Beijing Bucket List: Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall
Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall (北京黄花城水长城) isn’t an ordinary hike of the world-famous attraction. It’s a…
Browsing: Chinese New Year
Hongbao Madness: the Digital CNY Tradition
While my Chinese friend and I were waiting in line at a chuan’r restaurant, I…
Beijing Bucket List: Icefall at Taoyuan Xiangu Scenic Area
If the cold never bothers you (anyway), then have some frozen delights at the iced…
A Cracking Chinese New Year
Editor’s Note: Laura Nutchey-Feng first came to China to study and become a translator, though…
Kowtowing Kids
Kneeling to receive a hongbao 红包 or red envelope is, by Chinese standards, part of…
Chinese New Year Preparations: Fireworks Phobia and Pets
Fireworks, usually explosions of joy and cheer to ring in Chinese New Year, can unfortunately…
6 Lucky Spring Festival Foods to Include on Your Dinner Table
Over the next couple of weeks, millions of Chinese people will take part in the…
Verification Headaches 验证头疼
I don’t take the train very often, but this year I will be joining my…
What’s Open During Spring Festival? A Parent’s Guide
Before long, our sister magazine the Beijinger will be publishing a list of businesses, bars,…