Shirley_Chen
Chinese citizen
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About me
Chinese
Lives in Zhaoqing
Speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Registration: 20 June 2013
Very few expatriates in ZHAOQING by Shirley_Chen
I am a bit disapponited that there are very few expatriates living or working in Zhaoqing. At a time when everyone in China is rushing headlong into modernization, when places like Beijing are crushing their lovely old houses to make way for the ...
Haha, (a small city you say?? 400,000 in most of europe is considered big! :) Anyways I am heading to Guangzhou to work as a teacher. I will arriving in just a couple of weeks now :/ yes I also hope to visit nearby towns and cities. Glad the ... Read More
Where should I vist on vacation in Thailand? by Shirley_Chen
Hi Everyone, I plan to visit Bangkok and Pattaya in this coming October. I've never been to Thailand. Could anyone or maybe local Thai recommend some must-see places? What should I need to keep in mind when visiting? Any ideas would be ...
Hi Vikings, thank you for your advice. As my vocation is short, I should probably visit these 2 places first. But the place you mentioned, I will keep in mind. Read More
Very few expatriates in ZHAOQING by Shirley_Chen
I am a bit disapponited that there are very few expatriates living or working in Zhaoqing. At a time when everyone in China is rushing headlong into modernization, when places like Beijing are crushing their lovely old houses to make way for the ...
Hi Ryuk, thanks for sharing your ideas. Zhaoqing is a small city which is 2 hours away from Guangzhou. I have studied and lived in Guangzhou for more than 6 years. Honestly it is not an ideal livable city (the air, the traffic, the large ... Read More
Where should I vist on vacation in Thailand? by Shirley_Chen
Hi Everyone, I plan to visit Bangkok and Pattaya in this coming October. I've never been to Thailand. Could anyone or maybe local Thai recommend some must-see places? What should I need to keep in mind when visiting? Any ideas would be ...
Thai features/shopping/food = Bangkok is by far the better location for sightseeing and shopping as well as providing a huge range of places to eat. Try to plan places to go that are near the MRT or BTS, taxis are plentyful and cheap but traffic is ... Read More
What's your most embarrassing moment while learning Chinese?
Hi Prateekdubey, Actually I would like to know some expat's funny stories, no offense, when they use Chinese in their daily life in China. Would you like to share your story? Read More
Where should I vist on vacation in Thailand? by Shirley_Chen
Hi Everyone, I plan to visit Bangkok and Pattaya in this coming October. I've never been to Thailand. Could anyone or maybe local Thai recommend some must-see places? What should I need to keep in mind when visiting? Any ideas would be ...
Thank you. My vacation is short, it should be 3 days in Bangkok and 3 days in Pattaya. I am interested in visiting some places with unique Thai features, shopping and places I can find tasty food. Read More
Very few expatriates in ZHAOQING
I am a bit disapponited that there are very few expatriates living or working in Zhaoqing. At a time when everyone in China is rushing headlong into modernization, when places like Beijing are crushing their lovely old houses to make way for the ... Read More
Where should I vist on vacation in Thailand?
Hi Everyone, I plan to visit Bangkok and Pattaya in this coming October. I've never been to Thailand. Could anyone or maybe local Thai recommend some must-see places? What should I need to keep in mind when visiting? Any ideas would be ... Read More
Travel to Bangkok
Hi everyone, I plan to visit Bangkok in this coming October. I've never been to Thailand. Could anyone or maybe local Thai recommend some must-see places? Any ideas would be appreciated! Thank you! Read More
What's your most embarrassing moment while learning Chinese?
Wondering if you would like to share your most embarrassing moment while learning Chinese? =) Looking forward to your experience. And, do you think Chinese is one of the most difficult languages in the world? Read More
Where should I go on vacation? by HaileyinHongKong
I'm taking a trip after the Chinese New Year - at the end of February, but I haven't decided where to go. So where should I go? Keep in mind that the phrase "money is no object" is completely foreign to me.
No, it is much cheaper comparing with other places. There are regular direct bus, train and even ferry between HK and Zhaoqing. If you are the kind of visitor who love to see natural scenery, you may consider going to this place. Read More
Hi everyone, nice to make friend with all of you. I am from Vietnam :) by Angie172
Hi all, It's my first time here but I feel I would have many friends on this blog from now on :). I am 27 years old and love to be friend with everyone who shares same interests and belief. I also love to teach who wants to learn all about ...
If you are going to Hong Kong, the transportation is very convenient from Hong Kong to Zhaoqing. There are regular direct bus, train and even ferry between these two places. I attach photos of some scenic spots in Zhaoqing if you love to see natural ... Read More
Hi everyone, nice to make friend with all of you. I am from Vietnam :) by Angie172
Hi all, It's my first time here but I feel I would have many friends on this blog from now on :). I am 27 years old and love to be friend with everyone who shares same interests and belief. I also love to teach who wants to learn all about ...
Hi 100one, when will you come to China?:)I plan to come to China in 2015. Many people from China work in Croatia. They have China-shops and restaurants :)... It's really nice people...Glad knowing that. I've never been to Croatia or any other ... Read More
Looking for expats in Zhaoqing by Nearocean
My wife and I just arrived in Zhaoqing to teach English. We are American and are looking to meet other expats to learn the ropes of living here.
Hi Doolick, glad knowing that. I guess most expats in Zhaoqing are English teachers. Because sometimes I met some foreign friends in Zhaoqing and all of them told me they are English teachers, except one foreign friend I know is running a cafe ... Read More
Where should I go on vacation? by HaileyinHongKong
I'm taking a trip after the Chinese New Year - at the end of February, but I haven't decided where to go. So where should I go? Keep in mind that the phrase "money is no object" is completely foreign to me.
How about Zhaoqing in Guangdong province? Much closer to Hong Kong and you will know "money is no object" here:) Read More
Hi everyone, nice to make friend with all of you. I am from Vietnam :) by Angie172
Hi all, It's my first time here but I feel I would have many friends on this blog from now on :). I am 27 years old and love to be friend with everyone who shares same interests and belief. I also love to teach who wants to learn all about ...
Hi Angie, when will you come to China for a visit?:) Read More
Hi everyone, nice to make friend with all of you. I am from Vietnam :) by Angie172
Hi all, It's my first time here but I feel I would have many friends on this blog from now on :). I am 27 years old and love to be friend with everyone who shares same interests and belief. I also love to teach who wants to learn all about ...
Hi 100one, when will you come to China?:) Read More
Hi everyone, nice to make friend with all of you. I am from Vietnam :) by Angie172
Hi all, It's my first time here but I feel I would have many friends on this blog from now on :). I am 27 years old and love to be friend with everyone who shares same interests and belief. I also love to teach who wants to learn all about ...
Hi everyone! This is Shirley from Zhaoqing, a national tourism city in Southern China. I hope I can have more friends from different countries! I also love to share who wants to learn all about Chinese(including Mandarin and Cantonse) and culture, ... Read More
Looking for expats in Zhaoqing by Nearocean
My wife and I just arrived in Zhaoqing to teach English. We are American and are looking to meet other expats to learn the ropes of living here.
Dear Nearocean, Wondering if you are still living in Zhaoqing? My company is now mapping out a plan to form an expat club for foreign friends in Zhaoqing with government support, to let them gathering together & make friends. Are you ... Read More