China Romance
General Discussion and Useful Links => Newbies Corner => Topic started by: Dan on October 06, 2009, 03:49:41 am
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Howdy everyone,
New to this site, chnlove and the whole notion of the idea of a Chinese bride. Not to say that I am going to necessarily hook up with a Chinese bride, but casting out a couple of lines might not hurt.
I am sort of planing my first overseas holiday (never been off the North American continent) I have always been intrigued by China (grew up just a few blocks away from one of the bigger Chinese communities in Canada)
My question, has anyone simply gone straight to the matchmaking/introduction companies and asked to be introduced to any eligible women who meet their criteria?
Sorry if that seems to be a completely 'noob" question but I am a "noob" :icon_cheesygrin:
If anyone if curious I was thinking about trying to make a trip to Beijing for a couple of weeks, and just have a look around, and burn up several rolls of film.
I have really enjoyed the site so far, a lot of great and interesting info, and some really interesting characters as well.
Dan
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It's certainly possible to find a woman while you're out there, but you would need plenty of contacts and I guess there's a great chance of getting scammed.
Another way of doing it is going on an escorted tour. They're pretty pricey though.
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Thanks Brett, appreciate the input!
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If you went to Beijing and walked into the Local Agency....they would bury you in eligible women...for a fee maybe :):)
DavidE
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Hi Dan
Went to China to meet a lady - it did not work out but stayed here in Zhuhai. That was three months ago.
Went to the agency and they fixed me up with meetings of so many women over the following weeks it became a bit embarrassing as they were acting like a sort of pimp!!!
They will keep introducing you to ladies because every one who meets you will have to pay them some sort of fee. Not you but the ladies.
Not sure how Brett can say you could get scammed. You are more likely to get scammed when you are some distance away rather than in China - If they ask for money, ditch them for the next one there are lots and lots awaiting - my pharmacy bill will vouch for that and they are very 'accomodating' when they try to decide if you are the man for them. Even when rejected you will have a great time in getting to that stage.
Just select a location that is easy to travel too - the closer to Hong Kong the better for economic reasons.
Why go to Beijing? It is more expensive, more crowded and more air polluted - unless of course you want to see the Great Wall. - Well there are far more interesting things to see and to enjoy!!!!!
Willy
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Thanks Willy and David, appreciate the feedback! And yes the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden city are all major points of interest for me.
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Willy - I was thinking more of getting hassled by those ladies who approach you then take you to a bar/tea shop then empty your wallet. Maybe this is an urban myth though. I guess if you went to an agency things would be easier though. Do you they charge you everytime you meet a lady though? It could get expensive.
I don't know if Dan would find a good lady in Beijing though, as all the best ladies are in Hubei Province :angel:.
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*makes note of Hubei Province*
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Dan,
What Willy has stated is correct, if you were to go to China with the sole purpose of meeting and eligible Chinese lady. They will have many such ladies on there books, and you have the added bonus of not having to go through chnlove. any further correspondence will be via the ladies company email address...(.ie free to you, as the lady has already paid for this service within her Agency sign-up fee's) Plus, you, (like many others here) can set her up with an inexpensive computer and webcam, so that you can keep in touch face to face so to speak.
When you come down and think about it, ...it's a real alternative approach to finding that right lady. Perhaps more should think about taking this route. I'm sure Willy will give you some good pointers, on going about things with these local agencies.....
The other thing, that i haven't seen many people do here, is renting a serviced apartment for your stay in China, that could cut a chunk off your accommodation costs, as opposed to hotel accommodation. Well worth checking out, in my opinion!!....
David.....
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Funny you should mention that mate...
Ke Ren mentioned when I booked the holiday that it was cheaper renting a Condo('Codo' as she called it lol:icon_cheesygrin:) than having the hotel bill:icon_biggrin:
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The other thing, that i haven't seen many people do here, is renting a serviced apartment for your stay in China, that could cut a chunk off your accommodation costs, as opposed to hotel accommodation. Well worth checking out, in my opinion!!....
David.....
Thanks David I will pop my advert in.
Anyone going to Zhuhai before end of January can rent my apartment there. Complete with maid who cooks, cleans and does the washing and ironing. High speed internet access.
Willy
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You going back soon mate?:icon_biggrin:
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David5o is right about it being cheaper to rent a fully serviced apartment. I know Peter did this in Changsha. I saw the first apartment on his first trip. It was a beautiful apartment, and had a fantastic view. From the pictures of his second trip, I know he had a great view from that one too. I can't remember the price he paid, but it was cheaper than staying in a hotel. Plus, you get the convenience of a kitchen.
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You going back soon mate?:icon_biggrin:
Flight finally confirmed next Tuesday - going to Bombay or Mumbai then onto Hong Kong.
Will be spending more time in my second apartment in Zhongshan as this lady may be the one.
Willy
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Willy,
Be prepared to be fumigated before they open the aircraft doors at Mumbai (Bombay)
Oh, ....and you will definitely smell the perfumes of India when the doors ARE opened.... haha!!
David.....
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Willy,
Be prepared to be fumigated before they open the aircraft doors at Mumbai (Bombay)
Oh, ....and you will definitely smell the perfumes of India when the doors ARE opened.... haha!!
David.....
I have just a 2 hour stop over in Mumbai. I lived in India for a while - I hated Indian food and only ate Chinese so was only there for a couple of months. But it is the first available flight back so it is a case of not expecting any action by me during this enforced wait!!!!!
Willy
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Willy
I know all about Mumbai, I did a couple of projects there. So i know exactly what your saying here. And people are saying here, that China is a bit grubby?? Maybe it is, but it's got a hell of a way to go, to get anywhere near the streets and buildings in India.... in any city in India!!!
Willy, Who are you flying back with??
David.....
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Willy
I know all about Mumbai, I did a couple of projects there. So i know exactly what your saying here. And people are saying here, that China is a bit grubby?? Maybe it is, but it's got a hell of a way to go, to get anywhere near the streets and buildings in India.... in any city in India!!!
Willy, Who are you flying back with??
David.....
Jet airways - as I understand it they have a draw for places. Half get a seat inside and the other side are strapped to the wings and have to pedal like F--!!!! For the second half of the flight you swop over.
But I have a lot to take back and they give 35k allowance.
Willy
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Willy,
What were you doing in India then, some sort of work assignment??
I've heard of Jet Airlines, but never flown with them as yet... are they an Indian airline ??
I can imagine you do too, Super Viagra?? Now, .....Will 35 kg be enough mate!!!
David.....
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Willy - have you ever been to ChungKing mansions in Hong Kong? The place is a wierd fusion of Chinese and Indian culture, and as for the electrical wiring :sleepy:...
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Should be enough David - I have a new concentrated version so 4 gallons should last for a while!!!! Yes it is an Indian Airline. No work in Indian just pleasure but hated the food but thank goodness you cannot eat in bed! Plus the women are not in the main attractive like the Chinese are. And I found them to be very bossy until the moment of no return arrives and then words are usually irelevant.
Not sure if I have been to Chungking Mansions Brett - what are the names of the women who live there. One may ring a bell!!! I have never smoked any of that Chinese/Indian mixture though and the sparks were definately not coming from the electrics.
Willy
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Brett,
Chungking Mansions on Nathan road, i know it well. My hairdresser was in the basement and my tailor on the ground floor... As i remember, i think the YMCA also had a place in there too, or was that next door?? If you thought the basement ground floor and 1st floor were bad, you should have of gone up the building further, it gets much worse!!! The place was basically a den of iniquity, and probably one of the more famous landmarks on Kowloon side. The electrics were so bad, because everyone was stealing it from each other!! ...haha!! There's been talk for years about pulling the place down, but it's still there, very much alive and still kicking!! ...lol!! One day perhaps, if enough bribe money is forth coming, the place will be pulled down, ....One Day!! hahaha!!
David.....
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Yeah, the place was fascinating. There was a great lucky cat shop on the first floor, I don't know if it's still there.
I think there are hotels on some of the upper floors, god only knows what they are like to stay in :exclamation:.
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Brett,
One things for sure, ...they wont have any star rating awards!!!! The more i think about it, i'm pretty sure the YMCA was located in that building. I had occassion to meet various people that had stayed at the Y, and none thought much of it. Those that could afford better accommodations did so... It was pretty much known that one of the Tong families run the place. During my 4 years in HK i can remember 2 or 3 police raids on areas within the Chungking Mansions, what came from them, you never found out..... I don't think anyone realises just how big the place is from outside, the place is massive!!
David.....
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Hi Scott,
I used to write to a few ladies on Chnlove and have narrowed it down to a lady with P204. I'm wondering if I should follow the suggestions laid out here by you and the other awesome guys.
Victor(WhitChinoy)
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What you should be looking at is the ease of getting to meet her!
I would say the closer to Hong Kong the better. Especially those living in cities serviced by the Hong Kong Airport Ferry. It makes it such a easy journey.
With so many flights the cost of flying to Hong Kong is probably lower than any other place in mainline China.
In the South of China the air is clean and life is better compared to what I have heard about Beijing.
Willy
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Hi Scott,
I used to write to a few ladies on Chnlove and have narrowed it down to a lady with P204. I'm wondering if I should follow the suggestions laid out here by you and the other awesome guys.
Victor(WhitChinoy)
I have to agree with you Whit, some great feedback in this thread, thanks guys!
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I'm off to Wuhan at the weekend. I'll report back what I find. My lady's agency is in Guangdong Province though.
There are several flights a day from Beijing to Wuhan.
Meeting ladies over there is a good idea, although I think I would like a translator to help me find out about the lady.
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What you should be looking at is the ease of getting to meet her!
I would say the closer to Hong Kong the better. Especially those living in cities serviced by the Hong Kong Airport Ferry. It makes it such a easy journey.
With so many flights the cost of flying to Hong Kong is probably lower than any other place in mainline China.
In the South of China the air is clean and life is better compared to what I have heard about Beijing.
Willy
Thanks for the clarification, Willy.
Victor(WhitChinoy)