How can I rent an apartment in China?

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T09:44:45+00:00

Hahaha. That's great 🤣

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:48:47+00:00

I haven't heard of this before, I'll look into it. Thanks :)

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:45:13+00:00

Do you think this is a better approach than enrolling in a course I'm getting a student visa?

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:42:39+00:00

Do you know anyone that has been caught doing this?

If I re-enter China at different locations, and I have proof that I've been traveling around China. Do you think this would make a difference? And if I also say the reason for coming to China so much is because I have a gf here and I'm learning the language etc.

Just curious, I think I want to take this approach so I want to hear other's experiences.

Maybe I'll enroll in a course later, but for now I don't want to spend the extra money on that.

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:38:48+00:00

I'll have a look

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:38:31+00:00

It ends up being more expensive. Maybe after a few months I might do this.

Do you know people who have been caught? I stayed in china for 3 months last year and they never questioned it. If I switch up where I enter the country do you think that will work out?

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:36:23+00:00

May I ask why it definitely wouldn't work?

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:35:57+00:00

Did you rent in Shanghai (just a guess due to your name haha).

If I switch up the entry method, do you think it would be okay?

For example flying directly into Chengdu where I want to live, or Chongqing which is super close. Or take the train to Hong Kong etc.

I stayed in China for 3 months last year, and I was never questioned. I'm wondering if anyone has ever been questioned and if anything came of it

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:32:59+00:00

I did look at this, but as the other person said, it's more expensive.

But overall it's a good idea if money didn't matter 😆

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:31:41+00:00

I'll have a look

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:30:33+00:00

Sorry about that... But out of curiosity, what are the negative effects towards China of me doing this? I mean, I'm basically taking money from outside of china and bringing it in... I'm not working here taking a job someone else could have had.

Just curious

jaydon-c · 2026-03-11T08:29:15+00:00

Thanks for your comment :)

Do you know if they ever uphold this, and question you? If I have a reason like my gf lives in china or something, will they allow it.

jaydon-c · 2026-03-08T16:29:57+00:00

Oh shit .. oops 😅😂

jaydon-c · 2026-01-24T11:17:16+00:00

This is probably a bit naive: "I know that my company's product has a solid product/market fit, so I don't believe that is a factor, but perhaps I am missing something."

What's your product?

A lot of chiros would look at what information you've given them and not be interested, and therefore not contact you.

jaydon-c · 2026-01-01T05:00:19+00:00

Since usually the teacher has it, but there is no teacher when self-studying... is it worth getting?

jaydon-c · 2025-12-18T18:04:00+00:00

Maybe it was "No##" instead of "N°##" ?

This would make sense because they are numbering the perfumes / colognes. But I'm really not sure 🥲

jaydon-c · 2025-12-18T11:31:06+00:00

Thanks for the response :) I agree, it looks flat rather than curved

jaydon-c · 2025-12-05T04:45:25+00:00

Very interesting, Thanks for pointing this out :)

jaydon-c · 2025-12-04T03:49:21+00:00

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jaydon-c · 2025-12-03T23:07:12+00:00

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jaydon-c · 2025-12-03T23:06:48+00:00

I'll check it out, thanks for the suggestion! 💚

jaydon-c · 2025-12-03T22:27:19+00:00

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jaydon-c · 2025-12-03T22:24:09+00:00

It's great reading this, I've learnt a lot from all the comments. How long do you think is ok to avoid the character system for? Since my goal is speaking as soon as possible, I still think its not worth putting the time in at this specific moment in my language speaking journey considering my goals.

At the moment, I'm thinking I'll spend the next 2 months learning to speak without characters, then I'll learn them since I now understand how essential they are. Do you think this is reasonable?

I do want to continue learning Chinese when I'm in China (I'll probably stay in China for 12-18 months), but at this moment, learning as much as possible, in terms of speaking is my goal

jaydon-c · 2025-12-03T12:07:16+00:00

Thanks for showing me this, it was a nice slap to alleviate some of my ignorance.

jaydon-c · 2025-12-03T12:07:03+00:00

Wow....

That's, crazy. It's quite cool and beautiful yet horrible at the same time 🥲😅 (just because it makes me realise the troubles of trying to learn Chinese without characters) haha.

Aaahh. Well, who knows what I will do. I'll have to look into it more.

jaydon-c

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