Living in China

Splendid and traditional homes in the Peoples Republic
Dating back more than six thousand years, China is the worlds oldest civilization and most populous nation. With its remarkable history, rich culture, and diversity of ethnic groups, China is an endlessly fascinating country. Sneaking a peek at an array of different homes, from ancient to modern, Living in China brings you to places that most will never have a chance to visit. Whether its the Bamboo Wall by Kengo Kuma, a 600-year-old round earth house in Fujian, the artsy Shanghai apartment of a celebrated but banned Chinese writer, the Hong Kong residence of the owner of the China Clubs and Shanghai Tan, or an artist studio and home in the largest art community in the world, all of the interiors featured here capture intriguing facets of life in China today.



Sayfa Sayısı: 200

Baskı Yılı: 2013


Dili: İngilizce
Yayınevi: Taschen

The visa process can be confusing. It takes at least three months and a large amount of documentation before your China is difficult to navigate alone. If you do not speak or read Mandarin, you need to make local friends who can help Feeling like an outsider. Although Chinese society is Expect to pay at least 2,500-3,500 Yuan a month for a room in a shared apartment in Beijing or Shanghai (at least if you don’t want to live in the deep peripheries). In other cities, the rent is much more economical but it depends on the individual case. You’ll also have to pay for electricity, water gas and internet.