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In a Chinese Restaurant Posted by sasha on Jul 17, 2013
For anyone planning a trip to China, perhaps the most important language related topic to study is “in the restaurant.” China is home to a vast array of different cuisines, and it would be a shame if you came all the way here and ended up eating McDonald’s and KFC simply because you cannot communicate…
3 Years of Blogging Posted by sasha on Jul 14, 2013
It’s been a while since I studied Latin way back in high school, but the phrase “tempus fugit” (time flies) is one I’ll never forget. That’s mostly thanks to the fact that time has just flown by since I made a crazy decision to move to Beijing, China after finishing college. It’s gone by even…
Hanging Monastery and Mt. Heng Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jul 13, 2013
Take a video of the incredible Hanging Monastery and Mt. Heng, two famous sights in Datong, China. The monastery was built over 1,500 years ago in the side of a cliff, 75 meters above ground. Mt. Heng, meanwhile, is one of the Five Great Mountains in Chinese culture. 大同 – dà tóng Datong 悬空寺 –…
Better Know an… Autonomous Region (Inner Mongolia) Posted by sasha on Jul 6, 2013
For the past few months, we’ve been going all across China and getting to know this massive country better. So far, we have covered two municipalities and six provinces. In case you’ve missed any of it, here’s a quick rundown: Beijing Shanghai Sichuan Heilongjiang Gansu Zhejiang Shaanxi Yunnan Today, we’re going to switch it up…
How to Say Happy Birthday in Chinese Posted by sasha on Jul 2, 2013
Yesterday, we celebrated a friend’s birthday with a delicious sushi dinner and fancy cocktails with live music. Tomorrow, we’ll be celebrating both my country’s and sister’s birthdays. As such, I figured now was as good a time as any to do a blog post about birthdays in Chinese. Your birthday (生日 – shēng rì) comes…
Transportation in Beijing Posted by sasha on Jun 30, 2013
Getting from point A to point B is a frustrating yet important part of our daily lives. Whether you’re going to class, work, the supermarket, or out with friends, you’re going to have to use some mode of transportation. Living in a massive city like Beijing, there are many forms of transportation available. To help…
Brickyard Eco-Retreat Video Posted by sasha on Jun 26, 2013
Away from the traffic jams and pollution of Beijing city, you’ll find the Brickyard Eco-Retreat. Nestled in the hills and surrounded by the Mutianyu Great Wall, this hotel/restaurant/workshop/farm focuses on sustainable development in rural China and provides a great place to escape for a few days. 农村 – nóng cūn countryside 瓦厂 – wǎ chǎng…