Month: August 2026

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

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

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....

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...

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

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...

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

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

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,...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

3-Day Essence of Kunming Essence of Kunming Kunming is highly praised as "the spring city",...

Nyingchi Travel Guide: Visit Tibet's Forested Highlands Nyingchi (林芝, also known as Nyingtri or...

Qinghai Lake Qinghai Lake or Ch'inghai Lake, also known as Lake Koko Nor, is the largest lake...

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One-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ Explore the...

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...

How to Talk on the Phone in Mandarin Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

5 Chinese Holidays You May Have Never Heard Of <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

25 Common Chinese Idioms You Should Know - Part 4 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Garden of Harmony The Garden of Harmony otherwise called Yuyuan in Chinese is a newer...

The Top 7 Ethnic Festivals in Yunnan Yunnan has the greatest number of ethnic groups in China,...

12 Best Silk Road Destinations with Top Things to Do The Silk Road in China has a wealth of...

3-Day Guizhou Weekend Tour Time-Smart Guizhou Minorities Discovery Here is a great way for...

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...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes | Audio version available on Patreon Unicycling just outside my home town in Sweden. Image credit: Niklas...

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...

13-Day Chengdu, Lhasa, Shigatse, Nyingchi, Bomi and Ranwu Tour Classic Tibet and Chengdu Panda...

Macau Weather in July Weather: July is the hottest month of the year in Macau. There is an...

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

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

As a Mandarin teacher specializing in teaching non-Chinese children aged 3-17, I’ve witnessed firsthand how quickly the world is changing. In...

Huì 会 Can / Know how to Huì chàng gē 会唱歌 Can sing Huì tiào wǔ 会跳舞 Can dance Huì shuō 会说 Can speak Huì xiě 会写 Can write...

阅读老舍的《猫》，完成1-2题。 猫 (Māo) the Cat 猫的性格实在有些古怪。说它老实吧，它有时候的确很乖。它会找个暖和的地方，成天睡大觉，无忧无虑，什么事也不过问。可是，它决定要出去玩玩，就会出去走一天一夜，任凭谁怎么呼唤，它也不肯回来。...

For many, the idea of picking up a language so different from their own can feel daunting—complex characters, unfamiliar sounds, and a culture rich...

Make Desserts and Learn the Chinese Zodiac (Episode 6): Snake and Pig Ice Skin Mooncake <!-- Pinyin...

Many articles I write come across as quite ambitious and not a little solemn. Reading articles such as Is taking a Chinese course that’s too hard...

China’s Top 16 National Parks Do you love national parks? You probably know the national parks...

Best and Worst Time to Visit China: Avoid Crowds To be honest, we think the best time to travel...

One-Day Xi'an Highlights Private Tour A Day of Xi'an Wonders This one-day private excursion...

East meets West What Food Chinese People DON’T Eat? The Chinese Attitude towards Life Disney movie: Mulan’s story Chinese Names of Popular...

What It's Like to Work in a Chinese Office <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

I first met Scott Young in 2014 in Taiwan when he was doing his year without English, spending 100 days learning Chinese. I gave him some advice...

When we are born, our brains are open to the world of sound and we can perceive differences between sounds we as adults have learnt to ignore. To be...

I’ve been on vacation and haven’t thought too much about studying, which means that I have failed miserably to keep my vocabulary review queues at a...

When learning Chinese, there are three factors you need to improve to get the most out of your learning: content, method and time. The first,...

Hangzhou Weather in November Weather: The weather continues to cool down, and it slowly turns...

West Lake (the Symbol of Hangzhou) West Lake is an iconic, symbolic sight in Hangzhou and is...

Qingyan Ancient Town: Worth a Half-day Visit Located about 30 km south of Guiyang city center...

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

Zhangjiakou-Datong Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Monica - Your Personal Trip Advisor Monica Mo Trip Advisor "My name is Monica. As...

Uncovering Shanghai's Oldest Buildings Take a trip to Shanghai, and the focus is very much on...

The listening section of IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language exam can be challenging for many students. However, with right strategies , conquering...

One of the most common analogies used to talk about learning is that it’s like moving in space. You are at point A now, you want to get to point B,...

I’ve taught many introduction courses in Chinese. Each time, I’ve felt the lack of a beginner-friendly list of the most common Chinese radicals. I...

How to Plan a Trip to Datong Datong may not be as famous as other Chinese cities such as Xi'an...

Shenyang Transportation As the largest hub of transportation and communication in northeast...

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

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

Datong-Linfen Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

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

Traveling Tips For Hong Kong's Typhoon Season If you plan to travel to Hong Kong in summer and...

Nǐ fǎn yìng bié tài guò jī le. 你反应别太过激了。 Don’t overreact. (Stay calm) Lěng jìng yī diǎn. 冷静一点。 Calm down a bit. Fàng qīng sōng yī diǎn....

For many of us, a new semester has just started or is about to start very soon. Since late last year, I offer a video, audio and text course...

How to Visit Jiaozi Snow Mountain from Kunming, Yunnan Jiaozi Snow Mountain is steep and its...

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

Weekend Trips from Shanghai: 16 Refreshing Getaways Shanghai is a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan...

Nanshan Ski Resort—Best Day Trip for Skiing Near Beijing Beijing might not be the first place...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in September 2026 Weather: The weather starts to cool down in September....

The 8 Best Mobile Apps to Learn Mandarin Chinese If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese but don’t know where to start, welcome. This is the right...

History of Milk Tea | Origins, Types & Cultural Influence History of Milk Tea | Origins, Types & Cultural InfluenceFeb 19, 2025History of...

Suí biàn ba. 随便吧。 Whatever. (classic “I give up” tone) Suàn le ba. 算了吧。 Forget it. (I don’t want to argue anymore) Wǒ bù xiǎng duō shuō le....

Chinese Comic Strip Challenge <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Zhou Dynasty — Ancient to Imperial China The Zhou Dynasty (1045–221 BC) saw China grow,...

Humble Administrator's Garden — Suzhou's Largest Garden Built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty,...

15 Interesting Facts about Mount Everest ( #8 Pretty Funny) Everest is on the border of Nepal...

China Biking Tours China biking tours offer an outdoor adventure to explore the grand China....

7-Day Kungfu Experience – One Week Chinese Kungfu Experience Suggested Itinerary Day 1...

Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines is the first airline in China to be ranked as one of the seven...

6 Questions to Book Plane Tickets in Chinese 6 Questions to Book Plane Tickets in ChineseMay 10, 20256 Essential Chinese Questions to Ask When...

Mastering the reading section of the CAIE IGCSE Chinese exam for second language learners can be a challenging task. However, with the right...

4 Tips to Survive Your First Chinese Business Dinner <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

For some people, completing a certain task is not enough, it has to be done perfectly.  Intuitively, I count myself to this group of perfectionists,...

Things to Do in China China is a vast country with the greatest-number and variety of...

Chinese New Year Greetings and Wishes 2026 for Clients, Friends, Family, Boss

12-Day Beijing, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, and Hong Kong Tour China's Modern Marvels and...

How to Plan a Trip toBeijingand Yunnan (2026) In Beijing, the historical and cultural medieval...

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

Overnight Trains in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Our Brands Welcome to the Highlights Travel Family! We are passionate about...

Wā！ 哇！ Wow! Wā sài！ 哇噻！ Wow! (casual, impressed) Wǒ de tiān nà！ 我的天呐！ Oh my god! (surprised / shocked) Wǒ de mā ya！ 我的妈呀！ Oh my gosh!...

How to Type Pinyin with Tone Marks on Windows and Mac OS <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Snake Horoscope 2026

Huangyaguan Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide The Huangyaguan section of the Great...

Hulunbuir Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip to Hulunbuir Hulunbuir, with Hailar District as its...

Chongqing Weather in September, Chongqing Temperature in September Weather: September becomes...

Harbin Travel Guide Unlike many Chinese cities, Harbin has a short history. The city is about...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in August 2026: Travel Tips Weather: In Jiuzhai Valley National Park,...

Top 5 Foreign Languages to Learn in China | That’s Mandarin Top 5 Foreign Languages to Learn in China | That’s MandarinApr 29, 2025Top 5 Foreign...

Chinese characters have a big impact on how children’s brains develop. Learning Chinese characters isn’t just about learning to write, it also helps...

When to Drop the 的 (de) in Chinese: Close Relationships | Best of the Comments <!-- Pinyin chart ...

There is a lot of talk about the f-word in the online world of language learning. What does it mean to be fluent? What is the best way to...

The Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) The 800-year period of the Zhou Dynasty (1045–221) is...

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (also known as the Chen Clan Academy,...

Beijing-Datong-Pingyao-Xi’an Train Travel China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Xilamuren Grassland: Must-Visit Inner Mongolia Prairie Xilamuren Grassland is the nearest...

The Complete Guide to a Hong Kong Layover Planning a flight with a layover at Hong Kong...

4Friday nights12classes in total4-8students per groupMahjong BootcampProgram descriptionMahjong bootcamp is a program for everyone who’d like to...

COVID-19 in Shanghai After the National Holiday Shanghai, the largest city in China, is now facing another wave of the spread of the coronavirus....

I have launched a podcast! Just like Hacking Chinese in general, it’s about how to learn Chinese. There are currently fourteen episodes available,...

Most learners of Chinese soon realise that available dictionaries have some serious problems. This is mostly true for Chinese-English (and...

The Ming Dynasty - The Last Han Chinese Dynasty The Ming Dynasty era was from 1368 to...

Laozi 道可道，非常道。A way that can be the Way, is not the usual way. 名可名，非常名。A name that can...

How to Plan a Trip to China and Vietnam 2026 China and Vietnam are two countries in Asia where...

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: How to Visit & Tips The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, officially known as...

10 Interesting Yunnan Facts for Travelers Yunnan is an incredible area and fabulous for...

Urumqi-Lanzhou High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

May 24 | Let’s Go Picking Loquats Let’s go picking loquats!☀️ Early summer hiking series🥭 Pick green loquats at the mountain top🌳 Enjoy the...

As a Mandarin teacher working with children aged 3 to 17, I’ve witnessed more non-Chinese families enrolling their kids in Chinese language...

Wǒ xiǎng gěi nín jiè shào yī xià wǒ men de xīn chǎn pǐn. 我想给您介绍一下我们的新产品。 I’d like to introduce our new product to you. Nín jué de zhè ge fāng...

YouTube and similar platforms offer a treasure trove of content that can help you learn Chinese, whether you’re watching videos in Chinese or...

The Overhanging Great Wall The Overhanging Great Wall, was built on a steeply sloping...

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

What Was Traded on the Silk Road and Why (10 Items) As the name implies, silk was the most...

The Top 12 Things to Do in Guangzhou Guangzhou is one of China's top 10 most popular tourist...

小作文 (xiǎo zuòwén) used to mean a short essay in exams, usually around 100–300 characters. But today, on the internet, “小作文” is slang for overly...

If you‘ve ever spent New Year‘s Day in a Chinese-speaking environment, you might have noticed something surprising. People don’t immediately say...

In Australia, children have access to a variety of resources for learning Chinese, including classroom instruction, online learning, community...

Learn Chinese New Year Vocabulary with Our Latest Google Hangout <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Looking back at my Chinese-learning journey, it’s easy to in hindsight identify things I could have done better. I now have fifteen years of...

The Top 12 Silk Facts for China Travelers Silk is more than just a fabric in China: it...

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

Hard Sleeper VS Soft Sleeper China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Shanghai–Shijiazhuang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

5 Essential Chinese Words that Seem Weird in English <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

This article about wuxia is written by Sara K.. After reading this article, I wanted to read more wuxia, and I hope that you will too! Of course,...

I have briefly mentioned that I use Audacity quite a lot (Recording yourself to improve speaking ability), but the more I use the software, the more...

Do you know what the real challenge of learning Chinese characters is? Some people who are good at learning things but haven’t learnt Chinese ask...

This is a guest article by Julien Leyre of the Marco Polo Project. The publication of this article coincides with the start of this month’s...

5 Weirdest and Most Unique Chinese Dishes Chinese pride themselves on eating a wide range of...

Guangzhou Biking Near Guangzhou, there is a surprisingly tall waterfall and an interesting area...

Hangzhou Shopping — What to Buy and Where to Buy Hangzhou is well known for its excellent silk,...

Shopping in Suzhou - What to Buy and Where to Buy Having a history of more than 2,500 years,...

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

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

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

How to Order 10 Popular Coffee Drinks in Chinese How to Order 10 Popular Coffee Drinks in ChineseMar 23, 2025☕ 10 Popular Coffee Drinks in Chinese...

2021 was overall a good year here on Hacking Chinese. I was able to write one article and publish one podcast episode every single week, without...

Dounan Flower Market — Epicenter of China's Flower Market The favorable climatic and...

Chengdu Weather in July 2026: How to Plan a Cool Trip Is July a good time to visit Chengdu? ...

Where to Stay in Chengdu: Best Areas for First-Timers If you're visiting Chengdu, especially...

What to Eat and Where in Zhangjiajie: Food, Restaurants A visit to Zhangjiajie could be a...

The Yellow Mountains The Yellow Mountains, also called Huangshan (the Scenic Area, not the city...

Best Time to Visit Yangshuo: Monthly Weather and Tips Yangshuo is world-famous for its stunning...

The Top 7 Museums in Shanghai Shanghai has more than 72 museums, some of which are free of...

Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide) Beyond Peking duck, Beijing's...

Jiuzhaigou: How to Visit, How to Get There, Best Times Jiuzhaigou is famous for its sparkling...

Top 5 Reverse Culture Shock Moments - Returning from China to the West <!-- Pinyin chart ...

The 4 Best Cities for Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year holiday is the best time of the...

9-Day Yunnan Highlights with Spring Blossoms Tour Seeking Yunnan's Floral Paradise ...

Activities for Active Travellers in Chengdu If you are in search of recreational activities...

Top Things to Do in Tianjin Adjacent to Beijing, Tianjin is the largest harbor city in northern...

One-Way Private Transfer Between Xi'an Airport (Train Station) and Your Hotel Highlights...

China Holidays 2025 – Dates & Guide China Holidays 2025 – Dates & GuideJan 9, 2025China Holidays 2025: Complete Guide with Official Dates...

Best Cities to Learn Chinese in China Where to Learn Chinese in China? Many foreigners prefer to study Chinese in China as an immersive learning...

Pitfall 1: Tones, Tones, Tones!...

This week’s podcast episode (number 200) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about vocabulary acquisition in Chinese,...

Learning to write thousands of Chinese characters is a daunting task, but fortunately, character writing is also one of the most hackable parts of...

5-Day Sanya Tour with the Best Beach A Feast of the Sea, the Shore, and the Sun If this is...

Best Things to Do in Tibet Known as the "Roof of the World", Tibet is famous for its sacred...

China Airlines Airplane is the most convenient and fastest means of transportation, though it...

Guangzhou Weather in October: Weather during the Canton Fair Weather: Autumn starts around...

Best (and Worst) Times of the Year to Visit Chongqing 2026 Chongqing is a city as unpredictable...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in October 2026 Weather: In October, Jiuzhaigou gradually cools down to...

The IB Chinese B course can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can excel. One of the most effective ways to prepare for this exam is...

Announcing the Yoyo Chinese Adoptive Family Scholarship Program <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Regular visitors to Hacking Chinese will know that I’m a bit obsessed with pronunciation and have spent an inordinate of time both on theory...

17 Interesting Facts about Chinese New Year for Kids Here are some interesting Chinese New Year...

Where to Stay in Tibet & How to Choose Hotels Tibet can be a tricky place to find the right...