Since coming to China, I’ve had lots of opportunities for cultural comparisons. Marrying a Chinese man stepped it up a notch, and having just given birth to our daughter in January, I’m witnessing a whole new level of culture clash. Enter the mother-in-law…
The minimum recommended age for riding on the back of E-Bikes is 5, but children under 12 actually ride for free on B-Electric tours, making it a really great option for slightly older kids.
If an unknown call comes in, I simply swipe up and select an automatic response in Chinese: “对不起，我的中文不好。请给我发短信”
The second solar term of summer, xiaoman is one of the most among the country’s many hopeful farmers.
An oversight with the reservation systems which previously only allowed Chinese nationals to make reservations has now been corrected.
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal…
Here are some common Mandarin words and phrases about Springtime, and even some tongue twisters to try out with your friends, partners, and kids!
No matter you are planning to come back to Beijing, or already on the way…
Most people may know about the taboo of cutting one’s hair during Chinese New Year, but some may be quite surprised to find out that there is also a lucky day to get a hair cut too. The Longtaitou Festival (Dragon-Head-Raising Festival) is a Chinese tradition, the name of which translates to, “dragon lifting its head”.
In America, February marks the celebration of Black History Month, a much-needed look at all…