China's Largest Event-Driven Expat Community
GFIC Crew (GFIC歪果社) is a locally-founded community built for foreigners who want to experience the real China — not the tourist version. From food crawls and city walks to badminton nights and language exchanges, we organize real-life events across 14+ cities.
Find us on any platform:
Search "GFIC Crew" on X, Instagram, YouTube, Xiaohongshu (RED), or WeChat Official Account.
On platforms that allow it, you can also reach us directly on WeChat: DN8117. We'll add you to your city's event group.
What We Do
We are not a chat group that fizzles out after two weeks. We are a structured, event-driven community that organizes real activities every week.
Social Events
Themed parties, board game nights, holiday celebrations, and casual meetups.
Sports & Fitness
Badminton, football, cycling, yoga, and city hikes — all levels welcome.
Food Exploration
Street food tours, hotpot feasts, dumpling-making workshops, and craft beer tastings.
Outdoor Adventures
Weekend camping, Great Wall treks, river tracing, and rural cycling trips.
Cultural Experiences
Calligraphy, tea ceremony, tai chi, Mahjong, and home-style cooking classes.
Language Exchange
Mandarin and Cantonese meetups, survival Chinese courses, and Chinese corner events.
Why Join GFIC Crew
- An instant social circle from day one — no more expat loneliness.
- Real events every week, in your city.
- Local expertise for visas, housing, healthcare, and mobile payments.
- Authentic cultural access that tourists never get.
- A diverse, open crew that celebrates who you are.
Membership
We offer three lifetime membership plans — all one-time payments, no recurring fees:
- National Group: RMB 288 (≈USD 42) — connect across all cities
- City Group: RMB 688 (≈USD 98) — deeper access in one city
- Business Group: RMB 2,888 (≈USD 420) — professional networking
Refund policy: If you haven't attended any event and haven't violated our rules, you can leave within 7 days for a full refund.
Cities
Beijing (Chaoyang, Haidian, Dongcheng), Shanghai (Jing'an, Pudong, Xuhui, Changning), Guangzhou (Tianhe, Yuexiu), Shenzhen (Nanshan, Futian, Luohu), Hangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Suzhou, Qingdao, Xi'an, Tianjin, Xiamen, Guilin, and Yunnan (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang). Pop-up events also happen in other cities based on demand.
Ready to Find Your Crew?
Search "GFIC Crew" on any of these platforms:
- X (Twitter): @GFIC Crew
- Instagram: @GFIC Crew
- YouTube: GFIC Crew
- Xiaohongshu (RED): @GFIC Crew
- WeChat Official Account: GFIC Crew
On platforms that allow direct contact, you can also reach us on WeChat: DN8117.