'bad' areas converge on the nice rather quickly, so I recognize this behaviour. haha
@@viewpointabroad I thought as much. Would be interesting to hear more about that in your stories. The flip side is it's funny how blissfully unaware most people are of their surroundings, and that is exactly what predators will target.
China is amazing and keeps getting better
He doesn't worry about his health, safety or finances. I'd say that's a pretty good situation to be in life.
Yep, life is good for me right now. No complaints!
I would definitely worry about my health in China, it’s so expensive even if you have a foreign teacher salary, but for an average local it’s simply unbearable, and that results in a huge number of suicides because that’s only one option, I know that the healthcare in the states in expensive too, but if it’s your concern, then go to Canada, the healthcare is free down here
@@and1597 In that case you should go to America, the very best "freedom" healthcare on the planet one of its kind. LOL
Several southeast Asian countries allow foreigners to retire in their country, as long as the person can prove that they have a small pension. Man, if China ever allows this, I'm packing my bags!
Can u list these se Asian countries?! Just prove pension?!
@peanut0brain some gave age restrictions also. But yeah can get retirement visa in Malaysia , Philippines, Thailand for sure
@@peanut0brainThailand you have to put X amount in escrow, Indonesia prove of source of income plus hire of local caretaker, Malaysia is a bit more straight forward.
i looked at it before i retired in 2006. didn't do anything. i just traveled 3 months in late spring, and 3 months in winter, 6+ months per year. it's way better than staying in one place.
"small"? i don't think over 100k is "small".... =]
@@peanut0brain China L visa allows you to stay up to 120 days. You just have to get out for a day and re-enter again.
life is much simpler and relaxing.. lot of places to visit..
I like your style and mindset! I'll be binge watching your other videos now! Thanks for sharing!
It's crazy that I came across your channel as someone who's from Luoyang and has been living in the States for almost 15 years.
哈哈哈what a coincidence !
News say many Chinese are returning to China due to racism, especially Chinese scientists and engineers etc
I love living in China! We do own homes here, but it is truly optional as rents are so low. Houses are the only things in China that are expensive. Even on a modest retirement we always have a lot more than we can spend every month, including trips around the country. I couldn't live this large back in the USA! I don't miss all the drama, either.
@@misfitsailor exactly ! Life is pretty good here.
Yeah homes are ridiculous expensive. The ratio of home cost to salary of "average" locals is much more ridiculous than in ŰŠ. I'm trying to get some retail properties instead of homes. They create much bigger income per Sq meter.
@@peanut0brain you are wrong.
Houses in China are actually very cheap to buy this days, except a couple cities, where 80% of chinese people live its very cheap.
You are probably comparing the average salary in the whole country with the house price maybe in the top 2/3% more expensive, it usually happens with foreigners, they dont realise Shanghai's city centre is only a very small part of China.
In China with 70/80 thousand dolars you can buy a 3 bedroom appartment in most places, including cities of 7/8 million people(obviously not in the city centre but maybe 35 minutes away by subway)
@LuisA-pi3ds yes this is true , I saw small condos around 30-40k usd near city center. Need to pay 70-100k for 2-3 bedrooms. Only the big tier 1 cities are expensive.
Please search youtube ' This American says China in poor and with low technology'
See what Americans think and know about China?
Just keep making videos about life in China and real daily living. I like your videos as they are balanced. Not overly pro or anti China - just a balanced view with 15 years experience. I'm looking to move to China, and these types of videos are lacking elsewhere.
Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate that.
@@aa-kh9ex Same same man! Hello from Canada!
@aa-kh9ex why does it bother you if it's pros china..you sound like a brainwashed American by their media or a closet racist
I just started my move to Asia! Wish me luck and hope everything is going well with you too!
Congratulations
The fact that you've been living in China not for 1, 3, or 5 years but 15 years says it all about China! What more, you don't even have a plan to return to the US! What a life!
@@leondee918 definitely not interested in returning to USA 🇺🇸. Asia forever 😊
Good on ya man! My wife and I are planning on moving abroad as well for many of the reasons you talked about. We have a 3 year old and want her to grow up in a country where quality of life and community is more valued. Luckily we get a sabbatical with our jobs and will be able to test the waters to see if the fit is right. Hopefully in the next year!
Any ideas yet on where to test ?
@@viewpointabroad Valencia, Spain and Merida, Mexico are probably our two strongest candidates as of now (we both speak a little Spanish, so the language barrier would be manageable. I have traveled to Vietnam, Cambodia and S Korea - LOVED Vietnam, which might be too far removed from family for my wife's liking, but that's okay. Never been to China, but have heard great things. Seems like you have planted some strong roots out there.
could you please also start making some videos like vlogs, city you live ... thanks
Sure , I’ll try to work on one soon. Maybe this weekend I can work on that.
brave move and well done! you worked hard for your luck. well deserved
Long time no see John!.
Thanks for posting, take care! 💗
@@guitarfan4048 thanks
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Good stuff man!
Living a life without having to worry about politics, being robbed or lack of resources is living. Life is so simple that living worried about the work of others (politicians, criminals, etc.) is not living.
America is going down hill. The cost of living has really gone up too much, but can't say the same for salary. People are fed up here with the current situation?
America is not going downhill, everything is going up: money is going up to the 1%, the trickle down economy plan is replaced by the trickle up plan. Beside, price of everything: food , education, health car etc., are all going up. All Americans (for that Canadians too) are facing an uphill battle!
@@thomaslau1214 it is well worth it, at least you get maximum "freedom".
I’m glad you found your paradise on earth… you make plenty of money.. if I were you, I’d write the 10 places I want to visit and every three months I would spin a wheel and whatever it lands on, I would go visit that place
Good idea 👍
It’s so crazy living in Los Angeles for 35 years, homeless in every big city, grocery prices so high, paying high auto insurance & gas because we have no other choice….But I can’t move to China because my children & grandchildren….I have lots of friends feel the same way, we all from Taiwan R.O.C. But love to go visit China our homeland……you are really lucky & smart made the right choice 15 years ago , you know how friendly Chinese people are…..they treat people from other countries like family from the heart, not just sweet talk like westerners 😅😂😊 wish you the best of luck in your of 2025 🎉🎉🎉
As an Malaysian born Chinese I've only been back to visit my ancestral land once and it was many years ago. So glad that you have found your 'home' there, or is it just home?
China has been home for many years but maybe Malaysia will be eventually. I love KL and Kota Kinabalu!
@@viewpointabroad not bad that you know their names 👍
I’ve been before
Safest environment
Good to hear your background story. You may have got lucky, but you made your own luck by making your move, which back then was not the obvious choice. What was the deciding factor for China over the other countries you considered?
Bruce Lee hahahaha. I used to watch a lot of kung fu movies when I was a kid. Was always interested in Chinese culture.
@@viewpointabroad He didn't let you down 😁
I am doing my research to move to China or Thailand. The reason I believe I will go with China is because they are modern and the food looks great lol. Do you know what city is China would be good for an expat? I don’t know if you know any information about Chengdu
Nearly impossible to be an expat to China, they are not looking for immigrants, you could play a 60day reset my visa forever, with a day-trip to Macau,HK, Laos etc, but it will be forever
US$2M investments get you a green card.
@tonysofla the original comment didn’t say but I would be looking to teach English there not just going on a tourist visa
@@tonysofla but you also shouldn’t assume either. This is why I asked the creator of the video and not you. You didn’t even bother to answer my question. Just jumped to some conclusion you made up in your head
@@GooftroopDeniro Expat mostly refers to retiring early and living off your SS/401K. Applying to work overseas as a career change is a 1-year term, as the school will need to renew your visa with the government. It will take you around 7months to be approved to be an English teacher in China, you need to have a degree in the field, the Wild West when serpentza-the-English-teacher was allowed is long gone.
Many good cities , start with Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou, after that look at Hangzhou, chengdu , Changsha
American living in China 2 years. Apart from the familiarity of America and my grandkids it’s hard to motivate myself to go back even to visit. It’s wonderful here primarily in that it’s void of drama, violence chaos and aggression. I normally comment here from another yt account but that account is completely infested with western drama feed. I had to abandon it. It’s partly my fault as it’s addictive to watch all the news drama. Any case it’s so peaceful here my biggest issue my wife works full time and it’s hard to get around in my own without knowing the language and I’ve been finding it difficult to learn it.
Hire a teacher and take learning serious for about 6 months and you’ll find life much easier here.
@ I did. My brain hurt! And when I got home my wife still didn’t know what I was saying. 🤣
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It was an industrial city. Russians built 10 big factories in the 50's. It's also the ex capital of China
Yes. Still some old Soviet buildings here.
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Thank you 🙏. I’m doing great and I feel good with how things are going here. Appreciate you’re kindness 😊
I admire the Zen-like focus you have on the things that matter & make you happy, shunning the noise, anger and divisiveness in the US.
Malaysia or Thailand are possibilities for retirement too should you want to expand your horizons beyond China in the future.
@@garethl738 I’ve been to Malaysia and Thailand both many times and really do like both places
Might take a while to get to 10,000 subscribers if RUclips keeps unsubscribing people. I just found out I got unsubbed.
Yeah they do that. They will automatically delete subs. It’s ok. I got money , I’m not going this for the money. If I was I’d be poor HahHaha
Great video. I plan not to return to America but to use my distributions to travel the world. Airbnb has monthly rates, plotting my worldwide course including America, you are making enough now go see the world!
@@PassportPerspectives-cn9ze yeah for sure but a little worried about boredom and also every time I go on vacation I can’t wait to get back to China 😭
Can you do a short video on payment methods and shine on how to use WeChat properly as an American.. lots of confusing information and a lot of people say they end up getting their account blocked.. also still waiting on that video on how you have a dividend portfolio and how it’s performing and how you grew it really curious to that information .. of course you’re busy whenever you have time brother
Please tell us about the visa situation. How does someone like you apply for a permanent residency visa? Are you allowed to stay in China as long as you are still employed as a teacher? Can you retire there? We are having many different kinds of crisis in the US, and one of them is retirement crisis. Thank you.
@@rider2731 no such thing as retirement visa in China. You either need to hold full time employment status or be married to a local in order to maintain residency
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Thanks 🙏
now it is getting more and more expensive in the west
yeah, I've heard it's pretty outrageous to even purchase groceries.
@@viewpointabroad About to get worse after January 2025!
Looks cold af😮
-5 today 😂
You have any plans for retirement In China or other parts of Asia? Are you in the Chinese retirement insurance plan? I know it's permitted by law for foreigners.
BTW Henan is the center of Chinese civilisation. The noodles and other wheat food are fantastic. Weather is much better than Canton for people grow up in the northern hemisphere. Great choice.
@@YongLi-np3wg I’ll definitely stay in Asia forever but not sure about China. I don’t have Chinese wife so not really possible to stay if I leave my job. As for where I live now , the city is good and the people are friendly and like the food but I do NOT like the weather at all. I prefer hot places.
@@viewpointabroadoh damn I'm in chengdu and it's cold here about 5C then I checked shenzhen and it's about 18C! I'll get to shenzhen in about half yr
@@viewpointabroad can you please talk about which part of China has mild weather? I think Yunan and that’s about it, right?
@@jt6231 As a Chinese person, let me answer your question. Yunnan, especially Kunming, is known as the “Spring City” because it enjoys a spring-like climate all year round. The weather is pleasant, and the scenery and living costs make it a great place to live. However, compared to other first-tier cities in China, the lower cost of living also means there are far fewer job opportunities.
Additionally, southeastern coastal cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Xiamen also have relatively good climates. Winters are mild, but summers tend to be hot and humid. Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as first-tier cities, have high living costs, though this depends on your budget and job.
Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other cities in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region are known for their high living standards, advanced urban management, and overall cultural refinement. However, Shanghai has the highest cost of living in China, and its winters can be damp and cold. Living in a house with central heating would make it more comfortable. Hangzhou is often considered one of the most livable cities in China due to its beautiful scenery and reputation as a “landscape city.”
I have also lived in Beijing, but as someone from the south, I didn’t enjoy it. It’s dry and cold, and while there is heating in the winter, there aren’t many outdoor activities. Moreover, the sense of happiness living in Beijing is generally low for the average Chinese person.
On the bright side, most Chinese people are very friendly toward foreign residents, often even more so than toward fellow Chinese. If you encounter any problems, you’ll find it easy to get patient help from others.
@@jt6231 As a Chinese person, let me answer your question. Yunnan, especially Kunming, is known as the “Spring City” because it enjoys a spring-like climate all year round. The weather is pleasant, and the scenery and living costs make it a great place to live. However, compared to other first-tier cities in China, the lower cost of living also means there are far fewer job opportunities.
Additionally, southeastern coastal cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Xiamen also have relatively good climates. Winters are mild, but summers tend to be hot and humid. Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as first-tier cities, have high living costs, though this depends on your budget and job.
Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other cities in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region are known for their high living standards, advanced urban management, and overall cultural refinement. However, Shanghai has the highest cost of living in China, and its winters can be damp and cold. Living in a house with central heating would make it more comfortable. Hangzhou is often considered one of the most livable cities in China due to its beautiful scenery and reputation as a “landscape city.”
I have also lived in Beijing, but as someone from the south, I didn’t enjoy it. It’s dry and cold, and while there is heating in the winter, there aren’t many outdoor activities. Moreover, the sense of happiness living in Beijing is generally low for the average Chinese person.
On the bright side, most Chinese people are very friendly toward foreign residents, often even more so than toward fellow Chinese. If you encounter any problems, you’ll find it easy to get patient help from others.
Good stuff, but I recommend lowering the background music or just removing it.
Don't you feel isolated in this small city? Shouldn't you move to Shanghai where you can find more expats who you can relate to?
Smalll city ? There’s nearly 10 million people here. 2nd, who move abroad and surround yourself with expats ? What’s the point. Moving abroad is about experiencing a different culture and meeting different people not expats are just like me…
Hey could you consider connecting other like minded teachers to esl jobs in China especially us the non natives
@@teachermasangu1158 possibly but not easy for non natives nowadays.
@@viewpointabroad keeping my fingers crossed ..... hoping for the best 👌
Question, why do you keep checking you back? Head on a swivel?
I answered this already in comments. And many reasons I’d rather not mention all related to my past life and surroundings.
Man, you are trip…small town was too cramp but got no friends and all in a big city…AND BOOM you ended up in China, of all places. How the heck a small-town genuine white American boy (you sure ain’t typical western youtuber playing up China for audience) spent 15 years seamlessly in a place so different from ‘Murica? Anyway, all the best wishes, stay true, and I’ll be watching your stories.
I was in Philippines before here. Thinking of traveling around some other paces and living part time to see if I like any of them.
man's lived in china for 15 years and still has a strong american accent when speaking english lol
You think I’m supposed to speak Chinglish?
@@viewpointabroad no i just thought your english would become more standard because you're not hearing the accented english speakers from your hometown anymore, instead you're getting your english from movies, youtube videos, and whatever other western media u consume. thats what happened in my case anyways when i left my hometown and was no longer surrounded by ghetto new yorkers. i'll be joining u in china soon, thanks for the videos
@agsdjklshadsabn oh. I lost my accent a lot. I used to have a very bad southern accent. I mostly lost it.
@agsdjklshadsabn you should have heard me talk 15 years ago! Slow and southern. How ya’ll folks doing tuh dayyyy?
@@agsdjklshadsabn That's the weirdest take I've ever heard. You don't lose your accent lol
I just discovered your channel, and I see what is missing in your life: You need to start reading some good books to feed your mind.
You can find wife in china and living in there
I dunno. Not hard to find a gf but hard to find a suitable one to be with forever.
I'm looking forward to experiencing peaceful walks like that w/o needing to carry pepper spray and something sharp. 😌
If you haven't already, perhaps a Henan vs Guangdong vid...differences, likes, dislikes...
@@malinda.malinda ahh good video idea. I can definitely work on that
Is "expat" a fancy way of saying "migrant."
The difference between an expat and a migrant is as follows
Expat: A person who lives outside their native country, usually for a limited period of time, and may or may not intend to return to their home country.
Immigrant: A person who moves to a new country with the intention of settling there permanently.
Migrant: A more general term that can apply to both expats and immigrants, but often used to describe workers who move from one country to another.
@viewpointabroad There are so many dependant variables in your definition, but at the end of the day, they are both there to make a living.
你不能申请五星卡吗 毕竟你在中国这么久了
我有
After binging a ton of your content I wondered if you grew up in the hood in the US? Just the way you always check your surroundings. I grew up in the UK, actually a nice area; but the 'bad' areas converge on the nice rather quickly, so I recognize this behaviour. haha
Yes , I grew up in the ghetto , nothing but poverty, drugs , and violence everywhere around me my whole life.
@@viewpointabroadAre you serious or being sarcastic?
@weisong3917 seriously. Came from a rough place and rough childhood.
@@viewpointabroad glad you found peace in china, hope you get citizenship soon.
@@viewpointabroad I thought as much. Would be interesting to hear more about that in your stories. The flip side is it's funny how blissfully unaware most people are of their surroundings, and that is exactly what predators will target.
Really? 15 years?
Yep. Moved here when 28, I’m 43 now