Archive for November, 2013
Dalian – Labor Park and Sightseeing Tower Posted by sasha on Nov 8, 2013
On a nice spring day in Dalian, a great thing to do is take a stroll through the Labor Park and hike up to the top of the TV tower, where you can get a great panoramic view of the city. Top it all off with a street food feast! 劳动公园 – láo dòng gōng…
100 Most Common Chinese Characters Posted by sasha on Nov 7, 2013
As most of you may know, Chinese is a language of characters (汉字 – hàn zì). In total, there are tens of thousands of different characters. Don’t let that intimidate you, though – if you know a few thousand, you’ll be just fine. It’s important to remember, however, that most words in Chinese are made…
Hiking in a Small Village Posted by sasha on Nov 5, 2013
Living in a massive metropolis like Beijing, sometimes one feels trapped inside the concrete jungle. Car horns blaze constantly, crowds of people follow you everywhere you go, and more often than not it seems as if you can chew the air. Thankfully, opportunities for great day trips abound in the Chinese capital. Hop on a…