Month: March 2026

5-Day Badaling to Huangyaguan Great Wall Hiking Tour A Pilgrimage Along the Great Wall's...

Improving reading sills is crucial for children learning Chinese language. Here are three practical methods to help children read Chinese more...

Listening comprehension is the most powerful skill to develop in Mandarin. Strong listening skills let you engage in conversations, connect...

Chinese Calendar 2026 The Chinese calendar has 12 or 13 lunar months per year, and is about 20...

Year of the Pig

9-Day Yongding Hakka Village and Xiapu Mudflat Tour Great People and Homeland Suggested...

Urumqi Weather — Best Time to Visit Urumqi The best time to visit Urumqi is from May to...

April 24 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, April 24, 2025? Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

You’re Being Polite. Chinese Hears Danger. 你等着（Nǐ děng zhe） You think:“Wait a moment.” What it sounds like to Chinese people: You will regret...

7 Interesting Ways to Use the Character 吃 (chī) <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Top 4 Romantic Legends about Chinese Valentine's Day Chinese Valentine's Day is a traditional...

The Real Story of Mulan The original real story of Mulan is found in the Ballad of Mulan (Mulan...

Yongding Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Yongding Yongding County, famous for the unique...

How to Plan a Trip toXi’anand Zhangjiajie (2026) Being the capital of 13 dynasties in ancient...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 6) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

The most obvious way to practise listening and pick up some vocabulary is to listen closely to someone speaking Chinese. This is very obvious and is...

10-Day Tibet by Rail Tibet by Rail Day 1-3 Beijing - The Great Wall, the Forbidden...

Where to Go at Night in Chengdu Chengdu's nightlife strikes a perfect balance between...

Weather in China in August & Top 5 Places to Visit (2026) It is hot throughout China in...

Why China's Silk Road Is So Important - 10 Reasons that Changed the World The Silk Road route...

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

3-Day Xiamen and Tulou Relaxation Tour Enjoy a Weekend in "Mulan's Hometown" Xiamen is an...

The main goal for most students when it comes to pronunciation is to be able to speak clearly enough for other people to understand. This involves...

Chengdu Weather in April: Travel Tips for Viewing and Clothing Weather: In April, Chengdu's...

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

China to Mongolia Train International Trains K23 and 4652/33 China Train Ticket Booking China...

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

Beijing's Best 10 Hutongs: How to Choose and Visiting Tips Beyond the grand palaces and wide...

Zāng 脏 Dirty Shǒu hěn zāng. 手很脏。 Hands are dirty. Xié zi hěn zāng. 鞋子很脏。 Shoes are dirty. Zhè ge zāng le. 这个脏了。 This is...

China's 10 Fastest Trains - World Records and Benefits for You China Train Ticket Booking China...

Top 8 Things to Do in Guilin (& Best Places to Visit) Guilin has some of the most beautiful...

Top Chinese Mainland Tours from Hong Kong Are you looking to make your first trip to China or...

Barkhor Street The Barkhor (pilgrims' circuit) is found in the heart of Lhasa encircling...

3-hour A Taste of Hong Kong With Locals Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ Hong Kong...

Yǒng gǎn 勇敢 Brave Wǒ hěn yǒng gǎn. 我很勇敢。 I am very brave. Wǒ kě yǐ yǒng gǎn de shuō “bù”. 我可以勇敢地说“不”。 I can bravely say “no”....

Homophones play a crucial role in the Chinese language, but they often pose challenges for non-native children learning Mandarin. For example, words...

Maza Village, Turpan Maza village at the south side of the Tuyugou Grand Canyon is a small...

Tantou Island — A Quick Weekend Beach Getaway from Shanghai If you are looking for a beach...

George H.W. Bush, former United States President, during his time as the U.S. Ambassador to China, took a significant journey, learning Chinese. For...

Learning Chinese can greatly benefit a kid’s future, making it vital to establish long-term learning objectives. In this article, we’ll delve into...

Practice Your Chinese with these 5 Awesome Movies from China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

In the previous article in this series about the building blocks of Chinese, we looked at basic characters and how to learn them. We saw that most...

Thousand Island Lake Biking Thousand Island Lake is located in Chunan County is western...

Chinese New Year Travel Tips Travel within China during the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays has...

Best Times to Visit the Silk Road: A Month-by-Month Guide The Silk Road in China stretches from...

Xi'an-Pingyao Trains (High-Speed and Non-Bullet Trains) China Train Ticket Booking China Train ...

50 Moganshan Road Art Gallery There's a thriving artists' quarter on the banks of the Suzhou...

5 Popular Chinese TV Shows to Immerse You into Chinese Culture <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Measuring language ability is notoriously difficult, but can be important. It’s difficult because it’s hard to nail down what “language ability” is...

4-Day Western Sichuan Tibetan Spring Tour from Chengdu Tibetan Spring Joy — Permit-Free This...

1-Day Harbin Ice and Snow Fairyland Tour The Essence of Harbin Harbin, the "ice capital of...

Guilin Weather in February 2026: Bustling Spring Festival Guilin's February brings persistent...

Planning a 3-Day Tour of Guilin's Highlights You may have no clue about planning a 3-day...

Nov 29 | Mahjong Night Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Friday,Nov 29, 2024? Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Have you ever wondered how learning Mandarin could give your child an edge in today’s digital world? As a passionate Mandarin teacher working with...

Xixi Wetland Park Located in the west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Xixi Wetland is about five...

The Five Dynasties Map Brief introduction: After Zhu Quanzhong (朱全忠) usurped the Tang Dynasty...

In Chinese, like all other languages, there are “bad words.”Of course, one should avoid using these words in the presence of others. This type of...

Bǐng gān 饼干 Cookie Nǐ yào chī bǐng gān ma? 你要吃饼干吗？ Do you want to eat some cookies? Qiǎo kè lì 巧克力 Chocolate Tā xǐ huān qiǎo kè lì....

TikTok has become a popular platform for learning knowledge due to its engaging short videos, interactive content, and accessibility. However,...

Driving Through Dynasties: The Cultural Roadmap of Chinese EV brand-BYD <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Chinese Medicinal Cuisine / Food Therapy — Healthy Seasonal Recipes A lot of people all over...

Xitang Water Town Xitang Water Town is a beautiful town that seems like a completely different...

Yan'an Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Yan'an The Pagoda Hill Yan'an is located in the...

5 Things That Freaked Me Out When I First Got to China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Learn Chinese with the La La Land Theme Song <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

One of the most common myths about language learning is related to the importance of where you are studying, geographically speaking. Do you have...

Learning the pronunciation of a new language can be fascinating, opening a whole new world of sound. But it can also be frustrating, especially when...

Guangzhou Weather in November Weather: October and November are the best months to visit. It is...

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

China to Russia International Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Unlock Perks with Highlights Travel Loyalty Program The Highlights Loyalty Program is...

5-Day Roots-Seeking Journey to Chaoshan A Questto Your Wellspring This tour offers a...

In the process of learning Chinese, kids often find it easier to receive input through various methods, but converting this input into output poses...

18-Day Classic China and Sanya Beach Tour Classic China and Hainan Island Tour Begin your...

6-Day Silk Road Photography Tour in Zhangye and Dunhuang Silk Road Photography Tour Zhangye...

One-Day Chengdu Highlights Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ When people talk...

5 Chinese Phrases For Shopping on Taobao The Most Useful Questions and Phrases For Shopping on Taobao Taobao 淘宝 (Táobǎo) is the most famous online...

Many non-Chinese children in Singapore feel hesitant to speak Mandarin, primarily due to their perception that their spoken Mandarin is not as...

When we encounter challenges, both as beginners and as advanced learners, most people tend to make decisions that solve the immediate problems in...

Nanjing Facts Name: Nanjing (南京; Nánjīng /nan-jing/) Meaning: 'southern capital' Previous...

Chengdu Weather in December (5 Best Things to Do) December is one of the coldest months in...

Lijiang Weather in November Weather: November is a relatively cold month with many days of...

China High-Speed Railway Route Map - Introduction to 16 Main Routes China Train Ticket Booking China...

Dear friends overseas, have you been constantly frustrated in the writing part of the HSK6 exam? When facing the topics, does your mind go blank?...

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes | Audio version available on Patreon I have written roughly six hundred articles about learning and teaching...

Top Things to Do in Shandong Province Shandong is one of the 10 coastal Provinces in China. It...

The Shang Dynasty Map The territory of the Shang Dynasty contains today's hubei,...

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

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

Shanghai – Guilin Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Tianjin-Fuzhou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Plan a Yunnan and Chengdu Trip 2026 Yunnan and Chengdu are two of China's popular...

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

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an: How to Visit The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, also known as the...

Beijing Travel Guide As one of the world's great ancient capitals, and the capital of the...

Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns: 4 Symbolic Meanings Lanterns are an essential part of China's...

This week’s podcast episode (number 169) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent to me about reading in Chinese, more...

Top 10 Beautiful Places of West Lake West Lake is quite a big lake and you can see different...

Master of the Nets Garden — Suzhou's Smallest Garden Master of the Nets Garden is the smallest...

10 Most Beautiful Places in Tibet Tibet is filled with breathtaking scenery and sacred...

How to Plan a 1-Day Trip from Hong Kong to Macau Just an hour away, but quite different from...

5 Uniquely Chinese 'Sports' You’re Bound to Play in China <!-- Pinyin chart ...

How do you improve listening ability as quickly as possible? Are there any strategies to deal with rapid speech? And how many times should you...

Image source: sxc.hu/profile/cobrasoft Some people claim that classroom learning is useless. I disagree, I think taking a Chinese course is a good...

Great Wall Culture — China's Icon and Interesting Stories, Legends, Poetry... The Great...

Top Things to Do in Xishuangbanna Choosing Xishuangbanna for your trip means choosing an...

The Top 6 Things to Do in Shangri-La Situated in the hinterland of The Three Parallel Rivers,...

Harbin Weather in January Weather: January is the coldest month of the year in Harbin, and it's...

Popular New Chinese Slang Explained <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

It’s time for the first Hacking Chinese meet-up in Beijing! I have arranged many meet-ups in Taipei since I lived there for many years, but this is...

Lingering Garden - Famous for Its Striking Architecture The Lingering Garden is one of nine...

16-Day Beijing, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Taipei Tour Historical and Modern China Tour ...

Lina - Your Personal Trip Advisor Lina Li Trip Advisor "Hello! My name is Lina, and...

Zhenyuan Ancient Town: An Eastern Guizhou Stopover from South to North Located about 200 km...

No in Chinese 不 (bù)不 (bù) is a general negation word used to express a simple “no” or “not.” When first learning Chinese you will use it...

4 Popular Chinese Translation Fails in Lockdown The Most Popular Chinese Translation Fails in LockdownThe auto-translate function is mighty… but...

In Chinese culture, blessing words are crucial as they not only convey good wishes but also deepen emotional connections. Mastering these...

Shanhaiguan Great Wall — First Pass Under Heaven Shanhaiguan (Shanhai Pass) has been known as...

Luodai Ancient Town Accolades Luodai Ancient town has a history of 1,800 years. It was...

Why Chinese People Take Off Their Shoes in the House (and Why You Should Too!) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Coping with COVID-19: Three Wuxia names go viral in China <!-- Pinyin chart ...