Hi there.
I am Mallery, 26 years old from Singapore. I will be moving to Tianjin in May.
Although the reason for my move is work related, I am keen on taking the opportunity to explore China's (and the surrounding regions') best kept secrets. I am hoping to look for a group of like minded friends just to hang out and make the most of my next 3 years there!
I am also slightly apprehensive of the great china firewall and wish to find out how others have managed to cope with it.
Moving to Tianjin
malleryadele
07 April 2013 15:06:15
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zoeykaka
08 April 2013 07:32:47
7
To get over the GFW, people believe in VPN, you might need to pay monthly or yearly.
a lot of Singaporean live in Tianjin, you will find a great community here. but not sure you're going to live in down town or TEDA.
if you have a problem moving your belongings to Tianjin, just contact me.
malleryadele
12 April 2013 00:56:58
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Hi zoey!
Good to hear that there is a Singaprean community.
Is it convenient to get from downtown from TEDA? frankly I have yet to settle my accommodation.
zoeykaka
15 April 2013 08:00:24
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Sure. Do you know Elite community which is at 3rd Ave in TEDA? A lot Singaporean live there. You can easily take subway to down town area, though it may take some time, about 1 hour or so.
malleryadele
09 May 2013 02:12:01
5
Hi zoey!
Thanks very much for the recommendation. Do you happen to know what's the rent like in that area? Or tgr general rental in tianjin?
zoeykaka
10 May 2013 04:02:28
7
hi, one bedroom about RNB 4000, 2 OR 3 bedroom about RMB6000
depends on how well it's decorated and furnished.
zirhk3355
03 October 2013 06:56:33
31
Hi there Singaporean here as well! I will be staying in downtown instead of TEDA and hope to know more people! 
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