Hi Jim
Welcome to our Forum
I have just returned from Chengdu which is on the East side of China (where the Pandas live !!) . This is not so expensive as some of the major cities..Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen etc
and I can tell you for a fact that I spent on average $52 per day on food, taxis , sightseeing and the odds and sods we seem to buy !!...and that was for 2 of us.....and I love the local food !!
If you want western food only, then these costs will go up.
Obviously, hotel costs can be anything you want, from a basic flea pit to 5 star luxury. A 5 star hotel in Chengdu runs at about $200 per day, but good quality accommodation can be had for less than $100 per day, including breakfast and internet etc.
I am 60 years old, ugly, wrinkled and bad tempered (
) but I have found the love of my life who is 44 years old, absolutely beautiful...both in looks and personality.....so you should have no worries. But I agree with Mike...someone around 40 may well be a more realistic proposition. Write to a couple of women on CHNLove who take your fancy, and see how you go.
I dont think I would go over there without first having a Woman to meet, although some have done this OK and its a matter of personal choice
For a good Man and a good marriage, in my opinion a Chinese woman would be happy to live anywhere in the World. They have a completely different view about marriage, loyalty and committment than western women...so where you live counts for little.
It is not an easy task you have embarked upon, but the potential rewards are huge if you persevere and be a bit careful along the way.
We are all here to help in any way we can
Good luck