Author: Olivia Seaton-Hill

Originally from Scotland, Olivia works for a Chinese entertainment company as a voice actor and English consultant. In her free time, if she isn’t traveling the country, she enjoys trying out new restaurants, watching terribly trashy TV and spending time with her two cats in Shenzhen.

The best beaches in Shenzhen

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated February 4, 2023 | China blog, Travel

Life’s a beach in Shenzhen. One of my favorite things about living in Shenzhen, and something...

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21 fun facts about China

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated January 3, 2023 | Life

China is an incredible country for a whole range of reasons. A tech giant. Home to incredible...

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A tourist’s guide to Huaqiangbei Electronics Market

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated October 31, 2022 | Tech

Huaqiangbei is one of the most renowned electronics markets and tech manufacturing neighborhoods...

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A guide to Shenzhen’s districts

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated September 3, 2022 | Life

Shenzhen has gone through immense change. Just over 30 years ago, it was a quiet Chinese fishing...

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Experience Shekou, Shenzhen’s mini paradise

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated September 3, 2022 | Travel

Shekou is an amazing neighborhood in Shenzhen, China. When I first started writing for The Helpful...

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Chinese Valentine’s Day happens six times a year!

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated May 5, 2022 | Life

Love is always in the air in China. I love love. I think every day is a great opportunity to tell...

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How to order food in China using delivery apps

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated March 14, 2022 | Food, Tech

What’s for dinner? Ah, the age old question. In my household here in China, it’s usually followed...

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10 ways living in Shenzhen has made me a better person

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated January 17, 2022 | Life

I moved to Shenzhen a bit over three years ago without giving it much thought at all. It’ll be an...

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Craft beer in China

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated January 13, 2022 | Food

Beer and China are perhaps two ideas not often put together. Maybe you’ve heard of Tsingtao, a...

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The best China YouTube channels

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated October 29, 2021 | Tech

Looking for the best YouTube channels about China? Even though I’ve been living in China for...

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10 (million) things to do in Shenzhen

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated February 4, 2023 | Travel

Okay, not quite 10 million. But there is a lot to do in Shenzhen, a wonderful place I’ve called...

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Let’s celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival!

Posted by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated September 9, 2022 | Culture

Have you heard of Mid-Autumn Festival? Also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this...

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