8 Awesome Reasons to Drink Hot Water

A lot of Westerners find it strange to see so many Chinese people drinking hot water. However, there are a multitude of health benefits associated with drinking hot water. Let’s …

Simple Tricks To Reading the Chinese Menu

Want to order from the Chinese menu and not the watered down English version they present to non-Chinese speakers? Perhaps some readers know how to ask for what they want …

The Hidden Meanings of Colors in China

China is one of the world’s largest countries with one of the world’s oldest and deepest cultures. In Chinese cosmology, things are often linked to symbolic elements that have unique …

Check Out China’s Most Bizarre Foods

Tsingtao Beer: A Brief History

Much more than just a simple beer, Tsingtao reflects the very history of China‘s twentieth century. From its start as a German-brewed beer to its current status as the second …

How to Get a Chinese Driving License

Follow our step-by-step guide below, and you could be out on the open road in a matter of weeks… Frustratingly, China doesn’t accept the use of international driving licenses on …

Man Steals Terracotta Warrior’s Thumb

China has demanded an American man be “severely punished” after he was alleged to have stolen a thumb from a terracotta warrior after taking a selfie with the statue while …

Learn to Make Perfect Chinese Fried Rice!

Fried rice comes in many styles. In China (and more authentic Chinese restaurants in the States), it’s typically lightly seasoned with salt and perhaps a little soy sauce or another …

Most Popular Chinese Restaurants

As the pace of life picks up and disposable incomes continue to grow, modern Chinese consumers are indulging in the fast food phenomenon, but in addition to the well known …

Dating in China: What’s the Difference?

As you may expect, dating is a little bit different in China than it is in most Western countries. The basics are the same—people are people everywhere—but there are still …