Nestled along the banks of the Li River, speckled with tens of thousands of individual karst peaks, and bustling with the arts,…
Nestled along the banks of the Li River, speckled with tens of thousands of individual karst peaks, and bustling with the arts,…
You might be a master of western dining etiquette, but eating politely in China requires a whole new set of specialized skills…
Key Takeaways Hongbao (红包 hóngbāo) literally means "red bag" and refers to the red envelopes stuffed with money that are ubiquitous across…
China stretches across five geographic time zones yet runs on a single clock: Beijing Time. Discover how China's one-time-zone system works and…
Chinese etymology is actually easier to grasp than it might first appear. Learning the origins of Chinese characters is arguably one of…
Curious about the origins of China’s Army Day? Unsure exactly how this holiday works or what precisely is being celebrated? Eager to…
An ancient, cross-cultural symbol of ferocity, bravery, and intelligence, the tiger occupies a unique position in traditional Chinese mythology and culture. Join…
The Year of the Dragon... even the name exudes a certain mystique. Dragons, the mythological creatures of Chinese folklore, are one of…
Founded by Manchu warriors, the Qing dynasty was once a continental force to be reckoned with. Stretching across the entire eastern half…
It’s in the name! The Chinese word for China fuses two words, the character 中 (zhōng) meaning middle or central, and the…
"The City of Canals," "the Venice of China," "a World of Gardens...", and all this a mere 25-minute train ride from Shanghai?…
Proverbs and idioms reflect cultural belief systems. As a result, Chinese proverbs and idioms about family are a great way to gain…
Chinese idioms, or chengyu (成语), pack entire stories into four characters. Discover 28 of the most common Chinese idioms with pinyin, English…
Yangshuo (阳朔, Yángshuò) is located on the banks of the Li River just south of Guilin. Known for its hauntingly beautiful karst…
