Month: September 2026

Sichuan Cuisine — the Most Popular Cuisine in China Sichuan province is the birthplace of many...

The Lion Grove Accolades This rock garden was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List...

The Qi State Great Wall If including inter-state sections, those not protecting the...

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

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5-Day Guilin Tour with Moderate Hiking Real Interaction with Picturesque and Idyllic Guilin ...

The Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge The 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge...

Much has been written about using spaced repetition programs such as Anki for learning many things, including language in general and Chinese in...

Studying a language is quite unique in that it’s the medium through which a number of other skills and talents are channelled through, which means...

14-Day China's Cultural & Natural Highlights Tour The Soul of the Middle Kingdom This...

China Nature Tours China's expansive and diverse terrain bestows upon it some of the world's...

Shanghai Weather in March 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: It is windy in early...

How to Plan a Beijing and Shanghai Trip (Itinerary, Cost, Transportation) Beijing and Shanghai...

Shanghai Small Group Day Tours Shanghai, known as the 'Oriental Paris', is China's biggest and...

2-day Hong Kong & Lantau Island Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ You'll...

7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea You Need to Know | That’s Mandarin Tea Guide 7 Popular Types of Chinese Tea You Need to Know | That’s Mandarin Tea...

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Chinese has a reputation for being hard to learn, which is true depending on what you mean by “hard”. Learning Chinese can be even harder if you...

8-Day Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai Private Tour China Golden Triangle This 8-day China top...

China Weather in January 2026: A Good Time to Visit? If you love snowy scenery or prefer to...

Chongqing Shopping Shu Embroidery (蜀绣) Shu embroidery (Shu 蜀 is the shortened form of...

Lijiang Weather in December: Top Things to Do This post summarizes the weather in December in...

Guilin Weather in June - Enjoy the Lively Dragon Boat Race June marks the beginning of summer...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in March Weather: March in Jiuzhaigou is a transition from winter to...

Highlights That’s Mandarin & NihaoCafe Voted Top by GoAbroad.com in 2022 — Again! We’ve Been Featured on China Daily! Chinese Summer Camp Is...

5 Most Common Ways to Say Hello in Chinese 5 Most Common Ways to Say Hello in ChineseFeb 20, 20255 Most Common Ways to Say Hello in ChineseIf...

In the IB Chinese B SL exam, one common writing task is to write an informal letter. Writing an informal letter involves a more relaxed, friendly...

Tuwa Village at Kanas Lake Tuwa Village on the south bank of the Kanas Lake is considered by...

9 Top Places to Escape the Crowds at Chinese New Year Chinese New Year (January29th, 2025) is...

14-Day Beijing, Xian, Hengdian and Shanghai Tour Yangtze River Cruise and Panda Tours ...

How to Plan a Hong Kong Tour Hong Kong is a fusion of many cultures. Remnants of its colonial...

4 Top Mid-Autumn Festival Movies and Songs/Lyrics Apart from staying at home to gaze at...

Lhasa Food Guide: What to Eat and Best Restaurants Tibetan food reflects the harsh,...

Xinjiang Silk Road Museum Foreign tourists now in China can travel to Xinjiang. A nucleic acid...

Mahjong Night Recap (Feb 23) We’ve all been anticipating Mahjong Night and it was so much fun! Many students learned to play for the first time and...

Mar 29 | Mahjong Night Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Wednesday, March 29, 2023? Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Nǐ qù nǎr kuà nián ya? 你去哪儿跨年呀？ Where are you going to celebrate New Year’s? Wǒ men yī qǐ qù kuà nián ba. 我们一起去跨年吧。 Let’s go ring...

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

Yellow Dragon Cave - a Huge and Mesmerizing Underworld Yellow Dragon Cave, known as "the wonder...

The Silk Road Travel Guide The Silk Road trade route was recognized about 2,100 years ago in...

Northern Airlines China Northern Airlines, was established in 1990. It was merged into China...

Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines, owned by Air China, mainly operates domestic routes to...

Jingbian Wave Valley: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Jingbian Wave Valley is located north of...

Jinan East Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Recap: That’s Mandarin November Sparkle November at That’s Mandarin was awesome!We had lots of cool things happening: Mahjong night, new...

Zhè ge bú shì wǒ fù zé de bù fen. 这个不是我负责的部分。 This part wasn’t under my responsibility. Wǒ zhè biān zhǐ shì àn liú chéng zuò de....

Chinese New Year Firecrackers: Why Set Off and Meaning It is an important custom to set off...

14-Day Nature Wonder Tour Includes Hong Kong Nature Beauty of China This 14-day tour is an...

6-Day Chengdu City and Nature Explorer Tour Experience the Classic and Vibrant Chengdu This...

Zhangye Maps Our Zhangye maps cover Zhangye's location in China, cities in Gansu Province, the...

Macau Weather - Best Time to Visit Macau Macau has a humid subtropical climate, with an...

Where to Shop in Beijing in 2026: 8 Best Malls and Streets for Every Style Are you planning to...

The  HSK Level 3 reading section can be quite challenging for many children. This article provides some effective strategies and steps to help your...

塞翁失马 (Sàiwēngshīmǎ) An Old Man in Frontier Lost His Horse—A Blessing in Disguise (Intermediate) Key Learning Points (Preview): 邻居 (línjū):...

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Xin'an River Hiking The Xin'an River, at the foot of the Yellow Mountain, winds its way among...

8-Day Yunnan Family Tour A Trip with Memorable Family Moments What are your expectations...

6-Day Xiahe, Langmusi and Zhagana Tour Gannan: An Earthly Pure Land Located in southwestern...

Badaling Great Wall Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

2-Day Beijing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port Beijing Highlights with Tianjin Cruise Port...

Top China Tours 2026: Private and Customizable With over 25 years of expertise and...

Setting out on our Chinese-learning journeys, most of us feel positive about the language: the characters are beautiful and the sounds exotic! Word...

10 years. 472 articles. 650,000 words. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been writing articles on Hacking Chinese for more than a decade now! In...

The Top 10 Most Common Herbs and Spices Used to Flavor Chinese Food A great part of...

Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong of Tang, born in 598, also known as his...

Visit Yangmingshan National Park: a Complete Guide Yangmingshan (formerly known as Caoshan and...

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

Xiamen Weather in October Weather: In October the temperature drops to a larger extent, and...

How to Travel from Hong Kong to Chinese Mainland Geologically and culturally speaking, Hong...

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware Features The K. S. Lo Gallery has very ancient Chinese...

New HSK 1: Word List PDF & Infographic 2021 As the new HSK standards were released in March 2021, we’ve spent this time analyzing the new HSK 1...

Do Chinese Pick-up Lines Work? So, we recently posted an interesting article on Chinese pick-up lines. We made sure to add a disclaimer at the...

Changsha Weather - Best Time to Visit Changsha Changsha is subjected to sub-tropical humid...

The Shuiguan Great Wall Section Shuiguan's length of Great Wall was an indispensable part of...

14-Day Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xiamen and Shanghai Tour China Nature and Panda...

Zhangye Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Zhangye Zhangye Danxia National Geological...

When will the new HSK exams be updated? You must’ve already heard the big news about the new HSK standards and vocabulary lists by now. But for you...

July 26 | Movie Night Are you in Beijing on Friday, July 26, 2024?Come and watch Chinese movies with us at the Movie Night!EVENT DETAILSMovie...

Hěn róng yì. 很容易。 It’s easy. Zhè ge hěn róng yì. 这个很容易。 This is easy. Zhè dào tí hěn róng yì. 这道题很容易。 This question is easy....

Shè jì shī 设计师 Designer Lǐ fà shī 理发师 Hairdresser Gē shǒu 歌手 Singer Zuò jiā 作家 Writer Huà jiā 画家 Painter Yá yī 牙医...

One of the most mind-bending moments for Chinese learners? Realizing that Chinese doesn’t “do” tenses—at least not how most learners expect. In...

8-Day Beijing–Pingyao–Xi'an Private Tour By High-Speed Train Northern Classics Private guide...

Chengdu Panda Base Travel Guide and Map Is the Chengdu Panda Base worth visiting? Yes! For...

Zhangye Food The main food in Zhangye is confined to flour food. In the Guanzhou Snacks Street,...

Huangshan Weather in February Weather: February is the second coldest month in Huangshan, and...

How to Plan a 2-Week Itinerary on the Silk Road Two weeks for an exploration of China's Silk...

Chongqing Weather in December, Chongqing Temperature in December Weather: December feels much...

Irene, a bright 9-year-old girl from Singapore who embarked on a Mandarin learning journey at just 7 years old. Fascinated by the Mandarin language...

Chinese handwriting, especially in standardized exams like HSK (汉语水平考试) and IB Chinese B, is crucial, as the clarity and accuracy of your...

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Northwest Airlines China Northwest Airlines, was established in 1989. It was merged into...

Macau Weather in December Weather: December is cool. The average daily high temperature is 20...

Shanghai-Xuzhou Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Beijing-Pingyao Trains (High-Speed Train and Non-Bullet Train) China Train Ticket Booking China...

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

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

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Jiangsu Cuisine — Refined Healthy Gourmet Food Jiangsu cuisine is one of the lesser known of...

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

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How to Plan a Guangzhou and Shenzhen Tour from Hong Kong This article explains the important...

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Technology has an overall positive effect on learning Chinese and makes it easier. In last week’s article, I wrote about these benefits, including...

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

Xi'an Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Summer Solstice (xià zhì夏至) — the Longest Day Solar terms are a Chinese conception of the...

Chinese characters can be magically beautiful and mysterious. I still remember what it feels like to look at them and be attracted by them without...

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How to Make Your Own 福 (Fu) Chinese New Year Paper Cutting Every year before Chinese New Year's...

5-Day Chengdu, Leshan and Mount. Emei Tour Culture and Nature of Chengdu Dive into the heart...

China Airports China Highlights provides information on 19 China airports, those most used by...

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The Best Laundries in Shanghai With the rapid development of the social economy and the...

Time flies! 時光飛逝，光陰似箭！Happy new year! What happened in 2015? Have you missed anything important on Hacking Chinese? This is the best time to find...

China Silk Road Itineraries — How Long to Spend on the Silk Road The ancient Silk Road, a...

3-Day Wuyuan Spring Tour Step into the Spring of Wuyuan Wuyuan, an ancient county of Jiangxi...

Plan a Trip to Changsha, Zhangjiajie, and Fenghuang from Singapore Renowned for its unique...

China City Guide | Must-Visit Cities for Mandarin Learners China City Guide | Must-Visit Cities for Mandarin LearnersAug 12, 2025China City Guide |...

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ChatGPT is a chat bot developed by OpenAI and was launched in late 2022. It’s been all over the press as the fastest growing web platform of all...

Shanghai Cruise Ports - Location, Transport, and Shore Excursions Shanghai Cruise Port is an...

Chinese New Year 2026 in Shanghai Chinese New Year (CNY) or Spring Festival or Lunar New Year...

Shijia Hutong in Beijing: How to Visit This Hidden Gem As we all know, in Beijing, "hutongs"...

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This is a guest article by David Moser about the incredible changes the digital age has brought to learners of Chinese all over the world. David...

Visit Kaili: Gateway to Guizhou Ethnic Culture Kaili is located just 2 hours by car (or 30...

Harbin Weather in July Weather: July and August are the hottest and rainiest months of the...

Guilin Day Tours: 3 Top Itineraries & Travel Tips Guilin's key features are its karst...

China Day Tours Our products covered the most popular major cities in China. Tour types are...

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With China now offering visa-free policies to many countries, more and more tourists are visiting to explore its culture and, of course, enjoy some...

8-Day Tibet Tour including Tsedang, Shigatse, and Lhasa Discover Tibet's Cultural Origins ...

8-Day Xi'an and Zhangjiajie Highlights Tour Jade Rivers, Warrior Dreams This tour crafts a...

Meng Ding Mountain Meng Ding Mountain, located in Mingshan County, at the south-west edge of...

The Karez Well System - Turpan's Ancient Wells Foreign tourists now in China can travel to...

When you practise something (anything), the most important question is whether or not the way you practice actually has a positive effect on the...

Nanchang-Wuyuan Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Sep 25 | Making Chinese-style Tea Pastries Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Thursday, September 25, 2025?Come and learn how to make Chinese-style...

Nǐ qù nǎ lǐ? 你去哪里？ Where are you going? Wǒ yào qù shāng diàn. 我要去商店。 I’m going to the store. Nǐ qù gàn má? 你去干嘛？ What are...

Wǒ dǒng le. 我懂了。 I got it! Zhè cì wǒ dǒng le. 这次我懂了。 I got it this time. Wǒ míng bai le. 我明白了。 I understand! Wǒ huì le!...

As a standardized test of general language proficiency, HSK is not based on any particular textbook or course of study. Therefore, candidates...

Spring in China: Top Places to Go, Weather, Travel Tips Spring (March–May) is one of the best...

Xidi Village To see about 100 Ming and Qing houses, dine, sightsee, and shop for souvenirs and...

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

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

How to Plan a Hong Kong to Xi’an Tour Hong Kong is a good gateway for your China tour due to...

1-day Lantau Island Tour with Door-to-door Transfer Highlights Itinerary Price...

Ngari Travel Guide: Best Route, What to Do & Travel Tips Located in the far western corner...

Ciqikou Ancient Town: The Best Old Town to Visit in Chongqing Located about 30 minutes (20km)...

Harbin-Mudanjiang High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Best Places to see Fall Foliage in Shanghai Nanjing Qixia Mountain Best sightseeing time:...

August 30 | Mahjong Night Are you in Beijing, Shanghai or Chengdu on Wednesday, August 30, 2023?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong...

The correct answer is B . Translation:              Nà shì shénme? Li Hua：那  是   什么? What’s that?              Wǒ de xīnshū. Tom：我  的  新书。...

Best Restaurants to Eat in Changsha See below a list of most recommended places to eat in...

The Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car - Travel Tips, Tour Plan This 25 minute, 5.7 kilometers long...

2 of the Most Famous Chinese Mid-Autumn Poems In the literary history of China, many poets...

Have you ever found Mandarin tones to be particularly challenging? Unlike many languages we’re used to, Mandarin’s tonal system is truly one of a...

Gāng qín 钢琴 Piano Jí tā 吉他 Guitar Xiǎo tí qín 小提琴 Violin Sà kè sī 萨克斯 Saxophone Dà tí qín 大提琴 Cello Jià zi gǔ 架子鼓 Drum set If...

As a seasoned Mandarin teacher with years of experience supporting non-Chinese children aged 3-17, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the digital age is...

The Jade Gate Pass Great Wall Fort — Yumenguan Fort Yumenguan ('Jade Gate Pass') served as a...

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Shenzhen’s Skyline: the Top 7 Skyscrapers You Should Know About Before 1979, no one could...

Zigong Dinosaur Museum Overview It covers an area of 66,000 square meters and is built on...

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Kunming Food and Restaurants — A Tastier Kunming Trip Our Kunming foods and restaurants...

How to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong 2026? One of the loveliest Chinese festivals,...

Wǒ xiǎng yào zhè ge. 我想要这个。 I want this. Zhè ge shì shén me? 这个是什么？ What is this? Wǒ yào yī fèn zhè ge. 我要一份这个。 I want one of this. Bù yào...

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Looked at the wrong way, Chinese is a subject to study or an activity schedule like any other. Looked at the right way, learning Chinese seeps into...

In case you’ve just started learning Chinese, traditional Chinese refers to the characters used before the simplification reforms during the...

Chinese Noodles — The Top 10 Delicious Noodle Dishes "I would prefer no house to live in,...

Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) Facts The Yellow Mountains in Huangshan prefecture are a classic...

The Top 10 China Silk Road Foods You Must Try On a China Silk Road trip, you can not only delve...

Tonghua Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Tonghua Overview Nestling among hills at the...

Zhēn de jiǎ de? 真的假的？ Really? Yǒu diǎn yì si. 有点意思。 That’s interesting. Méi bàn fǎ. 没办法。 There’s no way around it. Kàn qíng...

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10 Facts You May Not Know About Eating in China Different countries have different eating...

Seating Arrangements for a Chinese Banquet The seating arrangement is probably the most...

Du Fu Du Fu (杜甫,712-770) was a famoius Realist poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty Era...

As anyone who has tried using mnemonics to learn something knows, some concepts are easier to link together than others. In general, the more...

When learning Chinese, some obstacles are easier to overcome if you have the guidance of someone who knows more than you do, such as a teacher or...

Timeline of China History: Chinese History QUICK (in a table) China has over 3,000 years of...

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Walk into any modern office in Singapore — from the sleek towers of Marina Bay to the creative co-working spaces of Tanjong Pagar — and you’ll hear...

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Changsha Muslim Restaurants Furong District 1. Ka Xi Mu Restaurant Being six-year old,...