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How to Cook a Chinese Dish Posted by Ayana on Jun 4, 2018
As a vegetarian, one of my favorite Chinese dishes is 地三鲜 (dì sān xiān). Not for its elegant name, but for its comfort taste. Whenever I miss China I enter the kitchen to cook myself 地三鲜. In couple of minutes, one pan and three vegetables, my house is filled with Chinese smells and tastes. As…
A New Chinese Attraction in Malls: Shared Shopping Boyfriends Posted by Ayana on Apr 15, 2018
Chinese malls have found a new way to attract customers, particularly female customers. They offer a new service: a “shared boyfriend” for rental (共享男友gòngxiǎng nányǒu). For merely one Yuan, a visitor can rent a male shopping companion. 共享 gòngxiǎng = to share 男友 nányǒu = boyfriend In January, a vast crowd filled a shopping mall…
Talking about Badminton in Chinese Posted by Ayana on Apr 2, 2018
One of the things I like about China the most is the fact that almost everyone has a badminton racket, and you will easily find someone to play with almost anywhere. Chinese universities hold badminton courts; stationery stores sell shuttlecocks; and if you wish to engage in some physical exercises, chances are that one of…
How to Get a Vietnam Visa in Kunming Posted by sasha on Mar 22, 2018
If you’re backpacking around China and find your way to Kunming, chances are you’re looking to travel into Southeast Asia next. The Spring City is the perfect place to begin your SE Asia adventure, as it’s possible to get a visa for Vietnam here and catch a bus all the way to the border. Find…
A Dreamlike Landscape in Luoping Posted by sasha on Mar 15, 2018
An incredible place to visit while traveling in Yunnan province is Luoping. Here you can enjoy a stroll around the scenic Nine Dragons Waterfall and then see the blooming rapeseed flowers that cover the town in a sea of yellow. It truly is a dreamlike landscape in Luoping. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Luoping in…
Luoping – A Sea of Golden Flowers Posted by sasha on Mar 13, 2018
One of my favorite things about living in Kunming is that there are so many great day and weekend trips from the Spring City. Day trips include hiking in the Western Hills, exploring Grand View Park, and doing some temple hopping. With a weekend at your disposal, you can visit the beautiful Fuxian Lake or…
Chinese Famous Singer Wakin Cahu Posted by Ayana on Mar 5, 2018
周华健 (Zhōuhuájiàn) is a famous Chinese singer (also known by the names Wakin Chau, or Emil Chau). He has sung professionally for more than three decades, in several languages, and is quite popular in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. 华健’s clear voice and romantic songs gained him fans of all ages from diverse…