China Guide

China is one of the most diverse countries in the world. From the Great Wall to Tibetan Monks, Sichuan Pandas, Shanghai’s silhouetted Skyline, economic powerhouses, serene deserts, tropic beaches, urban centers, snow-capped mountains; everything is right here waiting for you.

China is now the 2nd largest growing economy in the world with no signed of slowing down and job opportunities are increasing rapidly. As expats sometimes find it hard to find suitable positions in their home countries many are now looking to explore opportunities working overseas. China is the most popular location in Asia for expats wanting to travel and explore, to enhance their cultural understanding, to visit some of the ancient wonders of the world, to learn ancient history and to do all of this whilst earning a good salary and having a great standard of living.

Here, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’d like to visit the bustling cities of Beijing & Shanghai, or you’d like to explore the vast landscapes in Yunnan. Maybe you want to visit the Great Wall or Terracotta Army, or even the Forbidden City or Sichuan pandas, here you can be sure to find it all and live amongst one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. It’s known that China has a low cost of living and is one of the lowest in Asia. Whilst the cost of living in China is increasing you’ll still be amazed by how comfortably you can live and how strong your purchasing power is. In fact, teachers can usually afford a lifestyle that you are unlikely to be enjoying at home. Teachers can enjoy regular travel, dine out frequently, take a deserved massage, hire a housekeeper and still save money each month to enjoy in the future! Check out our Cost of Living page to see just how far your salary could go.

Kindergarten teaching position in Yiwu, Zhejiang - 8,000 RMB

Teach children in Jinhua, Zhejiang – 10,000RMB

Teach children in Chengdu, Sichuan - 7,500 RMB

Teach children in Chengdu, Sichuan – up to 10,000 RMB

Teaching position in Xi’an, Shanxi – up to 9,500 RMB

Primary School in Taiyuan, Shanxi - 7,000 RMB

IELTS/AP/SAT teachers in Taiyuan, Shanxi- 12,000 RMB

Chemistry / Physics teaching position in Shanghai- up to 24,000 RMB

University teaching position in Tai’an, Shandong – 6,300RMB

University in Jinan, Shandong- 5,100 RMB

Childrens' teaching position in Qingdao, Shandong - 7,000 - 8,000 RMB

Teach children in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia – 7,000 RMB

Training School in Shenyang, Liaoning - up to 10,000 RMB

Teach children - Multiple locations - 10,000 RMB

Teach children in Dalian, Liaoning – 11,000RMB

IELTS teaching position in Dalian, Liaoning- up to 12,000 RMB

Teach children in Changchun, Jilin - up to 8,000 RMB

International Training Center in Wuxi, Jiangsu – 7,000 RMB

Teach children in Suzhou, Jiangsu—10, 500 RMB+

International school in Suzhou, Jiangsu ---15,000 RMB

Education Center in Nantong, Jiangsu – up to 10, 000RMB

Teach children in Nanjing, Jiangsu –up to 10,000RMB

Teach IELTS in Wuxi – up to 13,000 RMB

Teach children in Lianyungang,Jiangsu-7,000 RMB

Teach in a college in Jiangyin, Jiangsu- up to 8,000RMB

Teach children and adults in Jiangdu, Jiangsu- up to 9,000 RMB

Teach in university in Changzhou, Jiangshu – up to 5,500RMB

Teach in an international school in Yichang, Hubei – up to 15,000RMB

Teach in an international school in Luoyang, Henan – up to 8,000RMB

Teach children in Zhengzhou, Henan – up to 15,000RMB

Teach children in Qiqihar, Helongjiang- up to 10,000RMB

Teach children in Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang – up to 8000 RMB

Teach children in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang-up to 10, 000 RMB

Teach IELTS in Harbin, Heilongjiang- up to 11,000 RMB

Teach in an University in Shijiazhuang, Hebei – up to 5,000 RMB

Teach children in Handan, Hebei- up to 10,000RMB

Teaching children in Tongren, Guizhou

Teach in a high school in Guiyang, Guizhou – up to 7,000 RMB

Teaching in an International School in Guiyang, Guizhou – up to 18,000 RMB

Teach in kindergarten in Foshan, Guangdong - 10,000RMB

Teach in a Private High School in Shenzhen –up to 14,000 RMB

Teach children in Qing Yuan, Guangdong- up to 8,000 RMB

Guangdong Institute of science and Technology– up to RMB 10,000

Teach kindergarten in Foshan, Guangdong – up to 10,000 RMB

Teach children in Fuzhou, Fujian –up to 9,000 RMB

Teach children in Beijing – up to 14,000 RMB

Teach kindergarten in Beijing –up to 6,000 RMB

Teach English to Children in Beijing –up to 10,000RMB

Teach in a high school in Beijing - 15,000RMB

Teach children in Beijing – up to15,000 RMB

As China is so vast, each province can offer the traveler something different. In Sichuan, you can enjoy some of the most mind-blowing scenery in the world and visit the home of the panda. In Heilongjiang you can take to the slopes and enjoy fantastic ski resorts which are now becoming increasingly popular worldwide as an ideal skiing location. If you like to travel but wouldn’t want to miss too many home comforts, Jiangsu is home to many household brands you’d find at home such as Starbucks, Walmart, KFC, IKEA, McDonalds…the list goes on and on.

In South China, you can enjoy long, hot summers with temperatures regularly over 30 degrees. Sanya, China’s most Southern city is known as ‘Eastern Hawaii’ for its tropic weather, white sand beaches and rows of palm trees. Guangzhou, the third largest Chinese city is only 2 hours from Hong Kong by train and is one Chinas prime business locations. Teachers that live in West China can experience miles of scenic landscapes, go swimming in natural pools overlooking cascading waterfalls or located next to some of the deepest caves around.

For those living in East China, you can find some of the most developed cities in China whilst still retaining a lot of ancient culture. East China is home to Shanghai, Nanjing and Qingdao some of the largest economic cities in China. You can also find Suzhou and Hangzhou that are both said to be ‘heavenly cities’ and two of the most beautiful cities in China.

In Hangzhou you can find the famous ‘West Lake’ that encompasses the heart of the city and is renowned throughout China. Suzhou is home to the ‘Taihu Lake’ the largest in East China and borders 3 major Chinese cities. These two lakes retain ancient charm and are visited by millions each year.

Harbin, located in North China, is surrounded by snowy mountains and produces one of the most popular beers in China. It’s also home to the yearly ice festival which attracts 100,000s of tourists from all over the world to see 100s of detailed ice scluptures, drink in the ice bar, go skiing and ice skating and also to enjoy a variety of other popular festivals. No matter what you want, China has it all. There’s a city in China to suit everyone, so start your journey today and apply to teach in China.