Month: August 2026

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

New HSK 3: Word List PDF & Infographic New HSK 3: Word List PDF & InfographicJul 21, 2021In our previous posts, we’ve looked at the New HSK...

八段锦 | Chinese Guide to the Eight Steps to Healthy Living You’ve probably heard how Chinese culture is packed with ancient and modern methods for...

Your New Favorite Chinese Idiom <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

My first semester at the Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese a Second Language here at NTNU in Taipei, Taiwan is coming to a close. For the past...

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

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

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...

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

All You Need to Know to Start Playing Chinese Mahjong Can you play mahjong? And how much do you know about the game?It’s an amazing game to play...

How to Understand Chinese Compound Words by the Root Characters <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Since the character challenge is in full swing (the first milestone was reached earlier this week, but it’s not too late to join now), I’m going to...

The first challenge I ran on Hacking Chinese was the sensible character challenge that started more than two years ago (Towards a more sensible way...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

When learning Chinese, questions inevitably crop up as we encounter problems either while exposing ourselves to the language (listening and reading)...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

Chinese Zodiac Calculator - What is My Chinese Zodiac

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

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...

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

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...

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

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,...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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....

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Why do non-Chinese people feel that Chinese is difficult to learn? <!-- Pinyin chart ...

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...

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

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

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

Guangzhou Trip Planning 2026: Best Time, Attractions & Itinerary Are you planning a trip to...

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station 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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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 Yellow Mountain Hiking The Foot of the Mountain - Hot Springs and Waterfalls The hot...

Lunar New Year: Traditions & Celebrations for the Year of the Horse Lunar New Year marks...

Yiling Cave, Nanning Yiling Cave, also called "Gan Palace" in the Zhuang language (which...

13-Day Jewish Heritage Tour Jewish Heritage Tour Discover China's Jewish history as well as...

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...

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...

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

1-Day Kungfu Panda Tour to Mount Qingcheng Embark on a Kungfu Panda Tour The martial arts...

Top Chengdu Tours 2026: Pandas, Food, Slow-Paced Escape Chengduwas known as the 'land of...

Lijiang Restaurants Amayi Naxi Restaurant The restaurant is located inside a quiet courtyard...

China Neolithic Age Map The Map of China Neolithic Age shows land occupied during the Neolithic...

How to Plan a Zhangjiajie and Yangtze River Cruise Trip Nestled in the heart of China,...

Monte Fort Monte Fort is an almost-400-year-old, 100-by-100-meter stone fort, with superb...

Chengdu-Hohhot Trains 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...

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...