Year: 2026

4 Modern Celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival Do you still associate the Mid-Autumn...

Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? (Explained) Chinese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference? (Explained)Feb 28, 2025Chinese vs. Mandarin:...

Listening comprehension is a crucial skill for mastering Chinese, and it plays an especially important role in the IB Chinese B SL exam. In this...

Goats' Horoscope 2026

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Master Chinese Pinyin and Tones Pinyin is essential throughout the early stages of learning Chinese. It allows students to focus on their...

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One of the most hotly debated topics in Chinese language pedagogy is the question of when to introduce Chinese characters. As a student, should...

Suzhou Restaurants Suzhou has a vast range of restaurants catering not only to local palettes,...

Yunnan Transportation: How to Get to/around Yunnan Yunnan is easily accessible by planes and...

Mutianyu Great Wall: Unique Highlights and How to Visit The Mutianyu Great Wall is located...

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

How to Choose Between Train Types and Seat Classes in China China Train Ticket Booking China...

5 Ways to Sound More Like a Native Speaker of Mandarin Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart ...

7-Day Guilin, Chongqing and Yangtze River Cruise Tour Grandest China Rivers If you're...

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That’s Mandarin Beijing CampusCampus Tour2005founded in Beijing200,000+overall students10,000+students annuallyVideo TourTake a brief view of our...

When it comes to spoken Chinese, many children would find it difficult to master. As Mandarin is a language rich in tones that can feel daunting....

Year of the Dragon

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Responsible Travel - RESPECT in Action At China Highlights, our mission is "Creating...

Input is extremely important when learning a language. Without having heard something, how are you supposed to be able to say it? Without having...

One of the problems with Chinese reading and listening practice is that it’s often too passive. The most motivated and disciplined students can...

Have you ever benchmarked your Chinese? If not, it’s time to do so! If you have, it’s probably time to do it again. Benchmarking is the focus of...

Simatai Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Compared to other sections of the Great...

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If you’ve been learning Chinese for a while, you’ve probably heard this word very early on: 东西(Dōng xi). Most textbooks translate it as “thing.” ...

In today’s competitive global job market, standing out requires more than just technical skills. Mastering Mandarin Chinese is a powerful tool that...

Listening and reading in Chinese can be a challenge, especially when your level is not high enough. To understand more and thereby also learn more,...

The Great Wall at Jiaoshan (Horn Peak) - the East End of the Wall 'Horn Peak'(Jiaoshan) holds...

9-Day Huangshan, Wuyuan, Suzhou, and Shanghai Spring Tour Blossoms on Mountains and...

The Complete Guide to Your Layover in Shanghai One of China's "layover cities", Shanghai has...

The Forbidden City: Highlights, Secret of the Name, Facts The Forbidden City (Chinese name: 故宫...

Baimang Snow Mountain Overview Baimang Snow Mountain, also called White Horse Snow Mountain,...

Chinese New Year 2026 in Hong Kong: Celebrations & Events Chinese New Year's Day marks the...

Yellow River Scenic Area Features Two very large statues of the heads of Emperor Yan and...

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street Located on the west bank of the Hai River, in the...

Hong Kong’s Subway (MTR): Your Expert Guide Hong Kong's subway system (Mass Transit Railway /...

Jīn tiān wǎn shang yǒu kòng ma? 今天晚上有空吗？ Are you free tonight? Yǒu a. 有啊。 Yes, I am. Yào bù yào yī qǐ chī fàn? 要不要一起吃饭？ Do you...

The Internet is quickly establishing itself as the de facto media platform. This has led to a growing culture that is distinct to online users and...

Many non-Chinese families are initially hesitant—Mandarin seems complex, and parents worry about their child feeling isolated or overwhelmed. But...

Translation from your native language is usually something to be avoided when learning a foreign language. If you construct sentences in your native...

7-Day Huangshan, Shanghai and Hangzhou Tour An Odyssey of Nature, Culture, and Art Embark on...

Top Free Things to Do in Lijiang Lijiang is a beautiful city located in the north-west of...

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It becomes increasingly common to argue that it’s okay that the knowledge of written Chinese lags behind that of spoken Chinese for beginners. This...

Chongqing Weather in April Weather: The temperature is comfortable. It ranges from an average...

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Shanghai’s Top 7 Attractions for Autumn Outings Here are seven enchanting attractions for...

Guilin Weather in December - Cold and Quiet Season December marks the start of winter in...

Best Caves to Visit in Guilin Guilin is world-renowned for its stunning scenery and charming...

Frequency lists can be very useful, but only if you use them correctly! Lists are nice. They make the world seem more orderly and manageable....

This post is about short-term goals. To see the introductory article about goals and motivation in general, please follow this link. Short-term...

Top China Tours from Shanghai Why Start Your China Tour from Shanghai? Convenient...

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

Beijing Cycling: Top 3 Routes and Biking Tips Beijing used to be called the "Kingdom of...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in January 2026: Cold but Snowy Weather: January is quite cold. Average...

Chinese Drinking Culture 101: Key Traditions, Etiquette, and Tips Chinese Drinking Culture 101: Key Traditions, Etiquette, and TipsNov 7,...

Tianjin Port Transfers & Tours FAQ Find below the most frequently asked questions on...

Top Things to Do in Xi'an: 9 Fun Themes Beyond the Warriors I've visited Xi'an three times, and...

Yangtze Gold 7 Cruise Yangtze Gold 7 is the sister ship of Yangtze Gold 8, and it is also...

Repulse Bay — an Ideal Place for Relaxation Repulse Bay's beach has become one of Hong Kong's...

Potala Palace — Highest Tibetan Castle in the World The Potala Palace is a Tibetan castle...

Hacking Chinese was launched six years ago and since then, I’ve published at least one article per week, adding up to more than 300 articles about...

Fenghuang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Fenghuang Fenghuang Ancient Town Fenghuang,...

Top Suzhou Tours 2025/2026 Suzhou, the fabled "Paradise on Earth," is a city where history...

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

Lanzhou Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Lanzhou Chinese Name: 兰州 Chinese Pinyin: lán...

China Folk Culture Village Features Splendid China in Shenzhen is split into two parts....

As a foreigner learning Chinese, diving into the language also means exploring the rich cultural context behind idioms, proverbs, and expressions....

12-Day Beijing, Xi'an, Yangtze River, and Shanghai Tour Majestic China During this 12-day...

How to Visit Xi'an's Bell Tower: Local Guide's Expert Tips The Bell Tower, located in the heart...

10 Things You MUST Know about Beijing Layovers In this article, we list 10 things you need to...

Thrilled to share with you the most exciting destinations in China for a memorable family trip. China is a country rich in history, culture, and...

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The Maijishan Grottoes: Cliffside Caves Full of Art The Maijishan Grottoes, together with the...

How to Plan a Trip to Changsha and Zhangjiajie If you want to get to Zhangjiajie, Changsha...

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

Jan 16 | Learn to Write Spring Festival Couplets As the Spring Festival is drawing closer, it’s time write Spring Festival couplets ✨Let’s prepare...

How to Talk on the Phone in Mandarin Chinese <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Earlier this spring, I asked an expert panel a difficult question: How should we learn Chinese grammar? As I hoped, the answers were as insightful...

19-Day Classic China Natural and Culture Tour Including Tibet Begin your adventure in the...

How to Plan a Guilin and Yangtze Cruise Trip (2026) Guilin is renowned for its serene scenery,...

10-Day Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai Educational Tour Experience Ancient and New China Embark...

Yabuli Ski Resort: Transport, Differences from Changbaishan Yabuli Ski Resort, with over 49 ski...

Qinghai Lake Qinghai Lake or Ch'inghai Lake, also known as Lake Koko Nor, is the largest lake...

1-Day Chongqing Wulong National Geology Park Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ ...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes | Audio version available on Patreon Unicycling just outside my home town in Sweden. Image credit: Niklas...

Shopping in China - Things to Buy and How to Buy Them Most travelers want to take home some...

Lijiang Tours Lijiang, enjoying the accolade "the pearl on the Yunnan plateau", is the...

One-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ Explore the...

5 Ways to Eat in Chinese: Takeouts, Dine-in and More Useful Phrases to Describe Takeouts, Dine-in and More in ChineseWe’ve been waiting for this...

Sep 11 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, Sep 11, 2025?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Many articles I write come across as quite ambitious and not a little solemn. Reading articles such as Is taking a Chinese course that’s too hard...

Chengdu Spotlight Experiences As the homeland of giant pandas, Chengdu is one of the historic...

3-Day China's Silicon Valley-Shenzhen Highlights Tour Past Roots, Future's Edge Discover...

Treasures of Shanghai's Art Scene Shanghai is one of the art capitals of Asia, if not the...

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Shanghai Vegetarianism has been popular in developed...

HSK Level 6: Downloadable Test Students at this level will be able to talk about nearly any topic, particular areas of their specialization, with...

As a Mandarin teacher specializing in teaching non-Chinese children aged 3-17, I’ve witnessed firsthand how quickly the world is changing. In...

For many, the idea of picking up a language so different from their own can feel daunting—complex characters, unfamiliar sounds, and a culture rich...

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge is considered one of China's best hiking areas...

Nyingchi Travel Guide: Visit Tibet's Forested Highlands Nyingchi (林芝, also known as Nyingtri or...

Huì 会 Can / Know how to Huì chàng gē 会唱歌 Can sing Huì tiào wǔ 会跳舞 Can dance Huì shuō 会说 Can speak Huì xiě 会写 Can write...

阅读老舍的《猫》，完成1-2题。 猫 (Māo) the Cat 猫的性格实在有些古怪。说它老实吧，它有时候的确很乖。它会找个暖和的地方，成天睡大觉，无忧无虑，什么事也不过问。可是，它决定要出去玩玩，就会出去走一天一夜，任凭谁怎么呼唤，它也不肯回来。...

Make Desserts and Learn the Chinese Zodiac (Episode 6): Snake and Pig Ice Skin Mooncake <!-- Pinyin...

I’ve taught many introduction courses in Chinese. Each time, I’ve felt the lack of a beginner-friendly list of the most common Chinese radicals. I...

2-Day Essential Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Tour Romance of Watertown Immerse yourself in...

12 Best Silk Road Destinations with Top Things to Do The Silk Road in China has a wealth of...

What It's Like to Work in a Chinese Office <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

I first met Scott Young in 2014 in Taiwan when he was doing his year without English, spending 100 days learning Chinese. I gave him some advice...

When we are born, our brains are open to the world of sound and we can perceive differences between sounds we as adults have learnt to ignore. To be...

I’ve been on vacation and haven’t thought too much about studying, which means that I have failed miserably to keep my vocabulary review queues at a...

When learning Chinese, there are three factors you need to improve to get the most out of your learning: content, method and time. The first,...

3-Day Essence of Kunming Essence of Kunming Kunming is highly praised as "the spring city",...

The Top 7 Ethnic Festivals in Yunnan Yunnan has the greatest number of ethnic groups in China,...

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One-Day Xi'an Highlights Private Tour A Day of Xi'an Wonders This one-day private excursion...

East meets West What Food Chinese People DON’T Eat? The Chinese Attitude towards Life Disney movie: Mulan’s story Chinese Names of Popular...

One of the most common analogies used to talk about learning is that it’s like moving in space. You are at point A now, you want to get to point B,...

3-Day Guizhou Weekend Tour Time-Smart Guizhou Minorities Discovery Here is a great way for...

Macau Weather in July Weather: July is the hottest month of the year in Macau. There is an...

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

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

Zhangjiakou-Datong Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The listening section of IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language exam can be challenging for many students. However, with right strategies , conquering...

For many of us, a new semester has just started or is about to start very soon. Since late last year, I offer a video, audio and text course...

13-Day Chengdu, Lhasa, Shigatse, Nyingchi, Bomi and Ranwu Tour Classic Tibet and Chengdu Panda...

Monica - Your Personal Trip Advisor Monica Mo Trip Advisor "My name is Monica. As...

Uncovering Shanghai's Oldest Buildings Take a trip to Shanghai, and the focus is very much on...

Traveling Tips For Hong Kong's Typhoon Season If you plan to travel to Hong Kong in summer and...

Nǐ fǎn yìng bié tài guò jī le. 你反应别太过激了。 Don’t overreact. (Stay calm) Lěng jìng yī diǎn. 冷静一点。 Calm down a bit. Fàng qīng sōng yī diǎn....

Chinese Comic Strip Challenge <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

The Garden of Harmony The Garden of Harmony otherwise called Yuyuan in Chinese is a newer...

Qingyan Ancient Town: Worth a Half-day Visit Located about 30 km south of Guiyang city center...

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History of Milk Tea | Origins, Types & Cultural Influence History of Milk Tea | Origins, Types & Cultural InfluenceFeb 19, 2025History of...

Suí biàn ba. 随便吧。 Whatever. (classic “I give up” tone) Suàn le ba. 算了吧。 Forget it. (I don’t want to argue anymore) Wǒ bù xiǎng duō shuō le....

4 Tips to Survive Your First Chinese Business Dinner <!-- Pinyin chart Video ...

Best and Worst Time to Visit China: Avoid Crowds To be honest, we think the best time to travel...

Shenyang Transportation As the largest hub of transportation and communication in northeast...

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Nanshan Ski Resort—Best Day Trip for Skiing Near Beijing Beijing might not be the first place...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in September 2026 Weather: The weather starts to cool down in September....

The 8 Best Mobile Apps to Learn Mandarin Chinese If you want to learn Mandarin Chinese but don’t know where to start, welcome. This is the right...

China’s Top 16 National Parks Do you love national parks? You probably know the national parks...

Hangzhou Weather in November Weather: The weather continues to cool down, and it slowly turns...

West Lake (the Symbol of Hangzhou) West Lake is an iconic, symbolic sight in Hangzhou and is...

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6 Questions to Book Plane Tickets in Chinese 6 Questions to Book Plane Tickets in ChineseMay 10, 20256 Essential Chinese Questions to Ask When...

Mastering the reading section of the CAIE IGCSE Chinese exam for second language learners can be a challenging task. However, with the right...

For some people, completing a certain task is not enough, it has to be done perfectly.  Intuitively, I count myself to this group of perfectionists,...

How to Plan a Trip to Datong Datong may not be as famous as other Chinese cities such as Xi'an...

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Weekend Trips from Shanghai: 16 Refreshing Getaways Shanghai is a multi-cultural, cosmopolitan...

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There is a lot of talk about the f-word in the online world of language learning. What does it mean to be fluent? What is the best way to...

Humble Administrator's Garden — Suzhou's Largest Garden Built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty,...

15 Interesting Facts about Mount Everest ( #8 Pretty Funny) Everest is on the border of Nepal...

Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines is the first airline in China to be ranked as one of the seven...

How to Plan a Trip toBeijingand Yunnan (2026) In Beijing, the historical and cultural medieval...

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Most learners of Chinese soon realise that available dictionaries have some serious problems. This is mostly true for Chinese-English (and...

China Biking Tours China biking tours offer an outdoor adventure to explore the grand China....

7-Day Kungfu Experience – One Week Chinese Kungfu Experience Suggested Itinerary Day 1...

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Wā！ 哇！ Wow! Wā sài！ 哇噻！ Wow! (casual, impressed) Wǒ de tiān nà！ 我的天呐！ Oh my god! (surprised / shocked) Wǒ de mā ya！ 我的妈呀！ Oh my gosh!...

When to Drop the 的 (de) in Chinese: Close Relationships | Best of the Comments <!-- Pinyin chart ...

YouTube and similar platforms offer a treasure trove of content that can help you learn Chinese, whether you’re watching videos in Chinese or...

How to Visit Jiaozi Snow Mountain from Kunming, Yunnan Jiaozi Snow Mountain is steep and its...

12-Day Beijing, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, and Hong Kong Tour China's Modern Marvels and...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in August 2026: Travel Tips Weather: In Jiuzhai Valley National Park,...

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Chinese characters have a big impact on how children’s brains develop. Learning Chinese characters isn’t just about learning to write, it also helps...

I have launched a podcast! Just like Hacking Chinese in general, it’s about how to learn Chinese. There are currently fourteen episodes available,...

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

Things to Do in China China is a vast country with the greatest-number and variety of...

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Chongqing Weather in September, Chongqing Temperature in September Weather: September becomes...

The Complete Guide to a Hong Kong Layover Planning a flight with a layover at Hong Kong...

4Friday nights12classes in total4-8students per groupMahjong BootcampProgram descriptionMahjong bootcamp is a program for everyone who’d like to...

Wǒ xiǎng gěi nín jiè shào yī xià wǒ men de xīn chǎn pǐn. 我想给您介绍一下我们的新产品。 I’d like to introduce our new product to you. Nín jué de zhè ge fāng...

Chinese New Year Greetings and Wishes 2026 for Clients, Friends, Family, Boss

Hulunbuir Travel Guide — How to Plan a Trip to Hulunbuir Hulunbuir, with Hailar District as its...

Harbin Travel Guide Unlike many Chinese cities, Harbin has a short history. The city is about...

May 24 | Let’s Go Picking Loquats Let’s go picking loquats!☀️ Early summer hiking series🥭 Pick green loquats at the mountain top🌳 Enjoy the...