'Becoming Chinese' Trend: A day for expats in Suzhou

Currently, the trend of "Becoming Chinese" is taking over social media overseas in an unexpected way—not as a change of nationality, but as a tangible experience of Chinese daily life. iSuzhou has interviewed expats living in Suzhou, and they've shown us their "One-Day Chinese Lifestyle Checklist."

Chinese Cong ee & Tea

Ilka (Germany)

"Deep in my heart, I am already Chinese. For example, I only drink warm water and tea (OK, coffee as well), but never Coke Cola or other soft drinks containing sugar. I appreciate the congee in the morning, and recently I've been offered the Laba porridge, which of course I couldn't deny!"

No afternoon joy is complete without Chinese tea!

Chopsticks for Meals

Henar (Spain)

"If I am not traveling on weekends, I go to the local wet market, and then I cook what I have bought. I think the most Chinese thing I do is that I eat at my company's canteen and I have my own chopsticks."

Going to Wet Markets in the Morning

Lunch? Suzhou-style Noodles!

Mark (UK)

As an expat living in Suzhou, Mark is getting used to going to the wet market in the morning. He has been to Caixiang Wet Market and Xinminqiao Wet Market.

"The Suzhou-style noodles are delicious!" Mark also likes Fengzhen Streaky Pork Noodles at Tong De Xing, a renowned noodle restaurant in Suzhou.

He also tries his hand at Suzhou Pingtan, a form of storytelling and ballad singing, which is a feast for both palate and soul.

Yang Sheng (Nurturing Life) in the Afternoon

Elena (Italy)

"Yang Sheng, or nurturing life, is a very broad topic. It's not simply drinking hot water and tea. I also love having some ginger tea with brown sugar, which can help me deal with my general health. I use some traditional remedies."

Practice Baduanjin

Baduanjin, a traditional form of breathing and stretching exercise, helps people stay refreshed!

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Wear 'Red' for Chinese New Year

As the Year of the Horse approaches, expats strolled through Suzhou-style gardens, wrapped themselves in vibrant Chinese red scarves, and immersed themselves in the auspicious and joyous vibe of the red hue.

The expats in Suzhou are embracing Chinese warmth in their own unique ways, finding heartfelt solace that transcends borders.

Source: iSuzhou