Month: August 2026

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

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

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,...

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

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...

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...

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

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....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

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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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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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...

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。...

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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...

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...

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....

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

  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?...

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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...

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

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...

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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...

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...

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 ...

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)...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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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...

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

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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...

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

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...

Western Hills Forest Park Western Hills (Xishan) is a forest park blending beautiful natural...

10+ Facts (FAQs) about Genghis Khan You Didn't Know Genghis Khan (Mongolian: Chinggis Khaan) is...

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Kimi - Your Personal Trip Advisor Kimi Huang Trip Advisor "Hi I'm Kimi, your travel...

Sundowners in Shanghai Having a "sundowner" is a classic British ritual marking the end of a...

Heavenly Lake Xinjiang Travel Restrictions: Xinjiang is open to tourism includingUrumqi,...

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...

Many parents hesitate when it comes to letting their children learn Chinese, thinking it’s a difficult language to master. With its tones,...

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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...

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Hiking the Great Wall of China: Tips from a Local Hiking Guide Since my school days, the long...

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Lijiang Weather in March Weather: In March, it turns warm and sunny during the day but cools...

Sugong Ta (Emin Minaret) Feature Old brick tower dating to 1778; almost as old as the...

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Xiamen Weather - Best Time to Visit Xiamen has a subtropical climate, which is generally...

Meizhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Meizhou Meizhou City is a prefecture-level City...

This is the second post in a series of three focusing on comprehension-based Chinese learning and teaching, written by Diane Neubauer. Please read...

The 5 Key Flavors of Chinese Food Chinese people pay great attention to the color, smell,...

China's Zodiac Animal Cities to Visit - Beijing's the Tiger… Everyone has his or her own zodiac...

Silk Road Weather in May: a Good Time to Visit Weather-Wise May is one of the best times to...

4-Day Tiger Leaping Gorge and Baoshan Stone Village Hiking Tour Secrets of the Yangtze The...

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The Largo Do Senado Historic Square Macau is a now a mega-resort and casino center, but before...

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Singapore’s multicultural environment provides numerous opportunities for non-Chinese kids to learn Mandarin effectively. Here are some suggestions...

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2-Day Shanghai Port Transfer with City & Zhujiajiao Tour Enjoy an easy transfer between the...

Have you spent hours studying for the HSK exam, memorizing vocabulary, and perfecting exercises, yet still find yourself losing points in the...

You step into the bookshop, surrounded by a world of possibilities. In the Chinese section, you find just a couple of textbooks and a ‘Learn Chinese...

Internet Access in China — Wi-Fi and Internet Censorship The Internet is available all over...

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Fengjing Ancient Town Fengjing Ancient town is a typical water town, being one of the eight new...

Harbin Transportation Harbin is in China's northernmost province, bordering Russia and North...

Yangtze Gold 3 Cruise Yangtze Gold 3 made its first voyage in 2012. It has been designed per...

Valentine's Day in China It is really difficult to confirm the exact time when Western...

15 Fun Pandas Facts You Didn't Know (Will Impress You) When we think of giant pandas, we think...

That’s Mandarin & NihaoCafe Voted Top by GoAbroad.com in 2022 — Again! For the second year in a row, That’s Mandarin and NihaoCafe have been...

China is Open for X2 Student Visas! From Jan 8, 2023 We’ve all waited for this day for a very long time… Starting Sunday, January 8, the China X2...

15 Fun Facts about Chinese New Year (#15 Will Impress You) Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)...

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Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport covers 7,260 acres of land. It has a...

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6 Ways to Stay Warm and Cozy During the Winter Season As the vibrant colors of autumn are fading away, winter is coming soon! We’ll share 6 ways to...

To successfully guide students in conquering the YCT Exam, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of practicing with past papers. In this...

Bié bī wǒ! 别逼我！ Don’t push me! Bié cuī wǒ. 别催我。 Don’t rush me. Bié gěi wǒ yā lì. 别给我压力。 Don’t pressure me. Nǐ bié zǒng gǎn wǒ. 你别总赶我。...

Among all Chinese traditions, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) stands out as a vibrant entry point for families eager to connect with Chinese...

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Mongolian Cuisine Mongolian cuisine can be found in China's Mongol Autonomous Region of Inner...

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帅到犯规 (Shuài dào fàn guī) – So handsome it’s almost illegal 帅得一批 (Shuài de yī pī‌) – Insanely handsome (slang) 五官好精致 (Wǔ guān hǎo jīng zhì) – Your...

Many kids find learning Chinese challenging, which can lead to significant stress. Today, we’d like to share some methods for parents to make the...

I love games and storytelling, so it’s only natural that I’ve played role-playing games since I was ten or so. Since I started leaning Chinese, I...

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