1.) Yuhuagong, Tong Chuan, Shanxi 2.) Great Dragon Pond Waterfall, Yandang Mountains, Zhejiang 3.) Blue Moon Valley, Lijiang Yunnan 4.) Emerald Valley Waterfalls, Huangshan, Anhui 5.) Maheling, Qianxi'nan Buyizu Miaozu, Guizhou 6.) Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan 7.) Huangguoshu, Guiyang, Guizhou 8.) Hukou Waterfall, Linfen Shanxi 9.) Detian Waterfall, Daxin, Guangxi 10.) Changbai Waterfall, Jilin 11.) Huanglong Waterfall, Sichuan … Continue reading 12 waterfalls you need to visit
So you want to learn a little Chinese before you go to China? That's a great idea! People who learn even a little Chinese before they go to China find it's much easier to adapt to the culture and they get a running start on learning the menus! Learning Chinese characters can look pretty daunting, … Continue reading The easy way to learn Chinese characters
Who doesn't love Mualn? There's some great quotes in the movie (and the ballad), here are some of our favorites! 1.) 2.) "A single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat" -The Emperor 3.) "Maybe what I really wanted was to prove that I could … Continue reading 10 Mulan quotes to inspire you
Shangri-La (香格里拉), often known as the Holy Grail of China, was made popular by James Hilton in his book Lost Horizon (you can buy it on Amazon here). The novel supposedly takes place in Tibet or the Himalayas, but it is said to be loosely based on the Muli communities he visited or Shambala, Tibet. While … Continue reading The Holy Grail of China
These are movies made in or about China produced anywhere and everywhere. If you're looking to hear a bit of Cantonese, we've included some Hong Kong movies on our list as well. 1.) IP Man/Hong Kong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZtSwjk4aD8&ab_channel=moviemaniacsDE 2.) Lost in Thailand/China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqZb1bUKJQ0&ab_channel=MovieclipsFilmFestivals&IndieFilms 3.) Ocean Heaven/China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJemRXBaO80&ab_channel=ClipsFever 4.) House of Flying Daggers/China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GLVaSYzAvg&ab_channel=TsoniLiara 5.) Crouching Tiger … Continue reading 6 Chinese movies you must see
Well China is a pretty big place, as you probably already know! There is some essential weather gear you need to acquire! Here's a list of items we recommend everyone bring to China! 1.) A warm coat Anywhere North of Hangzhou, whether you are going for our Spring or Fall program, you will be in … Continue reading The two essential pieces of clothing you need to bring to China
Jennifer 8. Lee a woman originally from the Fujian province gave a TED Talk called the Search for General Tso. She explores quite a bit of American Chinese food history and what she discovers is fascinating! Ever wonder where fortune cookies are from? Is chop suey really authentic? Look no further than this video! https://youtu.be/U6MhV5Rn63M … Continue reading Are you hungry for Chinese food?
In China, it's common to use the hand signals of numbers as you say them. Many store owners will use them to communicate. In addition, when you're traveling around China, sometimes it's hard to understand the different accents. Learning the hand signals will be helpful at times like this. If you don't understand them, you can … Continue reading Chinese sign langauge
You miss China, we miss China. We all just want to be back in China. Here are some struggles of coming back to the US we all can identify with. 1.) Seeing so many white people It's a little shocking at first honestly. 2.) Hearing English Who knows if you even remember what it sounds … Continue reading 8 struggles of returning to the US we all identify with
Just go with it! Everyone loves traveling. Why not teach English to adorable Chinese children and go to China at the same time? 1.) The Canola Fields in Tibet Matt Ming | Flickr Creative Commons 2.) The river town of Suzhou _ChrisUK | Flickr Creative Comons 3.) Erhai Lake near Dali Allain | Flickr Creative Commons 4.) … Continue reading 8 places that will make you want to go to China right now
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