Month: August 2026

One Day Private Yehliu Geopark & Tamsui Harbor Meeting the Western Tour The Heritage of the...

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“That guy looks exactly like Saylaw!” “Like who?” “Saylaw, the football player, you know?” “Who? “He’s one of the most famous players of all...

The Top 7 Hidden Destinations Near Hong Kong Many tourists traveling to Hong Kong usually...

Shenzhen Maps Our Shenzhen maps include a Shenzhen location map, a Guangdong Province Map,...

How to Plan Your First-Time Family Trip to China China is a great family-friendly destination...

Yunnan Weather in July 2026: Top Places, Crowds, Cost July in Yunnan is one of the best times...

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

Shanghai Post Office Museum Features The Shanghai Post Office Museum is a large landmark...

Recap | Making Chinese Tie-Dye Workshop Recap | Making Chinese Tie-Dye WorkshopApr 16, 2025Another exciting activity recently took place at That’s...

Textbook Zǎo shang hǎo! 早上好！ Good morning! Real Life Zǎo a! 早啊！ Morning! Textbook Wǒ hěn gāo xìng jiàn dào nǐ. 我很高兴见到你。 Nice to meet...

Wǒ bù shū fu. 我不舒服。 I don’t feel well. Wǒ shēng bìng le. 我生病了。 I’m ill. Wǒ yǒu diǎn bù shū fu. 我有点不舒服。 I’m a bit unwell. Wǒ...

Learning a new language can be a challenging endeavor, but for former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, it became a personal and professional...

The start of a journey is very important. It can decide what route we choose to take, whether we give up, as well as what we think about the whole...

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7-Day Yunnan Tour for Teenager School Groups A School Trip with Culture and Adventure This...

Badaling Vs Mutianyu: Which One Is Better for Visiting The Great Wall is always at the top...

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How to Get from Beijing Airports to Beijing City Center: 5 Options After arriving at Beijing...

7 Free Things to Do in Xiamen Xiamen, or Amoy, is located in the south of Fujian Province. It...

Xinjiang Transport Xinjiang locates in the northwest of China with an area of 1,650,257 square...

那天出差，我来到北方一个陌生的小城市，投宿在一家普通的旅馆。进进出出的，都是陌生面孔。房间内有三个床位。入晚，仍是我一人；我担心着随时可能闯进一个陌生人来。...

For many students, speaking Chinese well is the main goal of learning the language. Speaking is the visible tip of the iceberg; the part that other...

Year of the Dog

The Tang Dynasty, China's Golden Age of Poetry The Tang Dynasty (618–907) supplanted the...

Macau Museum For tourists, Macau is more than a location for the world's biggest casino...

Chongqing Train Schedule China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Changsha South Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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Dragon Boat Festival 2026: Names, Origins, Traditions, Greetings Dragon Boat Festival is a...

One-day Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery Private Tour Highlights Itinerary...

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

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

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

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

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

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall If you're stunned by Shanghai today, go to see how it...

Xiamen Facts Name: Xiamen (厦门; Xiàmén /xee'ah-men/) Meaning: 'gate to the mansion' Previous...

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

When Michael first decided to apply for the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship, he knew passing HSK4 was essential. Confident in his HSK3...

If you work in New York — Midtown offices, Wall Street firms, Brooklyn startups, or Queens-based logistics companies — you‘ve probably noticed...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Wuchang Railway Station 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...

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

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

Ox Horoscope 2026

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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,...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

Goats' Horoscope 2026

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Year of the Dragon

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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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...

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

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

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

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

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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...

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...

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

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

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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...

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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,...

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.” ...

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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