Month: May 2026

Chinese Food Culture Chinese food is famous all over the world, but you may be shocked by its...

Spotlight Experiences for Romantic China Tour Are you a newly married couple planning to visit...

加班 – jiā bān – work overtime 开会 – kāi huì – hold a meeting 复习 – fù xí – review / revise 备课 – bèi kè – prepare lesson 笔记 – bǐ jì – notes 考试 –...

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5 Fun Chinese Comics - Watch Your Tones <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Reaching an advanced level of Chinese is a significant achievement, akin to completing a university degree in terms of time and effort invested....

3-Day Chengdu Cuisine Experience Tour Be a Happy Foodie in Chengdu Sichuan is a province...

Wuwei Confucius Temple Confucius Temple, where Wuwei Museum is located, houses a large...

Where to Stay in Zhangjiajie: the Best Places to Stay There are lots of beautiful places in...

Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let’s explore 16 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each...

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

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Travel Tips for Senior Travelers to Shanghai Dotted with countless modern skyscrapers, but also...

Chinese New Year Taboos and Superstitions: 18 Things You Should Not Do Chinese people...

Kunming Changshui Airport Kunming Changshui International Airport (IATA: KMG, ICAO: ZPPP) is a...

How to Plan a Yunnan and Xinjiang Trip (2026) Yunnan and Xinjiang boast vast-and-varied...

Have you ever asked a native speaker how to say something and then said that yourself to someone else, only to hear that it’s wrong and no-one says...

Unusual Ingredients in Chinese Cooking Which May Shock You Chinese people can have an...

Tiantishan Grottoes in Wuwei Tiantishan Grottoes, also called Big Buddha Temple, were chiseled...

Turpan Transportation Air Travellers who want to travel Turpan via air have to take a...

Shangri-La Travel Guide 2026: Itinerary, Best Times, Attractions Shangri-La, with its...

Zhangjiajie May Weather 2026: The Warm Start of Peak Season May marks a warm, wet, and bustling...

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

10 Amazing Facts about the Terracotta Army You Didn't Know The Terracotta Army is...

Learn Chinese Online with NihaoCafe During the Pandemic Learn Chinese online anytime, anywhere with NihaoCafeThe COVID-19 pandemic unimaginably...

Cindy - Content Specialist Cindy Tang Content Specialist "Hi, I'm Cindy Tang, a...

Nanxiang: Home of Shanghai's Famous Soup Dumplings China has a well-renowned food culture,...

Stay in Guilin or Yangshuo: A Quick Decision Within 5 Minutes When it comes to visiting Guilin,...

Is it worth spending time learning how to learn Chinese, or should you focus all your effort on engaging with the language more directly? The answer...

Hangzhou Weather — Best Time to Visit Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate, mild and...

Top Xiamen Tours: Discover the Tulou, Wuyi Mountain, and more Xiamen is a city of elegant...

Hong Kong Weather in February February is overall a mild and dry month. Temperatures dipping...

Half-day Shanghai Old Town Biking Tour with Food Tasting Highlights Itinerary Price...

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Yunnan Weather in November: Best Places to Go, Crowds, Cost (2026) November could be a smart...

Urumqi Weather in June Wear a T-shirt and jeans during the daytime, and an overcoat during the...

Traditional Chinese Breakfast Items Have you ever tried a Traditional Chinese style breakfast?Chinese breakfast options are endless!In our...

In Singapore, the multicultural and multilingual environment offers kids abundant opportunities for language learning. However, non-Chinese kids...

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

Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain, White Cloud Mountain Baiyun Mountain covers a large area of...

Top Chinese Dating Apps, Part II It’s time for the second part of “Top Chinese Dating Apps”! Last time there were two most popular dating apps and...

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Zhangjiajie Weather in December: Chilly, Snow & Travel Tips December in Zhangjiajie is cold...

Mia - Your Personal Trip Advisor Mia Jie Trip Advisor "Hello, I am Mia, your travel...

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Dunhuang Weather — Best Times to Travel, Things to Do Dunhuang has a very arid, temperate...

The Original Colors of the Terracotta Army The Terracotta Army is regarded as one of...

Top 10 Most Common Chinese mistakes made by English Speakers: #3 <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Chinese Slang Words Guaranteed to Impress Your Friends! <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Beijing to Shanghai Transportation Beijing and Shanghai are the biggest two cities in China....

Confucius Confucius was born at a time of philosophical creativity around the end of the Spring...

5-Day Guizhou Spring Tour Experience the Vitality of Guizhou Guizhou Province has long been...

Shanghai Weather in December 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: During December the...

Lately, I’ve had students reaching out to me, asking how they can improve in Mandarin as beginners. With over a decade of teaching experience in...

Do People Celebrate Christmas in China? <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/forwardcom The first step when solving any problem should be analysing the problem we face. If we want to find an...

Top 10 Cities to Visit in China: Where to Go for Your First Trip China, a captivating blend of...

The Origin and History of Chinese New Year: When Start and Why Chinese New Year, also known as...

China House Summary The Porcelain House is a priceless building decorated with about 4,000...

Camilla - Your Personal Trip Advisor Camilla Jiang Trip Advisor "Welcome! I'm...

Correct Answer: D The phrase “一把手 (yī bǎ shǒu)” literally means “a hand.” Now, it is used to mean someone primarily responsible for a particular...

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My book is finally out! It’s called Hacking Chinese: A Practical Guide to Learning Mandarin and is available both as a paperback and as an e-book....

Yunnan Travel Guide 2026: Itinerary, Attractions, Transport Yunnan, literally meaning "South...

Inner Mongolia Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip Inner Mongolia lies in central North China....

Mongolia History 4,000 BC to the Mongol Empire The ancient history of Central Asia before...

 In today’s globalized economy, mastering business Chinese is becoming increasingly essential for professionals who want to excel in international...

I remember the first time I took an advanced proficiency test in Chinese. I remember sitting down with the reading part of the exam, starting to...

Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese in 2023? The most popular podcast episodes? It’s time to summarise the year that was and...

The Top 10 Vegetables Eaten in China...and How to Eat Them China's 300,000,000 farmers...

China Map Domestic China trips are allowed in China (except for areas with medium or high...

Plan Your Trip to Chengdu and Chongqing (with Itinerary) It takes only 2 hours by bullet train...

Fuxing Hao Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Editor’s note: This show remains one of the best I know for fairly advanced listening practice, but it was discontinued in late 2017. It’s still...

10 Amazing Facts on the Han Dynasty — China 2,000 Years Ago The Han Empire (206 BC – 220 AD)...

The Maritime Silk Road The maritime Silk Road was a conduit for trade and cultural exchange...

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

2-Day Xi'an Discovery by Beijing Bullet Train A Glimpse of Xi'an From Beijing Experience the...

Cynthia - Content Specialist Cynthia Li Content Specialist "Hi, I'm Cynthia Li, a...

Best Shanghai Itineraries from 1 to 5 Days with Side Trips Are you planning a trip to Shanghai...

I didn’t use spaced repetition software for my first year of learning Chinese (I didn’t know what it was back then). During my second year, I sort...

Best Private China Tours 2026/2027: Discover Ancient and New China With over 20 years in...

8-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Guizhou Relaxation Tour Picturesque Karst Scenery and Idyllic...

15-Day China and Thailand Highlights Tour China and Thailand Combo Pack up China's profound...

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

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

How NOT to Choose a Chinese Name <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Suzhou Travel Guide An old Chinese proverb praising the beauty and prosperity of Suzhou says,...

Yunnan Weather in August 2026 (What to Wear and Top Places to Go) August in Yunnan is best for...

Visit Jing Shan Park: A Bird's Eye View of the Forbidden City I still remember the first time I...

Harbin Weather in March Weather: It is the end of winter and the beginning of spring. There...

1-day Shanghai Classic Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Bund Highlights...

Joseph, a 9-year-old American boy, was encouraged by his parents to learn Mandarin from a very young age in order to better understand Chinese...

The Jiuxiang Caves and Scenic Area, Kunming You might have visited karst caves in Guilin or in...

11-Day Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp Trek Pilgrim's Progress on the Path to the Sky This...

3-Day Jingdezhen Porcelain Tour: China’s china heritage Why is China Called "China"? In the...

2-Day Great Wall Mutianyu-Simatai Day-Night Tour Great Wall Beauty & Relaxation - Day &...

Chinese Language How to Say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year in Chinese Top 10 Buzzwords of 2024 in China: Chinese Language Trends Black...

An Untold Love Story of Me and Yoyo Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Photography Tips at Dongchuan Red Lands Dongchuan Red Land Area is located in Xintian County...

Turpan Weather - Best Time to Visit Turpan Turpan has an arid desert climate, dry, hot and...

The Top-5 Pick of Shanghai's Street Food Spots Ask anyone who lives in Shanghai about street...

Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram — Travel Guide For many foreign tourists to Hong Kong, Victoria...

8 Social Labels in China You Should Know About (Part 2) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

2024: Unveiling the Year of the Green Dragon <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

12-Day China Silk Road Tour from Xi'an to Kashgar Along the Great Silk Road From Xi'an to...

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

Top Xi'an Tours 2026: Heritage, Nature, and Culinary Delights As the ancient capital of 13...

Xiamen Weather in May Weather: The rainy season starts in May and lasts until August. In...

Li River in Guilin: 5 Ways to Enjoy the Best Scenery The Li River, the crown jewel of Guilin's...

李子柒, (Lǐ Zǐqī, Li Ziqi), a household name both in China and internationally, is more than just a content creator—she is a cultural ambassador. Known...

Learning Mandarin as a non-native speaker is not just about memorizing words or writing characters—it’s about overcoming uncertainty, celebrating...

What the Chinese People Eat for Breakfast - 10 Popular Food Breakfast dishes in China widely...

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

Guilin Food: How to Identify Authentic Local Flavors Guilin's food is known for its tangy and...

Fengyangyi Village: Meet Yourself Filming Location Fengyangyi is a small village on part of the...

Relive With Us the Best Moments of 2022 As any year, 2022 cannot be painted black or white. Looking back, there were so many happy memories that we...

Today we will analyze an IB B reading question in 2019. As Chinese teacher, we are thrilled to share with you the rich and amusing world of the 2019...

Eating and Drinking in China Eating and drinking in China can be a mind-broadening and...

Guangzhou - Shenzhen High-Speed Trains - Duration, Prices, Stations, and Timetables China Train Ticket...

Chengdu-Chongqing High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

8-Day Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou Educational Tour Development of the Economic Center in...

7-Day Xi’an Educational Tour Explore Xi'an's Regional Highlights Xi'an, one of China's...

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Grammar is something central to learning any language, including Chinese. If someone says otherwise, it’s probably because they don’t know what...

The Three Kingdoms Period (AD 220–280) — Heroes Emerged in Troubled Times In the Three Kingdoms...

Traveling Independently in China — How It Differs from in the West Travel and tourism isn't as...

Plan Your First Trip to Chongqing: A Complete Guide (2026) Welcome to Chongqing, a cyberpunk...

Top 10 Must-Try Beijing Foods: Local Eating Tips One of the best ways to experience a city is...

Chinese Mooncakes — Symbols, Flavors, Regional Varieties In ancient times, mooncakes were a...

Context matters. Chinese words are not used the way you’d think based on an English translation and words are not pronounced the same everywhere and...

How to Say Happy Chinese New Year in Mandarin and Cantonese On this page, we've got the top...

How to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in London Chinese New Year is China's biggest...

Leeky - Your Personal Trip Advisor Leeky Li Trip Advisor "Hi I'm Leeky, your travel...

May 1st Holiday Labor Day in China Interesting Facts About Labor Day in ChinaMay 1 Labor Day 五一劳动节 (Wǔ-Yī Láodòngjié) is a national holiday in...

5 Chinese Phrases and Questions to Take a Taxi The Most Useful Chinese Phrases and Questions to Take a TaxiThe most popular app Chinese people use...

Title in English: Chinese Synonyms Usage Dictionary Title in Chinese: 漢語近義詞用法詞典 Author: Teng Shou-hsin (鄧守信) Year: 2009 Pages: 533...

Image source: sxc.hu/profile/4seasons Now that I have cleared the main types of listening (background, passive and active listening), it’s time to...

China Ancient Education Ancient Chinese education began with classic works, namely, the Four...

Suzhou Weather in June Weather: Suzhou enters its hot season in June. June begins the rainy...

Suzhou Weather in December Weather: December's weather is cold and comparatively dry. It...

Yulin Grottoes Commonly referred to as the Ten-Thousand Buddha Valley, the Yulin Grottoes are...

Macau Weather in May Weather: May and June are the wettest months. It gets hot and muggy....

Shanghai Weather in October 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: Temperature gradually...

How to Order Food in Restaurants in China In the West you can order any Chinese food with only...

The Great Wall at Yanmen Pass, Shanxi Province Yanmen Pass, or Xixing (西陉Xīxíng...

Beijing - Tianjin High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Hong Kong - Dongguan (Humen) High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

1-Day Shanghai Layover Tour Time-Smart Shanghai Exploration This one-day trip is specially...

This week marks the third anniversary of the Hacking Chinese Podcast! That menas one article and podcast episode every week for 156 weeks, without...

The Top 6 Ancient Streets/Villages close to the Yellow Mountains After a visit to the Yellow...

Giant Pandas Life Cycle Do you want to know how giant pandas grow up, and their characteristics...

How to Return Items on Taobao China | That’s Mandarin How to Return Items on Taobao China | That’s MandarinMay 18, 2025How to Return Items on...

Do you ever find yourself in conversations with Chinese speakers, where you’re able to start with a simple “nǐ hǎo 你好” (hello) but struggle to...

Essential Vocabulary for Shopping in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Image credit: Alexander Warnolf In a world with perfect teachers and education systems, you wouldn’t need to care too much about how to learn...

Mount Emei: How to Visit from Chengdu Mount Emei is one of China's four famous Buddhist...

Shanghai Weather in July 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: July is one of the...

Guilin Weather in May –Time for Traditional Farming Experiences May in Guilin marks the...

Q&A: China eases COVID restrictions — what does it mean? In December 2022, China took a series of measures to ease the COVID restrictions that...

Audio Review Study Feature on Yoyo Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This month’s challenge is about reading Chinese, and that seems to be as good a reason as any to publish an article about habit formation and...

Do you want to speak Mandarin fluently, no matter what your level is? Use the 4/3/2 technique to build confidence and flow! Becoming fluent in...

The Jiumenkou Great Wall Section You'll enjoy a walk on the wall and seeing the rugged scenery...

Guangzhou Weather in May Weather: It feels warm and damp in May. It is the rainiest month with...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in December: Best for Icy Waterfall and Snow Views Weather: December is one...

Top 3 Mid-Autumn Festival Stories: Chang'e, Hou Yi, Jade Rabbit Every holiday or festival has...

人气王 (Rén qì wáng) – popularity king 圈粉 (Quān fěn) – gain fans 自来熟 (Zì lái shú) – friendly with everyone 走到哪红到哪 (Zǒu dào nǎ hóng dào nǎ) – popular...

Spaced repetition means that you review words you want to learn at certain intervals to maximise learning efficiency. It is a well known...

The Southern and Northern Dynasties Preceded by the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) and followed...

Qinghefang Pedestrian Street Summary Hangzhou is now regarded as China's richest small city....

20-Day Beijing, Pingyao, Xian, Guilin, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai Tour Classic Chinese Culture...

Animated films aren’t just entertainment — they’re a shortcut to real emotional language. And few movies do this better than Zootopia. If you’re...

  Wǒ yào jié zhàng. 我要结账。 I’d like to pay the bill. Zài nǎ mǎi dān? 在哪买单？ Where do I pay the bill? Kě yǐ yòng zhī fù bǎo ma? 可以用支付宝吗？ Can...

Why Chinese People Love Western TV Shows <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

I usually don’t recommend advanced learning resources, not because I don’t have any to recommend, but because it’s much harder to find good stuff...

South Great Wall The Southern Great Wall is short for the Great Wall in southern China and is...

Taiwan Weather in February February is one of the best times to visit Taiwan, with mild...

Sanxingdui Museum: How to Visit from Chengdu I feel that Sanxingdui gives off a sense of...

Huangshan Weather in November Weather: November is very cold, and the lows go below zero. It...

How to Plan a Trip to Yunnan and Tibet 2026 Yunnan and Tibet: one is picturesque and romantic...

Your Guide to Chinese Holidays in 2020 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

How the Great Wall Was Built — Materials and Methods The Great Wall easily required the...

8-Day Greater Bay Area Theme Parks Tour The Pearl River's Embrace This 8-day adventure...

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

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

Kunming/Hekou to Vietnam Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

One of the interesting, and sometimes frustrating, things about learning Chinese characters is that there’s always more to learn. While it’s true...

2-Week Beautiful China with Holy Tibet China Golden Triangle withHoly Tibet The sample...

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

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

2-Day Longji Terraced Fields Hiking Extension Longji Terraced Fields Hiking Extension Longji...

Dali Ancient Town Dali Ancient Town is one of Yunnan's most popular tourist destinations. It...

Recently, I had this student reach out to me. He mentioned he’s been studying Chinese in college and even practicing speaking with a tutor. However,...

6-Day Beijing Winter Tour with Skiing in a Olympic Winter Games Venue A Lively Winter Vacation...

3-Day Jiankou to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Discovery Tour Wild and Wonderful Great Wall...