A 5-day itinerary for Fuzhou (from someone who lived there)
Looking for an amazing Fuzhou itinerary? If you haven’t spent much time in China, then you’ve...
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Experience Shekou, Shenzhen’s mini paradise
Shekou is an amazing neighborhood in Shenzhen, China. When I first started writing for The Helpful...
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10 reasons not to visit China
Want to visit China? Read this first. China is often thought of as a beautiful, exotic and...
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What documentaries about China can you watch on Netflix?
There are very few documentaries about China on Netflix. Filming thought-provoking stories from...
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What are the best China blogs?
Looking for the best blogs about China? I’ve lived, worked and traveled in China. And whenever I...
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12 tips for solo travel in China (from a self-proclaimed expert)
Have you ever dreamed of traveling solo through China? Some people may try to convince you that...
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What are Chinese people like?
I know it’s a broad question and there’s no perfect way to answer it. Summing up an entire race of...
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Chinese Valentine’s Day happens six times a year!
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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Top 16 things that China is known and famous for
How much do you actually know about China? This country has only fairly recently come onto the...
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A guide to the most delicious dumplings in China
Have you ever eaten real dumplings? I’m not talking about the dumplings in your home country,...
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How to order food in China using delivery apps
What’s for dinner? Ah, the age old question. In my household here in China, it’s usually followed...
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What to bring to China (11 essential things)
Wondering what to bring on your trip to China? China is a modern country and you’ll be able to...
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11 amazing animals in China and where to see them
Are you an animal lover? China isn’t widely known as a top destination if you want to see cute,...
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Do Chinese employers really suck?
Visit any internet forum about working in China and you’re guaranteed to find complaints about...
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10 ways living in Shenzhen has made me a better person
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
Beer and China are perhaps two ideas not often put together. Maybe you’ve heard of Tsingtao, a...
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Lucky and unlucky Chinese numbers
Chinese numbers have a certain magic to them. Even though many people now dismiss the belief in...
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What not to do in China
There are 20 things you should avoid doing in China. It’s best to find out before you visit!
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The greatest Chinese inventions of all time
The Chinese have created some of the world’s greatest inventions. Chinese civilization goes back...
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10 leading Chinese phone brands
Chances are you’ve got a Samsung or Apple phone. Right? Well, there are some unique Chinese phone...
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