China’s festivals are steeped in history and cultural significance, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich traditions. As you plan your visit, here is a chronological guide to the main Chinese festivals starting from August 2023, along with recommended destinations and gift-giving customs: 1. Hungry Ghost Festival Date: August 22, 2023 Celebration: The Hungry Ghost…
If you’re a British resident considering cosmetic surgery, like Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant, China offers a growing (no pun intended) reputation for excellent medical facilities and skilled surgeons. This guide will take you through the process of having cosmetic surgery in China, highlighting the benefits, visa requirements, and travel considerations. Benefits of Having…
Chinese baijiu, often referred to as “white liquor,” is a traditional distilled spirit that holds a prominent place in Chinese culture and social customs. With a history dating back over a millennium, baijiu is deeply ingrained in various aspects of Chinese life, from formal banquets and celebrations to casual gatherings and toasts among friends. When…
Welcome to the fascinating journey of learning Mandarin Chinese! Whether you’re interested in exploring Chinese culture, travelling to China, or simply expanding your language skills, this comprehensive guide will help you grasp the basics and beyond. We’ll cover essential words, phrases, pronunciation, and writing in both Pinyin and Simplified Chinese. 1. Introduction to Mandarin Chinese…
Growing up, I remember finding fat cigar stubs strewn across the floor surrounding pretty much all tourism sites throughout the UK and around Europe. They were the remnants left by American tourists, it turned out. This was in the 80s. Wealthy Americans were definitely the big spenders as they splashed out on week-long trips that…
Each year, the UK welcomes around 180,000 Chinese Masters Students alone! The increased employability and knowledge of other markets and cultures all enhance the value of overseas education in an English-speaking country. Because overseas students are seldom entitled to grants and subsidies, a huge number of Chinese students inject a lot of wealth into the…
Normally, when one Google VPNs that work in China, you are met with affiliate faux-comparison pages. Often, some of the VPNs covered do not actually currently work, or work consistently in China too. You’ll need to take your pick, take the plunge and hope for the best. This page purely features VPN.AC, a VPN that…
When you move abroad, it’s probable you’ll drastically change your lifestyle and habits, in particular, your diet. In addition, you may well expose yourself to new and unfamiliar chemicals, pathogens, and pharmaceuticals, to name just some of the potential categories. Therefore, you may induce autoimmune disease symptoms! Being a health-conscious individual; someone who plans their…
Have you been working in China? Whether working as a teacher, copywriter or in some other business capacity, you’ll probably need to move some of your earnings home from time to time. Firstly, let’s establish that moving Yuan (Renminbi) out of China is not as straightforward as transferring money from other countries. The Chinese Government…
It may have happened rapidly, but COVID-19 is effectively over in China: Effective January 8, 2023, there is no longer a requirement for quarantine for international arrivals entering the PRC Health codes are no longer required Lockdowns are no longer actioned Masks are required on public transport. They are not always required in shopping malls, but…
