Month: March 2026

China’s Top 16 National Parks Do you love national parks? You probably know the national parks...

Hangzhou Weather in November Weather: The weather continues to cool down, and it slowly turns...

West Lake (the Symbol of Hangzhou) West Lake is an iconic, symbolic sight in Hangzhou and is...

15 Interesting Facts about Mount Everest ( #8 Pretty Funny) Everest is on the border of Nepal...

How to Plan a Trip toBeijingand Yunnan (2026) In Beijing, the historical and cultural medieval...

Overnight Trains in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

YouTube and similar platforms offer a treasure trove of content that can help you learn Chinese, whether you’re watching videos in Chinese or...

How to Plan a Trip to Datong Datong may not be as famous as other Chinese cities such as Xi'an...

Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines is the first airline in China to be ranked as one of the seven...

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

Our Brands Welcome to the Highlights Travel Family! We are passionate about...

Wā！ 哇！ Wow! Wā sài！ 哇噻！ Wow! (casual, impressed) Wǒ de tiān nà！ 我的天呐！ Oh my god! (surprised / shocked) Wǒ de mā ya！ 我的妈呀！ Oh my gosh!...

I have launched a podcast! Just like Hacking Chinese in general, it’s about how to learn Chinese. There are currently fourteen episodes available,...

Humble Administrator's Garden — Suzhou's Largest Garden Built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty,...

12-Day Beijing, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, and Hong Kong Tour China's Modern Marvels and...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in August 2026: Travel Tips Weather: In Jiuzhai Valley National Park,...

Top 5 Foreign Languages to Learn in China | That’s Mandarin Top 5 Foreign Languages to Learn in China | That’s MandarinApr 29, 2025Top 5 Foreign...

Chinese characters have a big impact on how children’s brains develop. Learning Chinese characters isn’t just about learning to write, it also helps...

Wǒ xiǎng gěi nín jiè shào yī xià wǒ men de xīn chǎn pǐn. 我想给您介绍一下我们的新产品。 I’d like to introduce our new product to you. Nín jué de zhè ge fāng...

China Biking Tours China biking tours offer an outdoor adventure to explore the grand China....

7-Day Kungfu Experience – One Week Chinese Kungfu Experience Suggested Itinerary Day 1...

Chongqing Weather in September, Chongqing Temperature in September Weather: September becomes...

The Complete Guide to a Hong Kong Layover Planning a flight with a layover at Hong Kong...

4Friday nights12classes in total4-8students per groupMahjong BootcampProgram descriptionMahjong bootcamp is a program for everyone who’d like to...

Looking back at my Chinese-learning journey, it’s easy to in hindsight identify things I could have done better. I now have fifteen years of...

Do you know what the real challenge of learning Chinese characters is? Some people who are good at learning things but haven’t learnt Chinese ask...

How to Visit Jiaozi Snow Mountain from Kunming, Yunnan Jiaozi Snow Mountain is steep and its...

The Zhou Dynasty — Ancient to Imperial China The Zhou Dynasty (1045–221 BC) saw China grow,...

Huangyaguan Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide The Huangyaguan section of the Great...

Harbin Travel Guide Unlike many Chinese cities, Harbin has a short history. The city is about...

May 24 | Let’s Go Picking Loquats Let’s go picking loquats!☀️ Early summer hiking series🥭 Pick green loquats at the mountain top🌳 Enjoy the...

This is a guest article by Julien Leyre of the Marco Polo Project. The publication of this article coincides with the start of this month’s...

Things to Do in China China is a vast country with the greatest-number and variety of...

Chinese New Year Greetings and Wishes 2026 for Clients, Friends, Family, Boss

Xilamuren Grassland: Must-Visit Inner Mongolia Prairie Xilamuren Grassland is the nearest...

COVID-19 in Shanghai After the National Holiday Shanghai, the largest city in China, is now facing another wave of the spread of the coronavirus....

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5 Essential Chinese Words that Seem Weird in English <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (also known as the Chen Clan Academy,...

Beijing-Datong-Pingyao-Xi’an Train Travel China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Urumqi-Lanzhou High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

小作文 (xiǎo zuòwén) used to mean a short essay in exams, usually around 100–300 characters. But today, on the internet, “小作文” is slang for overly...

In Australia, children have access to a variety of resources for learning Chinese, including classroom instruction, online learning, community...

2021 was overall a good year here on Hacking Chinese. I was able to write one article and publish one podcast episode every single week, without...

Hulunbuir Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip to Hulunbuir Hulunbuir, with Hailar District as its...

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

As a Mandarin teacher working with children aged 3 to 17, I’ve witnessed more non-Chinese families enrolling their kids in Chinese language...

If you‘ve ever spent New Year‘s Day in a Chinese-speaking environment, you might have noticed something surprising. People don’t immediately say...

This article about wuxia is written by Sara K.. After reading this article, I wanted to read more wuxia, and I hope that you will too! Of course,...

I have briefly mentioned that I use Audacity quite a lot (Recording yourself to improve speaking ability), but the more I use the software, the more...

Learning to write thousands of Chinese characters is a daunting task, but fortunately, character writing is also one of the most hackable parts of...

Laozi 道可道，非常道。A way that can be the Way, is not the usual way. 名可名，非常名。A name that can...

The Overhanging Great Wall The Overhanging Great Wall, was built on a steeply sloping...

What Was Traded on the Silk Road and Why (10 Items) As the name implies, silk was the most...

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

How to Order 10 Popular Coffee Drinks in Chinese How to Order 10 Popular Coffee Drinks in ChineseMar 23, 2025☕ 10 Popular Coffee Drinks in Chinese...

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: How to Visit & Tips The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, officially known as...

10 Interesting Yunnan Facts for Travelers Yunnan is an incredible area and fabulous for...

Shanghai–Shijiazhuang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Harbin Train Schedule China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Top 5 Reverse Culture Shock Moments - Returning from China to the West <!-- Pinyin chart ...

This week’s podcast episode (number 200) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about vocabulary acquisition in Chinese,...

Snake Horoscope 2026

Beijing Travel Reviews Explore the solid proof of our top-rated service. Here, you'll find...

Hard Sleeper VS Soft Sleeper China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Jiuzhaigou: How to Visit, How to Get There, Best Times Jiuzhaigou is famous for its sparkling...

Pitfall 1: Tones, Tones, Tones!...

Regular visitors to Hacking Chinese will know that I’m a bit obsessed with pronunciation and have spent an inordinate of time both on theory...

The Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) The 800-year period of the Zhou Dynasty (1045–221) is...

The Top 12 Things to Do in Guangzhou Guangzhou is one of China's top 10 most popular tourist...

Shenzhen-Shantou High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide) Beyond Peking duck, Beijing's...

Best Cities to Learn Chinese in China Where to Learn Chinese in China? Many foreigners prefer to study Chinese in China as an immersive learning...

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How to Plan a Trip to China and Vietnam 2026 China and Vietnam are two countries in Asia where...

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

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

China Holidays 2025 – Dates & Guide China Holidays 2025 – Dates & GuideJan 9, 2025China Holidays 2025: Complete Guide with Official Dates...

The IB Chinese B course can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can excel. One of the most effective ways to prepare for this exam is...

15 Funny Memes About Learning Mandarin Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Ming Dynasty - The Last Han Chinese Dynasty The Ming Dynasty era was from 1368 to...

The Top 7 Museums in Shanghai Shanghai has more than 72 museums, some of which are free of...

When you first start learning Chinese, choosing reading material is not at the top of your list of problems for a simple reason: there simply aren’t...

Many people who don’t study the language think of Chinese as being a language much like English, with some variety but still mutually intelligible...

Today, I have the pleasure of inviting you into my shower and show you some neat ways of improving your Chinese. I promise I will keep my clothes...

One-Way Private Transfer Between Xi'an Airport (Train Station) and Your Hotel Highlights...

Guangzhou Biking Near Guangzhou, there is a surprisingly tall waterfall and an interesting area...

Shopping in Suzhou - What to Buy and Where to Buy Having a history of more than 2,500 years,...

Chengdu Weather in July 2026: How to Plan a Cool Trip Is July a good time to visit Chengdu? ...

Where to Stay in Chengdu: Best Areas for First-Timers If you're visiting Chengdu, especially...

Dec 11 | Christmas Party (Beijing & Suzhou) Are you in Beijing or Suzhou on Thursday, December 11, 2025? Come and enjoy Chirstmas dinner and...

Learn Chinese with Rap: I Like to Eat Chinese Food <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Reading is one of the most important skills when learning a language. It’s an excellent way to expand vocabulary, learn grammar and improve your...

Hangzhou Shopping — What to Buy and Where to Buy Hangzhou is well known for its excellent silk,...

What to Eat and Where in Zhangjiajie: Food, Restaurants A visit to Zhangjiajie could be a...

The Yellow Mountains The Yellow Mountains, also called Huangshan (the Scenic Area, not the city...

Best Time to Visit Yangshuo: Monthly Weather and Tips Yangshuo is world-famous for its stunning...

Image source: freeimages.com/profile/timucin If you want to get things done in life, there seems to be one general truth that is applicable in...

It’s time for a Hacking Chinese meet-up in Beijing! It’s my first time visiting China since before the pandemic, so I’m looking forward to meeting...

The Top 12 Silk Facts for China Travelers Silk is more than just a fabric in China: it...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in October 2026 Weather: In October, Jiuzhaigou gradually cools down to...

Hong Kong's Skyline No one will deny that Hong Kong has one of the most beautiful skylines in...

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Have you used a textbook to learn Chinese? Most students will say yes, because textbooks are popular not just in formal education, but also...

Activities for Active Travellers in Chengdu If you are in search of recreational activities...

Top Things to Do in Tianjin Adjacent to Beijing, Tianjin is the largest harbor city in northern...

China Airlines Airplane is the most convenient and fastest means of transportation, though it...

Best (and Worst) Times of the Year to Visit Chongqing 2026 Chongqing is a city as unpredictable...

First Bend of the Yangtze River Features 1. Interesting scenery and historic site. 2....

Tibet Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Talking about the weather is a great way to break the ice. In Chinese, knowing weather-related vocabulary and phrases can help you sound more...

5 Weirdest and Most Unique Chinese Dishes Chinese pride themselves on eating a wide range of...

The 4 Best Cities for Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year holiday is the best time of the...

Guangzhou Weather in October: Weather during the Canton Fair Weather: Autumn starts around...

Huangshan Train Schedule China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Karry - Your Personal Trip Advisor Karry Hu Trip Advisor "Hi, I'm Karry Hu, your...

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Dounan Flower Market — Epicenter of China's Flower Market The favorable climatic and...

16-Day Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Guangdong, Xian and Beijing Tour China History and Zhangjiajie...

10 Facts You Should Know About Hong Kong Shopping Hong Kong is a shopping heaven. Before...

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A Complete Index of Yoyo Chinese Blog Posts <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This article was written as a follow-up to a keynote presentation and a workshop held by me at the 15th Annual Chinese Teaching Conference organised...

Best Things to Do in Tibet Known as the "Roof of the World", Tibet is famous for its sacred...

How to Plan A Trip to Lake Namtso Namtso, Tibetan for "Heavenly Lake", is often described as...

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

Best Times to Visit Xinjiang (Travel Tips for First-Timers) Xinjiang attracts tourists with its...

Maria, a ten-year-old girl from German, learning Mandarin out of curiosity about Chinese language and culture. However, as the weeks passed, Maria’s...

Guiyang Tourist Map: Plan Your Trip with Attractions and Transportation Visiting Guiyang for...

Daocheng Yading Travel Guide - How to Get and Visit Is Daocheng Yading worth visiting? If you...

One-way Private Transfer Between Hong Kong Airport, Attractions and Your Hotel Highlights...

How To Make Small Talk in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Hacking Chinese was launched more than a decade ago with the intent to help people learn Mandarin in a better way. This means that the website has...

I’ve been teaching beginner courses in Chinese for more than ten years, but I still remember what it was like to write my first characters. When...

9-Day Yunnan Highlights with Spring Blossoms Tour Seeking Yunnan's Floral Paradise ...

Where to Stay in Tibet & How to Choose Hotels Tibet can be a tricky place to find the right...

Macau Weather in February Weather: February is cool, but most people will find the weather...

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

Xi'an Weather in March 2026: Things to Do and Travel Tips Weather:March marks the transition...

The number of blogs introducing different parts of Chinese have exploded in recent years. Apart from companies involved in language education who...

It is often difficult to gauge the difficulty of tasks before you have already mastered them. Some things seem hard, but are actually quite easy;...

5-Day Sanya Tour with the Best Beach A Feast of the Sea, the Shore, and the Sun If this is...

Dujiangyan Irrigation System This ancient waterworks about 60 km northwest of Chengdu...

Lijiang Weather in April Weather: In April, it is generally warm and sunny during the day....

Harbin (Ice City in China): Ice Festival, Attractions, History, Weather Harbin is the capital...

Victoria Anna Cruise Victoria Anna is the sister ship of Victoria Jenna. It was refurbished...

How Many Dialects Are There in Chinese? The Ultimate Breakdown <!-- Pinyin chart ...

So you’ve learnt some Chinese, but then you took a break. Maybe you become too busy, maybe you lost interest, maybe something else, it doesn’t...

17 Interesting Facts about Chinese New Year for Kids Here are some interesting Chinese New Year...

Yan'an Attractions Yan'an is not a popular tourist destination in China, but is an important...

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

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

Zhe Cuisine/Zhejiang Cuisine — The Mellow Seafood of Zhejiang Zhejiang Cuisine originates from...

Hong Kong Christmas - Schedule of Top Events and Details Hong Kong has one of the world's...

I’m going on a short trip to the US starting this weekend, and I thought that would be a great opportunity to meet up with American readers. I have...

7-Day Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang Ancient Town, Changsha Tour The Best of Hunan Hunan Province...

How to Visit Lijiang Old Town: Your Handy Tour Guide Lijiang Old Town, also known as Dayan Old...

Xi'an Weather in July 2026: How to Avoid the Heat and Crowds Weather: In July, Xi'an's...

Songzanlin Monastery - Largest Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Yunnan Songzanlin Monastery in...

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The Best 7 Shanghai Walking Tours Shanghai is a city that is suitable for exploring on foot....

Beijing 6 Best Restaurants - How to Find Authentic Local Flavors Not all top-ranked restaurants...

The Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing The Mid-Autumn Festival, also called the Moon Festival, is...

Beijing Festivals Beijing, the capital of China, is also the cultural center of the country....

Chinese Summer Camp Is Back in 2022: Now Online Too! Chinese Summer Camp: Back in Summer 2022!First of all, exciting news — Chinese Summer Camp in...

Hǎo ma? 好吗？ Okay? / Are you okay? Wǒ lái le. 我来了。 I’m coming. Děng yī xià. 等一下。 Wait a moment. Wǒ zhī dào. 我知道。 I know. Wǒ bù zhī...

Chengdu Museum New Building The Chengdu Museum New Building is a large new comprehensive...

Baotou Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip to Baotou Baotou, known in China as 'City of Steel in...

Suzhou-Chongqing Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Last month’s challenge on Hacking Chinese Challenges was about sensible character learning, an area I had neglected for months. It was meant as an...

Guilin Tours Private, Tailor-Made Guilin Tours — Expertly Created for You Guilin's karst...

Wǒ hài pà. 我害怕。 I’m scared. Wǒ yǒu diǎn hài pà. 我有点害怕。 I’m a little scared. Mā ma, wǒ hài pà. 妈妈，我害怕。 Mom, I’m scared. Wǒ hěn...

Over the years, I’ve built up a simple but yet powerful cycle of listening activities that provides most of what I need. This series of exercises...

Suzhou Weather in April Weather: As March, the month of April sees a significant rise in...

Huangshan Weather in June Weather: June is the rainiest month of the year and has an average...

Beijing to Xi'an by Train or Plane China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

4-Day Beijing Private Tour to Visit the Great Wall at Night Romance of Beijing The Great...

7 Days in Xinjiang: 4 Top Itineraries for a First Visit Covering one sixth of China, Xinjiang...

Chinese Words That May Cause Confusion In one of our previous blog articles, we explained seven pairs of synonyms in terms of the nuances between...

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The Symbolism of Chinese Foods China is a country with a long history, and food has played an...

12-Day China Educational Tour with School Exchange Visits A Journey of Intercultural...

Lamma Island's Family Walk 9-kilometer (6-mile) walking path - a 2.5-hour stroll 1 giant...

15 Gifts You Should Never Give as Chinese New Year Gifts Celebrating Chinese New Year with...

Emperor Kangxi - the Most Famous Qing Dynasty Emperor Emperor Kangxi was the second emperor of...

10-Day Fanjing Mountain, Zhangjiajie, and Minority Village Tour Natural Wonder Discovery ...

Part of a breakdown of a student’s bottom-up listening ability. Listening should come before speaking. I think this is true for language learning...

Chatting online is seldom considered a method for learning Chinese, but it has several unique benefits. While generally regarded as a frivolous...

Ferries Between Hong Kong and the Nearby Cities Hong Kong's ferries are almost always faster...

What’s in a Student’s Schoolbag? Learn Chinese Words What’s in a Student’s Schoolbag? Learn Chinese WordsMar 5, 2025What’s in a Chinese Student’s...

In the fast-paced world of international business, clear communication is essential, especially when working with Chinese partners in the...

Discover Ximending: A Popular City Walk Ximending, known as the "Harajuku of Taipei", is a...

Top Things to Do in Yunnan Yunnan Province, covering an area of 394,000 square kilometers...

To communicate in Chinese, many different skills need to come together and work in unison. If you’re speaking, word order and word choice need to be...

The Best 6 Enjoyable Places to Shop in Guangzhou Guangzhou is the largest and most...

Chongqing-Wuhan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Wǒ shì zuò cǎi gòu de. 我是做采购的。 I work in purchasing. Wǒ shì zuò fáng dì chǎn de. 我是做房地产的。 I work in real estate. Wǒ shì zuò fú...

This week’s podcast episode is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about reading in Chinese. This time, I’m answering...

How to Cook Wontons Wonton (pronounced "hún tún" or "hún tun" in Chinese pinyin, pronounced...

Image credit: flickr.com/photos/ardenswayoflife/ I have had my fair share of Chinese language courses, even though it’s also true that most of my...