Year: 2026

6-Day Beijing Autumn Tour Golden Autumn Odyssey The phrase "Autumn in Beijing, Night in...

At the moment, there are roughly 150 articles on Hacking Chinese and although I doubt that anyone has read all of them (apart from myself,...

Chinese Food Ingredients — What Chinese Eat Chinese love to eat, and Chinese food includes a...

Yuan Dynasty, Mongol China History, Facts & Achievements Founded by Kublai Khan, leader of...

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Hangzhou Transportation: Getting to Hangzhou by Air, Train, and Coach Hangzhou has a...

China Weather in May & Top Places to Visit in 2026 May is one of the best months to visit...

Guangzhou Weather in August August is the second hottest month of the year. The highest...

Qinghai Travel Guide Kumbum Monastery Qinghai (青海), which literally means 'blue sea', is an...

Ancient China Maps This page collects maps of major Chinese dynasties in Chinese history. All...

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Zhangjiajie Small Group Day Tours Zhangjiajie is in the northwestern part of Hunan Province in...

Mapo doufu (麻婆豆腐), a Popular Chinese Tofu Dish Mápó dòufu (麻婆豆腐) is a classic spicy 🌶 tofu and meat 🥩 dish from Sichuan province in China.So today,...

Should you write your Chinese texts by hand or is typing better? How do you use unfamiliar words when writing? How can AI help you improve...

The Top 10 Traditional Chinese Instruments You Might Hear There were more than 70 types of...

18-Day Beijing, Xian, Luoyang, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, ShanghaiTour Classic China Nature and...

6-Day Hong Kong and Guilin Highlights Tour The Busting City and Rural Area of China For...

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Wǒ jǐn kuài chǔ lǐ. 我尽快处理。 I’ll handle it as soon as possible. Shāo hòu huí fù. 稍后回复。 I’ll reply later. Zàn shí yǒu diǎn máng....

Suzhou Nightlife Suzhou is not only an ancient city of thousands of years' history, but also...

4-Day Mt. Siguniang Summit Expedition Tour Reward Yourself with a Mountain How long since...

How to Get from Pudong Airport to Hongqiao Railway Station The 37-mile (or 58km) trip from...

Xiamen International Cruise Terminal Nothing says hustle and bustle like the growing economy...

Chinese Lantern Festival 2026: Mar. 3, Traditions, Food, Events On the 15th day of the first...

Gān bēi！ 干杯！ Cheers! Hē yī bēi！ 喝一杯！ Have a drink! Wǒ gān le, nǐ suí yì！ 我干了，你随意！ I’m drinking it, you do as you like! (playful, casual)...

Listening is an essential skill in language learning, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening...

Guangzhou Nightlife What do you do at night in Guangzhou? Guangzhou is an international...

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How to Plan a Shanghai to Hangzhou Day Trip Shanghai is a modern metropolis in the Yangtze...

The Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the Centerpiece of Modern Shanghai Standing by the bank of the...

A new semester has just begun and it’s time for another Hacking Chinese meet-up. This means that we meet in a restaurant, café or other location to...

Grandview Park Grandview Park, alos named asDaguan Park in Chinese, is located at the terminus...

Suzhou Food Suzhou could be a paradise for gourmets. Suzhou cuisine features slightly...

Badaling Great Wall: Unique Experience and Travel Tips Badaling Great Wall is the closest...

3-Day Zhongwei Desert Tour with Winery Experience A Sip of Desert Wilderness Laughing and...

The Mural in Baisha Village Overview Baisha Old Town is one of the oldest towns in...

HSK Level 4: Downloadable Test Students at this level should feel comfortable commenting on a wide range of subjects and issues related to life,...

Guest Blogs & Media The Meaning Of Different Colors In Chinese Culture Breaking Down Barriers: Movies and TV Shows in Chinese Language...

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Hong Kong Weather in August August is the Wettest Month of Hong Kong Hong Kong in...

How to Get a SIM Card in China No matter if you’re coming to China for a short or long term, getting a local SIM card will save you a lot of time,...

What You‘ll Actually Hear in a Real Consultation. You walk into a clinic in China. You‘ve learned some medical Chinese. You know words like...

Huā 花 Flower Huā hěn piào liàng. 花很漂亮。 The flowers are pretty. Shù 树 Tree Zhè kē shù hěn gāo。 这棵树很高。 This tree is very tall. Yè zi...

There is a saying in English that goes, “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” In Chinese, this same phrase can be translated as...

Kunming Weather in July Weather: July is part of the rainy and warm monsoon season. It isn't...

Visit Siguniangshan Mountain from Chengdu: A Complete Guide Siguniang Mountain (四姑娘山), also...

Huangshan Photography Tour This tour is especially designed for photography lovers and...

Tianjin Binhai Airport Tianjin Binhai International Airport was built in November, 1939. On May...

The Best Shanghai Restaurants - Something for Everyone Shanghai has a vast range of...

Dazhong Dianping, or 大众点评: A Guide to ‘Chinese Yelp’ Dazhong Dianping, or 大众点评: A Guide to ‘Chinese Yelp’ by nikandreyevas | Oct 25, 2018There are...

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Top Things to Do with Kids in Guilin A truly child-friendly trip goes far beyond just seeing...

A Guide to the Chinese Family Tree A Guide to the Chinese Family TreeJun 14, 2024The Chinese family tree may seem overwhelming at first, with its...

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The Tastiest 10 Dim Sum Restaurants in Hong Kong If you're touring Hong Kong, you probably...

8-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou Family Tour Discover the Prosperous Jiangnan Jiangnan is...

Top 5 Most Popular Apps in China for 2025 Top 5 Most Popular Apps in China for 2025Feb 25, 2025The 5 Most Popular Apps in China Must-Have Apps for...

There are two ways you can get Chinese into your brain: through your ears by listening and through your eyes by reading. You can only say and...

Watching TV is a great way to learn languages. It combines lots of useful Chinese words and phrases while providing rich context because of the...

The Differences Between Tourist Restaurants and Local Restaurants Good food is very important...

3-Day Mount Siguniang Tour from Chengdu A Paradise for Photographers and Hikers This 3-day...

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One-Way Private Transfer Between Guilin Airport (Train Stations) and Your Hotel Highlights...

2020: Year of the Metal Rat 2020 is the year of the Rat. We’re saying goodbye to the Year of the Pig and welcoming the symbol of the new year – the...

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Beijing Weather in October 2026: Weather Tips & Autumn Leaves Weather: Beijing gets cooler...

“I studied Chinese for six years in school but still can’t say hardly anything in the language.” “If you learn on your own, you can become fluent...

Fuxian Lake Travel Guide-Not Only the Underwater City Fuxian Lake, located in Yunnan, is one of...

6-Day Hulunbuir Winter Tour with Reindeer Experience Dance with Santa's Reindeers Yearning...

Lijiang Weather: Which Month is the Best Time to Go (2026) Lijiang's combination of high...

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How to Plan a Family Tour of Hong Kong with Your Kids Hong Kong is a tourist attraction for...

Top 10 Mid-Autumn Festival Traditions and Activities The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most...

As far as I know, this is the most comprehensive list of questions about how to learn Chinese available anywhere. Please note that it’s about how to...

How to Plan a Trip to Kunming 2026: Itinerary, Hotels. Transport As the capital of Yunnan...

How to Plan a Trip to Yunnan 2026: Where to Go, Itinerary Yunnan province, in southwest China,...

15-Day Tibet, Xian and Luoyang Tour Holy Tibet and Historical China Tours Uncover China's...

Shanghai Tianzifang Tianzifang is a tourist shopping and cafe area in Shanghai in the Old...

Qixi Festival 2026: Celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day Qixi Festival, also known as Double...

Jokhang Temple — The Spiritual Center of Tibet Jokhang Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist temple...

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Tibet Weather in November: What to Do and Travel Tips November is a good time to visit Tibet....

Mount Qingcheng: the Panda Village in Kung Fu Panda 3 Mount Qingcheng is a UNESCO World...

One Day Private Sea to Sky Nanya Rocky Shore and Pinxi Sky Lantern The Romance of Ocean A...

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Chongqing Weather in May, Chongqing Temperature in May Weather: It can be hot by the end of...

I don’t know about you, but I know started reading novels in Chinese way too late. This was partly because I thought it was scary and more difficult...

The Unbreakable Bond Between Hot Pot and Chongqing Having worked as a tour guide for many...

Qingpu District Map This map marks the location of Qingpu district (the pink area) in Shanghai....

South Pasture Summary It is a large natural area and pasture region with many streams and a...

That’s Mandarin Awarded Mandarin School of the Year Once More! We are excited to share the news that That’s Mandarin has once again been granted...

Chinese Vocabulary to Greet the Year 2024 New Year’s Eve is already this Sunday. And as the 2024 approaches, it’s the perfect time to set...

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The Best Ways To Go To China and Travel Around China Airline China has built a comprehensive...

Hangzhou Weather in January Weather: Hangzhou is in the peak of the freezing winter during...

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Many people assume that the hardest part of learning Chinese must be the characters or the tones, but it turns out that most learners struggle more...

This week’s podcast episode (number 192) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent to me about speaking Chinese. This...

I just returned from a three-week trip to China after not having set foot in the country since before the pandemic. As...

Taiwan Weather in July July is Taiwan's hottest month, with long sunny days, high humidity, and...

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

15 Days in China: Top 22 Tours and Itineraries The top 22 itineraries recommended below will...

Daluo River and One Tree Forest, Xishuangbanna Daluo means a "public port" in the Dai language....

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Qinhuai River The Huai River is the old name for what is now called the Qin Huai River. It is...

Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon: Visiting Guide Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon, also known as Guanquan...

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Jun 07 Recap | Making Sticky Rice Dumplings Jun 07 Recap | Making Sticky Rice Dumplings by That's Mandarin | Jun 13, 2024Last Friday, in Beijing...

15-day China Natural Beauty Tour Discover the wonders of China on our unforgettable 15-day...

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Have you ever been puzzled by the phrase “我考虑一下 (Wǒ kǎo lǜ yī xià), I’ll think about it” during your business conversations with Chinese clients? It...

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5-Day Zhangjiajie Hiking and Biking Tour Dynamic Zhangjiajie Experience the thrill of the...

Journey to the West: Introduction As a Chinese learner, at some point in your learning journey, you will definitely learn about Journey to the West...

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Top 10 Dishes from A Bite of China "A Bite of China" is a famous documentary covering almost...

3 Best Chinese New Year Songs to Ring in 2026 Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, is the top...

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You‘ve likely noticed this in Chinese conversations. You explain something clearly. The other person listens, maybe even says “okay.“ But later, it...

When you go shopping, you are always looking for the best price for the product you want. Whether its clothing, electronics or food that you are...

The pronunciation of Mandarin Pinyin is similar to English. As long as you know these English pronunciations, you can quickly learn Chinese Pinyin....

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Year of the Rooster

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Zǎo ān！ 早安！ Good morning！ Nǐ hǎo. 你好。 Hello. Dào le. 到了。 Arrived. Qǐng zuò. 请坐。 Please sit. Xiè xie. 谢谢。 Thank you. Zài jiàn！ 再见！...

Lingyin Temple Lingyin Temple or Temple of the Soul's Retreat is one of the largest and most...

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Chengdu Weather in January 2026: the Peak Snow Season Weather: January is the coldest month in...

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Suzhou Weather - Best Time to Visit Suzhou is located in the lower reach of the Yangtze River,...

Wuhou Temple The Wuhou Temple (The Temple of Marquis Wu) in Chengdu's south suburb is the...

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Textbook Zǎo shang hǎo! 早上好！ Good morning! Real Life Zǎo a! 早啊！ Morning! Textbook Wǒ hěn gāo xìng jiàn dào nǐ. 我很高兴见到你。 Nice to meet...

Wǒ bù shū fu. 我不舒服。 I don’t feel well. Wǒ shēng bìng le. 我生病了。 I’m ill. Wǒ yǒu diǎn bù shū fu. 我有点不舒服。 I’m a bit unwell. Wǒ...

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那天出差，我来到北方一个陌生的小城市，投宿在一家普通的旅馆。进进出出的，都是陌生面孔。房间内有三个床位。入晚，仍是我一人；我担心着随时可能闯进一个陌生人来。...

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