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72 Hours in Guilin (Part One) Posted by sasha on Nov 14, 2017
More and more Chinese cities are welcoming tourists for short visa-free visits. In addition to Beijing, Kunming, and Chengdu, the beautiful city of Guilin (桂林 – guì lín) also allows you to visit for three days without the hassle and expense of getting a visa. Famed for its karst mountain peaks along the Li River…
Pingle Ancient Town Posted by sasha on Nov 9, 2017
After spending a few days in the big city of Chengdu, why not get out and experience a small scenic town? Pingle Ancient Town (平乐古镇 – píng lè gǔ zhèn) is the perfect place to go. Once an important stop on the Tea Horse Road (茶马古道 – chá mǎ gǔ dào), this riverside town is a nice place…
Trekking in the Zharu Valley Posted by sasha on Oct 23, 2017
The stunning landscapes of Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟 – jiǔ zhài gōu) in northern Sichuan province make it one of the best places to visit in China. Unfortunately, thousands of other people have the same idea. If you’re looking to get off the beaten path and explore some of this beautiful corner of China without hordes of matching…
An Intro to Sichuan Cuisine Posted by sasha on Oct 19, 2017
If you’ve ever been to a Chinese restaurant, chances are you’ve seen something labeled as “Szechuan” before. This is the outdated spelling (similar to Peking for Beijing) of Sichuan (四川 – sì chuān), which is a province in southwest China. However you spell it, this corner of China is responsible for some of the country’s…
National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival Posted by sasha on Oct 3, 2017
This is a big week in China, as the country celebrates two of its most important holidays. Millions upon millions of people are traveling to enjoy this Golden Week (黄金周 – huáng jīn zhōu). This year it’s extra special, as both National Day (国庆节 – guó qìng jié) and Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節 – zhōng qiū…
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…
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…