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How to Choose the Best China Tour or Travel Agency – The Complete Guide

Travel around China / By Sapore di Cina / 19 minutes of reading

This article is based on our personal experience of taking tours in China from 2008 up until now. We have had the opportunity to explore tours organized by both international agencies and local Chinese companies. Additionally, we have also worked as consultants for the Chinese Government and local travel agencies, providing our insights and expertise. …

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How to Book Your Beijing Tour – The Complete Guide

Travel around China / By Sapore di Cina / 10 minutes of reading

View of the Forbidden City from the Coil Hill Table of Contents In which cases you should consider taking a tour to Beijing How many days you need to visit Beijing The best time period to visit Beijing How much it cost a private tour in Beijing The most popular tours that include Beijing Featured …

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Is your VPN working in China?

Leave a Comment / Live in China / By Sergi Portolés / 1 minute of reading

Get a FREE VPN for China Are You Living in China and Using a VPN? Participate in our Survey and Earn an Annual VPN Subscription*!(* To participate, please provide a valid WeChat ID) Submit Your Results now

How to Access Tinder in China (and What Alternatives Exist)

Leave a Comment / Internet and Technology / By Sergi Portolés / 7 minutes of reading

For the past few years, Tinder has been blocked in China. However, using Tinder in China might not be so difficult as you think! In this article, we provide a simple explanation of what you need to unblock Tinder in China, including what a VPN is and the best VPNs for accessing any apps blocked …

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Calling from China: Can I Use Skype, Zoom, or Facetime?

14 Comments / Internet and Technology / By Sergi Portolés / 7 minutes of reading

One of the most common questions that people traveling to China have is how to communicate with people outside of the country. The purpose of this article is to present and analyze each of the options available for making calls and video calls from China. As you may already know, many apps and websites are …

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How to Unblock and Use Snapchat in China in 2023

2 Comments / Internet and Technology / By Sergi Portolés / 5 minutes of reading

Is it possible to access Snapchat in China? Like many other messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Line, Snapchat is blocked in China. However, if you have a VPN, you will be able to access Snapchat in China without any problems. In this article, we will give you a simple and step-by-step explanation on how …

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How to Get a Visa for China – Chinese Visa Application Guide

741 Comments / Travel around China, Visas / By Sapore di Cina / 26 minutes of reading

Do you want to save time and money? Click here to read more about the Business and Tourist eVisa This article is a complete guide on how to get a visa for China. First of all, I recommend that you don’t get discouraged if you still don’t know which visa is best for you, or …

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How to Open a Company in Hong Kong as a Foreigner in 2023

Business in Asia, Hong Kong SAR / By Sapore di Cina / 20 minutes of reading

Table of Contents The pros and cons of registering a limited company in Hong Kong How to open a company in Hong Kong without living or even going there All the documents you need to open a company in Hong Kong The total cost of registering and maintaining a company in Hong Kong How to …

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Best Schools and Universities to Study Chinese in Hangzhou

Leave a Comment / Learn Chinese, Live in China / By Sergi Portolés / 6 minutes of reading

Table of Contents The pros of studying Mandarin in Hangzhou The cons of studying Mandarin in Hangzhou Best schools to study Chinese in Hangzhou Universities for studying Chinese in Hangzhou Free quotation request Click here to get up to 5 free quotations to study Chinese in Hangzhou! Chinese has become a popular foreign language in …

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Study Chinese in China in a Private School or University – The Guide

48 Comments / Learn Chinese / By Sergi Portolés / 15 minutes of reading

Click here to get up to 5 free quotations to study Chinese in China! Table of Contents Study Chinese in a private school Best schools to study Chinese in China Study Chinese at the university Do an internship in China Private Chinese tutor Language exchange Online Chinese courses Guides to study Chinese in the main …

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How to Download a VPN in China

55 Comments / Internet and Technology / By Sergi Portolés / 10 minutes of reading

Since 2017, the large majority of VPN providers’ websites have been blocked in China. Besides, Google Play doesn’t work either, and the App Store doesn’t let users located in China download any VPN apps. Because of this, many people find themselves in the conundrum that to purchase a VPN in China, you first need a …

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Best Chinese Language Summer Courses in China

Leave a Comment / Learn Chinese / By Sergi Portolés / 10 minutes of reading

Immersive language learning programs are the best way to bring your skills to the next level and Chinese is no exception. Also studying in China can be a unique experience thanks to its rich culture, and fascinating history. Summer courses offer a unique opportunity for students to study Chinese in an intensive and immersive setting …

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Our Complete Guide to Pinyin (拼音)

1 Comment / Learn Chinese / By Armando Turturici / 5 minutes of reading

A long time ago, Mao Zedong said: “Latinization is an excellent tool for defeating illiteracy“. Chinese characters Chinese is a language without an alphabet that uses instead the so-called hanzi (汉字), or “Chinese characters”. To state it briefly – and in a very non-technical way – there are tens of thousands of characters and each …

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Chinese Letters and Chinese Alphabet: Why Both Terms Are Incorrect

5 Comments / Learn Chinese / By Sergi Portolés / 4 minutes of reading

Click here to discover what Chinese courses that we recommend at the moment! When people know that I can speak Chinese some common questions are: “Isn’t it really hard to learn Chinese letters?” To which I respond: “Not as hard as you think.” The next question is usually: “Do you know the whole alphabet?” Which …

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How to Translate Chinese into English: The Complete Guide

3 Comments / Learn Chinese / By Aldo Terminiello / 23 minutes of reading

Do you need a translation from English to Chinese or from Chinese to English? Click here to request a free quote This guide was written by our two experts in Chinese: Aldo Terminiello and Armando Turturici. The first part was written by Aldo, while the second was from Armando. Enjoy the read! Introduction: Translation in …

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Chinese Visa for Visitors: Shall I Apply for a Q, S or L Visa?

181 Comments / Travel around China, Visas / By Sergi Portolés / 7 minutes of reading

After publishing our comprehensive guide for obtaining a Chinese Visa, we received hundreds of questions and suggestions. We updated the article several times based on the feedback and new laws. However, it appears that there is still a point that is unclear. This article will explain what type of Visa you shall apply for and …

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10 Year Visa for China – The Guide

2 Comments / Visas / By Sergi Portolés / 7 minutes of reading

Table of Contents What is China’s 10 year visa? What kinds of 10 year visas are available? Which nationalities can get the 10 year visa? Can I work with a 10 year visa in China? What documents do I need when applying for the 10 year visa? How much does it cost? What should I …

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How to Get An Online Visa for China (eVisa) – The Complete Guide

12 Comments / Visas / By Sapore di Cina / 8 minutes of reading

If you have a passport from a European country, USA, Canada, New Zeland or South Korea it’s possible to get a business or group tourist visa directly online at Here Shanghai (former Chinese Visa Direct), a platform authorized by the Ministry of Public Safety of the People’s Republic of China. This means you can get …

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Finding a Job in Singapore as a Foreigner: The Complete Guide

8 Comments / Singapore / By Sergi Portolés / 9 minutes of reading

Table of Contents How can I find a job in Singapore? How is the job market in Singapore? Requirements for foreigners to work in Singapore How high are the salaries? How high are the income taxes? What should my CV look like? Do you live in or plan to move to Singapore and want to …

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How to Find a Paid or Free Internship in Singapore

Leave a Comment / Singapore / By Sapore di Cina / 9 minutes of reading

Ready to kickstart your career with an internship experience in Singapore? Click here to get your free quote now and start your journey toward professional success! Table of Contents Benefits of commencing an internship in Singapore How to find an internship in Singapore Visa requirements for internships in Singapore Doing an internship with an agency …

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