SURVEY: Dating In A Small City VS Big City in China

Are you living in a small city in China or have lived and traveled in one before?

Often the stories about dating in China and conversations in WeChat groups can feel very Tier 1 city specific. But dating in China is very diverse, and life in a Tier 1 city is very different than smaller cities in China, for both expats and local Chinese people.

Whether you're single or in a relationship now, we want to hear your experiences on how dating and being in a relationship in smaller cities in China differ than bigger cities. And it doesn't need to be a village in the middle of nowhere - even Tier 2 cities can be vastly different (read more about city tiers below).

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About Tier Cities in China: 

Cities in China are given tier levels by various media publications based on factors such as commerce, transportation, tourism, education, and more. We know what defines a “small city” can vary though, and you may live in a rural part of a big city that feels like a small city. We’ll leave the definition up to your interpretation and feelings based on your experiences. 

Usually Tier 1 & New Tier 1 cities include:

 Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, Tianjin, Suzhou, Xi'an, Changsha, Shenyang, Qingdao, Zhengzhou, Dalian, Dongguan, Ningbo

北京市、上海市、广州市、深圳市, 成都市、重庆市、杭州市、武汉市、南京市、天津市、苏州市、西安市、长沙市、沈阳市、青岛市、郑州市、大连市、东莞市、宁波市

But if you feel your experiences are relevant or you have also traveled or lived in smaller cities, we want to hear from you! 

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