Au Pair Tips

Learn the 20 most useful Chinese phrases for au pairs in China, with audio pronunciation, pinyin and a quick listening test.

How to apply as an au pair in China with Masons Au Pair: application, interview, documents, host family matching, X2 visa and arrival in Chengdu, step by step.

The essential apps to use in China: WeChat, Alipay, maps, Didi, translators, food delivery and trains. What each one does and how to set it up before you arrive.

Chinese New Year 2027 falls on February 6. What to expect as an au pair: the reunion dinner, red envelopes, traditions, greetings and etiquette with your host family.

Is it safe to be an au pair in China? A guide for parents: legal X2 visa, screened host families, insurance, 24/7 support, staying in touch and what to ask an agency.

Why be an au pair in Chengdu? A relaxed lifestyle, low costs, world-class Sichuan food, pandas, easy weekend trips and a local Masons Au Pair team.

What to pack for China when you are staying for months: documents, tech, clothes for Chengdu, medicines, gifts for your host family and a printable checklist.

Host families in China give au pairs ¥2,000 of pocket money per month. Why it is not a salary, what is covered, what you really spend in Chengdu and tips to make it last.

Choosing an au pair agency in China? Learn the 10 red flags to avoid, the questions to ask before you sign, and what a safe, legal au pair program looks like.

What are the au pair in China requirements in 2026? Age 18–29, English skills, childcare experience, documents and the X2 student visa: the complete eligibility checklist.