The Chinese toilet is one topic that strikes fear in most traveler's hearts. Is it easy to find a public toilet in China? Is every Chinese toilet a squat toilet? Over the last decade, I've seen practically every type of Chinese toilet and public bathroom and I'd like to share not only what you can expect to find with bathrooms in China but also how to use a Chinese squat toilet. It's … [Read more...] about Chinese Toilets | How to Use Them & What to Expect
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Top 5 China Travel Guide Books for 2024
Did you know that if you look up the phrase "China Travel Guide" on Amazon, it will give you nearly 3,000 options to choose from? To help minimize the overwhelm, here's a quick breakdown of the best China travel guide books that I've used based on over a decade of traveling around the country. Hopefully you'll find it useful as you plan for your trip to China! The key to finding the … [Read more...] about Top 5 China Travel Guide Books for 2024
Best Candy in China | 2024 Guide to Popular China Sweets
What kind of candy in China is worth eating? Every country has its own collection of unique sweet treats and China is no different. Below I'd like to share with you the most popular and tasty Chinese treats that you should try during your trip to China. Part of experiencing any foreign culture like China's is taking a risk on new local foods. I get it...it takes a lot of courage to put … [Read more...] about Best Candy in China | 2024 Guide to Popular China Sweets
How to Order at a Restaurant in China | 2024 Beginner’s Guide
What should you order at a restaurant in China? Better yet, how do you order at a restaurant in China? My aim with this China restaurant guide is to explain the types of Chinese cuisine you'll find at an authentic restaurant, the culture of eating in China and how to order Chinese food like a local. For first time visitors to China, particularly those who do not speak Chinese, visiting a … [Read more...] about How to Order at a Restaurant in China | 2024 Beginner’s Guide
My Top 5 Favorite Tools for Learning Chinese in 2024
There's no getting around the fact that learning Chinese is a challenging task with few shortcuts. But there are tools available that make it slightly easier! Over the past decade of language learning in China, these have been my favorite tools for learning Chinese that make it both fun and (slightly!) easier. You may not be fluent, but during your travels throughout China you're going to … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Favorite Tools for Learning Chinese in 2024
How to Find an Online Mandarin Tutor in 2024 (and is it worth it?)
What is the best way to find a good online Chinese tutor in 2024? Whether you're learning Chinese in China or in your home country, by far the fastest way to improve your listening and speaking is through a 1-on-1 tutor. The problem is that it's not always easy to find a quality Chinese tutor. Here's a look at my personal experience with an online tutor for learning Mandarin … [Read more...] about How to Find an Online Mandarin Tutor in 2024 (and is it worth it?)