

brotha
American °µÍø½ûÇø in China
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Lives in Guangzhou
Registration: 26 November 2011
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looking for apartment on a budget by halcali
Hi, I'm planning to move to Guangzhou very soon. Does anyone know where I can sign a contract for around 6000 RMB? As I understand it, renting an apartment in China will require a 2 month deposit + 1 month rent. Any help would be greatly ...

Long-Dong is a good place for a cheap apartment 1500-2000 also everything in the area is cheap so you will save lots of money just by living here. Read More


Living in GuangZhou by lorduk
Hello and thank you in advance for your help. My wife and I will be moving to GuangZhou for 2-3 years. She is a Chinese national. I have budget questions please. Our monthly income will be 13,200 Yuan. Can we get a good, modern, unfurnished, AIR ...

I love panyu but my Chinese GF says that she wouldnt want to live there since they have some of the worst schools in the GZ area; otherwise Panyu is a fantastic place. just dont expect to see other foreigners. :P Read More


Where do I buy Computer Parts? by D-guh
Hey guys, I'm from Canada and used to buying computer stuff from Newegg.com or NCIX.com. I can't seem to find anything similar here. I'm looking for a llano laptop/netbook or current computer parts so that I can build my own. My biggest regret ...

Hey i live not too far from Gangding if you want i can show you around. there are tons of used / parts markets that are down a side street aswell with 10000s of laptops and parts. also if you walk south from Martyr Park train station there is a ... Read More


living in GZ with childrern-pollution issue by psaraki
Hi there! Considering moving in GZ with 2 childern (1,5 and 3,5 year old). However we are worried about the pollution issue. We have read a lot of alarming info. What is your personal opinion/experience? Any info would be helpfull! Thanx in advance

id say that during the cooler days such as now its not so bad at all. but in the summer when its insanely hot ... it feels really not so good. summer here is (HOT AS HELL) if anything. I am basically covered in sweat even if not moving. Read More


Explore the countryside? by GeofW
I am new to this city. Previously I taught English in Zunyi for 3 years - much smaller and an easy place to get to know people. I now wonder if it will be the same here? In a city like this, it is so easy to be invisible and lost, on many ...

Hi Geof So far it doesnt seem like there is much country-side around here. for that its better to travel somewhere. Last time i was here me and my friend went to Yunnan, it was quite nice and is about a 1.5 day train ride away. I used to live in ... Read More


Home-Brewing Beer equip. store/shop? by brotha
Hi, i am living in GZ and am wondering if there is a shop in either GZ or SZ where it would be possible to buy basic home-brewing equipment for beer. I have searched online and all i can find is suppliers for large scale equipment. if anyone ...

hey, any links would be awesome yes. i have found only ones for large scale production. thanks. Read More


Foreign friends needed by sungkat
My name is Katty. I have been living in the UK for 7 years and now I went back home for good. I would like to get to know some foreign friends in Guangzhou as I miss the life in the UK!

Hey i am from USA living in Long-Dong, living a bit on the poor side trying to conserve money. anyone want to go out, walk around, drink some street beers? im trying to not spend 30-35y on a beer at the bars for foreigners. this is my 3rd time in ... Read More


Home-Brewing Beer equip. store/shop? by brotha
Hi, i am living in GZ and am wondering if there is a shop in either GZ or SZ where it would be possible to buy basic home-brewing equipment for beer. I have searched online and all i can find is suppliers for large scale equipment. if anyone ...

hmm, damn. have you been to SZ? i made the same post in the SZ section too. It seems there is tons of larger scale brewing stuff being sold from here Online. what about ingredients like malt and hops? i am guessing atleast those should be easy to ... Read More

Home-Brewing Beer equip. store/shop?
Hi, i am living in GZ and am wondering if there is a shop in either GZ or SZ where it would be possible to buy basic home-brewing equipment for beer. I have searched online and all i can find is suppliers for large scale equipment. if anyone ... Read More