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Wet Hot Chinese Summer Posted by sasha on Jul 20, 2016
Summer (夏天 – xià tiān) is in full swing in China. All across the country, dudes are letting their bellies hang out to cool off and ladies are swimming in the sea with their face-kinis on. The beaches are packed, as are popular tourist sights such as the Great Wall and Jiuzhaigou National Park. Summer…
Summer in Qingdao Video Posted by sasha on Jul 14, 2016
Qingdao is one of the most popular places to visit in China in the summer months. Tour its beaches, historic churches, and beer festival in this short video.
Summertime in Qingdao Posted by sasha on Jul 13, 2016
Summer is here, and that means people all over China are heading out on family vacations. One of the most popular places in the country for a summer trip is Qingdao (青岛 – qīng dǎo). Located on the east coast in Shandong province, this city is famous for its beaches, seafood, and of course, Tsingtao…
Qufu – Hometown of Confucius Posted by sasha on Jul 11, 2016
While exploring Shandong province, history and culture lovers should be sure to include a stop in Qufu (曲阜 – qū fù), hometown of Confucius (孔子 – kǒng zǐ). The ancient philosopher, teacher, and politician was born in 551 BC and has remained influential in Chinese culture ever since. In Qufu, you can visit the Three Confucian Sites…
Hiking Mt. Tai Posted by sasha on Jul 5, 2016
China is home to countless world-famous sites – the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, and the skyline of Shanghai all come to mind. While all of these are manmade attractions, the country also boasts an incredible array of natural wonders – raging rivers, seemingly endless grasslands, and plenty of towering mountains. Of all the peaks in…
Controversial Chinese Ad Outrages the Media Posted by Ayana on Jul 4, 2016
Last month a commercial (广告Guǎnggào) for laundry detergent aired on Chinese TV and prompted outrage from people all over the world. Laundry detergent advertisements usually include kids, food stains, and satisfied moms. Qiaobi (俏比Qiào bǐ ) Laundry Detergent`s commercial isn’t that innocent. This laundry detergent advert doesn’t include a kid or a mom, but a…
Location Words in Chinese (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jun 29, 2016
In case you missed the first post about location words in Chinese, go back and read that before continuing. Hopefully, those of you who did read it also tried the practice. Here are the answers for those before we get started: 1. Where’s my book? On the sofa. 我的书在哪里? 在沙发上 wǒ de shū zài nǎ…