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
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.
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.
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...
Guangzhou Apartment Tour: Real Cost of Living in China
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 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.
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.
