Month: March 2026

In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted Chinese job application letter can make a lasting impression and set you apart from other...

I recently published a guide for how not to teach Chinese characters to beginners, which was a rant based on a decade of observed worst practices in...

Top 8 Places to Escape the Golden Week Crowds National Day in China (October 1-7) is known as...

14-Day Tibet Tour with Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar Pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash — "Center of...

4-Day Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Tour A Beginners' Snow Mountain Climbing Experience ...

Christmas in Guangzhou Celebrated: Dec. 25 Location: Guangzhou Christmas is an event...

How to Describe 5 Types of Weather in Chinese Useful Vocabulary to Describe 5 Types of Weather in ChinesePeople from Britain often start a...

7 Things First-Time Travelers Should Know About Chinese Culture 7 Things First-Time Travelers Should Know About Chinese CultureMay 15, 20257...

The Top 10 Facts on Yuan Shikai - Qing China's Greatest General Yuan Shikai (1859 –...

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

6-Day Beijing Chinese New Year Tour Experience a Memorable Spring Festival in Beijing ...

One-Day Xi’an Terracotta Warriors and City Discovery Tour Highlights Itinerary Price...

The Top 20 Things to Do in Shenzhen Shenzhen is an active and innovative city. When talking...

How to Pay Your Utility Bills with WeChat Navigating everyday tasks and paying bills in China can be quite challenging, especially for the...

How to Read a Chinese Menu 101 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

24-Day Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie, Changsha, Guilin, Hangzhou, Huangshan and Shanghai...

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

Suzhou-Ningbo High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

2-hour Walking Tour - Backside of Bustling Hong Kong Highlights Itinerary Price...

Nǐ tài shí zài le. 你太实在了。 You’re too straightforward. Nǐ tài chéng shí le. 你太诚实了。 You’re too honest. Nǐ bù dǒng de biàn tōng. 你不懂得变通。 You...

One of the most common questions about learning Chinese characters is if it’s really necessary to learn correct stroke order. The answer I give,...

How to Plan a Guangzhou Layover Tour Guangzhou has one of China's most important airports,...

Best Time to Visit Guangzhou 2026: Monthly Weather & Travel Tips Guangzhou has a...

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

Discover China Highlights: Our Story, Tradition, Innovation and Service Victor Shu - Founder...

The Top 10 Hong Kong Areas to Stay In With no visa requirement, no language barrier, and with...

Here are some effective methods for kids to prepare for the HSK Level 3 listening section: 1、Familiarize with the Exam Structure The HSK Level...

Grand Canal in China, Da Yun He As the oldest and longest man-made canal in the world, the...

Hangzhou Weather in March Weather: The weather in March is still cool and damp in the first...

6-Day Huangshan Educational Tour Explore the Yellow Mountains and Hui Culture Huangshan...

Traditional and Simplified Chinese Characters The difference between traditional and simplified characters is an important distinction to...

The "3-3" Tone Change Rule Explained | Best of the Comments <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 4) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Learning Chinese can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with the infamous Great Wall of Chinese (text). One way of making it easier is...

Best of Shanghai Articles Find the best things to do, and places to go in Shanghai. ...

Golden Bauhinia Square Hong Kong has a rich history, and Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Square is...

Dongzhi Festival - Chinese Winter Solstice Festival There is an old saying that Dongzhi...

8-Day China Family Winter Tour (Beijing–Harbin) Enjoy China's Top Snow Activities in Beijing...

10-Day Golden Triangle and Panda Family Tour Panda and China's Past & Present This...

One-way Private Transfer Between Chengdu Airport / Train Station and your hotel Highlights...

Counting is one of the first things we learn in a foreign language, yet mastering it takes time. While basic numbers may seem simple,...

8-Day Beijing & Guilin: The Romantic Cities Beijing & Guilin: The Romantic Cities ...

Liberman - Your Personal Trip Advisor Liberman Li Trip Advisor "Hi I'm Liberman,...

How to Write a Chinese Essay: Tips & Guide | That’s Mandarin How to Write a Chinese Essay: Tips & Guide | That’s MandarinJan 16, 2025How to...

Kāi xīn 开心 Happy Jīn tiān wǒ hěn kāi xīn. 今天我很开心。 I’m happy today. Gē ge hěn kāi xīn. 哥哥很开心。 Big brother is happy. Wǒ men hěn...

Many kids hesitate to speak Chinese confidently while learning Mandarin,here are some potential factors and corresponding actions: 1.Fear of being...

How long does it take to learn a Chinese character or word? It varies. Some vocabulary just refuses to stick, no matter what you do. These are...

Zhuhai Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Zhuhai Zhuhai is a city with a beautiful...

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

Where to Stay in Beijing : Top 5 Areas for First-Timers When choosing where to stay in Beijing,...

Xiamen Weather in August Weather: August is the hottest month of the year, and it is also...

Giving compliments in Chinese might seem easy—you just say something nice, right? But in real conversations, it’s not always that simple. Chinese...

When I wrote a guest article about language hacking on the Mezzofanti Guild a while back, I took some time to think what I consider to be the...

Cheongsam Cheongsam (also known as Qipao) evolved from the Manchu female's changpao (long gown)...

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

How to Visit Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River from Xi'an Hukou Waterfall is the largest...

Chinese Characters 3 Chinese Radicals About The Body How Many Chinese Characters Are There? Traditional and Simplified Chinese Characters Why Is...

7 Popular Types of Chinese Liquor: Mijiu to Baijiu 7 Popular Types of Chinese Liquor: Mijiu to BaijiuFeb 20, 2025Interested in learning about the...

Image credit: Magda Ehlers Mnemonics are mental techniques used to improve our ability remember things. You are probably aware of such techniques,...

Great Wall of China Tours The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world....

Guilin Liangjiang Airport Lying in South western part of Guilin, Liangjiang International...

Shanghai's Top Cultural Performances Full of bustle, commerce, innovation and rocketing...

Must-Know Chinese Phrases to Survive Quarantine | Guide Must-Know Chinese Phrases to Survive Quarantine | GuideMar 5, 2025Must-Know Chinese Phrases...

May 18 | Morning Practice of Baduanjin at That’s Mandarin Last Saturday in Beijing and Shanghai, we hosted a brand new activity — the morning...

Chinese Summer Camp Is Back (And Rocking) in 2021 While the pandemic is still serious around the world, things have been relatively calm &...

商务座次礼仪 (shāngwù zuòcì lǐyí) Seating Arrangement Etiquette At Chinese “宴会 (yànhuì) banquets,” the seating arrangement is probably the most...

China Flights Search China Highlights, a local plane ticket agent since 1998 offers online a...

China Educational Tours China, with its long history, rich culture, and captivating...

Guilin Weather in July 2025: Travel Tips Are you planning a trip to Guilin in July? Are you...

China is a fascinating destination for travelers, but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re new to its language and culture. Whether you’re...

Chinese Manners That May Surprise You <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Useful and unique Chinese animal-related expressions <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Kunming Weather in March Weather: The weather is generally dry, cool and sunny in March. The...

Chinese Zodiac Calculator - What is My Chinese Zodiac

China Train Baggage Allowance and Policy China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

Wupaer Bazaar In Uygur language, bazaar means market or trading place. Wupaer Bazaar is located...

Chaozhou and Shantou Top 12 Things to Do Besides all the amazing food, what else is worth...

When writing Chinese characters, small differences sometimes matter, but sometimes they don’t. Figuring out which details to pay attention to is...

This week’s topic is fairly straightforward: How can we use Twitter to help us learning Chinese? This can be divided into three separate...

China's 10 Most Popular Street Foods Street food is an important part of Chinese eating...

Chengdu Weather in September 2026: What to See and Wear Temperature: Chengdu in September is...

Guangzhou Weather in July Weather: July and August are the hottest months of the year in...

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

In Chinese, a classifier is special and some classifiers are easily confused in meaning and usage, like “次(cì)” and “遍(biàn).” “次(cì)” and...

4 Ways to Use 吧 (ba) in Mandarin Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Ultimate Tibet Itineraries: How Many Days to Spend Tibet is on many travelers' bucket list and...

Discover Foot Binding in Shanghai - the Culture of 4-Inch Feet Shanghai is the best place in...

Beijing Shougang Park: How to Visit, Things to Do, and How to Get There Beijing Shougang Park...

Fujian Hakka Tulou - Mysterious Earthen Castles Fujian's Hakka Tulou ('Earth Buildings' 土楼...

Urumqi Transportation Foreign tourists now in China can travel to Xinjiang. A nucleic acid test...

Top Jobs in China for Expats | Careers for Foreigners 2025 Top Jobs in China for Expats | Careers for Foreigners 2025Apr 21, 2025Top Jobs for...

5 Biggest Challenges of Learning Chinese: a Westerner’s Perspective <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Wutai Mountain Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors Wutai Mountain (also called Five Terraces...

Jiayuguan Fort — Westernmost Ming Great Wall Garrison Jiayu Pass is not only the western...

Guangzhou Chimelong Holiday Resort Guangzhou Chimelong (长隆) Holiday Resort is Guangzhou's top...

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

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

Image credit: David Monniaux Having studied a significant amount of phonology and phonetics, as well as focusing my research more and more into...

5-Day Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi Tour History Hidden in Garden In-depth discovery of Jiangsu...

Best China Tours 2026: Discover Ancient and New China China welcomes international...

Train Bookings and Train Travel During the Post-Covid-19 Area China Train Ticket Booking China...

Zibo Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Zibo Zibo is near the ancient capital of the Qi State...

Учите китайский язык в школе That's Mandarin в Китае и онлайнГрупповые и индивидуальные курсы для всех уровней — от начинающих до продвинутых...

Learn Business Chinese & Culture | Language Tips & Etiquette Learn Business Chinese & Culture | Language Tips & EtiquetteApr 25,...

Hěn nán. 很难。 It’s hard. Zhè ge hěn nán. 这个很难。 This is hard. Zhè dào tí hěn nán. 这道题很难。 This question is hard. Wǒ jué de hěn...

Hangzhou or Suzhou: Which Is Best for You to See? There is an old Chinese saying that describes...

8-Day Zhangjiajie, Furong, Fenghuang, and Shanghai Tour Explore Enchanting Ancient Towns ...

Oct 23 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai, Beijing or Suzhou on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong...

Troy, an 8-year-old boy from New York, started a journey to learn Chinese at the arrangement of his parents. However, he found Chinese learning to...

For foreign professionals navigating China’s business landscape, the greatest challenges often lie not in language barriers, but in the unspoken...

Zi.Tools is a great free resource for exploring Chinese characters. See what it offers and how you can use it to boost your learning! Learning...

China's Top 8 Food Streets As the saying goes "民以食为天 People regard food as heaven (i.e. god).",...

12-Day Classic China Tour with Panda Meet Panda and Discover the Real China You can get rich...

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 2026: How to Visit, Weather, Map Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, or...

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

Shanghai Weather in April 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: April is a warm month,...

What Food Chinese People DON’T Eat? Learning how to express what you don’t eat, dislike, or don’t want is an essential part of mastering any...

Hacking Chinese Challenges are about building language skills through daily practice and friendly competition. By focusing on one specific area of...

Kunming Travel Tips Situated on a high plateau, Kunming is exposed to strong ultraviolet...

New Style Town Characteristics: The Xin Yi Street was built on the former Italian concession...

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

Xi'an Weather in October 2026: Travel Tips Weather: In October, the temperatures drop in Xi'an....

Nov 13 | KTV Night! Are you in Beijing, Shanghai or Suzhou on Thursday, November 13, 2025?Let’s KTV together 🎤EVENT DETAILSKTV NightKTV 夜 | KTV...

Deeply devoted to Chinese language and culture, Princess Sirindhorn of  Thailand has become a bridge of friendship between her country and China....

Guangzhou-Zhuhai-Macau Transportation Macau is a peninsula bordering Chinese Mainland by Zhuhai...

Top 10 Most Popular Chinese Desserts Desserts in China are quite different from in the West....

Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Luoyang The best times to visit Luoyang are spring (March to...

Correct Answer: A Tā gěi wǒ jì lái le yì zhāng túpiàn. 他 给 我 寄 来 了 一  张    图片。 He sent me a picture. Since there is no equivalent in...

Lea, an 11-year-old girl from France, felt anxious while learning Mandarin, a situation that happens to some young non-native children learning...

So you’ve studied Chinese for a while and feel that you’re getting the hang of it. You can read your textbook, graded readers and perhaps even some...

How to Plan a Trip to China and India 2026 China and India, two vibrant and culturally rich...

Great Wall Threat and Protection The Great Wall of China is the country's most important...

One Day Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Hiking Tour Conquer the Most Challenging Great Wall...

Hohhot Weather - Best Time to Visit Hohhot The city belongs to a temperate continental and...

Yangtze Gold 8 Cruise Yangtze Gold 8 had its first maiden voyage in March 2013. It is one of...

Chá 茶 Tea Mā ma hē chá. 妈妈喝茶。 Mom drinks tea. Shuǐ 水 Water Wǒ hē shuǐ. 我喝水。 I drink water. Mǐ fàn 米饭 Rice Wǒ xǐ huan chī mǐ fàn....

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/Daino_16 Becoming fluent in any language is a dream many people have, but few achieve. Accomplishing this in only...

4-Day Shanghai and Suzhou Culture Discover Tour Discover the Water Town's Charm Customize...

Sichuanese - Chengdu's Mandarin If you've ever been to Chengdu you might have had trouble...

Glory - Your Personal Trip Advisor Glory Mo Trip Advisor "Hi, this is Glory. I am a...

3-Day Beijing Tour with a Private Transfer to Tianjin Port All-Inclusive Beijing Exploration...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in May: Travel Tips and Best Spots to Visit Weather: May in Jiuzhaigou is...

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Changbaishan Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Changbaishan Located in Jilin Province at the...

Hong Kong's International Commerce Center Tower The ICC Tower is important for tourists. It has...

Learning a language takes a lot of time, but fortunately, you can do most of the truly time-consuming parts on your own. For example, learning to...

Shanghai to Hangzhou Transportation The distance between Shanghai and Hangzhou is about 170...

6 Things NEVER to Give as Gifts in China If you happen to buy gifts in China for your Chinese friends, you should be really careful. There are...

  (Click to enlarge image) Finding a good Chinese tutor is key if you want to learn the Chinese language correctly and in an effective way,...

Understanding the subtleties of the Chinese language is essential for anyone looking to truly connect with native speakers. The language is rich in...

This week marks the second anniversary of the Hacking Chinese Podcast! That menas one article and podcast episode every week for 104 weeks, without...

The Kingdom of Dali The Kingdom of Dali (937–1253) was a Bai-dominated ethnic kingdom...

The Top 20 Things to Do in Shanghai Shanghai, China's largest and most prosperous city, exudes...

3-Day Xiamen Essence and In-Depth Fujian Tulou Tour Xiamen Essence and Tulou Combination ...

Huangshan Weather in December, Top Things to Do Weather: December is very cold and is the...

Xishuangbanna Transportation: Flights, Trains, Buses, Tours to/around Banna Xishuangbanna Dai...

Yunnan Airlines China Yunan Airlines, was established in 1992. It was merged into China Eastern...

Turpan Maps Foreign tourists now in China can travel to Xinjiang. A nucleic acid test result is...

This week’s podcast episode (number 187) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent to me about reading in Chinese. This...

Learning to understand spoken Chinese is both hard and easy at the same time. It’s hard because it takes time, but it’s also easy because the...

Chunyun: Chinese New Year Travel Rush The Chinese New Year Travel Rush, known as 'Chunyun' (春运...

Tibet vs China Silk Road: Which One to Visit Planning your trip to China and torn between Tibet...

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

Of all the various websites and programs out there to help you learning Chinese, Anki is probably the most important one. There are numerous...

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

2-Day Leisure Guilin Biking Get away from busy cities, bike along the quiet and beautiful...

5 Peculiar Chinese Habits Apart from Chinese language learning, many expats in China are fascinated about some the culture-related phenomena that...

12 Days in China: Top 12 Tours and Itineraries (2025) The top 12 itineraries recommended...

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

Touring Hong Kong by MTR Subway and Tram You can use the subways and the tram to tour around...

Chinese New Year Calendar 2026: Key Dates and Customs Chinese New Year is not just one...

Why Learn Chinese Online: Benefits of Chinese Live Classes Why Learn Chinese Online: Benefits of Chinese Live ClassesApr 12, 2025Learn Chinese...

Wǒ bù pà le. 我不怕了。 I’m not scared anymore. Xiàn zài bù pà le. 现在不怕了。 I’m not scared now. Yī diǎn yě bù pà. 一点也不怕。 Not scared...

In today’s globalized world, learning Chinese has become an important task for many children. As one of the most widely spoken languages, Mandarin...

Tuyugou Valley, Turpan Feature Small Uighur valley with an array of historic sites...

What Do Chinese Trains Look Like? China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

12-Day China Educational Trip: Nature and Culture Immerse Yourself in Nature and Embrace...

Investing time and energy into learning Chinese, but not making the progress you desire, can be very frustrating. It’s one thing to make slow...

How to Plan a Mount Everest Tour To visit the Mount Everest region in Tibet, foreign travelers...

The internet is full of stories of people who learn Mandarin quickly. Maybe it’s three months, maybe six, maybe a year. Ignoring the hype and...

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

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in June 2026: A Beautiful and Cool Month June is a great time to visit...

In a recent lesson, I shared with you some of my classroom tips for practicing your Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. In today’s lesson, I will do...

It’s time to continue the story of how I learnt Chinese. Last time, I talked briefly about why I started learning, and in this second part I want to...

Image credit: Nggsc (CC BY-SA 3.0) When I lived in Taiwan, I arranged regular Hacking Chinese meet-ups where fellow language learners and other...

Top Inner Mongolia Tours 2026 The best times to visit Inner Mongolia is between June and...

5-Day Harbin Ski and Volgar Manor Tour (Without Hotel) All-in-One Harbin Winter Adventure ...

What Chinese People Eat for Breakfast (Part 2) What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast?Food culture is an indispensable part of Chinese people’s...

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Feb 20 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, Feb 20, 2025?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

2025 has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese last year? What were the most popular podcast episodes? It’s time...

The 7 Top Uses of Chinese Porcelain - Historic and Modern The 7 main uses of china in China and...

Can the Great Wall Really Be Seen from Space? — Possibly… The Great Wall can be seen from...

Best Massage Parlors and Spas in Chengdu One great thing about a city as relaxed as Chengdu is...

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

5 Structures for Past Tense in Chinese | That’s Mandarin 5 Structures for Past Tense in Chinese | That’s MandarinFeb 28, 2025The Most Useful...

Pronunciation is often overlooked in Chinese language education. The tones, initials and finals are introduced in the first few weeks but are then...

Learning to write Chinese characters by hand takes a lot of time. In today’s digital era, is it necessary to learn handwriting? Let’s explore the...

Tianjin Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Tianjin Often abbreviated by the Chinese to...