Month: August 2026

City God Temple City God Temple, originally called Jinshan Temple, is located in Huangpu area...

Hulishan Fortress - History Lovers Delight Hulishan Fortress is a key national historical...

Century Voyage Cruise Century Cruises introduces a new generation of green intelligent...

If you’re studying in New Zealand, you already know the job market is competitive. Good grades, internships, and fluent English are expected — not...

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I’ve been in Taiwan for almost six months and even though I have met some people I previously only knew over the internet, I still haven’t arranged...

12 Popular Great Wall Sayings — Proverbs, Idioms, and Famous Phrases The Great Wall of China...

Huangshan Weather in May Weather: The temperature in May is pleasant for hiking and touring,...

Victoria Sabrina Cruise Victoria Sabrina is the newest and largest luxury vessel from...

4-Day Dali and Tea Horse Road Experience Tour The Past Prosperity of Dali When you heard...

Choosing a Chinese Name: 10 Popular Female Names in China Choosing a Chinese Name: 10 Popular Female Names in ChinaMar 19, 2025Choosing a Chinese...

Traditions Behind the Double Ninth Festival How familiar are you with the Double Ninth Festival, also known as 重阳节 (Chóngyáng Jié)? This festival...

One of the biggest challenges learning Chinese as an adult is to master the tones. While some students have an easier time, the large majority of...

Learning a language, one of the most important factors determining if we succeed or not is how much time we spend. Trying to accumulate as much time...

A new year has just begun and it’s time to look back at the year that was. 2018 was an unusually quiet year on Hacking Chinese, mostly because...

Travel Friendly Chinese Snack Foods for the Busy Sightseer In the midst of discovering...

20 Interesting Facts from Chinese History 1. China's earliest archeological records date back...

Top 10 Temples and Monasteries in China Apart from Buddhist grottoes, mountains, and religious...

Lijiang Weather in July Weather: July is warm and very rainy and is the height of the rainy...

The Chinese Attitude towards Life The Chinese attitude towards life is an important part that you need to understand if you want to grasp the...

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20 Things to Do After the Lockdown All Things You Want to Do After the LockdownThe lockdown in Shanghai was lifted on June 1st, which means the...

A great tutor can transform your Chinese learning, but how do you know if a tutor is good? Let’s explore the key qualities that make a tutor truly...

Most curricula these days stress the importance of culture. That includes everyday things like how to greet people, etiquette when eating and so on,...

Even people who haven’t studied Mandarin knows that it can take some time to learn the tones and some of the trickier sounds, but there are actually...

Suzhou Weather in October Weather: During October, expect generally cool, dry, and fine...

Great Wall of China Maps: 26 Location, Sections and History Maps Our 26 Great Wall maps cover1)...

16-Day Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Tibet Highlight Tour Classic Guilin and Tibet Tour Immerse...

4-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Nanxun Water Town Culture Tour Embrace the Serene Beauty of...

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

Planning to build your career in China? Whether you work in tech, finance, education, or international business, one thing is certain:Your Mandarin...

Mastering Mandarin tones takes time, and different learners face different challenges. Understanding what kind of problem you face and how to fix it...

Before the digital age, it was hard to find resources for learning Chinese; nowadays, the problem is instead that there are too many resources to...

Zhenbeitai Tower This is the ruins of a tower used for observation and defense by the Ming...

The Grand Buddha Temple in Zhangye The Zhangye Grand Buddha Temple was first built 900 years...

5-Day Xilamuren Grassland and Kubuqi Desert Tour Inner Mongolia Grass & Sand This 5-day...

Shanghai Train Schedule - Railway Station in Shanghai, Shanghai Trains China Train Ticket Booking China...

Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City: Travel Tips from a Local Guide The Grand Tang Dynasty Ever...

Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is an active temple, with 70...

School Newsdiscover what’s happening at That’s MandarinSchool NewsBeijingShanghaiEventsHiking, Paper-Cutting & KTV: November at That’s...

Learning Chinese as a second language can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Especially...

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The Sui Dynasty - a Short but Significant Dynasty The Sui Dynasty (581–618) ruled over...

Song Dynasty Town (Song Cheng) As the largest theme park based on the culture of the Song...

Taoping Qiang Village Taoping Qiang Village is situated in Taoping District, Li County (理县),...

Huangshan Weather in January 2026: What to Do Weather: January is the coldest month. The...

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Harbin Weather in May Weather: The grass and trees turn green in May, and flowers bloom in the...

Every year when the bright full moon rises in autumn, families across China gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. On the table, one food is...

Excited to introduce some amazing destinations in China for  parents to bring your kids. There are many other places worth exploring. 1、Jiuzhaigou...

Don’t try to learn pronunciation by reading. Instead, the best way to improve is to listen to and mimic native speakers. Focusing too much on how...

10-Day Beyond the Golden Triangle with Pingyao Explore China's Ancient Capitals Embark on an...

Zhangjiajie or Jiuzhaigou: Which Should You Visit? China's two biggest and most famous...

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The Southeast Coast High-Speed Rail Corridor China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

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8-Day Xinjiang Tour with Ili River Valley Xinjiang Surreal Summer If you visit Xinjiang in...

Guilin Weather in November - Best Time for Autumn Colours Weather-wise, November remains quite...

Learning Mandarin can be an exciting yet challenging experience for children, especially when they encounter obstacles that lead to frustration or...

Last week, we looked at how and why to learn Chinese through television. In this article, Luke Howard will introduce several different genres of TV...

10 Things Not to Do in China A trip to China can be exciting and eye-opening. The culture,...

How to Collect Train Tickets After Booking Online China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Hong Kong vs Shanghai - Which City Should I Visit? Hong Kong or Shanghai, which city is...

Shaxi Ancient Town: What to See and How to Get, Map Shaxi Old Town was an important trading hub...

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Recap | Snowy Mooncake Making Workshop Recap | Snowy Mooncake Making WorkshopSep 20, 2024Last Friday in Beijing and Shanghai we hosted a one more...

Guide to Chinese Hotpot Guide to Chinese Hotpot. Types of Hotpot.China is famous for its rich food culture, and hotpot is one of its typical...

Hái hǎo 还好 It’s okay / Not bad (neutral, emotionally reserved) Zuì jìn máng ma? 最近忙吗？ Have you been busy lately? Hái hǎo. 还好。...

Studying anything has many advantages, and languages are no different. There are personal and professional advantages to be derived from...

How to Apply for a China Visa — a Step-by-Step Guide Traveling to China just got easier for...

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

How to Take a Train in China China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Napahai Lake Lake Napa Wetlands, or Lake Napa Nature Reserve (aka Lake Napa), lying in the...

6 Chinese Questions to Ask When Renting an Apartment 6 Chinese Questions to Ask When Renting an ApartmentMay 2, 20256 Key Chinese Questions to Ask...

3 Typical Chinese Souvenirs If you are a foreigner working or living in Shanghai, it would be a good idea to buy some traditional Chinese souvenirs...

The most effective way to learn a language is by immersing yourself in its culture, and food plays a key role. In China, food is not just for...

Sanya Travel Guide: How to Select Your Beach and Hotel Sanya, in Hainan Province on the...

Tibet Weather in February: What to Do and Travel Tips February is one of the coldest months in...

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Is September in Beijing a Good Time for a Visit & Where to Go (2026) Weather: In September,...

How to Get from Beijing to Tianjin and Tianjin Port Beijing and Tianjin are neighboring cities...

4-Day Harbin & Hengdaohezi Town Kid-Friendly Tour Kid-Loved Harbin: Best Family-Friendly...

12 Good Reasons for You to Visit Hong Kong Hong Kong is best known as a shoppers' paradise....

Avenue of Stars Hong Kong — Tips and Tour Plan The Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong has been...

Differences Between Authentic Chinese Food and Chinese Food Overseas Generally, outside China...

Top 7 Shopping Areas in Hong Kong — From Luxury Malls to Street Markets Hong Kong is a shopping...

Urumqi Weather in December Weather:Decemberin Urumqi is very cold and very dry. It is not...

Top News China Tourist Visa is Back! Great News for Short-Term Chinese StudentsMar 15, 2023Wonderful news for our students: China has announced...

Best Chinese movies to learn Mandarin Learning Chinese through movies can be both enjoyable and educational. Here are some great films that can...

Have you ever marveled at the complexity of Chinese characters, wondering how these intricate symbols are constructed? Chinese characters are like...

As widely known, creating an appropriate language environment is one of the most effective ways to promote language learning. However, when learning...

Today I’d like to share the experience of a child learning Chinese at eChineseLearning: John, a 14-year-old from Los Angeles, USA, comes from a...

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Shandong (Lu) Cuisine — The Ancient Mother of the Northern Cuisine Styles Shandong Province has...

How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated in Northern and Southern China Over China's vast territory,...

10-Day China Culture Relics Classic Tour China Culture Relics Classic Tour This tour...

Chengdu Weather in August: Tips for Avoiding Crowds and Heat Chengdu in August is averagely...

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11 Top Things to Do in Causeway Bay That Are Also Liked by Locals Causeway Bay, also called...

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More than a year has passed since the first sensible character learning challenge started on the first day of 2013 where more than a hundred...

How to Plan a Family Trip to Yunnan: 6 Essential Tips (2026) With nature, food, and cultural...

How to Plan a Tibet Tour: Complete Travel Guide Tibet is open for travelling. As one of the...

Tibet Tours 2026, Customized Tibetan Travel Renowned as the "Third Pole of the World," Tibet...

How to Get to and around Zhangjiajie Zhangjiajie is a famous tourist destination but only a...

Fuzhou-Xiamen High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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Chinese Language Courses for AdultsPrivate and group classes for all levelsIntensive Group classesIf you are looking to improve your Mandarin fast,...

Wǒ yào mǎi piào. 我要买票。 I want to buy a ticket. Yì zhāng piào duō shǎo qián? 一张票多少钱？ How much is one ticket? Shén me shí hòu guān mén?...

A new year has just begun and it’s time to look back at 2017. Overall, it was a good year for Hacking Chinese, even though i wasn’t able to maintain...

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Xi'an Day Trips: 7 Best One-Day Tours in and Around Xi'an Xi'an is a world-renowned historical...

Xi'an Weather in April 2026: What to Do Weather: April is springtime in Xi'an, and the weather...

Jiayuguan Food Many restaurants have appeared in recent years and there are many cooks from...

Looking for accommodation in China? Let us helpIf you are coming to China to study and aren’t sure where to stay, we can help you find a suitable...

Hǎo chī 好吃 Yummy / Delicious Zhè ge hěn hǎo chī. 这个很好吃。 This is yummy. Bǐng gān hěn hǎo chī. 饼干很好吃。 The cookie is yummy. Bīng...

Answer: D Now you know the three different ways to say “wife,” you need to know how to use them. Depending on the scenario, you will use one of...

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For many people, being able to have a conversation in Chinese is an important reason for learning the language. Whether it’s to be able to talk...

Hangzhou Weather in September Weather: During September, the summer heat begins to dispel. The...

17-Day Silk Road and Tibet Cultural Tour Follow in the Footsteps of Merchants and Monks This...

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Instructions for Purchasing Hong Kong Train Tickets China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

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Learning Chinese characters is not easy, but it is certainly possible. With the right method, anyone can become literate in Chinese, it just...

Some language schools have a Chinese-only rule, which means that neither students nor teachers are allowed to speak anything but Chinese on...

This is a guest post about reading comics in Chinese, written by Sara K. It was written as a natural follow-up to her previous article, but instead...

6-Day Chengdu and Xiling Snow Mountain Tour Ski, Soak and Savor This 6-day itinerary is...

Cambra National Forest Park Cambra National Forest Park is located at an altitude of 2100-4000...

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China Train Soft Sleepers China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Huitengxile Grassland Huitengxile Grassland, whose Mongolian name means 'the cold plateau', is...

6 Unspoken Chinese New Year Gift Giving Etiquette Rules Chinese New Year is a time for giving;...

Father's Day in China In Chinese mainland, Father's Day (the third Sunday in June) is almost...

Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ There is...

In order to effectively help students conquer CAIE IGCSE Chinese Exam for Second Language, it is important to practice with the questions in past...

It’s safe to say that pronunciation is an overlooked area of learning Chinese. Typically, pronunciation is covered in the first few weeks or...

8-Day Chengdu to Shangri-La Adventure Tour A Great Road Trip on the HAN-TIBETAN ROAD The...

Gansu Transportation: How to Get to/around Gansu Gansu is a province with a long history,...

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Top 6 Lavender Gardens in or around Shanghai It is time for lavender blossoms again; flowers...

HSK Level 5: Downloadable Test Students at this level are able to converse at relative fluency on a vast range of topics in their life and in their...

Hack Chinese: A Powerful Tool to Make Chinese Vocabulary Learning Easy If you’ve been learning Chinese for a while, you probably know that new...

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Zěn me 怎么 How Zhè ge zěn me wán? 这个怎么玩？ How do we play this? Zěn me qù xué xiào? 怎么去学校？ How do we go to school? Zěn me shuō? 怎么说？ How do...

When we start learning the sounds of a foreign language, we’re faced with several different problems at once. The most important task is to learn to...

Kunming Weather in May Weather: It is warm during the day and cool at night. This is good...

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8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong Discover Less-Traveled Roads in Northwest...

New HSK 3-6 Changes: Written & Spoken Exams Combined (Update 2022) HSK made the news again! This time, it’s not about the revised word lists...

In Chinese business culture, small talk is more than a formality—it’s a way to build trust and lay the groundwork for successful partnerships....

Feedback is an integral part of learning a foreign language and there is no doubt that we need it to improve. While it’s certainly possible to learn...

Tones pose a major challenge for most learners of Chinese. What are tones? How important are they? How do you learn to hear and say them? What...

What if I told you that there is a game that helps you speak Chinese more fluently, is great for improving communicative ability and works well...

A poll I did a while ago showed that listening ability was the skill most learners struggled with. This is not obvious looking at Mandarin from the...

Green Lake Park If you would like to enjoy a leisurely stroll or want to see daily life in...

10 Fun Facts Every Tourist Should Know About Confucius Confucius, China's most famous...

How Was the Great Wall Defended The Great Wall of China was built on the borders of the land...

Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an: Why We Don't Recommend Visiting It The Shaanxi History Museum...

Joyful Moments of the 2024 Annual Dinner at That’s Mandarin Last week, our teams in Shanghai and Beijing gathered together for the annual dinner to...

5 Ways to Say How Are You in Chinese 5 Ways to Say How Are You in ChineseMay 26, 20255 Ways to Ask How Are You in Chinese and Start a...

Listen to the recording and put the following pictures in the correct order. (The recording will be repeated three...

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Want to improve the way you learn characters? Want to feel the power of learning with others? It’s time for. …the 2014 sensible Chinese character...

The question of how long I have studied Chinese has followed me almost from day one. I have been asked this question a lot, I have asked others the...

Suzhou Transport - How to Get To and Around the City Suzhou, the historic garden paradise, is...

The Top 10 FAQs About the Great Wall 1. Can you really see the Great Wall from Outer...

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10 Top Things to Do in Xiamen The coastal city of Xiamen, located in China's Fujian province,...

6-Day Harbin and Mt.Changbai Ski Resort Tour Spend Your Christmas/New Year at Changbaishan Ski...

Victoria Jenna Cruise Victoria Jenna is a super five-star cruise line and the most popular...

Image source: sxc.hu/profile/amiroff In previous articles we have already looked at two kinds of passive listening (the first article was about...

We’re now a few weeks into 2021 and it’s time to summarise 2020 here on Hacking Chinese. Last year was a bit different, because we also celebrated...

Yangguan Pass Yangguan (Yang Pass) was one of the two important western passes (the other being...

Dujiangyan Panda Base — Panda Keeper Program Except for downtown Chengdu, the nearby Dujiangyan...

How to Process Your First China Train Journey China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

Xinjiang Weather in May: a Good Time to Visit The weather in Xinjiang in May is warm and...

Recently, I came across an English blogger living in China who shared her frustration about missing out on a lot of gossip due to her poor Chinese...

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I only endorse software, books and other websites when I think that they are truly excellent in some regard. I’m always hesitant to review what...

As Infants, we don’t yet rely on categories to make sense of the world; everything is a glorious mess. When we engage with our first language, we...

Western China Food - Xinjiang, Tibetan Cuisines Western China is mainly Xinjiang...

Tibet Weather in June: What to Do and Travel Tips June is one of the best months to visit...

Top Things to Do in Chengdu Chengdu is one of the historic cities in China as well as the...

Zhangjiajie Weather in March 2026: Shoulder Season Tips March marks a transition into spring in...

Yamdrok Lake Travel Guide: Best Views, Itineraries & Tips Yamdrok Lake (or Yamdrok Yumtso)...

Planning a 3-Day Tour of Hong Kong Hong Kong is an internationally famous travel city with a...

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This week’s podcast episode is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about listening in Chinese. This time, I’m answering...

In this article, I will share the best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. I have spent years...

10 Facts about Puyi You Didn't Know Puyi was the last emperor of China. His life was full of...