Month: July 2026

6 Lesser Known Places in Shanghai Worth Visiting <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Chinese Dumplings Dumplings are a famous traditional northern Chinese food. They are...

4-Day Guangzhou, Qingyuan and Foshan Spring Blossoms Discovery Tour Family Spring Break...

Gaochang Ruins, Turpan Features Biggest ancient ruined city in Xinjiang. It's one of...

Macau Marine Museum The Macau Marine Museum has an aquarium, exhibition halls, a tea cafe,...

How to Change and Cancel Train Tickets in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Shanghai-Zhenjiang High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

If you enjoy playing computer games, why don’t enjoy them in Chinese? I’ve played a lot of StarCraft 2 in Chinese and even if I don’t play any...

This year is drawing to a close and it’s time to conclude 2016 with an overview of the best articles published on Hacking Chinese this year. I often...

Top Taiwan Tours for 2026/2027 Taiwan is a beautiful island rich in scenery, culture, and...

Top Free Things to Do in Tianjin Tianjin is a municipality adjacent to Beijing. It is the...

Chongqing in February: Weather and Travel Tips 2026 Is February a good time to visit Chongqing?...

7 Things to Know Before Riding A Train in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

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

红包 (hóngbāo) Red Packets/ Red Envelope (Intermediate) The character “红 (hóng)” means red and “包 (bāo)” means bag or packet. Example:...

For most students, a new semester has just started or is about to begin, and for the rest of us, August is as good a time as any to focus on the...

The Four Best China Karst Landscapes for Tourists The South China Karst is so impressive and is...

Yuelu Academy Yuelu Academy was among the four ancient Chinese academies along with Bailudong...

Shanghai Shopping - Top Places to Shop for Souvenirs Shanghai is one of the most prosperous...

Beijing Weather in February: Where to Go (2026) Weather: In February, Beijing is slightly...

Hong Kong Languages: Background and Helpful Travel Tips Traveling through China can bring up...

The Story of Chang’e and Houyi Chang'e is a central character of Mid-Autumn Festival tradition....

Free Chinese Learning Tips—Where to Start? Where does one start when learning Chinese? Chinese pinyin should be the first step. Pinyin uses the...

How to Type in Chinese on Any Device <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

When Was the Great Wall of China Built? Over 2,300 Years in 9+ Dynasties Like Rome, the Great...

The Chu State Great Wall Most people have heard about the Great Wall of China that runs across...

6-Day Chongqing, Wulong and Wujiang Gallery Tour Exploring Trending Hotspots and Natural...

6-Day Minority Festival Tour Experience the Splendid Culture of Minority Festival Minority...

Parent-Child Sports Day at That’s Mandarin Chengdu Parent-Child Sports Day at That’s Mandarin Chengdu by That's Mandarin | Jun 7, 2024Our Chengdu...

1.  What is a Blog? A blog is a form of online writing that allows individuals to share ideas, experiences, and opinions on various topics. In the...

Chinese Holidays and Traditional Festivals in 2021 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This is the current logo, and this version was crated by Hugh Grigg. It should be read from right to left, top to bottom. This autumn, Hacking...

China's Top 10 Largest Cities If you enjoy the happening atmosphere of big and rapidly growing...

Guangzhou Weather in December Winter is short inGuangzhou and it starts from December. The...

China Train Travel FAQs China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

China Art Palace China Art Palace, a free museum in Shanghai, is located at the China...

Essential Survival Tips for Traveling in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

People who know nothing about Chinese often ask me how to write their names in Chinese characters. The answer is that you can’t. Names in...

China's Best Golf Courses Golf is currently one of the fastest growing industries in China....

The Best Photography Spots in Shanghai Shanghai is very well known for a city skyline that's...

HowtoPlanaTriptoBeijing:AdviceforFirstTimers2026 Beijing is one of the best gateways to...

Reed Flute Cave: The Largest and Most Impressive Cave in Guilin Reed Flute Cave is a...

Let Your Kids Learn Chinese OnlineWith engaging Online Classes taught by experienced native Chinese teachersFree trialOnline Chinese Classes for...

《唐山大地震》(Tángshān dà dìzhèn) Tangshan Earthquake Key Learning Points (Preview): 回家 (huíjiā): go home  At daybreak on July 28, 1976, the...

Learn Chinese for Beginners: Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge (Week 3) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Cheating is an interesting phenomenon, especially when it concerns motivated students who cheat even though this can only have negative effects on...

Top 8 Buddhist Caves in China Along the Silk Road, there are many cultural relics that attract...

Top 8 Things to Do in Hangzhou As one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China, Hangzhou is an...

The Inner Mongolia Great Wall Section Inner Mongolia is the most representative Great...

The Best 10 Sections/Parts of the Great Wall to Visit Though the Great Wall is over 6,000...

How to Plan a Gansu Tour: Itineraries, Weather, Hotels and Tours Gansu — the Silk Road's...

In the AP Chinese writing task where students are asked to write a story based on 4 pictures, many test-takers struggle because they don’t fully...

Wǒ xū yào xiū xi yī xià. 我需要休息一下。 I need to take a break. Wǒ xiǎng xiē yī xià. 我想歇一下。 I’d like to take a break. Zhè duàn shí...

Networking in China isn’t just about exchanging contacts—it’s about building genuine professional rapport. Whether you’re seeking a referral,...

Dragon Horoscope 2026

3-Day Guangzhou Foodie & Shopping Adventure A Palate & Purchase Spree This 3-day...

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

Shanghai-Huangshan High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

For many professionals in New York City, learning Business Chinese is no longer optional — it’s becoming a real competitive advantage. Whether you...

In the fast-evolving world of international finance, fluency in Mandarin Chinese has become a key differentiator for senior banking professionals....

Learn the 24 Chinese Solar Terms - A Cultural Understanding of the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony <!-- ...

Listening ability is probably the hardest skill for learners of Chinese. You eventually get the hang of learning characters and even pronouncing...

China Customs Regulations: What to Declare and How China customs regulations let you...

Where to See Pandas in China: Chengdu,Chongqing and More The best place to see giant pandas in...

Jiayuguan-Dunhuang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Xi'an Weather in December: Where to Go (2026) Weather: December marks the start of winter in...

Aug 08 | Mahjong Night in Beijing Are you in Beijing on Thursday,Aug 08, 2024?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

No, this is not related to anything written by Jorge Luis Borges, but it is related to both dictionaries and labyrinths anyhow. Although there are...

To understand spoken Chinese, we need to both extract information from what we hear, but we also need to use what we already know to interpret it....

10 Amazing Chinese New Year's Desserts to Ring in 2026 Sweet treats symbolize a sweet life in...

Suzhou Weather in January Enjoy fine dining at the Suzhou Restaurants Things to Do in...

Western Sichuan Itinerary in 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 or more Days The visit to Western Sichuan is focused...

Shuhe Ancient Town Shuhe Ancient Town is the earliest habitation of the Naxi ancestors. It is...

Xijiang Miao Village: Is It Worth Visiting? How to Plan a Trip? Xijiang Miao Village is one of...

Niú nǎi 牛奶 Milk Wǒ měi tiān dōu hē niú nǎi. 我每天都喝牛奶。 I drink milk every day. Guǒ zhī 果汁 Juice Wǒ xǐ huān hē píng guǒ zhī....

Gān bēi! 干杯！ Cheers! Wǒ gān le, nǐ suí yì~ 我干了，你随意～ I’ll drink it, you go ahead~ Suí yì, suí yì, hǎo hǎo hē! 随意，随意，好好喝！ Whatever, just...

The academic year looks different in different parts of the world, but for many readers, a semester will end soon if it hasn’t already. For some,...

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

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

How to Visit Universal Studios Beijing: from Your Local Guide Universal Studios Beijing is the...

Taining Danxia Landform Danxia (/dan-sshyaa/) means'rosy cloud' and is a type of sandstone...

The Best 16 Foods You Can’t Miss in Xiamen It's said that Xiamen is a city that people can...

The Grand World of Ice and Snow Harbin Ice and Snow World, also called Harbin Grand World of...

Shenzhen Transportation Shenzhen borders Hong Kong, and has convenient transportation to Hong...

Chinese Names of 10 Popular Superheroes Chinese Names of 10 Popular SuperheroesJun 12, 2025Chinese Names of Popular SuperheroesWhether you’re team...

China's Top 8 Food Cities What are the best places in China for food? If you just came to China...

Suzhou Map Our Suzhou maps cover Suzhou's location in China, the Suzhou area in Jiangsu...

7-Day Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang Winter Tour A Memorable Winter Trip in Yunnan Travel to...

6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu'er Tour Escape to the Rainforest On the southwest border of...

Recently, I achieved a significant milestone – passing the HSK Level 5 examination. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m eager to open the doors...

Xiàng mào yīng jùn 相貌英俊 Handsome appearance Qì zhì bù fán 气质不凡 Exceptional poise / Distinguished demeanor Yǒu dà jú guān 有大局观 Strategic...

Did You Know You Can Use Yoyo Chinese Like a Mobile App? <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Top 7 China Mountains You Shouldn’t Miss (Curated List) China is home to some of the world's...

Tianjin Vegetarian Restuarants Vegetarian eating in China is not as complicated as it may seem,...

Chongqing Food Chongqing Hotpot Chongqing Hotpot has long been a standard kind of restaurant...

Qufu-Qingdao High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Best (and Worst) Times of the Year to Visit Xi'an Xi'an has four distinct seasons. Generally...

Alisa - Your Personal Trip Advisor Alisa Liu Trip Advisor "I'm Alisa, a seasoned...

Give the Gift of Learning Chinese! <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Today I’m proud to launch a new section of the website: Welcome to Hacking Chinese Challenges! “Build your language skills through daily practice...

Chinese Vegetarian Food — a Vegetarians Guide to China Most Chinese vegetarians are vegetarian...

How to Get to from Chengdu to Tibet Chengdu is an important transportation hub for entering...

Shenyang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Shenyang Shenyang Imperial Palace Shenyang is...

The Top 7 Festivals in Shanghai The modern, fast-paced, cosmopolitan city that is Shanghai, is...

The Top 5 Shanghai Bars If You Are on a Budget Being on a tight budget in Shanghai, and yet...

Where to Find the Best Hutong Cafes in Beijing: 8 Picks You'll Love In Beijing, where ancient...

10 Cooking Verbs in Chinese There are a lot of different ways of preparing food in Chinese cuisine. Whether you’re quickly stir-frying a meal or...

April Study Streak Challenge <!-- Pinyin chart Video Chinese ...

Qin Shi Huang: Achievements, Family, Wife, Tomb & Secrets Qin Shi Huang was the first...

China Facts (17 Fantastic Facts about China) China is the world's third biggest country by...

Private Tours in Asia 2026/2027 With 27 years of experience crafting unforgettable Asia...

Xiamen Shopping Xiamen, a beautiful coastal city in Southeast China, is one of China's five...

七夕节 The Story Behind Qixi Festival | Learn Chinese Culture 七夕节 The Story Behind Qixi Festival | Learn Chinese CultureJun 2, 2025七夕节 The Romantic...

Xiǎo 小 Small Zhè ge hěn xiǎo. 这个很小。 This is small. Wǒ yào xiǎo de. 我要小的。 I want the small one. Zhè ge tài xiǎo le. 这个太小了。...

Many people have asked me how to improve listening ability, not only when learning Chinese, but when learning any language. The problem is that...

Red Envelopes/Packets (Hongbao) — Significance, Amount, and How to Give A red envelope...

21-Day Classic Chinese History and Natural Wonders Tour A Grand Tour of China's Landmarks ...

Best Times to Visit Chengdu & Pandas 2026: Travel Tips Having lived in Chengdu for over...

How to Plan a 3-Week Itinerary on the Silk Road (2026) Three weeks would allow you a leisurely...

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

Tai'an-Qingdao Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

One of the most enchanting doors to Chinese culture is tea—an ancient tradition that’s both fun and meaningful for kids. Imagine your child joining...

Navigating Chinese contracts can be a daunting task, especially for foreign businesses unfamiliar with the legal and cultural intricacies of China....

Ruru - Content Specialist Ruru Zhou Content Specialist "Hi, I'm Ruru Zhou, a...

Jason - Your Personal Trip Advisor Jason Li Trip Advisor "My name is Jason, as a...

2-Day Modern Shanghai Discovery Tour A Journey to the Future Join us on a journey to...

The Most Romantic Places in Shanghai Shanghai has always been an alluring city of intrigue,...

3-Day Chaozhou and Shantou Tour A Bite of Chaoshan "If you have not been to the Chaoshan...

Harbin Weather in April Weather: Spring springs up in April with warmer but frequently changing...

Harbin Weather in November Weather: The weather gets very cold in November. It snows about 6...

Learn the Popular Chinese Song “Xue Hua Piao Piao” <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Tibet Weather in December: What to Do and Travel Tips December is a great time to visit Tibet...

7-Day High Speed Railway Tour from Guangzhou to Guizhou High-Speed Railway Tour from Guangzhou...

8-Day Northeast China Winter Holiday Tour Discover the soul of Northeast China in Winter ...

Best Times to Visit Harbin: Ice Festival Temperature & Packing With the same latitude as...

10 Facts Visitors Should Know about Hong Kong Hong Kong is in a league of its own. It is the...

Christmas in China: How It's Celebrated Christmas has been steadily gaining popularity in...

Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna, China Celebrated: Apr. 13 to Apr. 15 ...

Shenzhen Shopping Shenzhen, a modern and prosperous metropolis, offers tourists great shopping...

Kanas Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Kanas Kanas is located in Altay Prefecture, the...

Walking in the Footsteps of Marco Polo — Discover 13th Century China Marco Polo was an Italian...

We’ve Been Featured on China Daily! China Daily Features That’s Mandarin and NihaoCafeExciting news! This month, That’s Mandarin and NihaoCafe have...

8 Unique Exotic Fruits in China You Must Try 8 Unique Exotic Fruits in China You Must TryJun 10, 20258 Unusual Fruits to Try in China | Exotic...

3 Popular Types of Chinese Hot Pot Hot pot is the “fondue of the east”, but with broth instead of melted cheese or chocolate, and with raw...

Top 10 Most Common Chinese mistakes made by English Speakers: #9 <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Some say that dating a native speaker is the ultimate shortcut to fluency. “You’ll learn effortlessly with a teacher always by your side!” But is...

How to Use Your Cell Phone While Traveling in China Many people feel that it is hard to live...

Hangzhou Weather in June Weather: The end of June is when the weather gets hot and rainy. It...

Shifen Waterfall: A Complete Visiting Guide Shifen Waterfall is the greatest screen...

Top 8 Things to Do in Luoyang: Beyond Longmen Grottoes Many travelers visit Luoyang just for...

Claire - Your Personal Trip Advisor Claire Wang Trip Advisor "Entering the doors of...

  Zhè yào zěn me chī? 这药怎么吃？ How do I take this medicine?   Yī tiān chī jǐ cì? 一天吃几次？ How many times per day?   Měi cì chī jǐ piàn?...

The Ultimate Guide to Drinking in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Manting Park, Xishuangbanna Manting Park in Xishuangbanna used to be the Imperial Garden of the...

High-Speed Train in China (Bullet Train) China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Weifang-Qingdao Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shanghai's Live Music Scene Between the piano bars tucked into the city's ritzy five star...

7-Day Harbin and Mohe Tour A Journey to China's Farthest North Spend 7 days immersed in the...

Senior Travel in Hong Kong Unmatched highlights and care for seniors. Now that you are...

Differences Between Mainland Mandarin and Taiwanese Mandarin <!-- 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...

Xiamen Botanical Garden Xiamen Botanical Garden, also known as Wanshi Botanical Garden (万石植物园...

Hungry Ghost Festival Like people all over the world, the Chinese have special customs...

Top 3 Dragon Boat Festival Stories The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival....

The Double Ninth Festival Enjoying chrysanthemum is a kind of custom in the Double Ninth...

Urumqi Food Xinjiang people are proud of their Baked Mutton Kebabs. Kebabs can be found in the...

Giant Meteorite Urumqi's Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum is one of China's most...

You can learn to drink hot water, master using chopsticks, and even understand the cultural importance of balance and routine. But there’s one...

三 (sān) Three, 六 (liù) Six Chinese Character: 三, Sān “三” contains the horizontal stroke 拼音 (pīnyīn) pin yin: sān 含义 (hányì)...

Tibet Weather in July: What to Do and Travel Tips July is one of the rainiest but also one of...

22-Day Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Huangshan, Beijing and Xian Tour ...

Labrang Monastery Labrang Monastery in Gansu, together with Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery,...

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

3-Hour Evening Food Tour in Xi'an Muslim Quarter Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Guilin Small Group Day Tours Guilin, a masterpiece of God and an Earthly paradise, is a...

Living in China 6 Famous Traditional Chinese Holidays Q&A: China eases COVID restrictions — what does it mean? COVID-19 in Shanghai After the...

Guangzhou Weather in March 2026: Spring Flowers Blossoms March marks the real start of spring...

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

Hanyang Tomb The Hanyang Tomb and Museum is about 20 kilometers or 12 miles from Xian. The...

Xiamen Weather in November Weather: November is in the middle of the dry and sunny fall and...

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Chinese Guide to Blossoms Shanghai | Wong Kar-wai Series Chinese Guide to Blossoms Shanghai | Wong Kar-wai SeriesFeb 1, 2024Chinese Guide to...

In the world of business communication, every detail matters, especially when it comes to crafting a professional email. In Chinese, the closing...

10 Amazing Facts to Help You Understand China's First Emperor China's First Emperor is famous...

Top Water Parks in Shanghai A burning hot summer is coming again; are you ready for dabbling in...

Hairy Crab — The Shanghai Delicacy Every Tourist Should Try For anyone interested in food in...

The Shanghai Tower — China's Tallest Skyscraper The Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest...

Rock Cave of Lion Pass On Precious Stone Mountain (Shibaoshan in Chinese), there is a...

China School Trip 2026Program descriptionChina School Trip is an action-packed and immersive Chinese learning experience designed for school student...

Hǎi biān 海边 Beach Huā yuán 花园 Garden Bó wù guǎn 博物馆 Museum Shā tān 沙滩 Sand Shì zhōng xīn 市中心 City center Yóu lè chǎng 游乐场...

From 李纯博’s 雨天. For people who are learning languages other than Chinese, the question of how to improve handwriting doesn’t come up often. Some...

10 Interesting Facts to Help You Understand Chinese Culture China's culture stretches to the...

2-Day Hangzhou Hot Spring and Skiing Getaway Trip Ski Slopes at Your Doorstep Are you...

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10 Days in Yunnan: How to Plan, Accommodation, and Costs If you have 10 days to spend in...

Tachuan Village Among the highlights around the Yellow Mountains is the village of Tachuan and...

Best Time to Visit Guizhou: Monthly Weather Guide The most pleasant seasons in Guizhou are...

Bié chǎo le！ 别吵了！ Stop arguing! Bù yào zhēng le！ 不要争了！ Stop fighting over it. Suàn le suàn le, dào cǐ wéi zhǐ. 算了算了，到此为止。 Enough—let’s stop...

Introduction to 4 Regional Chinese Cuisines <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...