Essential Chinese Phrases for Daily UseStudying a new language opens a new window into life. It encourages understanding, broadens perspective, and allows communication with a wider range of people. Among the many languages worldwide, Chinese is gaining international significance, hence making it a wise investment for personal or career growth. Having a basic understanding of essential...

How to Navigate Baima Market Guangzhou Like a ProBaima Market in Guangzhou is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most popular clothes markets in China. Offering a sprawling maze of countless shops and stalls, laden with an abundance of styles, fashions, and accessories, it can be quite daunting to navigate. But worry not, as this guide will provide you detailed instructions and tips to explore...

Ever booked a hotel in China, rolled in with your suitcase all excited, only to hear that dreaded line: “Sorry, we’re not qualified to accept foreigners”? Yeah… me too. Awful. It’s been repeated so often it might as well be part of the hotel’s welcome script when a foreigner walks in. And the reason they give? “According to the law…” Well,...

1. What Are WeChat & Alipay? WeChat Pay is part of the WeChat messaging app (like WhatsApp + Facebook + PayPal in one). Alipay is a digital wallet owned by Alibaba widely used in stores, taxis, and online shopping. 2. What You Need to Get Started A Chinese bank account linked to your passport A Chinese phone number The WeChat and Alipay apps installed from App Store/Play Store Tip:...

  Top 10 Tips for Learning Mandarin as a Foreign Language Many people consider learning Mandarin as one of the toughest linguistic endeavors, largely because of its unique characters, tonal nature, and extensive vocabulary. As Mandarin becomes an increasingly important global language, the following top 10 tips can facilitate your Mandarin learning process. 1. Develop a Passion for...