Month: March 2026

Spring Rolls — a Popular Chinese New Year Food Spring rolls, also named 'spring pancakes' (春饼)...

The Top 5 Classic Gardens in Suzhou Suzhou is a city of gardens. The first garden can be...

6-Day Jianshui and Yuanyang Tour Fall in Love with the Heavenly Palette of Colors The...

Guilin Weather in October – Perfect for Outdoor Activities I've been living in Guilin for over...

Ultimate Guide to HSK 1 to 6: All You Need to Know One of the most effective ways to have a clear idea about your Chinese level is to take the HSK...

The time barrel was first mentioned in an article I wrote about background listening a while back. I needed a metaphor to explain how it was...

How to Visit Hengdian World Studio from Shanghai/Hangzhou If you're into Chinese costume...

Du Fu's Thatched Cottage Expect to soak in the both history and beauty at Du Fu's Thatched...

Xiamen-Wuyishan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Zhujiajiao Water Town (Known as the Venice of Shanghai) Zhujiajiao Water Town is about 50 km...

Which Fujian Tulou (Earthen Castles) to Visit There are three main areas of tulou ('earth...

14-Day Yangtze River Cruise and Panda Family Tour Cruise the Yangtze, Meet Cute Pandas, Learn...

Pets in Chinese Culture: Wild, Weird and Wonderful <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Dianchi Lake Covering an area of 306 square kilometers (118 square miles), the...

2-Week China Itineraries: Where to Go & Suggestions (2026) China is huge, but if it's your...

Lanzhou-Dunhuang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan): Visiting Tips from a Local Guide The Old Summer Palace was a...

Shenzhen Visa-Free Policies and 5-Day Visa on Arrival You can enter Shenzhen without a visa if...

5 Ways to Say “I Don’t Like” in Chinese In our previous blog, we described five popular Chinese words that you can use when you would like to say...

In the business world, effective email communication is paramount, particularly when engaging with Chinese partners or clients. Among the various...

Kunming Tours Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province, is normally the gateway city for a Yunnan...

Dali Biking Traveling around Lake Erhai by bike might be fun if you go slowly, the conditions...

Bishan Village - a Rural Utopia With its lush green fields stretching against a backdrop of...

4 Modern Celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival Do you still associate the Mid-Autumn...

Listening comprehension is a crucial skill for mastering Chinese, and it plays an especially important role in the IB Chinese B SL exam. In this...

One of the most hotly debated topics in Chinese language pedagogy is the question of when to introduce Chinese characters. As a student, should...

Chinese New Year Clothes: What to Wear and When to Wear Chinese New Year clothes have...

Top Places to Enjoy Hotpot in Chengdu If you've ever been to Chengdu, you'll quickly notice how...

Huangshan Weather in October Weather: The weather turns cold and dry in October, and it is one...

Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? (Explained) Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? (Explained)Feb 28, 2025Chinese vs. Mandarin:...

Practice Reading Chinese with a Chat Story: Texting About the Pandemic <!-- Pinyin chart ...

5 Ways to Sound More Like a Native Speaker of Mandarin Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Yangtze River Cruise Tours The Yangtze River, China's mightiest river, is the world's most...

8-Day Chengdu,Jiuzhaigou and Chongqing Tour From Nature's Palette to Urban Rhythm Embark on...

Beijing-Nanning Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The 6 Best Places to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Shanghai Celebrated: September 25,...

Chinese Courses For Corporate ClientsProgram descriptionIf you are part of the management team or HR looking for corporate Chinese language courses...

Master Chinese Pinyin and Tones Pinyin is essential throughout the early stages of learning Chinese. It allows students to focus on their...

If you consider having your kid learn Mandarin, sign up for a free online 1-to-1 Mandarin lesson on this page for your kid.  

Ox Horoscope 2026

Peak Flown From Afar Being 168 meters tall, Peak Flown From Afar (Feilai Peak) is composed of...

Shenzhen - Nanjing Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Chinese Apps 5 Platforms to Make Your Life in China Easier Alternatives to Youtube in China Baidu: The Alternative to Google in China Stories of...

When it comes to spoken Chinese, many children would find it difficult to master. As Mandarin is a language rich in tones that can feel daunting....

Input is extremely important when learning a language. Without having heard something, how are you supposed to be able to say it? Without having...

Mutianyu Great Wall: Unique Highlights and How to Visit The Mutianyu Great Wall is located...

Guangzhou-Nanchang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China China Train Ticket Booking China...

That’s Mandarin Beijing CampusCampus Tour2005founded in Beijing200,000+overall students10,000+students annuallyVideo TourTake a brief view of our...

One of the problems with Chinese reading and listening practice is that it’s often too passive. The most motivated and disciplined students can...

Have you ever benchmarked your Chinese? If not, it’s time to do so! If you have, it’s probably time to do it again. Benchmarking is the focus of...

Listening and reading in Chinese can be a challenge, especially when your level is not high enough. To understand more and thereby also learn more,...

Goats' Horoscope 2026

7-Day Guilin, Chongqing and Yangtze River Cruise Tour Grandest China Rivers If you're...

A First-Timer's Wulong Karst Travel Guide (From a Real Trip) Wulong is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Responsible Travel - RESPECT in Action At China Highlights, our mission is "Creating...

If you’ve been learning Chinese for a while, you’ve probably heard this word very early on: 东西(Dōng xi). Most textbooks translate it as “thing.” ...

In today’s competitive global job market, standing out requires more than just technical skills. Mastering Mandarin Chinese is a powerful tool that...

Suzhou Restaurants Suzhou has a vast range of restaurants catering not only to local palettes,...

Yunnan Transportation: How to Get to/around Yunnan Yunnan is easily accessible by planes and...

Changsha-Chengdu Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Hong Kong - Zhangjiajie High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Coco - Your Personal Trip Advisor Coco Yang Trip Advisor "Hi, I'm Coco Yang, an...

The Complete Guide to Your Layover in Shanghai One of China's "layover cities", Shanghai has...

Baimang Snow Mountain Overview Baimang Snow Mountain, also called White Horse Snow Mountain,...

Chengdu Muslim Restaurants Qingyang District Tianfang Building Restaurant Located at the...

Xi'an-Lanzhou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The Forbidden City: Highlights, Secret of the Name, Facts The Forbidden City (Chinese name: 故宫...

Jīn tiān wǎn shang yǒu kòng ma? 今天晚上有空吗？ Are you free tonight? Yǒu a. 有啊。 Yes, I am. Yào bù yào yī qǐ chī fàn? 要不要一起吃饭？ Do you...

Translation from your native language is usually something to be avoided when learning a foreign language. If you construct sentences in your native...

It becomes increasingly common to argue that it’s okay that the knowledge of written Chinese lags behind that of spoken Chinese for beginners. This...

Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year 2026 in Hong Kong: Celebrations & Events Chinese New Year's Day marks the...

Hong Kong’s Subway (MTR): Your Expert Guide Hong Kong's subway system (Mass Transit Railway /...

The Internet is quickly establishing itself as the de facto media platform. This has led to a growing culture that is distinct to online users and...

Many non-Chinese families are initially hesitant—Mandarin seems complex, and parents worry about their child feeling isolated or overwhelmed. But...

Frequency lists can be very useful, but only if you use them correctly! Lists are nice. They make the world seem more orderly and manageable....

This post is about short-term goals. To see the introductory article about goals and motivation in general, please follow this link. Short-term...

Simatai Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Compared to other sections of the Great...

9-Day Huangshan, Wuyuan, Suzhou, and Shanghai Spring Tour Blossoms on Mountains and...

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street Located on the west bank of the Hai River, in the...

Top Free Things to Do in Lijiang Lijiang is a beautiful city located in the north-west of...

Best Caves to Visit in Guilin Guilin is world-renowned for its stunning scenery and charming...

Chinese Drinking Culture 101: Key Traditions, Etiquette, and Tips Chinese Drinking Culture 101: Key Traditions, Etiquette, and TipsNov 7,...

The Great Wall at Jiaoshan (Horn Peak) - the East End of the Wall 'Horn Peak'(Jiaoshan) holds...

Beijing West Train Station-Daxing Airport High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China...

Xi'an-Huashan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Guilin Weather in December - Cold and Quiet Season December marks the start of winter in...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in January 2026: Cold but Snowy Weather: January is quite cold. Average...

Hacking Chinese was launched six years ago and since then, I’ve published at least one article per week, adding up to more than 300 articles about...

Yellow River Scenic Area Features Two very large statues of the heads of Emperor Yan and...

Chengdu East Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shanghai’s Top 7 Attractions for Autumn Outings Here are seven enchanting attractions for...

Beijing Cycling: Top 3 Routes and Biking Tips Beijing used to be called the "Kingdom of...

Potala Palace — Highest Tibetan Castle in the World The Potala Palace is a Tibetan castle...

As a foreigner learning Chinese, diving into the language also means exploring the rich cultural context behind idioms, proverbs, and expressions....

25 Common Chinese Idioms You Should Know - Part 4 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

7-Day Huangshan, Shanghai and Hangzhou Tour An Odyssey of Nature, Culture, and Art Embark on...

Shenzhen - Xi’an Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Nanjing-Xuzhou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Yangtze Gold 7 Cruise Yangtze Gold 7 is the sister ship of Yangtze Gold 8, and it is also...

China Folk Culture Village Features Splendid China in Shenzhen is split into two parts....

5 Chinese Holidays You May Have Never Heard Of <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Chongqing Weather in April Weather: The temperature is comfortable. It ranges from an average...

Chengdu-Lhasa Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Top Things to Do in Xi'an: 9 Fun Themes Beyond the Warriors I've visited Xi'an three times, and...

Repulse Bay — an Ideal Place for Relaxation Repulse Bay's beach has become one of Hong Kong's...

Lanzhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Lanzhou Chinese Name: 兰州 Chinese Pinyin: lán...

Thrilled to share with you the most exciting destinations in China for a memorable family trip. China is a country rich in history, culture, and...

Earlier this spring, I asked an expert panel a difficult question: How should we learn Chinese grammar? As I hoped, the answers were as insightful...

Top China Tours from Shanghai Why Start Your China Tour from Shanghai? Convenient...

Tianjin Port Transfers & Tours FAQ Find below the most frequently asked questions on...

Beijing-Nanchang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Jan 16 | Learn to Write Spring Festival Couplets As the Spring Festival is drawing closer, it’s time write Spring Festival couplets ✨Let’s prepare...

How to Talk on the Phone in Mandarin Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes | Audio version available on Patreon Unicycling just outside my home town in Sweden. Image credit: Niklas...

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunnan Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Gardenis...

How to Visit Xi'an's Bell Tower: Local Guide's Expert Tips The Bell Tower, located in the heart...

10 Things You MUST Know about Beijing Layovers In this article, we list 10 things you need to...

Yabuli Ski Resort: Transport, Differences from Changbaishan Yabuli Ski Resort, with over 49 ski...

1-Day Chongqing Wulong National Geology Park Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Many articles I write come across as quite ambitious and not a little solemn. Reading articles such as Is taking a Chinese course that’s too hard...

Fenghuang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Fenghuang Fenghuang Ancient Town Fenghuang,...

Top Suzhou Tours 2025/2026 Suzhou, the fabled "Paradise on Earth," is a city where history...

The Maijishan Grottoes: Cliffside Caves Full of Art The Maijishan Grottoes, together with the...

Beijing-Hohhot Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Qinghai Lake Qinghai Lake or Ch'inghai Lake, also known as Lake Koko Nor, is the largest lake...

5 Ways to Eat in Chinese: Takeouts, Dine-in and More Useful Phrases to Describe Takeouts, Dine-in and More in ChineseWe’ve been waiting for this...

12-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze River, and Shanghai Tour Majestic China During this 12-day...

How to Plan a Trip to Changsha and Zhangjiajie If you want to get to Zhangjiajie, Changsha...

One-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ Explore the...

As a Mandarin teacher specializing in teaching non-Chinese children aged 3-17, I’ve witnessed firsthand how quickly the world is changing. In...

For many, the idea of picking up a language so different from their own can feel daunting—complex characters, unfamiliar sounds, and a culture rich...

I’ve taught many introduction courses in Chinese. Each time, I’ve felt the lack of a beginner-friendly list of the most common Chinese radicals. I...

19-Day Classic China Natural and Culture Tour Including Tibet Begin your adventure in the...

How to Plan a Guilin and Yangtze Cruise Trip (2026) Guilin is renowned for its serene scenery,...

10-Day Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai Educational Tour Experience Ancient and New China Embark...

Sep 11 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, Sep 11, 2025?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

阅读老舍的《猫》，完成1-2题。 猫 (Māo) the Cat 猫的性格实在有些古怪。说它老实吧，它有时候的确很乖。它会找个暖和的地方，成天睡大觉，无忧无虑，什么事也不过问。可是，它决定要出去玩玩，就会出去走一天一夜，任凭谁怎么呼唤，它也不肯回来。...

Make Desserts and Learn the Chinese Zodiac (Episode 6): Snake and Pig Ice Skin Mooncake <!-- Pinyin...

Shopping in China - Things to Buy and How to Buy Them Most travelers want to take home some...

Lijiang Tours Lijiang, enjoying the accolade "the pearl on the Yunnan plateau", is the...

Treasures of Shanghai's Art Scene Shanghai is one of the art capitals of Asia, if not the...

HSK Level 6: Downloadable Test Students at this level will be able to talk about nearly any topic, particular areas of their specialization, with...

Huì 会 Can / Know how to Huì chàng gē 会唱歌 Can sing Huì tiào wǔ 会跳舞 Can dance Huì shuō 会说 Can speak Huì xiě 会写 Can write...

I’ve been on vacation and haven’t thought too much about studying, which means that I have failed miserably to keep my vocabulary review queues at a...

Chengdu Spotlight Experiences As the homeland of giant pandas, Chengdu is one of the historic...

3-Day China's Silicon Valley-Shenzhen Highlights Tour Past Roots, Future's Edge Discover...

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Shanghai Vegetarianism has been popular in developed...

What It's Like to Work in a Chinese Office <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

When we are born, our brains are open to the world of sound and we can perceive differences between sounds we as adults have learnt to ignore. To be...

For many of us, a new semester has just started or is about to start very soon. Since late last year, I offer a video, audio and text course...

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge is considered one of China's best hiking areas...

Nyingchi Travel Guide: Visit Tibet's Forested Highlands Nyingchi (林芝, also known as Nyingtri or...

I first met Scott Young in 2014 in Taiwan when he was doing his year without English, spending 100 days learning Chinese. I gave him some advice...

When learning Chinese, there are three factors you need to improve to get the most out of your learning: content, method and time. The first,...

One of the most common analogies used to talk about learning is that it’s like moving in space. You are at point A now, you want to get to point B,...

12 Best Silk Road Destinations with Top Things to Do The Silk Road in China has a wealth of...

Beijing-Qinhuangdao Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

One-Day Xi'an Highlights Private Tour A Day of Xi'an Wonders This one-day private excursion...

East meets West What Food Chinese People DON’T Eat? The Chinese Attitude towards Life Disney movie: Mulan’s story Chinese Names of Popular...

The listening section of IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language exam can be challenging for many students. However, with right strategies , conquering...

Chinese Comic Strip Challenge <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

2-Day Essential Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Tour Romance of Watertown Immerse yourself in...

3-Day Guizhou Weekend Tour Time-Smart Guizhou Minorities Discovery Here is a great way for...

Macau Weather in July Weather: July is the hottest month of the year in Macau. There is an...

Hong Kong – Chongqing High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Zhangjiakou-Datong Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Traveling Tips For Hong Kong's Typhoon Season If you plan to travel to Hong Kong in summer and...

The Top 7 Ethnic Festivals in Yunnan Yunnan has the greatest number of ethnic groups in China,...

Zhengzhou Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Monica - Your Personal Trip Advisor Monica Mo Trip Advisor "My name is Monica. As...

Uncovering Shanghai's Oldest Buildings Take a trip to Shanghai, and the focus is very much on...

Nǐ fǎn yìng bié tài guò jī le. 你反应别太过激了。 Don’t overreact. (Stay calm) Lěng jìng yī diǎn. 冷静一点。 Calm down a bit. Fàng qīng sōng yī diǎn....

4 Tips to Survive Your First Chinese Business Dinner <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

3-Day Essence of Kunming Essence of Kunming Kunming is highly praised as "the spring city",...

13-Day Chengdu, Lhasa, Shigatse, Nyingchi, Bomi and Ranwu Tour Classic Tibet and Chengdu Panda...

Qingyan Ancient Town: Worth a Half-day Visit Located about 30 km south of Guiyang city center...

Zhangjiajie West Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Guilin-Changsha Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

History of Milk Tea | Origins, Types & Cultural Influence History of Milk Tea | Origins, Types & Cultural InfluenceFeb 19, 2025History of...

Suí biàn ba. 随便吧。 Whatever. (classic “I give up” tone) Suàn le ba. 算了吧。 Forget it. (I don’t want to argue anymore) Wǒ bù xiǎng duō shuō le....

The Garden of Harmony The Garden of Harmony otherwise called Yuyuan in Chinese is a newer...

Best and Worst Time to Visit China: Avoid Crowds To be honest, we think the best time to travel...

Nanshan Ski Resort—Best Day Trip for Skiing Near Beijing Beijing might not be the first place...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in September 2026 Weather: The weather starts to cool down in September....

The 8 Best Mobile Apps to Learn Mandarin Chinese If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese but don’t know where to start, welcome. This is the right...

There is a lot of talk about the f-word in the online world of language learning. What does it mean to be fluent? What is the best way to...

Datong-Linfen Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Beijing-Hefei Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

6 Questions to Book Plane Tickets in Chinese 6 Questions to Book Plane Tickets in ChineseMay 10, 20256 Essential Chinese Questions to Ask When...

Mastering the reading section of the CAIE IGCSE Chinese exam for second language learners can be a challenging task. However, with the right...

For some people, completing a certain task is not enough, it has to be done perfectly.  Intuitively, I count myself to this group of perfectionists,...

Most learners of Chinese soon realise that available dictionaries have some serious problems. This is mostly true for Chinese-English (and...

Shenyang Transportation As the largest hub of transportation and communication in northeast...

Jinan-Nanjing Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Beijing-Qingdao Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Weekend Trips from Shanghai: 16 Refreshing Getaways Shanghai is a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan...

How to Type Pinyin with Tone Marks on Windows and Mac OS <!-- Pinyin chart ...

When to Drop the 的 (de) in Chinese: Close Relationships | Best of the Comments <!-- Pinyin chart ...