Chinese culture for kids: A fun and educational guide
Growing up in a multicultural society, I’ve always been fascinated by different cultures and...
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11 Chinese festivals (traditional and modern) in 2024
Have you ever experienced a real Chinese festival? I mean, actually in China? Even if people in...
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10 tips to help you conquer Huashan Mountain in China
I love traveling around China so much that I’ve been to Huashan Mountain twice. Yep, twice! So, I...
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Is Facebook banned in China in 2023? (Spoiler: yes)
Facebook needs no introduction. Everyone knows how important it has become. But what if I told you...
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What you need to know about rural Chinese toilets
Ever wondered what the toilets in rural China are like? Well, I’ve got some good news and bad news...
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Is Instagram banned in China in 2023? (Spoiler: yes)
Unless you’ve been living under a digital rock, you would know about (and probably use) Instagram....
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What’s the best China hotel booking app in 2023?
I’ve stayed in countless hotels in China over the years. While I don’t want to think about all the...
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25 quick and helpful Shanghai travel tips (2023)
Shanghai is hands down one of the most buzzing cities in the world and it’s one of my personal...
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Is YouTube banned in China in 2023? (Spoiler: yes)
YouTube is one of the most popular apps in the western world. It’s used for entertainment,...
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The best time to visit China (according to an expat)
Lots of people who travel to China want to know when the best time to travel is. The truth is that...
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80 China quiz questions (and answers) to test your ability
Think you know what a baozi is? What about the difference between Suzhou and Xuzhou? Well, now’s...
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Kaidangku: the split-crotch pants Chinese babies wear
I remember being shocked the first time I saw a mother help her baby squat and poop by the...
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Best things to do in Kunming (expat tips and photos)
Kunming isn’t really known for being a tourist hotspot. But I was super-surprised when I visited...
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Keats Chinese School Review (I went undercover!)
This is an independent review of Keats Chinese School in Kunming, China. Are you thinking about...
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Spring in China – weather, tips and places to visit
Spring is one of the best times to visit China. Traveling in spring can help you recover from the...
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Best things to do in Xiamen (expert tips and photos)
Xiamen is in Fujian province just across the strait from Taiwan. It’s a laid back, warm, relaxed...
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Winter in China – weather, tips and places to visit
Winter in China is a blast (of icy cold air). To be honest, winter isn’t my favorite time to...
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Why do Chinese people spit (and do other weird things)?
Here’s an article about Chinese spitting and a bunch of other weird things that’ll make you...
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Autumn in China – weather, tips and places to visit
Autumn is one of the best seasons to travel anywhere in China. The trees change color, the weather...
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Tipping in China (here’s the truth from an expat)
Do people tip in China? The short answer is ‘no’. Tipping is not common practice in Chinese...
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