Hi All, I know this is a long shot but I am an adoptee currently here in Nanjing wanting to do a bit of birth parent searching in the area where I was found by the police. We printed out some fliers to handout etc. Unfortunately, I do not speak mandarin (😔) but I was wondering if there might be someone here who does speak mandarin that would be able to help me out with translating for a couple hours ASAP. My mom and I can work around your schedule we are here until 04 Dec. TIA!

are any foreign students wants to hanging out around nanjing city? (im a student & been in nanjing for 2 months)who wants to join?

Does anyone know of any casual football (soccer) games I could join, preferably in Qixia area?

I'm here for a few months and looking for something socialable to keep fit.

Thanks!

This is a local in Nanjing. A friend from India recommended an Indian restaurant in Nanjing to me, and I really like it. Do you guys know which restaurants in Nanjing are favored by foreigners but not known to locals? Please recommend any country and cuisine to me.

Hello, I was wondering if you could answer a question I have regarding hotels in China. (you've probably seen this duplicate post, but I have posted this message in another China related group!)

I'll be going to Nanjing, Jiangsu China in January, so I know the weather will be very cold (Im from UK), so, what hotels have heating in their rooms?
As an example, my friend had stayed in a Holiday Inn Express (in Nanjing), she went in late September and had said the aircon was on cold, so it was freezing for her. I did contact another Holiday Inn hotel (in Nanjing) and they said pretty much the same thing, eg no heating at this hotel.
I've had a look at other hotels, like: Moderna by Fraser, Sheraton, Holiday Inn (Express), Novotel, Moxy, Nanjing Central hotel etc, but looking at their online reviews its a guessing game whether their rooms are heated during winter time.

So, would you know of budget-friendly Nanjing hotels (both International and local) that have heating in their rooms, during winter?
Just an FYI, I'll need to travel to Nanjing city centre, so a hotel nearby, not necessarily in the city centre is fine (I'll be travelling back and forth via taxi anyway).
Thanks!

Hi. I have moved nanjing in this year. I wonder any offline English community in Nanjing. I am from South Korea and about 30yo man. I wanna make friends who live in nanjing as foreigners.

Hi, so I am a tourist. I ended up at a restaurant in the mall, and all the waiters would randomly call out chant something in unison periodically. I didn't catch it on my phone, and can't find a recording of it.

I did find the restaurant on YouTube, so maybe one of you knows about it and can help me understand this interesting phenomenon?

Thanks 🙏🏻!

https://youtu.be/maZqEM3PIfQ?feature=shared (Added link)

Hello Nanjing community,

I’ve got a job offer in Nanjing, but as I have read, the district is quite far from the city centre and from what I’ve read is a quiet university town, that could be difficult for foreigners who don’t speak Chinese. Can anyone give me any information about Qixia district?

How much is an average apartment? Also, is rent paid quarterly or monthly? Is it easy to use public transport to see the rest of Nanjing?

I don’t really drink much so I’m not bothered with nightlife. I love nature and getting outside when I can. I understand this district is not an ideal location, but would it be nice to stay for a year and to save money?

I appreciate any advice you could offer. Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

Visiting Nanjing next weekend, any tips on good coffee shops, craft beer places, cool districts etc a bit beyond lonely planet and a Google search recs would be helpful.

Thinking of doing a Purple Mountain Hike 1 day and the Nanjing Massacre museum the other day.

Will definitely be back in future for the Mausoleum and City Wall hikes! Can't believe people say Nanjing is boring, it seems to have a lot of cool things to do.

I live in Suzhou and think there is way more than here.

Where do you guys usually get together during Halloween?
any suggestions for bars or clubs or even streets where people dress up and have fun next Friday night?

Hi all. I might be asked to submit a police certificate for my stay in NJ back in 2016-2018 for my graduate degree. Still arguing my case as I am 20 days short of meeting the minimum stay threshold to be required to submit one but looking at my options as early as now.

I see a lot of online services via a simple google search but just being cautious as I do not want to be scammed (no one does!).

Are there people here who have managed to secure the notarized certificates from overseas? If yes, any tips? Might be a long shot but kind volunteers willing to apply on my behalf also welcome. Will compensate of course.

Thanks in advance.

Do you know somewhere like old souvenir shop and astronomy center and a shop that has weird things lmao

The winter

Hi all, in Nanjing at the moment. I’ve been getting more into tea lately and am keen to get into gongfucha brewing. Someone regifted me a porcelain set with a gaiwan, but I’d really love to get a teapot or two.

Is anyone aware of a trustworthy place to check out some Yixing (or other) teaware locally. I know there’s a lot of passing off in the field - random clays being passed off as Yixing zisha, semi hand made or slipcast stuff being passed off as fully hand made etc, so it would be nice if anyone had a shop they trusted they could recommend.

1. Where can I buy Nutella in Banjing? Possible?

2. Looking for some good cooking classes - any advice?

TIA

I will be visiting family in nanjing for a few weeks in December.

Are there any places that I can dropin play badminton? or do people mostly play in groups that they have already formed?

Offering: Chinese (Mandarin) / Seeking: English Hello there! I'm （27/F）, currently pursuing my Ph.D in Nanjing university. I'm looking for a female companion who shares a similar interest.

I have a deep love for nature, a passion for food, and I enjoy watching TV series. I value freedom and have a knack for getting things done. I'm seeking a like-minded friend who shares these interests.

Hello all! My British short hair cat gave birth to 4 kittens. I do not wish to have a lot of cats at home. Hence, selling out the kittens. The kittens are trained and vaccinated. Do let me know if you wish to pet a cat.

Hello, I have recently moved from Shenzhen to Nanjing and found work. In Shenzhen my school paid full insurance and I had medical insurance to go to the doctor when needed. However, at my new school they have said it is only partial coverage. Saying it will only apply to heavy sickness, is this the norm for foreigners in Nanjing? Is there someway I can get it to be for everything?

Hi! I’m a master’s student in Nj looking for a part-time job. Preferably teaching/tutoring but could be anything tbh, I’m a fast learner. I can teach english/french and I have previous experience (a few months) teaching and working with kids. If anybody could help with contacts or recommendations I’d be very grateful!

Hey! I yesterday reached Nanjing as an international student.Can’t assess the place as it’s been a day yet I could do with some meet-ups to get to know the place. Plus I need help with renting an apartment near my campus.

I hope locals do something special on that date, or is it really just another ordinary day?

I was told, it was an amusement park in China in the 1990s, but I can not find information on it!- obviously it has an english name.Thanks

Hi, will be heading to Nanjing from 20-25, understand that Nanjing will be cold during that period, just to check is winter coat abit too much? Or just a normal jacket will do? And am I able to bring my drone over? It’s less than 250g any registration needed? Thanks!

My family owns a small apartment in Nanjing that's currently empty of any furnishings.

They are living overseas, but would like to come back to an apartment with some bare furnishings like a bed and basic dining area.

A family friend has their keys.

Can anyone recommend any services or retailers that sell basic *solid* wood (not manufactured particle board) furniture online, some bedding, and have them deliver to the apartment (up three flights of stairs, no elevator) and maybe even set up the furniture for us?

Hi guys i'm in Nanjing. Been working at a start-up company but now due-to low budget company is slowly shutting down. I want to ask locals and expats how to job hunt as a tech guy ? Or maybe new job directions ? I know Chinese at a communication level and little beyond. Plus holding HSK4 certificate.

Hello, I just moved to Nanjing (a month ago) and found this lost cat. After a check up at the vet (it's healthy) but I have been unable to find it's owner. I'm allergic to cats and trying to find a good home for it. She is super friendly and chill, I really wish I wasn't allergic 😭