Archive for 'Culture'
Exploring South China – Macau and Zhuhai Posted by sasha on Jun 13, 2018
After spending a few days in Hong Kong, it’s time to head to the other SAR – Macau. Dubbed the “Vegas of the Orient” for its many casinos, the city is also home to a beautiful historic center reminiscent of its days as a Portuguese colony. Once you’re ready to head into the mainland, your…
Exploring South China – Hong Kong Posted by sasha on Jun 11, 2018
Hong Kong is an autonomous territory and former British colony in the south of China. It’s also the perfect place to begin a trip, as Hong Kong is a major transportation hub. With a few days there, you can feast on dim sum, take a day trip to Lantau Island, walk on the Avenue of…
South China Adventure Posted by sasha on Jun 6, 2018
China is a massive country with more to see and do than you can experience in one lifetime. When planning a trip to China, a good idea is to focus on one region of the country. In this post we’ll take a look at an awesome South China adventure that you can easily do by…
Exclamations in Chinese Posted by sasha on May 23, 2018
Once you’ve gotten to an intermediate level of Chinese, you’ll want to start improving your fluency. After getting down the basics – the tones, the pinyin system, introductions – you can start learning how to speak Chinese more naturally. Picking up some different exclamations in Chinese is a good idea, as it allows you to…
A Walk Around Beijing’s Lakes Posted by sasha on May 16, 2018
Spring is here and it’s one of the best times of the year to get outside in Beijing. Winter in the city can be downright painful. It’s cold, dry, and often very windy. Summer is a totally different extreme. It can be stifling hot and super muggy. Spring is quite pleasant, though, making it a…
A Guangxi Adventure Posted by sasha on May 9, 2018
If you’re into beautiful landscapes, delicious food, and a unique local culture, Guangxi is a great place to travel. This autonomous region in the south of China is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Join us for a Guangxi adventure in a short video tour.
Highlights of Guangxi Posted by sasha on May 3, 2018
One of the most beautiful regions of China is Guangxi (广西 – guǎng xī). This autonomous region is home to a large population of Zhuang people (壮族 – zhuàng zú) and has its capital in Nanning (南宁 – nán níng). With stunning scenery, famous noodles, and a unique culture, it’s an amazing place to travel…