Archive for September, 2017
10 Chinese Cities in 10 Days Posted by sasha on Sep 28, 2017
Traveling in China can be an incredible experience. There’s so much to see and do in this massive country, and that’s especially true in its vibrant cities. Check out 10 Chinese cities in 10 days through these short video tours. From the boom town of Shenzhen, to the Buddhist grottoes of Datong, to the scenic…
Family Vocabulary in Chinese Posted by sasha on Sep 27, 2017
Talking about family is a great way to practice your Chinese. To do so, you’ll want to learn some family vocabulary in Chinese first. Follow this short video to learn 25 important Chinese words for family: 家 – jiā family 父母 – fù mǔ parents 爸爸 – bà ba dad 妈妈 – mā ma mom…
Talking About Family in Chinese Posted by sasha on Sep 25, 2017
The Chinese family tree can be quite complicated, as we learned in our last post. Go back and check that one out if you need to brush up on your Chinese family vocabulary. Now that you’ve got all the Chinese words you’ll need for familial relationships, it’s time to go a step further. In this…
Chinese Family Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Sep 21, 2017
Talking about your family is a great way to practice your Chinese at any level. However, the Chinese family tree is a bit complicated. Never fear, because we’re here to help! In this post you’ll learn all the Chinese family vocabulary you’ll ever need (and some that you won’t). Chinese Family Vocabulary Confused yet? As…
Visiting Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 20, 2017
While the city of Kunming is a fascinating place to visit, it’s nice to get out of the concrete jungle every once and a while if you live there. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options for 1-2 day trips. A short trip to Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú) is a great break…
A Short Trip to Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 18, 2017
There’s a lot to do in the Spring City of Kunming. There are also several great options for day trips, from hiking in the Western Hills to exploring the Golden Temple. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, though, you’ll want to head to the beautiful Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú). Let’s see…
Chengdu Day Three Video Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2017
Our 72-hour trip in Chengdu comes to an end with a day of exploring temples and churches. Check out the Wenshu Monastery, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and the YMCA as well. Wind it all down with a dumpling party at the hostel to end your trip here. Check out the highlights from Day…