Tag Archives: chinese food
A Common Chinese Menu Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2015
When I first got to China with zero Chinese abilities to speak of, I quickly realized that it was going to be difficult to eat. In most restaurants, the menu lacks pictures or English translations. Plus, oftentimes when there is some English on the menu, it is totally incomprehensible. What exactly are you going to…
Huangguoshu Waterfall Video Posted by sasha on Nov 11, 2015
In a follow-up to our recent post about the epic Huangguoshu Waterfall in southwest China’s Guizhou province, here’s a short video tour showing you the mighty falls, a cool night market, and some of the karst mountain scenery the area is famous for.
One Day in Guiyang Posted by sasha on Oct 21, 2015
Explore Guiyang – the capital of Guizhou province in SW China – in this short video showing what you can do in the city with just one day. Hang out in public parks and squares, check out an ancient pavilion, relax in a garden, and feast on yummy street food.
A Day of Chinese Food Posted by sasha on Sep 30, 2015
Think that Chinese food is General Tso’s chicken and fortune cookies? Get a taste of what real Chinese food is like in this short video that takes you through a full day of eating in China, just like the locals do.
Cheap Eats in Shanghai Posted by sasha on Jul 31, 2015
Just because it’s a big, cosmopolitan city doesn’t mean there aren’t awesome cheap eats in Shanghai. Just to prove it, we put together a little video for you!
In the (Chinese) Kitchen – Cooking Terms Posted by sasha on May 26, 2015
We’ve already spent a good amount of time in the Chinese kitchen, learning the words for kitchen appliances as well as dishes, utensils, and more. Now that you’ve got everything you need, it’s time to learn some useful Chinese vocabulary for cooking: Preparation peel (剥 – bō) cut (切 – qiè) slice (切片 – qiē…
10 Tips for First Time China Visitors Posted by sasha on Mar 23, 2015
After living in China for five years, I’ve had plenty of experience giving advice to people traveling here for the first time. Thanks to my involvement in the Couchsurfing community, I’ve had tons of guests over the years who have picked my brain about visiting the Middle Kingdom. There are also at least a few times…