Year: 2026

Xi'an Weather in October 2026: Travel Tips Weather: In October, the temperatures drop in Xi'an....

Nov 13 | KTV Night! Are you in Beijing, Shanghai or Suzhou on Thursday, November 13, 2025?Let’s KTV together 🎤EVENT DETAILSKTV NightKTV 夜 | KTV...

Deeply devoted to Chinese language and culture, Princess Sirindhorn of  Thailand has become a bridge of friendship between her country and China....

How to Plan a Trip to China and India 2026 China and India, two vibrant and culturally rich...

Top 10 Most Popular Chinese Desserts Desserts in China are quite different from in the West....

Great Wall Threat and Protection The Great Wall of China is the country's most important...

Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Luoyang The best times to visit Luoyang are spring (March to...

Correct Answer: A Tā gěi wǒ jì lái le yì zhāng túpiàn. 他 给 我 寄 来 了 一  张    图片。 He sent me a picture. Since there is no equivalent in...

Lea, an 11-year-old girl from France, felt anxious while learning Mandarin, a situation that happens to some young non-native children learning...

So you’ve studied Chinese for a while and feel that you’re getting the hang of it. You can read your textbook, graded readers and perhaps even some...

4-Day Shanghai and Suzhou Culture Discover Tour Discover the Water Town's Charm Customize...

One Day Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Hiking Tour Conquer the Most Challenging Great Wall...

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Yangtze Gold 8 Cruise Yangtze Gold 8 had its first maiden voyage in March 2013. It is one of...

Chá 茶 Tea Mā ma hē chá. 妈妈喝茶。 Mom drinks tea. Shuǐ 水 Water Wǒ hē shuǐ. 我喝水。 I drink water. Mǐ fàn 米饭 Rice Wǒ xǐ huan chī mǐ fàn....

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/Daino_16 Becoming fluent in any language is a dream many people have, but few achieve. Accomplishing this in only...

Sichuanese - Chengdu's Mandarin If you've ever been to Chengdu you might have had trouble...

Changbaishan Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Changbaishan Located in Jilin Province at the...

Glory - Your Personal Trip Advisor Glory Mo Trip Advisor "Hi, this is Glory. I am a...

3-Day Beijing Tour with a Private Transfer to Tianjin Port All-Inclusive Beijing Exploration...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in May: Travel Tips and Best Spots to Visit Weather: May in Jiuzhaigou is...

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Shanghai to Hangzhou Transportation The distance between Shanghai and Hangzhou is about 170...

Hong Kong's International Commerce Center Tower The ICC Tower is important for tourists. It has...

6 Things NEVER to Give as Gifts in China If you happen to buy gifts in China for your Chinese friends, you should be really careful. There are...

  (Click to enlarge image) Finding a good Chinese tutor is key if you want to learn the Chinese language correctly and in an effective way,...

Understanding the subtleties of the Chinese language is essential for anyone looking to truly connect with native speakers. The language is rich in...

Learning a language takes a lot of time, but fortunately, you can do most of the truly time-consuming parts on your own. For example, learning to...

This week marks the second anniversary of the Hacking Chinese Podcast! That menas one article and podcast episode every week for 104 weeks, without...

The Kingdom of Dali The Kingdom of Dali (937–1253) was a Bai-dominated ethnic kingdom...

Huangshan Weather in December, Top Things to Do Weather: December is very cold and is the...

Xishuangbanna Transportation: Flights, Trains, Buses, Tours to/around Banna Xishuangbanna Dai...

Yunnan Airlines China Yunan Airlines, was established in 1992. It was merged into China Eastern...

The Top 20 Things to Do in Shanghai Shanghai, China's largest and most prosperous city, exudes...

3-Day Xiamen Essence and In-Depth Fujian Tulou Tour Xiamen Essence and Tulou Combination ...

Chunyun: Chinese New Year Travel Rush The Chinese New Year Travel Rush, known as 'Chunyun' (春运...

Tibet vs China Silk Road: Which One to Visit Planning your trip to China and torn between Tibet...

Turpan Maps Foreign tourists now in China can travel to Xinjiang. A nucleic acid test result is...

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

This week’s podcast episode (number 187) is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions sent to me about reading in Chinese. This...

Learning to understand spoken Chinese is both hard and easy at the same time. It’s hard because it takes time, but it’s also easy because the...

12 Days in China: Top 12 Tours and Itineraries (2025) The top 12 itineraries recommended...

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

2-Day Leisure Guilin Biking Get away from busy cities, bike along the quiet and beautiful...

5 Peculiar Chinese Habits Apart from Chinese language learning, many expats in China are fascinated about some the culture-related phenomena that...

Of all the various websites and programs out there to help you learning Chinese, Anki is probably the most important one. There are numerous...

China Train Ticket Booking Policy China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Touring Hong Kong by MTR Subway and Tram You can use the subways and the tram to tour around...

Chinese New Year Calendar 2026: Key Dates and Customs Chinese New Year is not just one...

Why Learn Chinese Online: Benefits of Chinese Live Classes Why Learn Chinese Online: Benefits of Chinese Live ClassesApr 12, 2025Learn Chinese...

Wǒ bù pà le. 我不怕了。 I’m not scared anymore. Xiàn zài bù pà le. 现在不怕了。 I’m not scared now. Yī diǎn yě bù pà. 一点也不怕。 Not scared...

Tuyugou Valley, Turpan Feature Small Uighur valley with an array of historic sites...

What Do Chinese Trains Look Like? China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

In today’s globalized world, learning Chinese has become an important task for many children. As one of the most widely spoken languages, Mandarin...

How to Plan a Mount Everest Tour To visit the Mount Everest region in Tibet, foreign travelers...

12-Day China Educational Trip: Nature and Culture Immerse Yourself in Nature and Embrace...

Investing time and energy into learning Chinese, but not making the progress you desire, can be very frustrating. It’s one thing to make slow...

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

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

The internet is full of stories of people who learn Mandarin quickly. Maybe it’s three months, maybe six, maybe a year. Ignoring the hype and...

Jiuzhaigou Weather in June 2026: A Beautiful and Cool Month June is a great time to visit...

In a recent lesson, I shared with you some of my classroom tips for practicing your Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. In today’s lesson, I will do...

It’s time to continue the story of how I learnt Chinese. Last time, I talked briefly about why I started learning, and in this second part I want to...

Image credit: Nggsc (CC BY-SA 3.0) When I lived in Taiwan, I arranged regular Hacking Chinese meet-ups where fellow language learners and other...

Top Inner Mongolia Tours 2026 The best times to visit Inner Mongolia is between June and...

5-Day Harbin Ski and Volgar Manor Tour (Without Hotel) All-in-One Harbin Winter Adventure ...

What Chinese People Eat for Breakfast (Part 2) What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast?Food culture is an indispensable part of Chinese people’s...

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Feb 20 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, Feb 20, 2025?Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

The 7 Top Uses of Chinese Porcelain - Historic and Modern The 7 main uses of china in China and...

Can the Great Wall Really Be Seen from Space? — Possibly… The Great Wall can be seen from...

2025 has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese last year? What were the most popular podcast episodes? It’s time...

Best Massage Parlors and Spas in Chengdu One great thing about a city as relaxed as Chengdu is...

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

5 Structures for Past Tense in Chinese | That’s Mandarin 5 Structures for Past Tense in Chinese | That’s MandarinFeb 28, 2025The Most Useful...

Pronunciation is often overlooked in Chinese language education. The tones, initials and finals are introduced in the first few weeks but are then...

Tianjin Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Tianjin Often abbreviated by the Chinese to...

Learning to write Chinese characters by hand takes a lot of time. In today’s digital era, is it necessary to learn handwriting? Let’s explore the...

Guangzhou Trip Planning 2026: Best Time, Attractions & Itinerary Are you planning a trip to...

Lijiang Restaurants Amayi Naxi Restaurant The restaurant is located inside a quiet courtyard...

Monte Fort Monte Fort is an almost-400-year-old, 100-by-100-meter stone fort, with superb...

Shanghai and Hangzhou Spotlight Experiences Connected by high-speed train, Shanghai and...

In each level of the YCT exam’s reading section, there’s a part where students have to select an answer based on images. Many students find these...

Xīng qī yī 星期一 Monday Xīng qī èr 星期二 Tuesday Xīng qī sān 星期三 Wednesday Xīng qī sì 星期四 Thursday Xīng qī wǔ 星期五 Friday Xīng qī liù...

Lunar New Year: Traditions & Celebrations for the Year of the Horse Lunar New Year marks...

The Golden Mile of Nathan Road Features A major shopping street Long history Numerous...

Hong Kong Currency: a Travelers' Guide to Money in HK In Hong Kong, you'll need to know how...

Recap | First Day Back! 开工大吉 with That’s Mandarin Recap | First Day Back! 开工大吉 with That’s MandarinFeb 14, 2025Last week, our team came together to...

When students begin to learn to write in Chinese, one of the most effective ways to improve is by analyzing and learning from well-written sample...

13-Day Jewish Heritage Tour Jewish Heritage Tour Discover China's Jewish history as well as...

Answers: 1. B Analysis: From the article, we can know that there are three types of questions on HSKK Intermediate Exam: 听后重复 (Tīng hòu chóngfù)...

Top Chengdu Tours 2026: Pandas, Food, Slow-Paced Escape Chengduwas known as the 'land of...

China Neolithic Age Map The Map of China Neolithic Age shows land occupied during the Neolithic...

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

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

How to Plan a Family Trip to Beijing from Singapore For Singaporeans, it is very convenient to...

The Yellow Mountain Hiking The Foot of the Mountain - Hot Springs and Waterfalls The hot...

In today’s interconnected world, bilingualism is an asset that opens doors to a wide range of opportunities. As Chinese becomes increasingly...

Yiling Cave, Nanning Yiling Cave, also called "Gan Palace" in the Zhuang language (which...

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

How to Plan a Zhangjiajie and Yangtze River Cruise Trip Nestled in the heart of China,...

Nanjing-Ningbo Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

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

When you begin learning Chinese, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to study Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters. Both...

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2013 has already been here for several weeks, but because of the sensible character learning challenge, I didn’t have time to post an article...

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

Chandler - Your Personal Trip Advisor Chandler Wang Trip Advisor "As your dedicated...

Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Shanghai: Tips for All Months Shanghai has a humid subtropical...

3-Day Beijing Visa Free Travel Beijing Visa Free Travel See the best of Beijing City in 3...

Half-Day Chengdu Pandas Tour Highlights Itinerary Price FAQ As the most well-known...

Chinese Summer Camp 2024 Has Officially Started! Chinese Summer Camp 2024 has officially kicked off!We’ve got exciting news — Chinese Summer Camp...

1-Day Kungfu Panda Tour to Mount Qingcheng Embark on a Kungfu Panda Tour The martial arts...

Temple of Heaven in Beijing: Your Essential Visiting Guide The Temple of Heaven, originally...

2.5-hour Shanghai Xiaolongbao Cooking Class Experience Highlights Itinerary Price...

One-Day Longji Rice Terraced Fields and Minority Villages Tour Highlights Itinerary Price...

All You Need to Know About Marrying a Chinese Woman Interesting Facts About Marrying a Chinese Woman On one hand, many foreigners find Chinese...

Image source: freeimages.com/profile/catalin82 With the right attitude, learning Chinese in China can make your life a lot more interesting. I...

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

4-Day Hong Kong Family Tour Hong Kong has long been a place of diversity. With diverse...

Life in Chinese Middle Schools | Student Life in China Life in Chinese Middle Schools | Student Life in ChinaJun 1, 2025What Life Is Like in...

That’s Mandarin Named Top Rated Language School of 2024 That’s Mandarin Named Top Rated Language School of 2024Jan 17, 2025We are thrilled and...

Think you need to speak Mandarin to support your child’s language journey? Think again. In this uplifting episode of MandarinPod4Children, host...

Memory is a skill that can be practised, learnt, and mastered. By using the right method, remembering even abstract things like tones and...

For the last four years, I’ve been teaching various Chinese courses for engineers. These courses are meant to take students from not knowing any...

2-Day Summer Weekend Getaway to Anji Bamboo Forest Weekend in a Bamboo Forest Is hiding in...

Weather in China in February and Where to Go (2026) February can actually be a great time to...

Preparing for the AP Chinese writing section can be challenging for many students, especially since it often leads to significant anxiety and lost...

Moving from YCT Level 3 to YCT Level 4 is a challenging task! This journey is however both exciting and beneficial, taking examinees’s Mandarin...

Two weeks have now passed since I announced the sensible character learning challenge. Since I wanted to try the rules of the challenge myself...

There are several ways of finding answers to questions about learning Chinese. Some of them promote discussion, others are more strictly trying to...

Kunming Weather in January Weather: The weather is generally dry and cool. It is the coldest...

Do and Don'ts in China — A Guide to Chinese Etiquette As one of the oldest living civilizations...

As a Mandarin teacher with ten years of experience, I have taught Mandarin to over 100 teenagers from around the world. Abby, a 14-year-old teenager...

Reading aloud, as an effective learning method, will open the door to the Chinese world for kids, making learning more interesting and dynamic. Loud...

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Roughly a year ago, I launched a new subsection of this website, called Hacking Chinese Challenges. In this article, I’d like to both evaluate the...

Jiayuguan-Zhangye Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

1-Day Private Tour to Dazu Rock Carvings from Chongqing Highlights Itinerary Price...

July 17 | Mahjong Night Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, July 17, 2025? Come and learn how to play Mahjong at our Mahjong Night!EVENT...

Difference Between 想 and 要 | Two Ways to Say “To Want” Difference Between 想 and 要 | Two Ways to Say “To Want”Jan 10, 2025Difference Between 想...

The HSK5 writing section includes the challenging yet rewarding task of “结合下列词语写短文 (Jiéhé xiàliè cíyǔ xiě duǎnwén)”, which means writing a short...

A few week’s ago, I posted an article about 迷霧中 (Into the Haze), a new text adventure game for Chinese learners. Imagine an interactive graded...

Tianjin Weather - Best Time to Visit Tianjin Tianjin is located on the east shore of the...

How to Visit Wangxian Valley: Your Ultimate Guide Wangxian Valley has become an online...

Shanghai-Xi’an Trains - Latest Schedule and Prices China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l...

As China’s economy continues to grow and its cultural influence expands, an increasing number of parents are recognizing the value of mastering the...

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I think most students feel that they want to read faster. There might be many reasons for this, but mainly it’s about taking tests or being able to...

Yuanyang Rice Terraces: How to Visit, Best Times, Itinerary The Yuanyang Rice Terraces are the...

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7-Day Xi'an, Wave Valley & Hukou Waterfall Tour Timeless Capital, Dramatic Landscapes ...

The Three Gorges on the Yangtze River The Three Gorges are world famous as the most scenic...

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As a learner, which part of Chinese is most important? The answer depends on your goals for learning the language, but if I were to give a general...

The Northern Song Dynasty Map Brief introduction: The Song Dynasty was divided into two...

Wukang Road Accolades All of the buildings and villas are in the European style. ...

Top Golf Courses in Shanghai Lake Malaren Golf Club Shanghai Lake Malaren Golf Club...

Fun and Not Touristy Things to Do in Beijing I have been working as a tour guide in Beijing for...

How to Learn Mandarin Chinese While Travelling China’s global impact is growing year by year. It is now one of the biggest exporters in the entire...

Mistakes are a natural part of learning a foreign language and something students of Chinese have to deal with on a daily basis. As soon as you...

Zhangye Transportation — How to Get to/around Zhangye Although Zhangye's transportation is far...

Beijing to Shanghai Flights There are 3 terminals in Beijing Capital International Airport...

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20 Things Not to Do in Hong Kong — Top Tips for 2026 There is more going on in Hong Kong than...

The Meaning Of Different Colors In Chinese Culture Colors are present in every culture. They also help us describe different things and make our...

March 13 | Making Chinese Dumplings Dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi) rank among​ China’s most beloved dishes.Yet, wouldn’t you agree that learning to craft...

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a globally recognized exam that measures Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers. Transitioning from...

Dr. Sun Yat-sen Chinese people generally revere Sun Yat-sen as the main leader who ended the...

Shandong Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Shandong Shandong Province is on the coast north...

Silk Road Weather in October (Travel Tips for First-Timers) In October, China's Silk Road...

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How to Get to Our Chinese Language SchoolAll our campuses are conveniently located downtown, close to the subway and bus stations. Here’s the...

Getting a Massage in China Massage, or 按摩 (ànmó), is a very popular type of therapy in China among locals and foreigners alike. Learning about the...

Lucky Numbers and Unlucky Numbers in China In China, lucky numbers have pronunciations...

The Best 15 Must-Try Dim Sums in Guangzhou Dim sum is one of the specialties of Guangzhou, with...

Impression Lijiang Impression Lijiang is a magnificent outdoor singing and dancing performance...

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7 Interesting Kunming Facts Kunming (昆明 Kūnmíng /kwn-ming/), with a mild climate, is known as...

Macau Transportation The tiny region of Macau is well served by private and public...

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Payment Guide Deposit & Final Payment A deposit which is equal to 10% of the total tour...

Enjoying Shanghai's Waterfront Like most great cities, Shanghai has a thriving waterfront...

Harbin Food — Cheer Up Your Taste Buds on a Harbin Tour Harbin is not just about the Ice Lanter...

Erlongshan Ski Resort Surroundings: In the heart of Erlongshan Scenic Reserve's dense pine...

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Top 7 Street Markets in Hong Kong To experience local life in Hong Kong, the street markets...

8 Things You Might Not Know About the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival China's Mid-Autumn Festival...

Chinese Camp 2025 Has Officially Kicked Off! Chinese Camp 2025 Has Officially Kicked Off!Jun 17, 2025Chinese Camp 2025 has officially kicked off!On...

Image credit: Mei Ying Chan (flickr.com/photos/jayna/) When describing Hacking Chinese, I usually say that it’s about opening doors rather than...

1-Day Panda-Themed Family Tour Spend a Panda-Filled Day This one-day panda-themed tour is...

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Oct 25 | International Wine Party Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Friday, October 25, 2024?Come and join us in tasting alcohol from all over the...

Learning Chinese as children brings valuable insights. 1. Cultural Connection: Learning Chinese allows children to connect with Chinese culture,...

The History of the Great Wall — 7+ Dynasties; 2,000+ years The Great Wall of China's history...