The 10 Popular Websites For Foreigners Living in China
According to Shanghaiist: “A total of 593,832 foreigners were living on the Chinese mainland at the end of 2010 (Maybe more in 2013), data from the sixth national census reveals.” The population is enough to form a medium-sized Chinese city. Then lots of websites are emerging to serve the group. Here collected is the 10 most popular and useful websites for expats in China.
1. Trip.com
Ctrip is China’s leading online travel sites featuring discount hotels and cheap flights or even train ticket bookings in China. They accept payment through international credit cards, PayPal and cash on delivery. The site offers 24/7 customer service.
2. thebeijinger.com
TheBeijinger is a free monthly listings and entertainment website and magazine produced by True Run Media in Beijing, China. The website has over 240,000 registered users and averages over 1,000 unique online visitors. It is the most active website for foreigners and expats in China.
3. shanghaiexpat.com
ShanghaiExpat is an excellent site offering information about moving to and living in Shanghai. ShanghaiExpat offers online content and services and offline events. It is the most active online destination for expats in Shangai.
4. echinacities.com
eChinacities.com is a website that provides various services and information for both international visitors and China-based expats. The site offers exclusive and very useful articles about China business, travel and life.
5. chinasmack.com
ChinaSMACK is one of the most interesting websites for expats and foreigners in China. The site translates news and topics that mainstream Chinese netizens are actually talking about. Each of its post gets dozens or even hundreds of comments.
The site has stopped updating for more than half year, I will remove it from the list if the situation continues, updated June 26, 2016
6. scmp.com
The South China Morning Post (aka ‘SCMP’) is the first English-language Hong Kong newspaper, Its website scmp.com is a independent source for news about China.
7. lostlaowai.com
Lost Laowai delivers the most relevant China expat news, opinions, blogging, expat events and travel guides. It features some controversial things and new life solutions for China expatriates.
8. shanghaiist.com
Shanghaiist is a sophisticated, deliciously urbane city blog owned by Gothamist LLC. This popular blog covers local news, events, food, and entertainment for a diverse audience of young and affluent urbanites.
9. chinese-tools.com
Chinese Tools offers huge amount of free Chinese-learning resources including Chinese songs, names, Chinese lessons. The undesirable side is it has too many ads on the site.
10. travelchinaguide.com
TravelChinaGuide is owned by a travel agency in China. The best part of the site is its reliable China travel information on destinations, attractions, transportation dining, shopping, accommodations. You can find many exclusive useful and updated destination info there.
