Foreigners’ Chongqing Shopping List

Foreigners’ Chongqing Shopping List: What Are They Taking Home?

In recent years, “China haul” videos have gained popularity on overseas social media, with more international visitors sharing their shopping discoveries and experiences in China. From trendy toys and beauty products to technology products, Chinese goods are attracting overseas consumers with an increasingly diverse range of choices. In this episode, we meet tourists from Switzerland, Spain, Russia, and Kazakhstan to discover what's on their Chongqing shopping lists and why these “China finds” appeal to them.

Alex Experiences China's Prices

As more international visitors travel to Chongqing, the cost of everyday life in China has become a topic of growing interest. How much do people spend on food, accommodation, transportation, travel, and shopping? In this episode, host Alex explores different aspects of daily life in Chongqing, offering overseas audiences a firsthand look at the costs of dining, living, getting around, and enjoying the city.

Malaysian Influencer Discovers Chongqing’s Spicy Flavor

For many international visitors, Chongqing is best known for its spicy hotpot, but the city's love of chili goes far beyond the dining table. Recently, Malaysian influencer Robin Lim, who has nearly 10 million followers, visited Chongqing and explored the city with local creators. From its famous spicy dishes to unexpected uses of chili, his journey offers a fresh perspective on Chongqing's distinctive spicy culture.

International Student Shares Life in Chongqing

Beyond short-term visitors, Chongqing is also home to many international students who study, live, and build connections with the city. For them, Chongqing is more than a place to pursue an education. It is also where they create lasting memories of life in China. In this episode, we meet three people with experience studying in Chongqing to hear their stories and discover how they see this vibrant city.