Month: July 2026

4-Day Yubeng Village Hiking Tour from Shangri-La Yubeng Holy Massif Hikes The top hiking...

How to Plan a 3-Week Itinerary in China: Top 3 Options (2026) With a 3-week trip to China, you...

Yinchuan Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Yinchuan Yinchuan As the provincial capital of...

Tibet Travel Restrictions: 10 Must-Know FAQs Before You Go Tibet is open to foreign travelers,...

The Terracotta Army: A Complete Guide with Pictures & Infographics A Terracotta Army...

5-Day Guilin Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour Find the Hidden Paintings in "God's Gallery" Opened up...

Year of the Dog

Taiwan Weather in January January is the coolest month in Taiwan. However, temperatures in...

Gannan Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Gannan If you can't travel to Tibet, just make a...

2023: Exciting Events at That’s Mandarin As a summer season is wrapping up, let’s take a look at exciting events that have taken place at That’s...

China Port Visas: The Most Efficient and Cost-Effective Choice China port visas are the easiest...

How to Plan a Trip to Chengdu and Tibet 2026 Chengdu is often the gateway to Tibet. It's easy...

Weather in China in September: Best Places for Autumn Leaves September is arguably the...

18-Day Epic China Tour Including Yunnan and Tibet See the Incredible Beauty of Southwest...

Kunming-Lijiang Train (Bullet Trains and Overnight Trains) China Train Ticket Booking China...

In today’s digital age, which has swept across the globe, social media platforms have become an indispensable part of teenagers’ lives worldwide....

Today, Mandarin is not just a classroom subject—it’s a gateway for young global citizens to engage with the world. Recently, the popularity of...

The 12 Must-Have Chinese Seasonings Delicious, authentic Chinese foods always make your...

China FAST：How to Visit the World’s Largest Telescope？ China's FAST (Five-hundred-meter...

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

Zhangjiajie Train Schedules China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shanghai Nightlife — 12 of The Best Party Spots Shanghai's nightlife needs no...

Changbaishan Ski Resort Changbaishan Ski Resorts are located in and near Changbaishan Nature...

Nǐ hǎo 你好 Hello Zài jiàn 再见 Goodbye Xiè xie 谢谢 Thank you Duì bu qǐ 对不起 Sorry Méi guān xi 没关系 It’s okay Bāng bang wǒ 帮帮我 Help me...

Learning a new language can be an exciting adventure, but it can also bring feelings of worry and fear, especially for kids. Mandarin Chinese, with...

Fenghuang Food Fenghuang people are fond of sour and spicy flavor. The famous dishes include...

The Chinese Abacus, History, How to Use the Chinese Abacus The abacus is a calculating and...

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

Inner Mongolia Naadam Festivals — Mongol Grassland Sports and Feasting Naadam refers to...

1-day Hong Kong Landmarks Visit with Michelin Dim Sum Highlights Itinerary Price...

In order to effectively analyze and understand the reading section of IB Chinese B, it is essential to delve into the questions.Let’s explore this...

The most important factor determining how much Chinese you learn is how much time you invest. What you study and how also matter, of course, but if...

Spring Rolls — a Popular Chinese New Year Food Spring rolls, also named 'spring pancakes' (春饼)...

Wuzhen Water Town Wuzhen is one of the six famous ancient water towns south of the Yangtze...

Zhangjiakou Great Wall Section Zhangjiakou Prefecture contains a total of 1,476...

How to Visit the Lama Temple in Beijing The Lama Temple, also known as the Yonghe Temple, is a...

3-Day Quanzhou Tour with Anxi Oolong Tea Experience Starting Point of the Maritime Silk Road ...

11-Day China Family Tour Family Happiness A journey to China is truly an adventure,...

Learn Mandarin Chinese With Spaced Repetition Vocabulary is the foundation of any language. Think about it. Speaking or understanding a new...

Dianchi Lake Covering an area of 306 square kilometers (118 square miles), the...

How to Visit Hengdian World Studio from Shanghai/Hangzhou If you're into Chinese costume...

The Top 5 Classic Gardens in Suzhou Suzhou is a city of gardens. The first garden can be...

People's Park The Chengdu park with the longest history and perhaps the most people is People's...

Guangzhou Train Schedules China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

5-Day Ancient and Scenic Guilin tour Ancient and Scenic Guilin Visit the main attractions of...

1-day Private Tour From Lijiang: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baisha Village Highlights...

Kunming Tours Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province, is normally the gateway city for a Yunnan...

2-Week China Itineraries: Where to Go & Suggestions (2026) China is huge, but if it's your...

Xiamen Weather in December Weather: It is cool, dry and often sunny in December. Temperatures...

Xiamen Nightlife Xiamen is a great city that is very tourist friendly, not too crowded and it...

3-Hour Walking Tour in Chengdu People's Park and Learning Mahjong Highlights Itinerary...

3-Hour Xi'an Biang Biang Noodles Cooking Class Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

If you’re preparing for the IB Chinese B SL oral exam, you’re likely aware that it consists of three main sections. In the Oral Expression section,...

Dali Biking Traveling around Lake Erhai by bike might be fun if you go slowly, the conditions...

6-Day Jianshui and Yuanyang Tour Fall in Love with the Heavenly Palette of Colors The...

Du Fu's Thatched Cottage Expect to soak in the both history and beauty at Du Fu's Thatched...

Siberian Tiger Park Siberian Tiger Park covers an area of more than a million square meters...

7-Day Harbin Ice Festival and Yabuli Club Med Family Tour Harbin and Yabuli Family...

One-Day Beijing Essential Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu Highlights Itinerary...

Reviews & Testimonialssee what students say about That’s Mandarin“I love my Chinese classes at That’s Mandarin because groups are very small… so...

Ne Zha 2 | Guide to China’s Highest-Grossing Movie Ever Ne Zha 2 | Guide to China’s Highest-Grossing Movie EverFeb 19, 2025This article introduces...

Ox Horoscope 2026

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

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

Zhujiajiao Water Town (Known as the Venice of Shanghai) Zhujiajiao Water Town is about 50 km...

Why Is Chinese Writing Considered Beautiful? Chinese is by far one of the most influential languages nowadays with China becoming a major political...

Mooncakes, Ping Pong & Mahjong: October at That’s Mandarin Mooncakes, Ping Pong & Mahjong: October at That’s MandarinOct 30, 2025Time...

Chinese Vocabulary Related to the Coronavirus The coronavirus outbreak is still severe and we can’t go out….but at least we can talk about it in...

Chinese New Year Clothes: What to Wear and When to Wear Chinese New Year clothes have...

Yangtze River Cruise Tours The Yangtze River, China's mightiest river, is the world's most...

8-Day Chengdu,Jiuzhaigou and Chongqing Tour From Nature's Palette to Urban Rhythm Embark on...

Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan): Visiting Tips from a Local Guide The Old Summer Palace was a...

Guilin Weather in October – Perfect for Outdoor Activities I've been living in Guilin for over...

Ultimate Guide to HSK 1 to 6: All You Need to Know One of the most effective ways to have a clear idea about your Chinese level is to take the HSK...

Preparing for the IB Chinese B exam can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to the reading comprehension section. One of the biggest...

China’s Most Valuable Brand Key Learning Points (Preview): 抱怨 (bàoyuàn): v to complain  信誉 (xìnyù): n...

Peak Flown From Afar Being 168 meters tall, Peak Flown From Afar (Feilai Peak) is composed of...

Top Places to Enjoy Hotpot in Chengdu If you've ever been to Chengdu, you'll quickly notice how...

Huangshan Weather in October Weather: The weather turns cold and dry in October, and it is one...

Which Fujian Tulou (Earthen Castles) to Visit There are three main areas of tulou ('earth...

14-Day Yangtze River Cruise and Panda Family Tour Cruise the Yangtze, Meet Cute Pandas, Learn...

How important are tones, really? They are an integral part of Chinese, we all know that, but do you actually need them all the time? In this...

The time barrel was first mentioned in an article I wrote about background listening a while back. I needed a metaphor to explain how it was...

Goats' Horoscope 2026

Suzhou Restaurants Suzhou has a vast range of restaurants catering not only to local palettes,...

Bishan Village - a Rural Utopia With its lush green fields stretching against a backdrop of...

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

Shenzhen Visa-Free Policies and 5-Day Visa on Arrival You can enter Shenzhen without a visa if...

5 Ways to Say “I Don’t Like” in Chinese In our previous blog, we described five popular Chinese words that you can use when you would like to say...

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Yunnan Transportation: How to Get to/around Yunnan Yunnan is easily accessible by planes and...

Mutianyu Great Wall: Unique Highlights and How to Visit The Mutianyu Great Wall is located...

The 6 Best Places to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Shanghai Celebrated: September 25,...

4 Modern Celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival Do you still associate the Mid-Autumn...

Chinese Courses For Corporate ClientsProgram descriptionIf you are part of the management team or HR looking for corporate Chinese language courses...

Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? (Explained) Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? (Explained)Feb 28, 2025Chinese vs. Mandarin:...

Master Chinese Pinyin and Tones Pinyin is essential throughout the early stages of learning Chinese. It allows students to focus on their...

Year of the Dragon

7-Day Guilin, Chongqing and Yangtze River Cruise Tour Grandest China Rivers If you're...

Chengdu Muslim Restaurants Qingyang District Tianfang Building Restaurant Located at the...

A First-Timer's Wulong Karst Travel Guide (From a Real Trip) Wulong is a UNESCO World Heritage...

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

In the business world, effective email communication is paramount, particularly when engaging with Chinese partners or clients. Among the various...

If you consider having your kid learn Mandarin, sign up for a free online 1-to-1 Mandarin lesson on this page for your kid.  

Listening comprehension is a crucial skill for mastering Chinese, and it plays an especially important role in the IB Chinese B SL exam. In this...

Simatai Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Compared to other sections of the Great...

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

How to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China China Train Ticket Booking China...

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

Responsible Travel - RESPECT in Action At China Highlights, our mission is "Creating...

Chinese Apps 5 Platforms to Make Your Life in China Easier Alternatives to Youtube in China Baidu: The Alternative to Google in China Stories of...

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The Great Wall at Jiaoshan (Horn Peak) - the East End of the Wall 'Horn Peak'(Jiaoshan) holds...

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

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

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That’s Mandarin Beijing CampusCampus Tour2005founded in Beijing200,000+overall students10,000+students annuallyVideo TourTake a brief view of our...

When it comes to spoken Chinese, many children would find it difficult to master. As Mandarin is a language rich in tones that can feel daunting....

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One of the most hotly debated topics in Chinese language pedagogy is the question of when to introduce Chinese characters. As a student, should...

9-Day Huangshan, Wuyuan, Suzhou, and Shanghai Spring Tour Blossoms on Mountains and...

7-Day Huangshan, Shanghai and Hangzhou Tour An Odyssey of Nature, Culture, and Art Embark on...

Yellow River Scenic Area Features Two very large statues of the heads of Emperor Yan and...

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street Located on the west bank of the Hai River, in the...

The Complete Guide to Your Layover in Shanghai One of China's "layover cities", Shanghai has...

The Forbidden City: Highlights, Secret of the Name, Facts The Forbidden City (Chinese name: 故宫...

Baimang Snow Mountain Overview Baimang Snow Mountain, also called White Horse Snow Mountain,...

Input is extremely important when learning a language. Without having heard something, how are you supposed to be able to say it? Without having...

Chongqing Weather in April Weather: The temperature is comfortable. It ranges from an average...

Top Free Things to Do in Lijiang Lijiang is a beautiful city located in the north-west of...

If you’ve been learning Chinese for a while, you’ve probably heard this word very early on: 东西(Dōng xi). Most textbooks translate it as “thing.” ...

In today’s competitive global job market, standing out requires more than just technical skills. Mastering Mandarin Chinese is a powerful tool that...

One of the problems with Chinese reading and listening practice is that it’s often too passive. The most motivated and disciplined students can...

Have you ever benchmarked your Chinese? If not, it’s time to do so! If you have, it’s probably time to do it again. Benchmarking is the focus of...

Listening and reading in Chinese can be a challenge, especially when your level is not high enough. To understand more and thereby also learn more,...

Top China Tours from Shanghai Why Start Your China Tour from Shanghai? Convenient...

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

Beijing West Train Station-Daxing Airport High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China...

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

Chinese New Year 2026 in Hong Kong: Celebrations & Events Chinese New Year's Day marks the...

Hong Kong’s Subway (MTR): Your Expert Guide Hong Kong's subway system (Mass Transit Railway /...

Jīn tiān wǎn shang yǒu kòng ma? 今天晚上有空吗？ Are you free tonight? Yǒu a. 有啊。 Yes, I am. Yào bù yào yī qǐ chī fàn? 要不要一起吃饭？ Do you...

The Internet is quickly establishing itself as the de facto media platform. This has led to a growing culture that is distinct to online users and...

Tianjin Port Transfers & Tours FAQ Find below the most frequently asked questions on...

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

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

Shanghai’s Top 7 Attractions for Autumn Outings Here are seven enchanting attractions for...

Guilin Weather in December - Cold and Quiet Season December marks the start of winter in...

Many non-Chinese families are initially hesitant—Mandarin seems complex, and parents worry about their child feeling isolated or overwhelmed. But...

Translation from your native language is usually something to be avoided when learning a foreign language. If you construct sentences in your native...

Fenghuang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Fenghuang Fenghuang Ancient Town Fenghuang,...

Top Suzhou Tours 2025/2026 Suzhou, the fabled "Paradise on Earth," is a city where history...

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunnan Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Gardenis...

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

Beijing Cycling: Top 3 Routes and Biking Tips Beijing used to be called the "Kingdom of...

Best Caves to Visit in Guilin Guilin is world-renowned for its stunning scenery and charming...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in January 2026: Cold but Snowy Weather: January is quite cold. Average...

It becomes increasingly common to argue that it’s okay that the knowledge of written Chinese lags behind that of spoken Chinese for beginners. This...

Top Things to Do in Xi'an: 9 Fun Themes Beyond the Warriors I've visited Xi'an three times, and...

Yangtze Gold 7 Cruise Yangtze Gold 7 is the sister ship of Yangtze Gold 8, and it is also...

Repulse Bay — an Ideal Place for Relaxation Repulse Bay's beach has become one of Hong Kong's...

Potala Palace — Highest Tibetan Castle in the World The Potala Palace is a Tibetan castle...

Frequency lists can be very useful, but only if you use them correctly! Lists are nice. They make the world seem more orderly and manageable....

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

12-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze River, and Shanghai Tour Majestic China During this 12-day...

The Maijishan Grottoes: Cliffside Caves Full of Art The Maijishan Grottoes, together with the...

How to Plan a Trip to Changsha and Zhangjiajie If you want to get to Zhangjiajie, Changsha...

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

Lanzhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Lanzhou Chinese Name: 兰州 Chinese Pinyin: lán...

China Folk Culture Village Features Splendid China in Shenzhen is split into two parts....

Chinese Drinking Culture 101: Key Traditions, Etiquette, and Tips Chinese Drinking Culture 101: Key Traditions, Etiquette, and TipsNov 7,...

Shopping in China - Things to Buy and How to Buy Them Most travelers want to take home some...

19-Day Classic China Natural and Culture Tour Including Tibet Begin your adventure in the...

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

How to Visit Xi'an's Bell Tower: Local Guide's Expert Tips The Bell Tower, located in the heart...

10 Things You MUST Know about Beijing Layovers In this article, we list 10 things you need to...

As a foreigner learning Chinese, diving into the language also means exploring the rich cultural context behind idioms, proverbs, and expressions....

Thrilled to share with you the most exciting destinations in China for a memorable family trip. China is a country rich in history, culture, and...

Hacking Chinese was launched six years ago and since then, I’ve published at least one article per week, adding up to more than 300 articles about...

Lijiang Tours Lijiang, enjoying the accolade "the pearl on the Yunnan plateau", is the...

How to Plan a Guilin and Yangtze Cruise Trip (2026) Guilin is renowned for its serene scenery,...

10-Day Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai Educational Tour Experience Ancient and New China Embark...

Yabuli Ski Resort: Transport, Differences from Changbaishan Yabuli Ski Resort, with over 49 ski...

Jan 16 | Learn to Write Spring Festival Couplets As the Spring Festival is drawing closer, it’s time write Spring Festival couplets ✨Let’s prepare...

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Chengdu Spotlight Experiences As the homeland of giant pandas, Chengdu is one of the historic...

3-Day China's Silicon Valley-Shenzhen Highlights Tour Past Roots, Future's Edge Discover...

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Earlier this spring, I asked an expert panel a difficult question: How should we learn Chinese grammar? As I hoped, the answers were as insightful...

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge is considered one of China's best hiking areas...

2-Day Essential Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Tour Romance of Watertown Immerse yourself in...

Treasures of Shanghai's Art Scene Shanghai is one of the art capitals of Asia, if not the...

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Shanghai Vegetarianism has been popular in developed...

HSK Level 6: Downloadable Test Students at this level will be able to talk about nearly any topic, particular areas of their specialization, with...

5 Ways to Eat in Chinese: Takeouts, Dine-in and More Useful Phrases to Describe Takeouts, Dine-in and More in ChineseWe’ve been waiting for this...

Sep 11 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, Sep 11, 2025?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...