Month: March 2026

Beijing to Hanoi Train — Departure Date, Price, and Timetable China Train Ticket Booking China...

3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained – Traditions and Meaning 3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained – Traditions and MeaningMay 5, 20253 Chinese Wedding...

Wǒ xū yào bāng zhù. 我需要帮助。 I need help. Nǐ kě yǐ bāng wǒ ma? 你可以帮我吗？ Can you help me? Kě yǐ jiāo wǒ ma? 可以教我吗？ Can you teach...

Hú luó bo 胡萝卜 Carrot Qīng cài 青菜 Green veggie Xī lán huā 西兰花 Broccoli Fān qié 番茄 Tomato Dòu jiāo 豆角 Green beans Cài xīn 菜心 Choy...

I have now completed my first year in 華語文教學研究所 (Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language), a program which is primarily aimed at...

Xi'an to Beijing Flights Xi'an - Beijing Flight Schedule The following internal air routes...

Beijing Weather in November: Things to Do (2026) Weather: November in Beijing marks the...

Urumqi Weather in September Heavenly Lake Weather: September in Urumqi is typically warm...

One-Day Leshan Giant Buddha and Tea Terrace Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

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Different Ways Chinese People Say Yes or No <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Top 10 Facts About Suzhou for Tourists Tourists to Suzhou mainly like the extensive gardens...

How to Visit the Xi'an City Wall: Tips from a Local Guide The City Wall of Xi'an is the largest...

Harbin History Harbin itself does not have a long history as a city unlike most other Chinese...

Century Glory Cruises As the newest, largest and most luxurious vessel on the Yangtze...

Baidu: Top Search Engine Alternative to Google in China Baidu: Top Search Engine Alternative to Google in ChinaApr 25, 2025Baidu: The Leading...

When is a Glass a Glass? How To Tell if a Container is a Noun or a Measure Word in Chinese <!-- Pinyin...

Chengdu Travel Guide 2026: Attractions, Itinerary, Best Times Chengdu is famous for its giant...

How to Plan a Guangzhou Half-day/One-day Tour Guangzhou has one of China's most important...

How to Travel from Shanghai to the Great Wall of China The Great Wall is about 1,300...

Office of Privy Council The Office of Privy Council is at the southern end of the Qianqingmen...

Much has been written about using spaced repetition programs such as Anki for learning many things, including language in general and Chinese in...

Studying a language is quite unique in that it’s the medium through which a number of other skills and talents are channelled through, which means...

Dongchuan Red Land: Best Times to Visit and How to Get There Dongchuan Red Land is a new rising...

Top 8 Things to Do in Chongqing If you're curious about Chongqing, here are eight experiences...

Datong South Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

10 Days in Xinjiang: 3 Top Itineraries for a First Visit (2026) Xinjiang features a rich Silk...

7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea You Need to Know | That’s Mandarin Tea Guide 7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea You Need to Know | That’s Mandarin Tea...

How to Type Pinyin with Tone Marks on Windows in 2020 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

11-Day Yunnan and Chongqing Natural Wonders Tour Meet Wonderland and Heritage Yunnan and...

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

How to Eat Like a Local in Shanghai by Night Having given you an idea of what the average...

How to Visit the Forbidden City - for Discerning Travelers The Forbidden City is a palace...

How to Plan a 5-Day Xiamen Tour Xiamen is a beautiful coastal city with fresh air and...

Chinese has a reputation for being hard to learn, which is true depending on what you mean by “hard”. Learning Chinese can be even harder if you...

Panmen Gate Accolades The gate to Suzhou is said to have more than a 2,400 year history....

Yunnan Weather in March and the Top 5 Places to Go (2026) March is a good time to visit Yunnan...

Xi'an Travel Guide Xi'an is characterized by and is proud of its ancient heritage, such as...

4-Day Shanghai Family Disneyland Tour Enjoy Family Time in Disneyland This private tour is...

Beijing Weather in August 2026: Travel Tips In August, Beijing experiences the peak of summer....

Xianggong Hill - The Best Viewing Platform Overlooking the Li River Xianggong Hill is a superb...

In the IB Chinese B SL exam, one common writing task is to write an informal letter. Writing an informal letter involves a more relaxed, friendly...

Yongding Transportation Yongding is a county is southwestern Fujian Province and is 307...

Beijing – Moscow International Train — Timetable, Ticket Price, and Visa China Train Ticket Booking ...

The Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge The 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge...

2-day Hong Kong & Lantau Island Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ You'll...

Nǐ qù nǎr kuà nián ya? 你去哪儿跨年呀？ Where are you going to celebrate New Year’s? Wǒ men yī qǐ qù kuà nián ba. 我们一起去跨年吧。 Let’s go ring...

The Top 10 Churches to Attend in Shanghai Christianity was the second religion to arrive in...

2-Day Jiankou Wild Great Wall Camping Tour Awesome Great Wall Camping The Jiankou section of...

Highlights That’s Mandarin & NihaoCafe Voted Top by GoAbroad.com in 2022 — Again! We’ve Been Featured on China Daily! Chinese Summer Camp Is...

2-Week Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Shanghai Educational Family Vacation Chinese Language and...

How to Plan a Trip to Xishuangbanna: Itinerary Ideas and Planning Tips Xishuangbanna Dai...

5-Day Guilin Tour with Moderate Hiking Real Interaction with Picturesque and Idyllic Guilin ...

5 Most Common Ways to Say Hello in Chinese 5 Most Common Ways to Say Hello in ChineseFeb 20, 20255 Most Common Ways to Say Hello in ChineseIf...

Shanghai Small Group Day Tours Shanghai, known as the 'Oriental Paris', is China's biggest and...

Mar 29 | Mahjong Night Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Wednesday, March 29, 2023? Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Zhè ge bú shì wǒ fù zé de bù fen. 这个不是我负责的部分。 This part wasn’t under my responsibility. Wǒ zhè biān zhǐ shì àn liú chéng zuò de....

Best routes of Tibet Hiking and Trekking Tibet is a land full of adventure. There are a lot of...

The Great Wall of the Northern Qi Dynasty The Great Wall of the Northern Qi Dynasty...

7-Day Zhangjiajie Photography Tour Catch the Exclusive Beauties of Zhangjiajie A newly...

6-Day Guizhou Tour with Mt. Fanjing Encounter Ethnic Warmth and Isolated Beauty Guizhou, a...

Lhasa Food Guide: What to Eat and Best Restaurants Tibetan food reflects the harsh,...

Sanya Weather - Best Time to Visit Sanya Sanya belongs to the tropical coastal monsoon climate...

Xinjiang Silk Road Museum Foreign tourists now in China can travel to Xinjiang. A nucleic acid...

5-Day Silk Road's Culture Journey Dunhuang Culture Discovery This exclusive tour provides a...

Changsha-Guiyang High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shanghai Weather in March 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: It is windy in early...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in March Weather: March in Jiuzhaigou is a transition from winter to...

Recap: That’s Mandarin November Sparkle November at That’s Mandarin was awesome!We had lots of cool things happening: Mahjong night, new...

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

How to Plan a Beijing and Shanghai Trip (Itinerary, Cost, Transportation) Beijing and Shanghai...

Guilin Weather in June - Enjoy the Lively Dragon Boat Race June marks the beginning of summer...

Setting out on our Chinese-learning journeys, most of us feel positive about the language: the characters are beautiful and the sounds exotic! Word...

4 Top Mid-Autumn Festival Movies and Songs/Lyrics Apart from staying at home to gaze at...

The  HSK Level 3 reading section can be quite challenging for many children. This article provides some effective strategies and steps to help your...

塞翁失马 (Sàiwēngshīmǎ) An Old Man in Frontier Lost His Horse—A Blessing in Disguise (Intermediate) Key Learning Points (Preview): 邻居 (línjū):...

Pigs' Horoscope 2026

10 Amazing Facts on the Tang Dynasty The Tang Empire (618–907) is noted as one of the longest...

Lijiang Weather in December: Top Things to Do This post summarizes the weather in December in...

How to Plan a Hong Kong Tour Hong Kong is a fusion of many cultures. Remnants of its colonial...

Mahjong Night Recap (Feb 23) We’ve all been anticipating Mahjong Night and it was so much fun! Many students learned to play for the first time and...

Unique Chinese Attitudes Toward Money <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Suzhou Weather in September Weather: The month gets both more rain and more sunshine...

10 years. 472 articles. 650,000 words. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been writing articles on Hacking Chinese for more than a decade now! In...

China Nature Tours China's expansive and diverse terrain bestows upon it some of the world's...

8-Day Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai Private Tour China Golden Triangle This 8-day China top...

The Lion Grove Accolades This rock garden was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List...

Where to Shop in Beijing in 2026: 8 Best Malls and Streets for Every Style Are you planning to...

Do Chinese Pick-up Lines Work? So, we recently posted an interesting article on Chinese pick-up lines. We made sure to add a disclaimer at the...

Love and Blood Types in the Chinese Dating Scene <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Chongqing Shopping Shu Embroidery (蜀绣) Shu embroidery (Shu 蜀 is the shortened form of...

Jingbian Wave Valley: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Jingbian Wave Valley is located north of...

2-Day Beijing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port Beijing Highlights with Tianjin Cruise Port...

Changsha Vegetarian Restaurants Kaifu District 1. Ba Jixiang Sushi Chancha Restaurant The...

Top China Tours 2026: Private and Customizable With over 25 years of expertise and...

July 26 | Movie Night Are you in Beijing on Friday, July 26, 2024?Come and watch Chinese movies with us at the Movie Night!EVENT DETAILSMovie...

One of the most mind-bending moments for Chinese learners? Realizing that Chinese doesn’t “do” tenses—at least not how most learners expect. In...

Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines, owned by Air China, mainly operates domestic routes to...

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

New HSK 1: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021 As the new HSK standards were released in March 2021, we’ve spent this time analyzing the new HSK 1...

The Qi State Great Wall If including inter-state sections, those not protecting the...

China Weather in January 2026: A Good Time to Visit? If you love snowy scenery or prefer to...

Hěn róng yì. 很容易。 It’s easy. Zhè ge hěn róng yì. 这个很容易。 This is easy. Zhè dào tí hěn róng yì. 这道题很容易。 This question is easy....

Chinese handwriting, especially in standardized exams like HSK (汉语水平考试) and IB Chinese B, is crucial, as the clarity and accuracy of your...

14-Day China's Cultural & Natural Highlights Tour The Soul of the Middle Kingdom This...

Northern Airlines China Northern Airlines, was established in 1990. It was merged into China...

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

Xiamen Weather in October Weather: In October the temperature drops to a larger extent, and...

4 Unique Ways Chinese People Socialize <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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Sichuan Cuisine — the Most Popular Cuisine in China Sichuan province is the birthplace of many...

The Silk Road Travel Guide The Silk Road trade route was recognized about 2,100 years ago in...

Badaling Great Wall Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Travel from Hong Kong to Chinese Mainland Geologically and culturally speaking, Hong...

Shè jì shī 设计师 Designer Lǐ fà shī 理发师 Hairdresser Gē shǒu 歌手 Singer Zuò jiā 作家 Writer Huà jiā 画家 Painter Yá yī 牙医...

Technology has an overall positive effect on learning Chinese and makes it easier. In last week’s article, I wrote about these benefits, including...

9 Top Places to Escape the Crowds at Chinese New Year Chinese New Year (January29th, 2025) is...

14-Day Beijing, Xian, Hengdian and Shanghai Tour Yangtze River Cruise and Panda Tours ...

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

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

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Features The K. S. Lo Gallery has very ancient Chinese...

Why Chinese Kids are Faster at Math <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Time flies! 時光飛逝，光陰似箭！Happy new year! What happened in 2015? Have you missed anything important on Hacking Chinese? This is the best time to find...

Yellow Dragon Cave - a Huge and Mesmerizing Underworld Yellow Dragon Cave, known as "the wonder...

Macau Weather - Best Time to Visit Macau Macau has a humid subtropical climate, with an...

When will the new HSK exams be updated? You must’ve already heard the big news about the new HSK standards and vocabulary lists by now. But for you...

Irene, a bright 9-year-old girl from Singapore who embarked on a Mandarin learning journey at just 7 years old. Fascinated by the Mandarin language...

Chinese characters can be magically beautiful and mysterious. I still remember what it feels like to look at them and be attracted by them without...

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ChatGPT is a chat bot developed by OpenAI and was launched in late 2022. It’s been all over the press as the fastest growing web platform of all...

Tuwa Village at Kanas Lake Tuwa Village on the south bank of the Kanas Lake is considered by...

Chinese New Year Firecrackers: Why Set Off and Meaning It is an important custom to set off...

6-Day Xiahe, Langmusi and Zhagana Tour Gannan: An Earthly Pure Land Located in southwestern...

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

How to Plan a Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tour from Hong Kong This article explains the important...

China City Guide | Must-Visit Cities for Mandarin Learners China City Guide | Must-Visit Cities for Mandarin LearnersAug 12, 2025China City Guide |...

14-Day Nature Wonder Tour Includes Hong Kong Nature Beauty of China This 14-day tour is an...

6-Day Chengdu City and Nature Explorer Tour Experience the Classic and Vibrant Chengdu This...

Zhangye Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Zhangye Zhangye Danxia National Geological...

Summer Solstice (xià zhì夏至) — the Longest Day Solar terms are a Chinese conception of the...

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What You Need to Know About Chinese Chengyu <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Zhangye Maps Our Zhangye maps cover Zhangye's location in China, cities in Gansu Province, the...

Chongqing Weather in December, Chongqing Temperature in December Weather: December feels much...

Macau Weather in December Weather: December is cool. The average daily high temperature is 20...

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

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

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Xin'an River Hiking The Xin'an River, at the foot of the Yellow Mountain, winds its way among...

8-Day Yunnan Family Tour A Trip with Memorable Family Moments What are your expectations...

The Shuiguan Great Wall Section Shuiguan's length of Great Wall was an indispensable part of...

Top 10 Yoyo Chinese Live Hangouts <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This is a guest article by David Moser about the incredible changes the digital age has brought to learners of Chinese all over the world. David...

When you practise something (anything), the most important question is whether or not the way you practice actually has a positive effect on the...

The Top 10 Most Common Herbs and Spices Used to Flavor Chinese Food A great part of...

Visit Yangmingshan National Park: a Complete Guide Yangmingshan (formerly known as Caoshan and...

14-Day Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xiamen and Shanghai Tour China Nature and Panda...

Chengdu Panda Base Travel Guide and Map Is the Chengdu Panda Base worth visiting? Yes! For...

How to Plan a 2-Week Itinerary on the Silk Road Two weeks for an exploration of China's Silk...

Northwest Airlines China Northwest Airlines, was established in 1989. It was merged into...

With China now offering visa-free policies to many countries, more and more tourists are visiting to explore its culture and, of course, enjoy some...

Zhangye Food The main food in Zhangye is confined to flour food. In the Guanzhou Snacks Street,...

Huangshan Weather in February Weather: February is the second coldest month in Huangshan, and...

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

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

Wǒ dǒng le. 我懂了。 I got it! Zhè cì wǒ dǒng le. 这次我懂了。 I got it this time. Wǒ míng bai le. 我明白了。 I understand! Wǒ huì le!...

As a standardized test of general language proficiency, HSK is not based on any particular textbook or course of study. Therefore, candidates...

Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong of Tang, born in 598, also known as his...

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

Shanghai Cruise Ports - Location, Transport, and Shore Excursions Shanghai Cruise Port is an...

Shijia Hutong in Beijing: How to Visit This Hidden Gem As we all know, in Beijing, "hutongs"...

Harbin Weather in July Weather: July and August are the hottest and rainiest months of the...

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Nǐ qù nǎ lǐ? 你去哪里？ Where are you going? Wǒ yào qù shāng diàn. 我要去商店。 I’m going to the store. Nǐ qù gàn má? 你去干嘛？ What are...

Changsha Weather - Best Time to Visit Changsha Changsha is subjected to sub-tropical humid...

8-Day Beijing–Pingyao–Xi'an Private Tour By High-Speed Train Northern Classics Private guide...

Beijing-Pingyao Trains (High-Speed Train and Non-Bullet Train) China Train Ticket Booking China...

As a seasoned Mandarin teacher with years of experience supporting non-Chinese children aged 3-17, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the digital age is...

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In case you’ve just started learning Chinese, traditional Chinese refers to the characters used before the simplification reforms during the...

Xi'an Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The Best Laundries in Shanghai With the rapid development of the social economy and the...

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Visit Kaili: Gateway to Guizhou Ethnic Culture Kaili is located just 2 hours by car (or 30...

August 30 | Mahjong Night Are you in Beijing, Shanghai or Chengdu on Wednesday, August 30, 2023?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong...

The correct answer is B . Translation:              Nà shì shénme? Li Hua：那  是   什么? What’s that?              Wǒ de xīnshū. Tom：我  的  新书。...

Looked at the wrong way, Chinese is a subject to study or an activity schedule like any other. Looked at the right way, learning Chinese seeps into...

5-Day Chengdu, Leshan and Mount. Emei Tour Culture and Nature of Chengdu Dive into the heart...

China Airports China Highlights provides information on 19 China airports, those most used by...

Guilin Day Tours: 3 Top Itineraries & Travel Tips Guilin's key features are its karst...

China Day Tours Our products covered the most popular major cities in China. Tour types are...

Have you ever found Mandarin tones to be particularly challenging? Unlike many languages we’re used to, Mandarin’s tonal system is truly one of a...

As anyone who has tried using mnemonics to learn something knows, some concepts are easier to link together than others. In general, the more...

Jiangsu Cuisine — Refined Healthy Gourmet Food Jiangsu cuisine is one of the lesser known of...

Plan a Trip to Changsha, Zhangjiajie, and Fenghuang from Singapore Renowned for its unique...

Sep 25 | Making Chinese-style Tea Pastries Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Thursday, September 25, 2025?Come and learn how to make Chinese-style...

Gāng qín 钢琴 Piano Jí tā 吉他 Guitar Xiǎo tí qín 小提琴 Violin Sà kè sī 萨克斯 Saxophone Dà tí qín 大提琴 Cello Jià zi gǔ 架子鼓 Drum set If...

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When learning Chinese, some obstacles are easier to overcome if you have the guidance of someone who knows more than you do, such as a teacher or...