- David Thyne
At the first Shanghai Get-Together I met several American expats. I am very grateful that they shared their experience with me.
Living in Dongguan
If you enjoy basking in the sun, Dongguan’s subtropical climate is ideal for those who love the outdoors. The city, to the south of the Tropic of Cancer, maintains warm temperatures the whole year round. Nevertheless, don’t forget to bring an umbrella. Expats in Dongguan will find that the plentiful sunshine is balanced with equal amounts of rain. Dongguan, though its focus lies solidly on the technological front, boasts a varied and interesting cultural history, with a number of city sights to reflect and explore this, such as the Opium War Museum, or the staggering construction of the Humen Pearl River Bridge. If you’re an expatriate who constantly craves new and different experiences, you’ll forget you ever had trouble with boredom. Dongguan is divided into 32 districts, each individual, each with its own personality and traits. For more information about living in Dongguan, take a look at the InterNations discussion groups and forums. There you can find a full range of topics and discussions on many aspects of expatriate life. If you’re already an expat living in Dongguan, InterNations offers a great platform for networking and socializing with an established community who can offer great advice, answer any questions, and ease any concerns that you might have.
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Moving to Dongguan
Do you live in the future? Are your fingers never far from a keyboard or touch screen? Then Dongguan is the place for you. Technology is a huge part of the city’s focus and culture with a thriving electronics community and industry. If you find yourself attached to your electronics, then Dongguan has a lot to offer. Or perhaps you’re an active expatriate who likes to get their blood flowing and lungs pumping. That’s fine, because Dongguan is the national basketball city and supports three professional level clubs. Still not convinced? Try talking to other expats on the InterNations forums or discussion boards. If this can’t motivate you to make the move to Dongguan, there are plenty of people in the InterNations community, just like you, who can give you even more reasons alongside a wealth of experience and informed knowledge. Just ask and you will be keen on moving to Dongguan soon.
Working in Dongguan
For the technologically minded expatriate, Dongguan is the perfect environment. Dongguan is an industrial manufacturing hub with an emphasis on technology. It is also the third largest exporting region in China. If you are the type to go looking for a challenge or relish the chance to seize an opportunity, this city will throw down the gauntlet. With a thriving market in the manufacture of electronics and communications equipment, a number of well-known international brand names have set up shop in Dongguan. Samsung and Nokia are just two of the companies open for business. For more specific information on working in Dongguan, browse the InterNations forums and discussion groups, and get a deeper understanding of the economics of working life in Dongguan from other expatriates with firsthand experience.
- David Thyne
At the first Shanghai Get-Together I met several American expats. I am very grateful that they shared their experience with me.
- Diana Anhaus-Brey
It is just so easy to find other international people and global minds with InterNations. I didn´t know there were so many in Shanghai.
