![\"The](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/DSC_0123-300x201.jpg\")
<\/a>The incredible Hanging Monastery in Datong.<\/p><\/div>\n
Back in April, some friends and I traveled to Datong in Shanxi province to explore the Yungang Grottoes, Mt. Heng, the Hanging Monastery, and more. This city is rich in Chinese history and culture, and it’s unfortunately often overlooked on travel itineraries in China. Hopefully this post will convince you to check it out.<\/p>\n
9. In a Chinese Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Delicious](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/DSC_0469-300x201.jpg\")
<\/a>Delicious food awaits you… if only you could order it.<\/p><\/div>\n
Chinese food is famous all over the world, and for good reason. It’s also much better in China than it is anywhere else. However, many visitors to China miss out on some of the best food due to language barriers. Read through this post, and you’ll be equipped with lots of useful lingo for eating out in China.<\/p>\n
8. Teaching English in China<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Hang](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/Hike-030-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Hang out with adorable kids, play games, and get paid for it!<\/p><\/div>\n
Teaching ESL to Chinese people is the day job of many expats in the Middle Kingdom (including myself). If you’re considering trying it out, get some facts and tips before doing so. It could be one of the best choices you ever make, but you have to be smart about it.<\/p>\n
7. How to Buy Train Tickets<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Riding](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/GOPR0703-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>Riding that train in China.<\/p><\/div>\n
Riding the train is probably the best way to travel through China, that is, if you can figure out how to buy the tickets you want. Most train ticket offices will feature zero English, so you’d better brush up on your Chinese before heading into one.<\/p>\n
6. Culture Shock in China – Drinking<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Binge](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/DSC_0415-300x201.jpg\")
<\/a>Binge drinking, the Chinese way!<\/p><\/div>\n
Many westerners in China are sure to experience some culture shock. This is especially true when it comes to eating and drinking. Ever tried Chinese bai jiu<\/em>? Confused as to why people always<\/em> want hot drinks? What is that weird thing in the red can people always drink? The answers await you.<\/p>\n5. How to Study Chinese Online for Free<\/a><\/h2>\nFree things are great, including language lessons! There are tons of resources for you to study Chinese on the ‘net for free (including this blog!), so take advantage of them.<\/p>\n
4. Street Food<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Sketchy,](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/DSC_0008-201x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Sketchy, but tasty!<\/p><\/div>\n
The street food is without a doubt one of my favorite things about China. Don’t be scared by that mystery meat on a stick – dig right in and worry about it later!<\/p>\n
3. 3-Day Beijing Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"One](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/CIMG5865-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>One of the many cool sights you can find in Beijing.<\/p><\/div>\n
I called the Chinese capital home for about 4.5 years and only recently decided to move. I already miss that crazy place, and I worked pretty hard to put together this post in Chinese about a great plan for a 3-day visit there. That’s how much time you can get visa free in Beijing now, so use it wisely!<\/p>\n
2. How to Sleep On the Great Wall<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Home](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/12\/DSC_0605-201x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Home for the night.<\/p><\/div>\n
Don’t get stuck on some crappy packaged tour visiting the restored, overcrowded Badaling section of the Great Wall. Instead, read this post and then head out on your own for an incredible camping trip on one of the Seven Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n
1. Eco-tourism in Jiuzhaigou<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Delicious food awaits you… if only you could order it.<\/p><\/div>\n
Chinese food is famous all over the world, and for good reason. It’s also much better in China than it is anywhere else. However, many visitors to China miss out on some of the best food due to language barriers. Read through this post, and you’ll be equipped with lots of useful lingo for eating out in China.<\/p>\n
8. Teaching English in China<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Hang out with adorable kids, play games, and get paid for it!<\/p><\/div>\n
Teaching ESL to Chinese people is the day job of many expats in the Middle Kingdom (including myself). If you’re considering trying it out, get some facts and tips before doing so. It could be one of the best choices you ever make, but you have to be smart about it.<\/p>\n
7. How to Buy Train Tickets<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Riding that train in China.<\/p><\/div>\n
Riding the train is probably the best way to travel through China, that is, if you can figure out how to buy the tickets you want. Most train ticket offices will feature zero English, so you’d better brush up on your Chinese before heading into one.<\/p>\n
6. Culture Shock in China – Drinking<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Binge drinking, the Chinese way!<\/p><\/div>\n
Many westerners in China are sure to experience some culture shock. This is especially true when it comes to eating and drinking. Ever tried Chinese bai jiu<\/em>? Confused as to why people always<\/em> want hot drinks? What is that weird thing in the red can people always drink? The answers await you.<\/p>\n5. How to Study Chinese Online for Free<\/a><\/h2>\nFree things are great, including language lessons! There are tons of resources for you to study Chinese on the ‘net for free (including this blog!), so take advantage of them.<\/p>\n
4. Street Food<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Sketchy, but tasty!<\/p><\/div>\n
The street food is without a doubt one of my favorite things about China. Don’t be scared by that mystery meat on a stick – dig right in and worry about it later!<\/p>\n
3. 3-Day Beijing Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>One of the many cool sights you can find in Beijing.<\/p><\/div>\n
I called the Chinese capital home for about 4.5 years and only recently decided to move. I already miss that crazy place, and I worked pretty hard to put together this post in Chinese about a great plan for a 3-day visit there. That’s how much time you can get visa free in Beijing now, so use it wisely!<\/p>\n
2. How to Sleep On the Great Wall<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Home for the night.<\/p><\/div>\n
Don’t get stuck on some crappy packaged tour visiting the restored, overcrowded Badaling section of the Great Wall. Instead, read this post and then head out on your own for an incredible camping trip on one of the Seven Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n
1. Eco-tourism in Jiuzhaigou<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Hang out with adorable kids, play games, and get paid for it!<\/p><\/div>\n
Teaching ESL to Chinese people is the day job of many expats in the Middle Kingdom (including myself). If you’re considering trying it out, get some facts and tips before doing so. It could be one of the best choices you ever make, but you have to be smart about it.<\/p>\n
7. How to Buy Train Tickets<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Riding that train in China.<\/p><\/div>\n
Riding the train is probably the best way to travel through China, that is, if you can figure out how to buy the tickets you want. Most train ticket offices will feature zero English, so you’d better brush up on your Chinese before heading into one.<\/p>\n
6. Culture Shock in China – Drinking<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Binge drinking, the Chinese way!<\/p><\/div>\n
Many westerners in China are sure to experience some culture shock. This is especially true when it comes to eating and drinking. Ever tried Chinese bai jiu<\/em>? Confused as to why people always<\/em> want hot drinks? What is that weird thing in the red can people always drink? The answers await you.<\/p>\n5. How to Study Chinese Online for Free<\/a><\/h2>\nFree things are great, including language lessons! There are tons of resources for you to study Chinese on the ‘net for free (including this blog!), so take advantage of them.<\/p>\n
4. Street Food<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Sketchy, but tasty!<\/p><\/div>\n
The street food is without a doubt one of my favorite things about China. Don’t be scared by that mystery meat on a stick – dig right in and worry about it later!<\/p>\n
3. 3-Day Beijing Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>One of the many cool sights you can find in Beijing.<\/p><\/div>\n
I called the Chinese capital home for about 4.5 years and only recently decided to move. I already miss that crazy place, and I worked pretty hard to put together this post in Chinese about a great plan for a 3-day visit there. That’s how much time you can get visa free in Beijing now, so use it wisely!<\/p>\n
2. How to Sleep On the Great Wall<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Home for the night.<\/p><\/div>\n
Don’t get stuck on some crappy packaged tour visiting the restored, overcrowded Badaling section of the Great Wall. Instead, read this post and then head out on your own for an incredible camping trip on one of the Seven Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n
1. Eco-tourism in Jiuzhaigou<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Riding that train in China.<\/p><\/div>\n
Riding the train is probably the best way to travel through China, that is, if you can figure out how to buy the tickets you want. Most train ticket offices will feature zero English, so you’d better brush up on your Chinese before heading into one.<\/p>\n
6. Culture Shock in China – Drinking<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Binge drinking, the Chinese way!<\/p><\/div>\n
Many westerners in China are sure to experience some culture shock. This is especially true when it comes to eating and drinking. Ever tried Chinese bai jiu<\/em>? Confused as to why people always<\/em> want hot drinks? What is that weird thing in the red can people always drink? The answers await you.<\/p>\n5. How to Study Chinese Online for Free<\/a><\/h2>\nFree things are great, including language lessons! There are tons of resources for you to study Chinese on the ‘net for free (including this blog!), so take advantage of them.<\/p>\n
4. Street Food<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Sketchy, but tasty!<\/p><\/div>\n
The street food is without a doubt one of my favorite things about China. Don’t be scared by that mystery meat on a stick – dig right in and worry about it later!<\/p>\n
3. 3-Day Beijing Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>One of the many cool sights you can find in Beijing.<\/p><\/div>\n
I called the Chinese capital home for about 4.5 years and only recently decided to move. I already miss that crazy place, and I worked pretty hard to put together this post in Chinese about a great plan for a 3-day visit there. That’s how much time you can get visa free in Beijing now, so use it wisely!<\/p>\n
2. How to Sleep On the Great Wall<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>Home for the night.<\/p><\/div>\n
Don’t get stuck on some crappy packaged tour visiting the restored, overcrowded Badaling section of the Great Wall. Instead, read this post and then head out on your own for an incredible camping trip on one of the Seven Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n
1. Eco-tourism in Jiuzhaigou<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Binge drinking, the Chinese way!<\/p><\/div>\n
Many westerners in China are sure to experience some culture shock. This is especially true when it comes to eating and drinking. Ever tried Chinese bai jiu<\/em>? Confused as to why people always<\/em> want hot drinks? What is that weird thing in the red can people always drink? The answers await you.<\/p>\n Free things are great, including language lessons! There are tons of resources for you to study Chinese on the ‘net for free (including this blog!), so take advantage of them.<\/p>\n Sketchy, but tasty!<\/p><\/div>\n The street food is without a doubt one of my favorite things about China. Don’t be scared by that mystery meat on a stick – dig right in and worry about it later!<\/p>\n One of the many cool sights you can find in Beijing.<\/p><\/div>\n I called the Chinese capital home for about 4.5 years and only recently decided to move. I already miss that crazy place, and I worked pretty hard to put together this post in Chinese about a great plan for a 3-day visit there. That’s how much time you can get visa free in Beijing now, so use it wisely!<\/p>\n Home for the night.<\/p><\/div>\n Don’t get stuck on some crappy packaged tour visiting the restored, overcrowded Badaling section of the Great Wall. Instead, read this post and then head out on your own for an incredible camping trip on one of the Seven Wonders of the World.<\/p>\n5. How to Study Chinese Online for Free<\/a><\/h2>\n
4. Street Food<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>3. 3-Day Beijing Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>2. How to Sleep On the Great Wall<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>1. Eco-tourism in Jiuzhaigou<\/a><\/h2>\n
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