What they say

“So far, I have lived near Qiandao Lake for just over a year, I feel this is the most suitable place for me to stay and work. I would love to discover more about the local culture and get to know the local people better.”

Raj Uppada, food and beverage manager from India

“Art hangs around the city. It really is a big thing here. Any bar you go in, any restaurant you go in, there will be somebody studying art. There are a lot of people doing art work in Hangzhou. That really inspires me.”

Gavin Munro, artist from the UK

“Moving to China at the age of 21 was a bit different from living in England with my parents ... I understand how difficult it can be. What I find interesting is how things are constantly changing. I mean, Hangzhou is totally different now there are so many foreigners here. I feel so comfortable living here right now.”

Rachel Addy, designer from the UK

“Hangzhou has given me a good chance. For me, success means creating things like nonprofit amateur football. I launched the Sinobal football team. It is stable. It is a search for new resources, like finding new volunteers and people who have the same thoughts.”

Trevor Lamb, soccer coach from the US

“I was very grateful that I had the award in my hands, and I realized it was not only my reward, it was a reward for our ChineseUkrainian team. I have fallen in love with Hangzhou.”