Month: September 2026

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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...

How to Plan a 3-Week Itinerary on the Silk Road (2026) Three weeks would allow you a leisurely...

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

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...

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

Ruru - Content Specialist Ruru Zhou Content Specialist "Hi, I'm Ruru Zhou, a...

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

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...

七夕节 The Story Behind Qixi Festival | Learn Chinese Culture 七夕节 The Story Behind Qixi Festival | Learn Chinese CultureJun 2, 2025七夕节 The Romantic...

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。...

April Study Streak Challenge <!-- Pinyin chart Video Chinese ...

Harbin Weather in April Weather: Spring springs up in April with warmer but frequently changing...

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...

Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna, China Celebrated: Apr. 13 to Apr. 15 ...

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...

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...

Manting Park, Xishuangbanna Manting Park in Xishuangbanna used to be the Imperial Garden of the...

Claire - Your Personal Trip Advisor Claire Wang Trip Advisor "Entering the doors of...

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...

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...

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

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...

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?...

Top 10 Most Common Chinese mistakes made by English Speakers: #9 <!-- Pinyin chart ...

The Ultimate Guide to Drinking in China <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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 ...

Senior Travel in Hong Kong Unmatched highlights and care for seniors. Now that you are...

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...

Differences Between Mainland Mandarin and Taiwanese Mandarin <!-- Pinyin chart ...

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...

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

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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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...

Rock Cave of Lion Pass On Precious Stone Mountain (Shibaoshan in Chinese), there is a...

Haircuts in China Tips & Mandarin Phrases | That’s Mandarin Haircuts in China Tips & Mandarin Phrases | That’s MandarinApr 18, 2025Getting...

China School Trip 2026Program descriptionChina School Trip is an action-packed and immersive Chinese learning experience designed for school student...

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

China's Regional Cuisines — Chinese Food Types China's cooking styles and dietary preferences...

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

Travel Agents Request Are you a travel agency or travel advisor and interested in selling China...

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...

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...

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

Introduction to 4 Regional Chinese Cuisines <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

12-DayBeijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, and Shanghai Panda Keeper and Classic Wonders Cute...

14-Day China Natural Wonders Discovery This 14-day natural wonders discovery tour covers the...

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...

Changan In Sui And Tang Dynasties Map Click to enlarge! Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty...

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

6-Day Guilin Photography Tour Catch the Exclusive Beauties of Guilin This Guilin photography...

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

5 PERFECT Gifts for Chinese Language Learners <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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

20-Day Chengdu, Chongqing, Lhasa, Silk Road, and Shanghai Tour Classic China Culture and...

Chongqing Weather in January, Chongqing Temperature in January Winter touring and shopping in...

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

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

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

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...

Suzhou Weather in March Weather: March is the first month of spring, and the weather is...

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

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

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...

How to Eat Healthily in China - 3 Steps You may have seen some negative reports about...

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

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

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon has become a hot attraction because of the...

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

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...

How to Wish Someone Well in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Suzhou Weather in August Weather: August is the first or second hottest month. It is often...

The 10 Most Beautiful Places in Taiwan Taiwan is a region with natural beauty and architectural...

Top 5 Shopping Areas in Chengdu: Recommendations from Locals Chengdu, known as the city of...

Macau Shopping Duty-free shopping is Macau's new draw. The territory now has very large malls...

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Century Victory Cruise Set sail on theCentury Victory, a cruise ship designed with your...

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...

5 Chinese Words That Have No English Equivalents <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

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...

How to Order a Meal Online in China China is one of the leading countries across the...

8-Day Hohhot–Ordos Tour with Hiking, Camping, and Culture Inner Mongolia Core Wilds &...

Weather in China in March & Top Places for Cherry Blossom 2026 Is March a good time to...

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Explore Xi'an's Food: How to Eat Like a Local When it comes to China's culinary cities, Xi'an...

8 Less Touristy Places to Visit in Guilin: Best Hidden Gems Guilin, renowned worldwide for its...

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During certain periods of my life, I’ve spent upwards of 80 hours a week learning Chinese. For most people, that sounds crazy; how can you possibly...

Image credit: Stephanieking via Wikimedia Commons. When learning Chinese, should you focus on extensive learning, where you cover a lot of fairly...

7-Day Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Bome Tour Experience the Mysteries and Vitality of Tibet For...

28-Day Panorama China Tour The Wonders of Grand China China, with its rich history and vast...

Shanghai to Beijing Flights Airports, Terminals & Airlines for Shanghai to Beijing...

Top 10 Things to Do in Macau Four hundred years of integration between Chinese and Western...

When in Shanghai, Don't... At China Highlights, we know that for first time visitors to...

The 10 Most Unusual Museums in Shanghai There are a great number of museums in Shanghai,...

The 5 Best Beaches in Xiamen With so many beaches, which beach in Xiamen should you visit?...

How to Practice Chinese Characters So, what can one do to really learn how to write Chinese characters effectively? During the summer of 2011 in...

Chinese Winter Camp ’23 Has Officially Started: Join in the Fun! Are you ready to transform this winter into extraordinary adventure for your kid?...

The Top 10 Things to Do in Nanjing Nanjing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China....

Hangzhou Weather in July Weather: July is the hottest month, and it rains a lot until the...

China Hiking Tours Perhaps China is not so famous for hiking or other outdoor activities in...

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

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Top 6 Chinese Dishes For Weight Loss Many traditional Chinese dishes are filled with healthy ingredients, including vegetables and lean meats....

China School Trip | 1 Exciting Week, 50 Happy Students! Last week, our Shanghai campus successfully received a group of students on their China...

The “Sage of Omaha” Warren Buffett has invested in “比亚迪 (bǐyàdí) BYD-Build Your Dreams” CO Ltd, which is a Chinese manufacturer of batteries, “手机...

How To Use a Chinese Dictionary: Part 2 - WITHOUT PINYIN <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Chinese New Year Quotes As common in any festival or holiday, saying festive greetings...

Xiling Snow Mountain: Our Favourite Winter Escape from Chengdu If you ask me where to go near...

Top 10 Things to Do in Gansu In ancient times, Chinese businessmen traveled through Gansu on...

Hong Kong-Changsha High-Speed Trains - Easy to Book China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

Hohhot Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Hohhot Hohhot is in the middle of the Inner...

Shangri-La Weather - Best Time to Visit Shangri-La (also named Zhongdian) lies on the...

A Student’s Online Experience At That’s Mandarin I have been studying the Mandarin Chinese language for almost seven years at many different...

Learning Mandarin is not a short journey, so how to help kids persist in learning Chinese is crucial. Encouragement comes into play in this...

Image credit: VistaICO.com Learning is about connecting something new to what you already know. If what you know is clearly structured and logical,...

Introverts learning Chinese dismay when we hear advice about speaking from day one, preferably with any and all Chinese people you encounter. Great...

Best Dunhuang Itineraries and Side Trips Dunhuang features the "Eastern Louvre" — the Mogao...

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Harbin Weather in October Weather: The weather gets cold by the end of October. It rains...