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We Finally Have Our Own Place in China! (Full Apartment Tour)
Guangzhou Apartment Tour: Affordable Living in China
After years of travelling across China, we’ve finally done something we’ve never imagined we would do in a Foreign country… we got our own place!
Join us as we give you the full tour of our new apartment in Guangzhou.
Is renting in China really as affordable as people say? What do you get for your...
After years of travelling across China, we’ve finally done something we’ve never imagined we would do in a Foreign country… we got our own place! Join us as we give you the full tour of our new apartment in Guangzhou. Is renting in China really as affordable as people say? What do you get for your money? And is this the perfect base for exploring one of the world’s most fascinating countries? June 2026 | Vlog 620 | Guangzhou, China Road to Every Province in China: 21/34 so far When we finally started our adventure
After years of traversing China, this British couple finally plants roots in Guangzhou! Join them for an intimate apartment tour revealing the real cost of renting in China. From affordable living to stunning city views, discover why this vibrant city is the perfect launchpad for exploring the Middle Kingdom. Spoiler: it's everything you'd expect and more.
After years of travelling across China, we’ve finally done something we’ve never imagined we would do in a Foreign country… we got our own place! Join us as we give you the full tour of our new apartment in Guangzhou. Is renting in China really as affordable as people say? What do you get for your money? And is this the perfect base for exploring one of the world’s most fascinating countries? June 2026 | Vlog 620 | Guangzhou, China Road to Every Province in China: 21/34 so far When we finally started our adventure
After years of traveling across China, Reanne and Ben finally have their own apartment in Guangzhou. The video opens with them trying out a latex mattress and receiving a surprise moving-in gift from a subscriber: craft beer from Harbin, accompanied by a heartfelt message about an ancient Chinese tradition of celebrating a new home with family and friends. This tradition dates back over 1,200 years and sets the tone for the authentic cultural experience. They then give a full tour of their compact, modern apartment, highlighting the communal area with pool tables, PlayStation, and a community feel. The apartment is furnished with essentials like a kitchen, living area, balcony, and washing machine. They note the residential utility rates make it affordable, and the rent is 4,000 yuan per month—a bargain for the location near Tianhe district. The couple explains that this base allows them to slow down from constant hotel hopping and continue their mission to visit every province in China. <br><br>The next day, they head to IKEA during rainy season, navigating flooded streets and heavy traffic. Inside, they compare prices and decide to buy limited essentials due to high costs, opting to order more online from platforms like Taobao. They also visit Miniso for immediate needs like tissues, charger, and hand soap. Back at the apartment, they showcase the communal amenities: free tea and coffee, a breakfast area, gym, PlayStation, and a vending machine for water. The highlight is a subscriber's gift of craft beer, which they open and taste, appreciating the generosity of Chinese people. They receive a message from the subscriber explaining the Chinese tradition of welcoming new neighbors with beer. Reanne and Ben end the evening with Wuhan noodles and fried egg, a favorite from their travels, and settle into their makeshift bed, excited for the new chapter. The video is a candid, authentic look at the challenges and joys of setting up a home in China, with practical tips for renters and a heartwarming cultural exchange.
After years of hotel hopping, Reanne and Ben finally get their own apartment in Guangzhou. This video takes you inside their compact, modern home and the chaotic IKEA trip to furnish it. With a heartwarming tradition of beer gifts and a bargain rent of 4,000 yuan, they show the real cost of living in China. A candid, authentic look at settling down in one of the world's most fascinating cities.
Reanne and Ben move into their first Guangzhou apartment, tour it, tackle IKEA, and receive a traditional beer gift, showing affordable rent and daily life in.
Guangzhou Apartment Tour: Real Cost of Living in China
13:10 Consider ordering home essentials online from Taobao or similar platforms for better prices than IKEA.
11:56 IKEA offers cheap assembly service in China, only 59 yuan minimum charge, making furniture setup easy.
32:16 Rent in Guangzhou's Tianhe district can be as low as 4,000 yuan per month for a fully furnished apartment with great amenities.
33:00 Check if your apartment uses residential utility rates, which are much more affordable than commercial rates.
21:13 Miniso is a great place to pick up immediate essentials like tissues, chargers, and hand soap at reasonable prices.
39:44 When ordering food delivery in China, always add a fried egg and request chili on the side for a perfect meal.
13:10 Consider ordering home essentials online from Taobao or similar platforms for better prices than IKEA.
11:56 IKEA offers cheap assembly service in China, only 59 yuan minimum charge, making furniture setup easy.
32:16 Rent in Guangzhou's Tianhe district can be as low as 4,000 yuan per month for a fully furnished apartment with great amenities.
33:00 Check if your apartment uses residential utility rates, which are much more affordable than commercial rates.
21:13 Miniso is a great place to pick up immediate essentials like tissues, chargers, and hand soap at reasonable prices.
39:44 When ordering food delivery in China, always add a fried egg and request chili on the side for a perfect meal.
0:38 Announcement of new apartment
1:05 Apartment tour begins
8:20 Arrival at IKEA
16:00 Shopping at Miniso
19:00 Communal area tour
24:00 Subscriber gift of beer
32:16 Rent cost revealed: 4,000 yuan
39:44 Wuhan noodles dinner
0:38 Announcement of new apartment
1:05 Apartment tour begins
8:20 Arrival at IKEA
16:00 Shopping at Miniso
19:00 Communal area tour
24:00 Subscriber gift of beer
32:16 Rent cost revealed: 4,000 yuan
39:44 Wuhan noodles dinner
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4,000 yuan per month, which is an absolute bargain for the location.
How did you find the IKEA prices?
We thought they were quite pricey compared to online, so we only bought a few essentials.
What was the most surprising cultural moment?
The subscriber gift of beer with a message about the 1,200-year-old Chinese tradition of welcoming new neighbors.
What did you order for dinner?
Wuhan noodles with a fried egg and chili on the side, which we've become obsessed with.
