Archive for May, 2017
Common Scams in China Posted by sasha on May 30, 2017
The last thing you want to have happen when you travel to a new country is fall for a scam (诈骗 – zhà piàn). There are quite a few in China, and unsuspecting tourists get conned day in and day out. To help you have a more enjoyable trip and avoid getting ripped off, here…
Exploring China’s Landmarks Posted by sasha on May 25, 2017
Earlier this month, we posted a vocabulary list of some famous Chinese landmarks. It really helps to know the Chinese name, as many local people will simply give you a blank stare if you ask them where the Forbidden City is. For a closer look at a few of them, here are some more detailed posts…
Famous Places Around China Posted by sasha on May 22, 2017
China is a country full of impressive places, both man-made and natural. One could spend an entire lifetime exploring here and not even come close to seeing it all. Join us on a short tour around some of China’s most famous places while learning the names for them in Chinese in this 2-minute video:
Terracotta Warriors Posted by sasha on May 22, 2017
There are many famous landmarks across China. One of the most impressive is without a doubt the Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑 – bīng mǎ yǒng) in Xi’an. This UNESCO World Heritage site is said to be the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating piece of Chinese history…
25 Famous Chinese Landmarks Posted by sasha on May 17, 2017
In a country as massive as China, there’s lots to see. You could spend an entire lifetime exploring the Middle Kingdom and not see it all. That being said, there are definitely some places you’ll want to put higher on your China bucket list than others. Here are 25 famous Chinese landmarks and their names…
Chinese Dinner (中式晚餐) Posted by sasha on May 15, 2017
In case you haven’t noticed, we absolutely love Chinese food. We love sharing it with you even more! Go back and watch our videos about Chinese breakfast and lunch if you happened to miss them. That just leaves one more meal to go. Today we’ll see what Chinese dinner looks like. From the classic dumplings…
Being a Vegetarian in China Posted by sasha on May 11, 2017
China loves meat. There’s no doubt about it. In such a carnivorous place, one might think it would be difficult to be a vegetarian. While it’s true that there’s a whole lot of meat in the Chinese diet, it’s not only possible but actually quite easy to be a vegetarian in China. In this post…