Tour All of China in One Park Posted by sasha on Jul 28, 2014
As the world’s second largest country (covering 9.6 million square kilometers) and the most populous (over 1.3 billion), China can be an intimidating place to travel in. It is a massive, crowded country, and there’s so much to see and do that one could spend an entire lifetime wandering the Middle Kingdom and still not…
A Guide to the Internet in China – E-Commerce Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2014
We’ve talked a lot about the Internet in China recently, so here are the previous posts in case you’ve missed any of them: Intro Censorship Social Media Online Gaming Internet Addiction We’ve just about covered it all, but there can’t be a discussion about the ‘net in China without talking about e-commerce. This is certainly…
My Favorite Meal in China Posted by sasha on Jul 23, 2014
When it comes to eating in the Middle Kingdom, your options are practically endless. In such a huge country with an incredibly diverse population, it’s no wonder that there are many different styles of cuisine. For a quick crash course in the major culinary styles of China, check out these posts highlighting the different regions…
100 Most Common Chinese Characters (21-40) Posted by sasha on Jul 17, 2014
Keep going through the 100 most common Chinese characters with us in the 2nd video covering #s 21-40: 为 – wèi for, because of 子 – zǐ child, son 和 – hé and, together, with 你 – nǐ you 地 – dì earth, ground, position, place 出 – chū go out 道 – dào way…
Better Know a… Province (Shanxi) Posted by sasha on Jul 14, 2014
It’s been a while since our last post in this ongoing series that’s taking us around China one province at a time. Last time, we visited Shandong province – home of Confucius and Tsingtao beer. From there it only makes sense for us to head next to the province that is “West of the Mountains”…
5 Awesome Beijing Day Trips Video Posted by sasha on Jul 9, 2014
There’s a lot to do in Beijing, but the traffic and the smog can be overwhelming. Never fear, as there are plenty of things to do nearby. Check out five awesome BJ day trips in this short video: the Fragrant Hills, Botanical Gardens, Ba Da Chu, Red Snail Temple, and Shi Du.
Great Ways to Learn Chinese – BBC Real Chinese Posted by sasha on Jul 7, 2014
There are so many ways to go about learning a language these that it can be overwhelming for people just getting started. Enroll in a traditional class, get a tutor, find a language partner, self study, get online, buy software – the list goes on and on. Of course, the best way you can learn…