Month: September 2026

China House Summary The Porcelain House is a priceless building decorated with about 4,000...

5-Day Guizhou Spring Tour Experience the Vitality of Guizhou Guizhou Province has long been...

10 Amazing Facts on the Han Dynasty — China 2,000 Years Ago The Han Empire (206 BC – 220 AD)...

The Maritime Silk Road The maritime Silk Road was a conduit for trade and cultural exchange...

Inner Mongolia Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip Inner Mongolia lies in central North China....

Camilla - Your Personal Trip Advisor Camilla Jiang Trip Advisor "Welcome! I'm...

Mia - Your Personal Trip Advisor Mia Jie Trip Advisor "Hello, I am Mia, your travel...

Shanghai Weather in December 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: During December the...

Half-day Shanghai Old Town Biking Tour with Food Tasting Highlights Itinerary Price...

Traditional Chinese Breakfast Items Have you ever tried a Traditional Chinese style breakfast?Chinese breakfast options are endless!In our...

Using search engines to study Chinese | Hacking Chinese

Reaching an advanced level of Chinese is a significant achievement, akin to completing a university degree in terms of time and effort invested....

Best Private China Tours 2026/2027: Discover Ancient and New China With over 20 years in...

8-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Guizhou Relaxation Tour Picturesque Karst Scenery and Idyllic...

Mongolia History 4,000 BC to the Mongol Empire The ancient history of Central Asia before...

China Map Domestic China trips are allowed in China (except for areas with medium or high...

Top Chinese Dating Apps, Part II It’s time for the second part of “Top Chinese Dating Apps”! Last time there were two most popular dating apps and...

Celebrities Who Can Speak Chinese Fluently | Learn Mandarin Celebrities Who Can Speak Chinese Fluently | Learn MandarinNov 23, 2024Chinese language...

Lately, I’ve had students reaching out to me, asking how they can improve in Mandarin as beginners. With over a decade of teaching experience in...

Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let’s explore 16 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each...

Have you ever asked a native speaker how to say something and then said that yourself to someone else, only to hear that it’s wrong and no-one says...

Suzhou Travel Guide An old Chinese proverb praising the beauty and prosperity of Suzhou says,...

Yunnan Weather in August 2026 (What to Wear and Top Places to Go) August in Yunnan is best for...

15-Day China and Thailand Highlights Tour China and Thailand Combo Pack up China's profound...

Plan Your Trip to Chengdu and Chongqing (with Itinerary) It takes only 2 hours by bullet train...

Fuxing Hao Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

In Singapore, the multicultural and multilingual environment offers kids abundant opportunities for language learning. However, non-Chinese kids...

Correct Answer: D The phrase “一把手 (yī bǎ shǒu)” literally means “a hand.” Now, it is used to mean someone primarily responsible for a particular...

 In today’s globalized economy, mastering business Chinese is becoming increasingly essential for professionals who want to excel in international...

Learn Mandarin Chinese with Songs <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Navigating Shanghai <!-- Pinyin chart Video Chinese ...

Photography Tips at Dongchuan Red Lands Dongchuan Red Land Area is located in Xintian County...

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

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

Guilin-Beihai High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

2-Day Xi'an Discovery by Beijing Bullet Train A Glimpse of Xi'an From Beijing Experience the...

Top 10 Most Common Chinese mistakes made by English Speakers: #3 <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Do People Celebrate Christmas in China? <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Black Myth (Wukong) is More Than Just a Game <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Jiuxiang Caves and Scenic Area, Kunming You might have visited karst caves in Guilin or in...

What the Chinese People Eat for Breakfast - 10 Popular Food Breakfast dishes in China widely...

11-Day Tibet Tour with Everest Base Camp Trek Pilgrim's Progress on the Path to the Sky This...

Cynthia - Content Specialist Cynthia Li Content Specialist "Hi, I'm Cynthia Li, a...

Best Shanghai Itineraries from 1 to 5 Days with Side Trips Are you planning a trip to Shanghai...

Visit Jing Shan Park: A Bird's Eye View of the Forbidden City I still remember the first time I...

Harbin Weather in March Weather: It is the end of winter and the beginning of spring. There...

Chinese Slang Words Guaranteed to Impress Your Friends! <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/forwardcom The first step when solving any problem should be analysing the problem we face. If we want to find an...

3-Day Jingdezhen Porcelain Tour: China’s china heritage Why is China Called "China"? In the...

12-Day China Silk Road Tour from Xi'an to Kashgar Along the Great Silk Road From Xi'an to...

Turpan Weather - Best Time to Visit Turpan Turpan has an arid desert climate, dry, hot and...

1-day Shanghai Classic Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao Water Town, Bund Highlights...

Joseph, a 9-year-old American boy, was encouraged by his parents to learn Mandarin from a very young age in order to better understand Chinese...

I remember the first time I took an advanced proficiency test in Chinese. I remember sitting down with the reading part of the exam, starting to...

My book is finally out! It’s called Hacking Chinese: A Practical Guide to Learning Mandarin and is available both as a paperback and as an e-book....

Eating and Drinking in China Eating and drinking in China can be a mind-broadening and...

The Three Kingdoms Period (AD 220–280) — Heroes Emerged in Troubled Times In the Three Kingdoms...

Shenzhen North Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Top Xi'an Tours 2026: Heritage, Nature, and Culinary Delights As the ancient capital of 13...

The Top-5 Pick of Shanghai's Street Food Spots Ask anyone who lives in Shanghai about street...

2-Day Great Wall Mutianyu-Simatai Day-Night Tour Great Wall Beauty & Relaxation - Day &...

How to Order Food in Restaurants in China In the West you can order any Chinese food with only...

Traveling Independently in China — How It Differs from in the West Travel and tourism isn't as...

How to Say Happy Chinese New Year in Mandarin and Cantonese On this page, we've got the top...

How to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in London Chinese New Year is China's biggest...

Guangzhou - Shenzhen High-Speed Trains - Duration, Prices, Stations, and Timetables China Train Ticket...

Xiamen Weather in May Weather: The rainy season starts in May and lasts until August. In...

Guilin Food: How to Identify Authentic Local Flavors Guilin's food is known for its tangy and...

Li River in Guilin: 5 Ways to Enjoy the Best Scenery The Li River, the crown jewel of Guilin's...

Editor’s note: This show remains one of the best I know for fairly advanced listening practice, but it was discontinued in late 2017. It’s still...

Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese in 2023? The most popular podcast episodes? It’s time to summarise the year that was and...

China Ancient Education Ancient Chinese education began with classic works, namely, the Four...

Suzhou Weather in June Weather: Suzhou enters its hot season in June. June begins the rainy...

Suzhou Weather in December Weather: December's weather is cold and comparatively dry. It...

Plan Your First Trip to Chongqing: A Complete Guide (2026) Welcome to Chongqing, a cyberpunk...

Chengdu-Chongqing High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram — Travel Guide For many foreign tourists to Hong Kong, Victoria...

Fengyangyi Village: Meet Yourself Filming Location Fengyangyi is a small village on part of the...

Chinese Language How to Say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year in Chinese Top 10 Buzzwords of 2024 in China: Chinese Language Trends Black...

How NOT to Choose a Chinese Name <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

I didn’t use spaced repetition software for my first year of learning Chinese (I didn’t know what it was back then). During my second year, I sort...

The Jiumenkou Great Wall Section You'll enjoy a walk on the wall and seeing the rugged scenery...

The Great Wall at Yanmen Pass, Shanxi Province Yanmen Pass, or Xixing (西陉Xīxíng...

The Top 6 Ancient Streets/Villages close to the Yellow Mountains After a visit to the Yellow...

Yulin Grottoes Commonly referred to as the Ten-Thousand Buddha Valley, the Yulin Grottoes are...

Leeky - Your Personal Trip Advisor Leeky Li Trip Advisor "Hi I'm Leeky, your travel...

8-Day Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou Educational Tour Development of the Economic Center in...

7-Day Xi’an Educational Tour Explore Xi'an's Regional Highlights Xi'an, one of China's...

李子柒, (Lǐ Zǐqī, Li Ziqi), a household name both in China and internationally, is more than just a content creator—she is a cultural ambassador. Known...

8 Social Labels in China You Should Know About (Part 2) <!-- Pinyin chart ...

The Southern and Northern Dynasties Preceded by the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) and followed...

Guangzhou Weather in May Weather: It feels warm and damp in May. It is the rainiest month with...

Macau Weather in May Weather: May and June are the wettest months. It gets hot and muggy....

Beijing - Tianjin High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Hong Kong - Dongguan (Humen) High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train...

Top 10 Must-Try Beijing Foods: Local Eating Tips One of the best ways to experience a city is...

Chinese Mooncakes — Symbols, Flavors, Regional Varieties In ancient times, mooncakes were a...

Learning Mandarin as a non-native speaker is not just about memorizing words or writing characters—it’s about overcoming uncertainty, celebrating...

An Untold Love Story of Me and Yoyo Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

South Great Wall The Southern Great Wall is short for the Great Wall in southern China and is...

Mount Emei: How to Visit from Chengdu Mount Emei is one of China's four famous Buddhist...

Shanghai Weather in July 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: July is one of the...

Shanghai Weather in October 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: Temperature gradually...

1-Day Shanghai Layover Tour Time-Smart Shanghai Exploration This one-day trip is specially...

Guilin Weather in May –Time for Traditional Farming Experiences May in Guilin marks the...

May 1st Holiday Labor Day in China Interesting Facts About Labor Day in ChinaMay 1 Labor Day 五一劳动节 (Wǔ-Yī Láodòngjié) is a national holiday in...

Relive With Us the Best Moments of 2022 As any year, 2022 cannot be painted black or white. Looking back, there were so many happy memories that we...

2024: Unveiling the Year of the Green Dragon <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Qinghefang Pedestrian Street Summary Hangzhou is now regarded as China's richest small city....

Taiwan Weather in February February is one of the best times to visit Taiwan, with mild...

How the Great Wall Was Built — Materials and Methods The Great Wall easily required the...

Giant Pandas Life Cycle Do you want to know how giant pandas grow up, and their characteristics...

How to Return Items on Taobao China | That’s Mandarin How to Return Items on Taobao China | That’s MandarinMay 18, 2025How to Return Items on...

Q&A: China eases COVID restrictions — what does it mean? In December 2022, China took a series of measures to ease the COVID restrictions that...

5 Chinese Phrases and Questions to Take a Taxi The Most Useful Chinese Phrases and Questions to Take a TaxiThe most popular app Chinese people use...

Today we will analyze an IB B reading question in 2019. As Chinese teacher, we are thrilled to share with you the rich and amusing world of the 2019...

A Crash Course in Chinese Culture for Adoptive Parents <!-- Pinyin chart ...

Context matters. Chinese words are not used the way you’d think based on an English translation and words are not pronounced the same everywhere and...

8-Day Greater Bay Area Theme Parks Tour The Pearl River's Embrace This 8-day adventure...

20-Day Beijing, Pingyao, Xian, Guilin, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai Tour Classic Chinese Culture...

2-Week Beautiful China with Holy Tibet China Golden Triangle withHoly Tibet The sample...

Sanxingdui Museum: How to Visit from Chengdu I feel that Sanxingdui gives off a sense of...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in December: Best for Icy Waterfall and Snow Views Weather: December is one...

Top 3 Mid-Autumn Festival Stories: Chang'e, Hou Yi, Jade Rabbit Every holiday or festival has...

Do you ever find yourself in conversations with Chinese speakers, where you’re able to start with a simple “nǐ hǎo 你好” (hello) but struggle to...

Title in English: Chinese Synonyms Usage Dictionary Title in Chinese: 漢語近義詞用法詞典 Author: Teng Shou-hsin (鄧守信) Year: 2009 Pages: 533...

Image source: sxc.hu/profile/4seasons Now that I have cleared the main types of listening (background, passive and active listening), it’s time to...

Grammar is something central to learning any language, including Chinese. If someone says otherwise, it’s probably because they don’t know what...

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

4-Day Essence of Datong and Pingyao Tour Essence of Datong and Pingyao Have you ever seen a...

Huangshan Weather in November Weather: November is very cold, and the lows go below zero. It...

How to Plan a Trip to Yunnan and Tibet 2026 Yunnan and Tibet: one is picturesque and romantic...

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

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

Essential Vocabulary for Shopping in Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Audio Review Study Feature on Yoyo Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Image credit: Alexander Warnolf In a world with perfect teachers and education systems, you wouldn’t need to care too much about how to learn...

China Train Baggage Allowance and Policy Just like taking a flight, there is a baggage...

Kunming/Hekou to Vietnam Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

Nanjing-Changsha High-Speed Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

6-Day Beijing Winter Tour with Skiing in a Olympic Winter Games Venue A Lively Winter Vacation...

人气王 (Rén qì wáng) – popularity king 圈粉 (Quān fěn) – gain fans 自来熟 (Zì lái shú) – friendly with everyone 走到哪红到哪 (Zǒu dào nǎ hóng dào nǎ) – popular...

This month’s challenge is about reading Chinese, and that seems to be as good a reason as any to publish an article about habit formation and...

This week marks the third anniversary of the Hacking Chinese Podcast! That menas one article and podcast episode every week for 156 weeks, without...

Do you want to speak Mandarin fluently, no matter what your level is? Use the 4/3/2 technique to build confidence and flow! Becoming fluent in...

120+ Famous Chinese Sayings and Proverbs Here's a great collection of Chinese sayings and...

Chinese New Year VS Lunar New Year: Differences and Controversies Chinese New Year is...

Taiwan Weather in August August in Taiwan is hot, sunny, and humid—it's the second hottest and...

1-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hiking Tour Pilgrimage to Joseph Rock's Favorite Mountain ...

Macau Weather in January Weather: January is the coolest month in Macau, but most people will...

Animated films aren’t just entertainment — they’re a shortcut to real emotional language. And few movies do this better than Zootopia. If you’re...

  Wǒ yào jié zhàng. 我要结账。 I’d like to pay the bill. Zài nǎ mǎi dān? 在哪买单？ Where do I pay the bill? Kě yǐ yòng zhī fù bǎo ma? 可以用支付宝吗？ Can...

Why Chinese People Love Western TV Shows <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Your Guide to Chinese Holidays in 2020 <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Top 20 Must-Try Taiwan Foods Taiwanese food is a mix of Fujian, Guangdong, Hakka, and Japanese...

Yunnan Tours 2026: Classic Highlights and Hidden Gems Await Blessed with year-round...

Is September a Good Time to Visit Yunnan? (Where to Go) September is a good time to visit...

Top 8 Free things to Do in Chengdu Chengdu is the hometown of the giant panda. It was the...

Chongqing North Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

3-Day Jiankou to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Discovery Tour Wild and Wonderful Great Wall...

16 Facts about the Yangtze River Discover the most interesting information about the Yangtze,...

Spaced repetition means that you review words you want to learn at certain intervals to maximise learning efficiency. It is a well known...

I usually don’t recommend advanced learning resources, not because I don’t have any to recommend, but because it’s much harder to find good stuff...

13-Day Chinese Cuisine Tour A Broad Taste of China This 13-day suggested itinerary is an...

One Day Private Yangmingshan Volcano & Beitou Hot Spring Tour Volcano and Hot Spring ...

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

Hong Kong – Xi'an High-Speed Train China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Leshan Transportation Leshan is accessible by railways, highways and waterways. Chengdu is...

5-Day Dynamic Guilin and Yangshuo Tour Indulge in Summer Fun in the Karst Landscape Cooling...

2-Day Longji Terraced Fields Hiking Extension Longji Terraced Fields Hiking Extension Longji...

Dali Ancient Town Dali Ancient Town is one of Yunnan's most popular tourist destinations. It...

Dali Tours In Dali, a beautiful place just below the eastern "eave" of the Tibetan Plateau,...

One of the interesting, and sometimes frustrating, things about learning Chinese characters is that there’s always more to learn. While it’s true...

3-Day Kunming and Dongchuan Red Land Tour Capture "God's Palette of Colors" Only the red...

The Top 8 China Drinks You Should Try When traveling through China, you may have trouble...

How to Plan a Trip to Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai are China's...

Xishuangbanna Weather - Best Times to Visit Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, also...

Ming Tombs in Beijing: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide The Ming Tombs is located in the...

How to Plan a Panda Tour 2026: A Comprehensive Panda Travel Guide There are many places to see...

Feb 5 | Write 春联 (Chūnlián), or Spring Festival Couplets Are you in Beijing, Shanghai or Suzhou on Thursday, February 5, 2026?Come and immerse...

Is it absolutely necessary to learn Chinese characters when studying Mandarin? Can I focus solely on Pinyin without learning characters and...

Recently, I had this student reach out to me. He mentioned he’s been studying Chinese in college and even practicing speaking with a tutor. However,...

Yangshuo Biking Guide: Best Routes, Itinerary & Tips Guilin's Yangshuo County, with its...

How to Visit White Horse Temple in Luoyang: Full Travel Guide White Horse Temple is where...

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

Where to Stay in Xi'an: Best Areas & Hotels for First-Timers The main attractions in Xi'an...

Sanjiang Dong Village: Is It Worth Visiting? How to Plan Your Trip? In Sanjiang, the main...

What is the Origin of Mid-Autumn Festival? A Brief History The Mid-Autumn Festival has a...

Chinese Mentality 5 Common Traits of Chinese People’s Personality Learn Mandarin Chinese With Pleco 3 Chinese Wedding Facts Explained 5 Chinese...

Join Our "My Favorite Chinese Character" Contest! <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Flashcards are often viewed as a silver bullet, promising swift mastery of characters, words and more, but relying on flashcards too much has...

Tones are, without doubt, one of the hardest parts of Chinese to master, and many students struggle with them even long after leaving the beginner...

Li Bai — A famous Romantic Poet Li Bai is known as a famous Romantic Poet in ancient China. He...

Nanluoguxiang - My Favorite Hutong near the Forbidden City The area surrounding the Forbidden...

Gulangyu — Island of Pianos Gulangyu is directly off the southeastern coast of China, and the...