600 Years On, What Secrets Lie In the Forbidden City
A quick primer on the Forbidden City’s many historical features.
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Some of the Lesser Known Stories Behind the Summer Palace
A quick primer on the Summer Palace’s many historical anecdotes!
Expat Kids Learn the Laws of Chinese Calligraphy
Calligraphy = Swordplay? That’s how I convinced my child to try a Chinese calligraphy class for 20 minutes.
The Woman, the Myth, the Legend Behind the Great Wall
Get familiar with one of the many legends behind the Great Wall!
Let’s Be Honest: You Need a Better Chinese Name
If your Chinese name is a mere homophonic translation of your Western name, it’s time to dig a little deeper.
Irreplaceable Beijing: What Will You Miss the Most?
What will you miss the most about Beijing if and when you have to leave?
6 Foods You Thought Were Chinese but Actually Aren’t
Just because you’ve seen it on a Western Chinese restaurant’s menu doesn’t mean it’s a Chinese dish.
Forget McDonald’s! Try These Chinese Fast Food Chains Instead
Intern Caroline suggests three Chinese fast food chains to truly immerse your taste buds in the local culture.
You Say Mandu, I Say Jiaozi! Food Doppelgangers From Around the World
Comparing iconic foods from around the world and their long-lost Chinese cousins.
7 Years in China and Google Translate Is Still My Best Friend
If your Chinese vocabulary is vastly made up of “Dui” or “Shenme,” this article’s for you.