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Hey there, Ningbo is a great place to live in China, but always depends on what your expectations are. Been living here since about 2007, so if you have any questions, let me know, glad to try and answer them for you. cheers Read More

Good feedback, for sure, but I like to add a few notes from another perspective. From Irvin above, Here are some answers, if you have any other question, just ask me. 2. In first-tier cities and most second-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, ... Read More

Hi Sukima, If I am in a rush I use Yahoo or https://www.ecosia.org/?ref=icon-search (this one is great, much better than Yahoo, reminds me on google a bit). In most cases I log on the VPN and use google, nothing beats it... Cheers, Klaus Read More

Hi Diana, Not sure about Hangzhou, but Ningbo has many Romanian's, friends of ours are from there and I know a number of their friends live in the area. If you like I can connect you with one of them. Cheers, Klaus Read More

Hi Starflip, You made a good pitch for the NBIS, that is for sure. My kids have been going there now for 2 years, and yes mostly the experiences are good. Since you will be the new Principle, and Mackie before did a good job, we wish you the ... Read More

Hi Remo, Did you settle in well in Ningbo? I have been living in Ningbo for years, so any questions let me know. Cheers Read More

Hi There, There is a sizeable expat group in Ningbo, some meet on a regular basis. Also, some football (adults) and hockey (not sure if for adults) teams. Ningbo is small enough, and the expats mostly hang out in the sam area's, so running into ... Read More

I am curious to hear about the international school in Hangzhou, from what I heard it also has a very low % of international students, but last time I heard about was years ago. There will be a Maple Leaf International school near Jiaxing, but I ... Read More

Hello once more, To clarify, the classes at Huamao are all in English, what I meant is that the students are 99% Chinese Nationals. Just thought I mention this to clarify :-) Read More

Hi, We heard mixed feedback on Huamao, some like it others not. If you want to immerse your kids in Chinese language and culture it is good, the classes are 99% Chinese, so as a foreigner it can be tough. So depends, if your kids speak fluently ... Read More

Our kids go to NBIS, which is an international school for foreign passport holders only, it follows the Australian curriculum. It's pretty good, if you need more info let me know. Read More

HI, We have been living in Ningbo for some time, well now we live in Yingzhou district (great area, more quiet than downtown). Loads of new places popping up, like Vietnamese food and other non-Chinese places. I would suggest you live somewhat close ... Read More

Hi Meredith, We also live in Yingzhou, my wife is home during the days. if you are interested you 2 could get in contact with each other. Klaus Read More

Yingzhou is pretty good, we live in around Chunjiang Huacheng and its a great area, very quite and with everything (shopping and food） nearby. Read More

Hi there, I am Canadian, so that's half brit? haha Just joking.... Cheese, yeah the best bet is Metro or Ole down on Heyi Road........ drop us a line if u get bored in Ningbo.... Cheers K&E Read More

Hi, My wife (Chinese) and I (Canadian) are living in Ningbo since this march (2014). We live in the Yingzhou area, did you already move to Ningbo? Let us know and we would be more than happy to give you some pointers. Cheers, Klaus Read More

Hey Andy, This and next week I am extremely busy with work, so in two weeks lets do something in Jingzhou or 5color area. I drive, so we could meet up and head somewhere for a bite to eat and a beer or two. My e-mail is klauspflugbeil@hotmail.com, ... Read More

Hey Andy, Yes, Monday and Tuesday are strange days to be off, or should I say, strange to me.... If you are up to it, we could meet up one of the coming tuesdays for dinner and a beer, let me know. Usually we are more out on the weekends, also with ... Read More

Hi all, If anyone of you are in KaiFaQu, my family and I have been living here now for almost 2 years, mostly on the weekend we are out and abouts. Drop me a line if any of you want to meet up sometimes. Also I am out for the occasional ... Read More

Hi Andy, Whereabouts are you? Downtown or KaiFaQu area? Dalian opens up a bit more as the weather gets warmer so it will be easier at that time to meet people I think. If you are in the KaiFaQu area we can meet up for a beer after the May 1 ... Read More

Was a meeting ever set up? Doesn't look like it from the posts. Where does everybody live? KaiFaQu, downtown or? Let's try to have a dinner after the October National Holiday? Read More

Hi PipForever, I can't agree more with you, we used to live in Ningbo and it was so much easier meeting people. I find people in Dalian curious but not that willing or open to meet. For the bars that you are talking about, I would guess there must ... Read More

Hi Everyone, Similar to the above, we recently moved to Dalian and are looking for friends to get together. We have a two year old daughter and would love to meet other like minded people. Drop us a line. Read More