Month: March 2026

How to Plan a Trip to Lijiang: Itinerary, Best Times, and Transport Lijiang is an ideal...

Partner With China Highlights — Your Success, Our Mission As a premier China tour operator,...

People's Square Summary Shanghai People's Square consists of an open square, the People's...

Try The New Quiz & Flashcard Mastery on Yoyo Chinese! <!-- Pinyin chart ...

How do you get good feedback on your Chinese writing using AI? What’s the best input method for students? And how do you find interesting topics to...

Nanjing Lukou Airport Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 36 kilometers (22 miles) from the...

The Sui Dynasty Map The Map of the Sui Dynasty shows the land under the rule of the Sui Dynasty...

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

How Many Chinese Characters Are There? Chinese characters, the building blocks of one of the world’s oldest and most complex writing systems, have...

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This is the third part in my miniseries about listening to music in Chinese. So far, the following articles have been published. It is likely that...

2 Weeks in China 2026: Tailored for Your Unforgettable Journey A 2-week journey offers you...

Huangguoshu Waterfall: Visit Smart for the Best Scenery Located about 130 km from Guiyang...

The Shanghai Confucian Temple The Shanghai Confucian Temple is the premier tourist...

HSK New HSK 1: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021 New HSK 3-6 Changes: Written & Spoken Exams Combined (Update 2022) New HSK 2: Word List...

Grace: Hi everyone, and welcome back to MandarinPod4Children, where we explore how real families are navigating the journey of raising bilingual...

In New York‘s multinational companies, Mandarin has quietly become one of the most valuable soft skills. For Anna, a 29-year-old project specialist...

Impression West Lake Impression West Lake (印象西湖 Yìnxiàng Xī Hú /yin-sshyang sshee hoo/) is an...

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

Harbin Tours 2026: Ice Festival, Snow Fun, Skiing… The opening ceremony of the Harbin Ice...

Ryan, a 14-year-old student from the United States, began learning Chinese at the age of 12. Initially, he only had a grasp of basic vocabulary and...

Whether you’re learning Chinese on your own or are taking a course, textbooks can be useful resources, especially when you start out. They serve...

6 challenges students face when learning to read Chinese and how to overcome them | Hacking Chinese

Hangzhou Weather in April Weather: April's weather is pleasant. It is much warmer and less...

Guizhou Tours Guizhou has more than Laoganma chili sauces and Maotai baijiu. There can hardly...

Things to Do With Kids in Macau Macau is a special administrative region of China. It is a...

  Textbook Wǒ míng bai le. 我明白了。 I understand. Real Life Zhī dào la ! 知道啦! I understand！ Textbook Xiǎo xīn! 小心! Be careful! Real...

Dà fāng 大方 Generous and easy-going; someone who doesn’t act petty Zhǔ dòng 主动 Proactive; someone who takes initiative without being asked Gěng...

Mnemonics are clever memory techniques you can use to learn and remember more, but this doesn’t mean that you should always use them. If you do, you...

How to Plan a Day Trip to Shaolin Temple from Luoyang Shaolin Temple is about 70 kilometers...

Hohhot – Ulan Bator International Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

To get ready for the individual writing tasks in IB Chinese B, it’s essential to become familiar with various personal text formats, such as blogs,...

The Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) of IB Chinese B differ in several key aspects. This article outlines the distinctions between these...

I often receive questions from readers about my personal journey. Why did I start learning Chinese? What phases did I go through and what did I...

Looking back at all the things I’ve learnt in school throughout my life, what strikes me is that a very tiny fraction was focused on the most...

I’m happy to announce that an interview with me have been published over at FluentFlix. To see what other things I’ve written elsewhere...

6-Day Essence of Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie Tour Zhangjiajie with a Gateway City-Guangzhou It...

Xiamen North Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

3-Day Xi'an Foodie Adventure Delicious Discoveries, Ancient Paths This 3-day journey through...

Hong Kong Day Tours Known as 'the Pearl of the Orient', Hong Kong is a wonderful mixture of...

Learning Methodologylearn more about our teaching methods“I love my Chinese classes at That’s Mandarin because groups are very small… so the teacher...

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

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park — Rainbow Mountains Zhangye Danxia National Geological...

Tianshui Attractions Tianshui has numerous historic sites, and picturesque landscapes of green...

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

5-Day Kashgar Tour Kashgar In-Depth Exploration Kashgar, the westernmost city of China, used...

Our ServicesEverything to make your Chinese learning smooth & easyIf you decide to learn Chinese in China with That’s Mandarin, we’ll be happy...

Sometimes, in Mandarin Chinese, one word can have the meaning that you never imagine. Chinese-vocabulary Chinese reading – A troublesome Chinese...

The Wei State “Great Wall” From Mt. Hua east of Xi'an, the boundary wall of the Wei State...

Chongqing Weather in March: Tips for Travelers March offers ideal conditions for first-time...

Electronic Tickets are Already Available on All Trains in China China Train Ticket Booking China...

In today’s globalized world, learning Chinese is not only an enhancement of language skills but also an important bridge for cultural understanding...

社恐 (Shè kǒng) – social anxiety 不敢开口 (Bù gǎn kāi kǒu) – too shy to speak 内向型选手 (Nèi xiàng xíng xuǎn shǒu) – introvert 闷葫芦 (Mèn hú lu) – quiet,...

Suàn le ba. 算了吧。 Forget it. Bié zài tí le. 别再提了。 Don’t bring it up again. Guò qù jiù guò qù le. 过去就过去了。 What’s past is past....

Gē bo 胳膊 Arm Wǒ yǒu liǎng tiáo gē bo. 我有两条胳膊。 I have two arms. Tuǐ 腿 Leg Wǒ yǒu liǎng tiáo tuǐ. 我有两条腿。 I have two legs. Dù zi 肚子...

Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley (a.k.a. Gajah Liar Valley) is 40...

Macau Weather in September Weather: September is relatively comfortable compared to the hot...

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

3-Day Shanghai Port Transfer with City & Watertown Tour Shanghai Port Transfer with City...

The Top 7 Things to Do in Zibo in Shandong One of China's inland eastern cities, Zibo (淄博 Zībó...

Looking up words is a fundamental part of learning a language. Even if you rely heavily on extensive reading and listening, you will still need to...

Taiwan Weather in April April is one of the best times and peak travel season to visit Taiwan,...

Manzhouli Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip Manzhouli, meaning 'luxuriant spring water' in...

Mike - Content Specialist Mike He Content Specialist "Hi, I'm Mike He, a content...

Yangtze Gold 6 Cruise Yangtze Gold 6 is a luxury 5-star-international-standard ship, which...

3-Day The Essence of Guilin The Essence of Guilin This 3 days Guilin and Yangshuo tour will...

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10 Best Videos from Viral Sensation Liziqi for Immersing Yourself in Chinese Culture <!-- Pinyin...

China Weather in December 2026: Top 7 Places to Go Is it a good choice to visit China in...

The Ming Dynasty Map This map shows the land of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), which covered...

Century Oasis Cruise At Century Oasis Cruise, you are invited to embark on a splendid...

Answer: B Check out the diagram below to find out the gestures that are used in China to express numbers! Related Post: Body Parts: The...

Best of the Yoyo Chinese Blog: Top Love & Dating in China Posts <!-- Pinyin chart ...

This is the first guest article by Luke Howard, whom I met on one of the Hacking Chinese meet-ups here in Taipei. He speaks Chinese well and when he...

Ancient Chinese Marriage Customs Chinese marriages are interesting affairs fused with unique...

Xingping Ancient Town: Is It Worth Visiting? Located midway along the Li River between Guilin...

Xi'an Weather in September 2026: Travel Tips Weather: in September might the temperature...

24 Solar Terms in 2024 in Chinese Recently you’ve likely been watching for signs of spring and eagerly anticipating the end of the cold (and rainy...

8 Things to Know About Chinese Shopping Culture <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Habits are routines that become smooth and effortless with repetition. They are essential for managing daily life efficiently, and by developing the...

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in China China hiking tours offer energetic outdoor people fulfilling...

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

Shanghai Yuehu Sculpture Park Themed "Returning to the Nature and Appreciating Art", Yuehu...

Half-day Private Tour to Pingyao Ancient Town Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Classical Chinese Literature (By Harbaugh, Rick) The classical Chinese texts withonline dictionary (Chinese geneology). Clicking a Chinese...

Introducing Our New Upper Intermediate Conversational Course <!-- Pinyin chart ...

So far in the story about how I learnt Chinese, I have talked about how I started learning Chinese in Sweden, then went to Taiwan and studied at...

Keeping In Touch In China Many people have the fear that once they enter China, they will be...

The Zhao State Great Wall There were two separate "Great Wall" sections built by the Zhao...

15-Day Shenzhen, Beijing, Pingyao, Chengdu and Guilin Tour China Nature and Panda Tours ...

Hong Kong Holidays 2026: What Travelers Should Know Each year, Hong Kong has about 17 public...

  Yǎn jīng 眼睛 Eyes Bí zi 鼻子 Nose Zuǐ bā 嘴巴 Mouth Tóu fā 头发 Hair Ěr duo 耳朵 Ears Shǒu 手 Hands Jiǎo 脚 Feet If you consider...

People like doing what they’re good at and studying Chinese is no exception. For instance, one might think that speaking and listening is not a big...

Rabbit Horoscope 2026

Mural Paintings of Eastern Jin Dynasty Overview The tomb is 12 meters deep, with a path, 33...

Lijiang Weather in February Weather: It is dry, cold at night, and cool or warm and sunny...

Shenzhen Futian Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shanghai - Guangzhou Trains (Shanghai - Guangzhou Bullet and Normal Trains) China Train Ticket Booking ...

10-Day Beijing, Xi'an, and Chengdu Educational Tour Learn about China with Many Experiential...

When learning to pronounce the sounds of Mandarin, it’s good to have a clear target in mind. For most students, this target is Standard Chinese....

The Ancient Tea Horse Road The Ancient Tea Horse Road. The Ancient Tea Horse Road (in China)...

9-Day Minority Discovery in Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang and Guizhou Chinese Ethnic Minority...

Weifang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Weifang Weifang, renowned as the World Capital of...

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

Hong Kong Tours From modern skylines at Victoria Harbor to traditional fishing village of...

The Mid-Autumn Festival in the Philippines The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big day for the...

Learning most languages other than Chinese, handwriting is not a topic that requires specific attention. For example, I have learnt both English and...

Guangzhou - Guilin High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

How to Choose 3 Shows/Performances in Xi’an from 11 Xi'an is rich in cultural heritage,...

Simon - Your Personal Trip Advisor Simon Huang Trip Advisor "Hi I'm Simon, your...

2-Day Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking and Camping Tour Camp on the Great Wall Like an Imperial...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in April 2026: What to See and Travel Tips Weather: Jiuzhaigou's April...

I started learning Chinese well over a decade ago, and I have encountered many great teachers. But I have also seen truly terrible teaching,...

Discover China's Regional Food Through 10 Dishes China has many regional foods due to...

3-Day Wuyishan Refreshing Tour with Tea Experience Relax in the Breezes of Wuyishan Located...

7-Day Chaoshan and Hakka Heritage Tour Beyond the Culinary This 7-day journey weaves an...

How to Plan a Guilin Tour from Hong Kong Hong Kong is a popular gateway to Chinese mainland. It...

One-Day Beijing City Highlights Private Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Jan 15 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai, Beijing or Suzhou on Thursday, Jan 15, 2026?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong...

5-Day Daocheng and Yading Tour Walk in Fairy Tales of Autumn Located on the border of...

4 Important Facts about Smoking on Chinese Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Jǐn zhù  xīnnián  kuàilè  xìngfú,   dàjídàlì . 谨   祝      新年    快乐    幸福，  大吉大利！ Wish you a happy New Year and great fortune! —Most...

How To Use a Chinese Dictionary: Part 1 - WITH PINYIN <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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

The best way of handling most things you don’t agree with on the internet is to simply ignore them, an approach that is much healthier than giving...

Input has always been the primary focus for me when learning any language. Both reading and listening are important, but since the read more Chinese...

Hong Kong to Macau Transportation Between Hong Kong to Macau, the direct transportation means...

The Top 10 Hangzhou Foods (What to Eat in Hangzhou) Recognized as one of the eight major...

6-Day Lijiang to Shangri-La Adventure Tour Wander This Land on Foot Lijiang and Shangri-La...

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

Xiamen Maps Our Xiamen maps cover Xiamen's location in China, and cities in Fujian Province. ...

Karola Glacier Travel Guide: How to Visit from Lhasa At first glance, Karola Glacier looks very...

Chinese Names In Chinese culture, name plays an important role in Chinese people's life....

8-Day Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou Tour A Culinary Adventure One popular summary of...

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

Beijing Weather In May: Travel Tips & Where to Go (2026) Weather: In May, Beijing is full...

Fǎ guān 法官 Judge Xiāo fáng yuán 消防员 Firefighter Sī jī 司机 Driver Yǎn yuán 演员 Actor Dǎo yóu 导游 Tour guide Fú wù yuán...

While it’s certainly possible in theory to be completely independent and rely on no-one but yourself to achieve your goals, it’s far from a good or...

Year of the Goat

Huang Di - The Yellow Emperor Each nation has its unique legends in the world, and so it is...

Chinese Porcelain History from the 1st Century to the 20th The invention of porcelain in China...

Best Hotels at the Great Wall The Great Wall is not a typical tourist sight, but a long, long...

30Amazing Great Wall of China Facts You Should Know You must know that the Great Wall of China...

Shanghai Wild Animal Park There are many rare and endangered animals at the Shanghai Wild...

A Song to Wow Your Chinese Friends <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Chinese Zodiac Years - 12 Chinese New Year Animals Chart Chinese zodiac years are represented...

Macau Weather in April Weather: The wet weather in Macau starts in April timed with the...

Even if most students don’t come into contact with research into language learning directly, some still do so indirectly through newspapers, online...

I recently published an article where I analysed the HSK vocabulary lists with the goal of finding words that aren’t on the official lists, but...

The Chinese New Year is here! January 27th (Friday) is the last day of the old year, which is when you traditionally have New Year’s dinner with...

From xkcd: You learn Chinese faster if you use a good method compared to a bad one. However, improving the way you learn also takes time and...

8-Day Zhangjiajie, Furong and Beijing Tour Historical and Natural Wonders This tour is...

6 Fun and Not Touristy Things to Do in Chengdu I was born and educated in Chengdu, and have...

How to Plan a 10-Day Itinerary on the Silk Road: First-Timer Travel Tips (2026) A 10-day Silk...

The Jade Rabbit: 5 Things You ShouldKnow When it comes to Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese people...

How to Plan a Trip to Dali: Itinerary, Hotels, Transport (2026) Dali is always on the top...

Is December a Good Time to Visit Yunnan (Top 5 Places to Go) December could be a good time to...

20 Dos and Don'ts at the Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is the world's longest...

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

Jing'an Temple Accolades On the list of nationally protected sites. Ancient temple site...

Office-related Chinese Vocabulary Many people consider China a fascinating destination for career development in that the Chinese economy has grown...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology has transformed how we communicate, work, and interact, presenting both remarkable conveniences and...

It’s been way too long since the previous meet-up and it’s time to get together again to talk about Chinese, life, the universe and whatever else...

China's Top 15 Must-Visit Attractions: Historical, Cultural, Scenic & More With a vast...

Qianling Park: A Nature Classroom for Family with Kids Qianling Mountain Park is located in the...

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Recap | Happy Housewarming Party in Chengdu Join us to relive the happy moments from our Housewarming Party in Chengdu – make a virtual visit to...

Learning Mandarin is much more than mastering new words—it’s a journey that can lead to lasting cross-cultural friendships and a deep sense of...

Pinyin, the romanized system of Chinese phonetics, is the foundational key to learning Chinese. Over my sixteen years of teaching Chinese as a...

Kunming Nightlife In the daytime, you can feast your eyes on Kunming's amazing scenery. At...

How to Visit The Hanging Temple, Datong —3 Faiths, 1,500 years old! Clinging to a sheer cliff...

4-Day Chongqing and Yangtze River Cruise Chongqing and Yangtze River Cruise Suggested...

More and more non-native families are recognizing the value of their children learning Mandarin. However, choosing the right online Mandarin school...

While an increasing number of parents want their children to learn Chinese to better position themselves for future careers, for children between...

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Top 7 Places to Visit in Autumn in China Planning a trip to China? Autumn (September–November)...

Hong Kong to Beijing Flights How far is from Hong Kong to Beijing? How long is the journey by...

Liz - Your Personal Trip Advisor Liz Li Trip Advisor "Hi! I'm Liz Li, a dedicated...

How to Experience an Evening of Real Shanghai Jazz Fellow tourists and guidebooks will tell...

8 Chinese Nicknames for Western Celebrities | That’s Mandarin 8 Chinese Nicknames for Western Celebrities | That’s MandarinJun 8, 20258 Chinese...

The f word is a sensitive one in language learning contexts, and can mean almost anything depending on who’s using it. Today, we’re going to discuss...

Shanghai Airlines Shanghai Airlines is highly regarded in China for its premium services and...

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

Xi’an’s 3 Best Shopping Areas The three most popular shopping areas in Xi'an are around Muslim...

The French Concession Shanghai is popular for many places and reasons, but the French...

Sep 13 | Let’s Make Snowy Mooncakes! Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Friday, September 13, 2024?Come and learn how to make mooncakes at our Snowy...

The autumn may be the end of summer, but for many, it’s also the beginning of something new. All over the world, millions of people enroll at...

Understanding spoken Chinese is challenging form most learners. There are many reasons for this, some general to listening comprehension in a...

Kunming Travel Guide 2026: Best Times, Itinerary, Attractions Its beautiful natural scenery...

Li Shizhen, Father of Traditional Chinese Medicine Li Shizhen (1518–1593) was a famous medical...

19-Day Beijing, Xian, Yunnan, Guizhou, Shanghai and Suzhou Tour Chinese Culture and Natural...

Jiuzhaigou Tours Known also as the Nine Villages Valley, the legendary Jiuzhaigou is a...

5 Must-Know Chinese Measure Words for Beginners | That’s Mandarin 5 Must-Know Chinese Measure Words for Beginners | That’s MandarinMay 6, 2025Top 5...

2022 has come to an end and it’s time summarise the year that was and highlight things you don’t want to miss! A new year is also as good a time as...

Crescent Spring — First Spring in the Desert Known admiringly as 'First Spring in the Desert',...

Qing Dynasty: Manchu, Key Events, Emperors, Achievements The Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) was the...

10-Day Huangshan, Jingdezhen, Hangzhou, and Shanghai Artisan Tour A Journey Through China's...

Guilin Weather in March 2026: Cool Days with Spring Blossoms March brings spring into Guilin's...

寄一封慢信给未来 (Jì yìfēng màn xìn gěi wèilái) Deliver A “Slow Letter” to the Future (Beginner) Key Learning Points (Preview): 熊猫 (xióngmāo): n...