And now we’ve just begun! By the time of writing (7.30pm BJT) I’m at our tour group’s rendezvous somewhere in Beijing. We’re going to Long Island (长岛 Chángdǎo), a county in Yantai, Shandong Province (山东省烟台市), where we will spend a long weekend holiday. When I first saw the announcement by Foreigner China Network (FCN) about …
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I’m so excited to join the Blogging from A to Z Blog Challenge! When I first read this last year, I thought it will be a great idea to push content in a blog. And since I started mine just recently, I think I need to put more content and make coolkidandy livelier than ever! It’s also …
Beijing is undeniably huge, and for many expats who have only been here for a year or two, their notion of the city might be limited to its skyscrapers, expressways, and communities. This infrastructure, and of course some tourist spots, represent a thriving part of the megacity that we and many outside China know. But …
Knowing basic characters will give you enough background to get around, especially when you’re traveling, dining out, or going to malls.
Breast cancer is the biggest threat to women’s physical and mental health. But understanding its risks doesn’t mean it should stop women from living. It just means that if they have the chance to be careful, then they should.
Learning Chinese tones can be done by practicing a lot or understanding phonetics. In my quest to find the easiest way to learn tones, I stumbled upon some Youtube videos which I find helpful for learners.
Shining, shimmering, splendid. That’s probably the best way to describe a bright spectacle that happens only in the ancient town of Nuanquan. See my blog for more photos!
The Lakeside section of the Great Wall is a nice retreat to the hustle and bustle of crowded and polluted Beijing.
Kung hei fat choi isn’t the only greeting you can say this Chinese New Year! Learn some goodwill phrases – and other basic expressions with this guide.
After breathing in bad air for several days, I thought it’s proper to go out and explore the city. I joined a trip organized by Foreigner China Network (WeChat: foreignerandchina) to the iced waterfall attraction in Taoyuan Xiangu scenic area (桃源仙谷冰瀑) in Miyun District. on January 21.