Moving to a new country can be overwhelming — especially when you don’t speak the language. Nest helps expats settle into Ningbo with confidence, giving you the support, connections, and local know-how to feel at home faster.
No hidden costs. No commissions. No strings attached. We help you cut through the confusion, save money, and settle smarter — with local insights you can trust.
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We’ve lived the expat experience ourselves — the excitement, the culture shock, and the endless trial-and-error of figuring things out. We built Nest because we wished something like this had existed when we first arrived.
In China, so much can feel transactional. Nest is different — we put people first. You can find all this information on your own, but we make it easier, smoother, and more reliable.
Explore Our ServicesAs a Nest member, you'll have access to all these essential services to help you settle in and thrive in Ningbo
It’s hard to know what life in Ningbo is really like until you’re here. Our pre-arrival support will answer any questions you have and those you don’t know to ask — so you can land prepared, not guessing.
Personalized tours of supermarkets, pharmacies, and essential stores so you can find those everyday things, easily.
Curated recommendations for fitness, kids activities, beauty treatments, cycling, hiking and more - all tried and tested by expats who've been there.
Support finding your home to nest in. Including bilingual assistance reviewing leases, police registration of new addess, getting the invoice and setting up internet.
Whether tracking a shipment or finding a trustworthy local moving service or finding a shifu (master) to help paint a room, we can help you create a space that feels like home.
We'll help you set up and master essential Chinese apps - shopping, delivery, takeout, and second-hand marketplaces based on your interests.
Hospital guidance, VIP service connections, and help setting up vaccination records for your children - healthcare made simple.
Comprehensive guidance on international and bilingual schools, kindergartens, and educational opportunities in Ningbo.
While taxis and drivers are convenient, there is nothing like the freedom of your own wheels. We'll help you get a tempory license or full license and connect you to car hire services or trusted car sellers.
One membership. All the support you need to settle into Ningbo.
Pilot members get their first month free, then 100 RMB/month — cancel anytime.
Access to all our essential settlement services
City tours • Local services • Home finding • App setup • Healthcare navigation • School guidance • Pet support • Driving license • Personal organizing
We offer additional services beyond membership for those one-off needs.
Contact us for pricing on additional services.
Everything you need to know about Nest and settling into Ningbo
Your monthly membership gives you access to our core settlement services: pre-arrival support, city tours, local services recommendations, finding a home, app setup, hospital navigation, schooling guidance, driving license support, WeChat groups access, and moving support. Think of us as your on-call concierge team for anything related to settling into Ningbo life.
Not at all! That's the whole point of Nest. Our team is fully bilingual and can help bridge the language gap whether you're just starting to learn Chinese or don't speak any at all. We can accompany you to appointments, help with translations, and make sure you understand everything clearly.
It depends on what you need! Some services like app setup or connecting you to WeChat groups can happen within a day or two. For more involved services like school tours or finding a home, we'll work at your pace. Most families feel significantly more settled within their first two weeks of membership.
We offer both monthly memberships and à la carte services. If you just need help with one or two things - like Chinese lessons or a one-time home organizing session - you can book those individually. However, most expats find the monthly membership valuable because new questions and needs pop up constantly during the settlement process.
Unfortunately we can't provide legal advice or process visas ourselves, but we can accompany you to appointments if language support would be helpful.
Nest is for anyone settling into Ningbo! Whether you're a single professional, a couple, a family with kids, or retirees, we tailor our services to your specific situation and needs. Everyone deserves support when moving to a new country.
We're locals who've been through the expat experience ourselves. We're not just sending you links and documents - we're actually walking through the supermarket with you, sitting with you at the hospital, and teaching you how to use the apps yourself so you become independent. We focus on empowerment, not just service delivery. Plus, our monthly model means we're here for all those unexpected questions that come up after you've "officially" settled in.
Simply reach out to us through WeChat or email! We'll schedule a quick consultation (free!) to understand your situation, what you need help with, and how we can best support you. From there, we can get you signed up and start helping you settle in right away.
We're here to make your transition to Ningbo as smooth and stress-free as possible. Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 24 hours!
Location: Ningbo, Zhejiang Province