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The Western Hills of Kunming Posted by sasha on Feb 20, 2017
While it’s definitely a big city, Kunming (昆明 – kūn míng) has plenty of options for outdoor activities a short trip away. With mountains, lakes, gardens, and temples in every direction, you’re spoiled for choices here. We’re going to take a closer look at some of the best day-trips available from the Spring City (春城…
10 Different Types of Chinese Noodles Posted by sasha on Feb 16, 2017
There’s nothing quite like slurping up a big tasty bowl of Chinese noodles (面条 – miàn tiáo). No matter where you are in this massive country, you’re sure to find some form of noodle dish. There’s even an idiom that can be translated as “no satisfaction without noodles” (无面不欢- wú miàn bù huān). To the…
Learn How to Say “I Love You” in Chinese Posted by sasha on Feb 14, 2017
It’s Valentine’s Day, and happy couples all over China are celebrating. Tons of flowers, teddy bears, and boxes of chocolate have been bought, dinner reservations have been made, and some brave guys are gearing up to say those three huge words. Or maybe not. Saying “I love you” is a big deal in Chinese and it…
Valentine’s Day in China Posted by sasha on Feb 13, 2017
In addition to its many traditional festivals, China has taken to celebrating plenty of holidays from Western culture as well. You might see Santa around Christmas and zombies on Halloween, and you’ll also see smooching couples out and about on Valentine’s Day (情人节 – qíng rén jié). Although China has its own holiday for lovers…
Day Two in Harbin (Video) Posted by sasha on Feb 2, 2017
Our 48-hour adventure in China’s winter wonderland of Harbin continues. After checking out the Snow Expo on Day One, it’s time to hit the main event of the annual Ice and Snow Festival. Day Two includes a visit to the Siberian Tiger Park, the Ice and Snow World, and a stroll along the city’s Central…
48 Hours in Harbin (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jan 30, 2017
Hopefully you got some good rest in a nice warm bed after that big first day in Harbin. After playing on the frozen river, checking out the Snow Expo, and enjoying the smaller ice festival at Zhaolin Park, it’s time to go big on the second day. Speaking of big, the day starts out with…
Celebrating Spring Festival in a Village Posted by sasha on Jan 27, 2017
All around China, families are gathered together to celebrate the Spring Festival. There’s a massive feast, dragon dances, plenty of red envelopes, the CCTV New Year’s Gala, and more fireworks than you can imagine. While we were living in Kunming, we had the pleasure of ringing in the Chinese New Year in our friend’s village…