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3 Days in Beijing (Part One) Posted by sasha on Nov 8, 2016
With a wealth of historical and cultural attractions, world-class dining, epic nightlife, and plenty of options for outdoor adventures on the outskirts of the city, you could spend a year in Beijing and not do it all. For most travelers, though, you’ll probably only get a few days to explore the Chinese capital. To make the…
The US Election in China Posted by sasha on Nov 3, 2016
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year and a half, you’ve probably heard a lot about the upcoming presidential election in the US. It’s been all over the news, attack ads seem to run non-stop, and the whole world seems to be on edge about the result. Indeed, many other nations…
Dali – China’s Backpacker Mecca Posted by sasha on Oct 26, 2016
While China may not be nearly as popular as Southeast Asia or South America with backpackers, that doesn’t mean there aren’t great places there for independent, adventure-seeking travelers. One of the most popular areas in China for backpackers is Yunnan (云南 – yún nán). Home to stunning mountain scenery, vibrant ethnic minority culture, and delicious…
Xi’an Cuisine Video Tour Posted by sasha on Oct 19, 2016
The city of Xi’an is famous for its Terracotta Warriors, as well as its City Wall. It’s also famous for its cuisine. Let’s explore in search of some Xi’an cuisine (西安菜 xī’ān cài). In a day of walking around Xi’an, try the city’s famous lamb stew with crumbled flatbread, the “Chinese hamburger,” and sample a…
Chinese Food Vocabulary: 50 Words and Phrases Posted by Ayana on Oct 5, 2016
There are more than 3,300 branches of KFC in China. Coca Cola can be found in every supermarket all around China. Chinese McDonald’s branches are always full. Chinese people really enjoy western food. But they genuinely prefer Chinese food. And who can blame them, they have it all: spicy, fresh, alcoholic, cooked, sweet, vegetarian, fried…
Get Ready for National Day Posted by sasha on Sep 29, 2016
Just like the 4th of July in the United States, the 1st of October is a very important holiday in China. National Day (国庆节 – guó qìng jié) celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. To get you in the patriotic spirit for this big day, check out some of our past…
Shaolin Monastery Posted by sasha on Sep 22, 2016
In addition to the amazing Longmen Grottoes and the historic White Horse Temple, Henan province is also home to the Shaolin Monastery (少林寺 – shào lín sì). This ancient temple is a UNESCO site and is the cradle of Chinese Zen Buddhism. You may know it as the home of Shaolin kung fu (功夫 –…