Experience in ZHENGZHOU, China by Elaine

What is it like to live in ZHENGZHOU? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It's too crowd, so many people living there, shopping and eating are so convenient. People treat foreigners are very kind, you will feel so welcome. It's a modern city, new buildings are everywhere, you might be getting lost very easy, transportation is good. Take bus is so cheap, I recommend you eat as much as you can! So cheap, so good!

What is the student lifestyle like in ZHENGZHOU?

Students who live in Zhengzhou is very peaceful, you will never worry about someone hurt you when you got back in the night. As long as you need help, go to a shop ask help from the owner, they will help you as a friend. We don't go to a party that much, we would like to eat together in a big table, have fun in KTV. Sometimes play games together. We are very friendly.

How much does it cost to live in ZHENGZHOU?

For living in a public university, it cost around 1200RMB per year, so cheap! If you want to live in the center of Zhengzhou, rent a room with bathroom cost 1500RMB per month, you have to pay the bill. Without bathroom is cheaper. You could ask your friend help you translate, even you don't know him very much, he would like to help you!I do!Food is so cheap in Zhengzhou, if you eat in school or food street, you will spend 10RMB for a full dish. West food is expensive, so enjoy Chinese food when you are in China. Most of our food is spicy, please tell them you can not eat spicy ahead. "Bu yao la” means no spicy. Good luck!

Is it difficult to find accommodation in ZHENGZHOU? Is there any advice you can give?

Not at all. We have App to search, it's so easy. "Mei tuan" is one kind of App you can find hotel and food...The hotel is everywhere, remember when you don't know how to find something, use your phone translate words show young people help you! our grandma doesn't know how to say "Hello", please find the right person help you. OPen your month tell people what do you need.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is so normal, Zhengzhou is the center of CHina. Noodles are so popular here, "Hui mian" is so famous in Zhengzhou, you will never miss it. Vegetables are very cheap, see food is more expensive because we grow vegetables far away from the sea. Go to the food street you will find new things in your life, it's not very clean, but you won't die because of that. I love street food, street food means there are so many kinds of food are sell besides street, sell it during the night.

What places would you recommend visiting in ZHENGZHOU?

2 7 square and CBD. There are many beautiful places are not in the city. Anyang is a good city to visit, Shang dynasty was build in there. You can see the old Chinese culture. Deng feng is where "Shao lin" is, Chinese Kongfu!

Is it good to eat out in ZHENGZHOU? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Eat out in Zhengzhou is fine, depending on what you want. Don't worry, you can find the best option by asking people.

Is the nightlife good in ZHENGZHOU? Where is good to go?

Nightlife eats in food street, there are many places you can go.

What advice would you give future students heading to ZHENGZHOU?

Treat to your Chinese friends good, they will help you lots of things. Learn some Chinese words