Tag Archives: Chinese culture
The Spring Festival Rush Posted by sasha on Jan 16, 2017
It’s that time of the year again. With just a few days to go before the beginning of China’s most important festival – the Spring Festival (春节 – chūn jié) – millions upon millions of people are getting ready to head home. This annual mass migration is known as the Spring Festival rush (春运 – chūn yùn), and…
All About Spring Festival Posted by sasha on Jan 12, 2017
It’s an exciting time in China and Chinese communities around the world, as people are gearing up for the Spring Festival (春节 – chūn jié). Known to many as the Chinese New Year, this is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. The Spring Festival has a rich history as well as plenty of traditions…
5 Awesome Chinese Idioms Posted by sasha on Sep 27, 2016
Just like English, Chinese is a language with countless idioms (成语 – chéng yǔ). While it can be tricky to actually get to a level where you can use idioms in your everyday life in China, it’s still interesting and useful to learn them. Studying Chinese idioms not only helps you improve your language skills, but…
Luoyang Video Tour Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2016
If you’re interested in Chinese culture and history, you’ll want to explore Luoyang. One of China’s ancient capitals, this city is located in Henan province. Here you can visit the amazing Longmen Grottoes, as well as the White Horse Temple. Check out these two famous historical sites and a local night market in this short…
Shandong Adventure – Mt. Tai and Qufu Posted by sasha on Jul 7, 2016
While it’s not exactly one of the most famous places in China, Shandong province has a lot to offer visitors. This coastal province located on the Yellow Sea is home to one of the nation’s four great culinary traditions (Lu), its most famous beer (Tsingtao), its most sacred mountain (Mt. Tai), and even Confucius himself. Take…
Real Chinese Food Recap Posted by sasha on Jun 2, 2016
Over the past few months, I’ve been introducing real Chinese food here on the blog. It should come as no surprise that the Panda Express or New Dynasty Buffet in your neighborhood isn’t exactly cooking up authentic Chinese cuisine, but rather a westernized version of it. Not everyone has the opportunity to actually travel to…
A Day in Wuhan Posted by sasha on May 16, 2016
See what you can do with “A Day in Wuhan” in this short video. Walk through a local park to check out a temple, locals jamming out, and some interesting statues. Check-in to an awesome hostel and chill out for a while, and then stroll along a trendy street full of shops and cafes.