🚄 From City Lights to Secret SkiesImagine leaving Shenzhen’s skyscrapers behind and heading deep into China’s wild west—Qinghai Province. That’s exactly what this traveler did to uncover the truth about Chaka Salt Lake, the so-called “forbidden mirror.” 🌌 Walking on Water (Almost)Chaka isn’t just a lake. It’s a massive salt flat that perfectly...

Chinese Learning – Class 1: Greetings and Introductions Welcome to our Chinese learning series! In this first class, we’ll focus on the basics: greetings and introductions. 👋 Common Greetings 你好 (nǐ hǎo) – Hello 早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo) – Good morning 晚上好 (wǎnshàng hǎo) – Good evening 再见 (zàijiàn) – Goodbye 🙋 Introducing Yourself...

Golden Week is here! From October 1–7, the whole country celebrates with parades, fireworks, food, and travel. If you’re wondering where to go during this holiday, here are some of the best spots for celebration across major cities in China. Beijing 🇨🇳 The capital city comes alive during National Day. Head to Tiananmen Square to witness the grand parade and fireworks....

Doing Business in China 2025 is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in China. Compiled by the professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates in December 2024, this comprehensive guide is designed to let foreign investors get familiar with the changes happening in China’s business landscape and explore new methods of doing business in and with China—to identify areas...

While the weather has been a little unpredictable of late, when the sun does shine and you’re looking for a spot of alfresco dining or drinking, there is no shortage of stunning rooftops and terraces here in Beijing. To kick off this series, we're going to take a look at some of the rooftops and terraces situated around the Sanlitun and Gongti area, so grab your sunglasses and go...