Everything You Need to Know About Renting in China
From mandatory police registration to deposit practices and payment setups.
Temporary Residence Registration (境外人员住宿登记) Complete Guide
Chinese law requires all foreign passport holders to register their accommodation within 24 hours of arrival. Here is how it works for private rentals, online vs offline, and how ChinaStayFinder guarantees you stay 100% compliant.
How to Pay Rent & Deposits in China as an International Visitor
Paying rent in China has never been easier thanks to recent policy expansions allowing international Visa and Mastercard linking on Alipay and WeChat Pay. Learn the deposit rules (押一付三 vs 押一付一) and transaction limits.
An Insider's Honest Guide to Living in Jiangbeizui, Chongqing (From a Local Bilingual Host)
Thinking of living in Chongqing? Local host Yuyi shares an unfiltered look at Jiangbeizui: rare flat streets, Line 6/9 connectivity, Olé supermarket, hassle-free foreigner police registration, and panoramic river views away from the noisy tourist crowds.
Can Foreigners Rent in China Without a Chinese Bank Account? A Local Host's Candid Guide to Paying Rent, Deposits, and Getting Official Invoices (Fapiao)
Struggling to figure out how to pay your apartment rent in China without a domestic ICBC or Bank of China card? Local host Yuyi breaks down how to use Wise, international Alipay, credit cards, the ¥299 earnest deduction system, and how to get legal VAT Fapiao for corporate reimbursement.