“The best is not to win one hundred battles in one hundred, but to subdue the enemy without fight.” “To mistreat the men and then fear their reaction is the maximum of stupidity.” “When the men are pushed in a position without exit, they will not escape even in front of death. In this situation […]
After almost a year we come back with our interviews to the superstars of Mandarin language, that this those people that not only are studying Mandarin but, through the internet, contribute to the always growing community of Chinese learners with their own wisdom. Today we’ll talk with Olle Linge, a 30 years old Swedish guy
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While I was in Bangkok I’ve spent a day in Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand, and half day in Damnoen Saduak, where you’ll find the most touristic floating market of Thailand. Was is worth? Yes. And no. I’d never seen any floating market before so the visit was quite interesting to me. Also, I
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What’s so special about Tai-O? As far as I know Tai-O is the only fishermen village in Hong Kong S.A.R. where there are still neighborhoods entirely composed by stilt houses. If you’re in Hong Kong for at least a couple of days I suggest you to come here and visit this beautiful village to see
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Today I want to introduce my favorite cheap hostels in Hong Kong. Why do I emphasize the word “cheap”? Because Hong Kong is bloody expensive, especially when it comes down to accommodation. Thus finding a decent cheap room may represent a challenge. If can afford an expensive hotel you can head to Agoda.com and book
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What is Ayutthaya? Ayutthaya is the old capital of Thailand and is located 85 Km North of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 and nowadays hosts an archeological site that became a popular destination for the tourists that stay in Bangkok as you can easily visit the site in a day. As you can see
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This article was written by Josh Summers, the founder of FarWestChina. I remember years ago taking a trip to Turpan, a quiet but once important stop on the ancient Silk Road. I woke up early in the morning to catch a bus from the Xinjiang capital of Urumqi where I spent over three hours sitting
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Old School BW by Michael Garrigues This article was written by Luca Magnabosco who, with a degree in sociology from Trento, lives and works in the remote province of Vicenza. His interests are Chinese culture, folklore, martial arts and social sciences, sometimes simultaneously. When time and money permit, he reads and travels. On his blog, Cambaluq, among
Me, Liu (behind me) and some friends of the family Today we publish an article written by Caterina Saccani, who at the moment is living with a Chinese family in Beijing while she studies Chinese and works as an intern at a language school, LTL Mandarin School. How I wound up in China I studied
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After publishing The Chinese Sex Symbol: What are Chinese women looking for? we received several messages of people claiming that if twenty years ago it was true that in China there was some pressure to get married as soon as possible, nowadays the situation has changed, especially in the big cities. Really? Even if I
Potala Palace view’s from Jokhang Temple When I arrived in Lhasa all I could think about was that I needed a shower. I got there by train and it was two days that I couldn’t get one. Besides that, I felt a sense of accomplishment. When I was a teenager I could imagine myself traveling
What do you expect from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet? Read More »
My luggage during my three weeks in Xinjang. One of the questions that I receive from the readers that are coming to China is: “What the hell should I put on my backpack?” My answer usually is: “Unless you are planning to climb the Everest, the same things that you would bring to any other
What there is on my backpack when I travel around Asia? Read More »
Chinese character dictionary by Ian Lamont Click here to discover what Chinese courses that we recommend at the moment! Why should you be interested on memory? The reason for which people that have a better memory will learn a language better and faster should be obvious. No matters the language you are studying, if you
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An example of business card you may get walking down Nanjing Road, Shanghai. In Shanghai there are so many prostitutes that I got curious and I did some researches about prostitution in China. One of best source of information on the topics is Red Lights: The Lives of Sex Workers in Postsocialist China. According to
West Lake, Hangzhou. The West Lake (西湖, Xī Hú) in Hangzhou is said to be the incarnation of 西施 (Xī Shī), one of the four beauties of China. Hence it is also called Xi Zi Lake, where “Xi Zi” means Lady Xi. This is the story of Xi Shi as told in The Art of
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Shenzhen is one of the biggest cities in China and choosing where to stay can be extremely difficult. This guide is a selection of some of best hotels in Shenzhen, whatever your budget may be. If your looking for general recommendations on booking hotels in China you can click here to read our guide. Reviews
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Xinjiang is one of the most impressive provinces in China, but finding decent hotels to stay isn’t easy at all. Most hotels in Xinjiang can’t host foreigners and/or the quality is quite poor. Here you’ll find a selection of the best hotels in the two most important cities of the province, Urumqi and Kashgar. The
The Ancient Town of Dali is one of the most beautiful cities in China and a top tourist destination. In this article you will find a review of some of the best hotels in the city for a wide range of prices. Just choose the right one for you and enjoy your stay! Check out
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Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, has thousands of hotels. Thus, choosing the right one is a time-consuming task. In this article, we carefully selected the best hotels in the city to make your choice much easier. You choose the one more suitable to your budget and enjoy your stay! If you are also visiting China
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Shanghai is the biggest city of China and here you’ll find hotels for all the taste, from the cheapest hostel to the most expensive 5 stars hotel. Given its extension, finding the right hotel may be a challenge, especially if you don’t know the city. This guide features a selection of the best hotels in
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