Retire in China

"Life for retirees in China can be an exciting experience. With so many cultural and historical attractions, opportunities for exploration abound. Chinese culture offers a wide variety of theater and music performances, as well as interesting food and art. The Chinese countryside provides many activities for those looking for recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, fishing and camping. Some cities also offer water-skiing, cycling and golfing opportunities. There is also a vibrant expat community in many cities with activities to enjoy and new friends to meet. For those looking for nightlife, there are many bars, clubs, and lounges to explore, as well as traditional Chinese karaoke bars," said a retiree who moved to China.

"Nanning is NOT a tourist area. I rarely seen any Westerners where I live. Sometimes I see them downtown. Really do not hang out with Westerners. At 65 I don't "party" much. Never was one for nightlife. Surprised there is no symphony in a city this big. Also I am married to a Chinese women I met after coming here. There is an English Corner where English speaking people can go every Sunday morning so the Chinese people can practice their English. Most Chinese cities have these "corners". There are numerous parks here, Vietnam is close if you want to visit there. So is Beihai and Guilin," said one retiree in Nanning, Guangxi Provence.

"Yes to all of the above, although at my age i will not be frequenting the night clubs here too often. My wife did attend one very exclusive one with my Chinese step-son and his friends and other family members. Very exciting and much cheaper than most American clubs or ordinary bars for that matter. We spent ab. $80 U.S. on 8 of us and had a great time. very safe with helmeted guards, pat downs and metal detectors. 12 guards inside and out and a very posh setting. Travel is cheap either by bus .15 or taxi ab. .80 depending on how far and if you have a Chinese friend to negotiate price-for taxi that is-bus will be same price for all. TerraCotta Army nearby. One big savings, don't hire a translator as every sign inside is in English and Chinese. Bring your own water and snack as most of the kiosks are overpriced but still cheap by U.S. standards," commented one retiree living in Xi'an, China.