Birmingham’s vibrant Chinatown is a culinary paradise, and at the heart of it all are the hotpot restaurants that offer an immersive and delectable dining experience. Bursting with aromatic broths, fresh ingredients, and a vibrant atmosphere, these ten hotpot destinations in Birmingham’s Chinatown promise an unforgettable journey into the world of Chinese cuisine. Li’s Hotpot…
If you are an overseas visitor, residing in the United Kingdom, accessing healthcare is essential to ensure your well-being. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) provides healthcare services to all residents, including non-UK citizens. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to access healthcare in the UK, including the NHS 111 telephone service: 1. Register with…
In the heart of the United Kingdom’s bustling cities, a delightful surprise awaits every visitor – the vibrant and culturally-rich Chinatowns. Stepping into these enclaves is like embarking on a captivating journey where traditional charm meets modern cosmopolitan vibes. With their vibrant colours, bustling markets, and tantalising aromas, Chinatowns across the UK offer an immersive…
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…
Arriving in a new country and wanting to learn English fast requires mixing with the locals. Surely? But that’s not as easy as it sounds, right? Many budding language learners ask ‘Is English Hard to Learn?’. Well, it is a little challenging, as it’s a mixture of languages, with influences from French, German, Scandinavian languages…
The UK’s education system is considered by many as second-to-none and the country’s universities regularly make it into global university league tables, no matter the ranking criterion. The UK is friendly, well-featured and, despite its traditional values and history, it’s a relatively modern and forward-thinking country. Add an open and liberal mindset to the equation,…
You’ve arrived in the UK to study, to work or on business, or maybe even for travel and tourism. But whatever your reason, day-to-day life here is different. As you’ll be aware, the UK, Europe and even the US have quite different systems and different apps for shopping, travel, and of course, payment. So whether…
Despite the challenges to travelling and indeed, to all industries that the COVID pandemic continues to ravage, an interesting statistic derived from Bloomsberg is that the number of Chinese applicants to UK universities now outweighs those from the EU. Whilst this might well highlight the effect of Brexit, it is also the result of increasing…
Welcome to another video from British Panda: Videos for Chinese Students, Business People and visitors, helping them to get the most out of their stay in the UK. 欢迎来到英国熊猫的另一个视频：帮助中国留学生，商务人士和游客充分了解英国生活的视频。 In this video we look at the British weather. 在这个视频中，我们来看看英国的天气。 How hot and cold can it get at certain times of the year? 一年中的某些时候它会有多热和多冷？ What can…
Welcome to another video from British Panda – Videos to help Chinese Students, business people and visitors to get the most out of their stay in the UK. 欢迎来到英国熊猫的另一个视频 – 此视频帮助中国留学生，商务人士和游客充分了解英国生活的方方面面。 In this video we ask the question “What exactly is the UK?”. 在这个视频中，我们提到的问题是“究竟什么是英国 With Chinese people often referring to the entire UK as 英国…
