Xi’an is the capital of the Shaanxi province (not to be confused with Shanxi), and is one of the former imperial capitals. However, it is not the only former imperial capital of China, although the majority of them (Anyang, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, and Luoyang) are found in the neighboring Henan province. Nonetheless, after Beijing and Shanghai, […]
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In this guide you’ll find descriptions of the most famous – and delicious – dishes in Chinese cuisine, with the name in English and Chinese (both in characters and in pinyin). For those who are already 中国通 (zhōngguó tōng), experts on China, going to a restaurant and leaving satisfied isn’t a problem. But who of
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Study Thai in Bangkok – Index Pros of studying Thai in Bangkok Cons of studying Thai in Bangkok Private schools in Bangkok Universities for studying Thai in Bangkok Do you plan to study Thai and consider Bangkok as one of your main options? It should be at least. Being one of the most visited cities
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The Stone Forest near the entrance – photo by Matteo Bosi Capital of the green province of Yunnan, Kunming has earned the title of Spring City, the city of eternal Spring, because it enjoys a mild climate all year long. But it’s not just due to the climate that Kunming attracts visitors: among all the
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A well-parked Mobike Light They invaded China, and now they’re invading the world, nation after nation. In Europe they have already arrived. They are yellow or orange, green or blue, and have pedals and two wheels: bike sharing, is the green answer that has arrived directly from China for getting around the city. Specifically, in
The best apps for traveling in Vietnam – Index Apartments, hostels and hotels: Agoda Offline maps: Maps.me, Google Maps, Tom Tom Go Taxis and public transportation: Grab and Bus Map Flights, trains and buses in Vietnam: 12go.asia and Baolau Guides to the best restaurants (and delivery): Foody Traveling with a local tour guide: Showaround Shopping
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In this article I will guide you in discovering the town of Luang Prabang, a wonderful village in colonial style located on the banks of the Mekong River, Laos. Luang Prabang is a small city located 390 kilometers north of the capital, Vientiane famous for its Buddhist temples, its waterfalls and night market, and peaceful
X-ray of a blind date Everything starts when, in a rainy day, I’m talking with Luna. I can see she’s not at ease while she asks me to organize one of my “famous” pizza & mojito parties and invite my coworkers. The reason: One of her friends is helping another friend to find a fiancé.
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Do you need help to get your visa for Myanmar? Click here to see the agencies that we recommend! If you’re planning a trip to Myanmar, remember to find out about visa requirements. In fact, unlike other countries in Southeast Asia (where for brief stays you won’t need a visa at times), if you’re planning
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I’ve always been fascinated by the Great Wall of China (长城, Chang Cheng in Mandarin). The first time I had enough time and money to afford an intercontinental travel I took a flight from Paris to Beijing and I went straight away to see the Great Wall section of Mutianyu. This was in February 2008
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Guizhou might not be the obvious choice for the average traveller, trust me it wasn’t my first choice either, but let me tell you this, Guizhou will soon become one of China’s most popular travel destinations. This fairly unknown province offers some breathtaking scenery, proper street food and an interesting, friendly and diverse population. Furthermore,
Krabi (กระบี่: in the local language) could be considered on of the most visited destinations in Thailand by local and international tourists along with Bangkok, Phuket, and the famous Phi Phi Islands. Even though it’s not an island, thanks to its paradisaical beaches, today Krabi attracts tons of visitor from all over the globe. The
An interesting option for traveling in Thailand is to take the train. Despite the bus network being much bigger and better connected, traveling by train also has its advantages, especially if you aren’t in a rush and want to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the journey. The main national rail hub is Bangkok. The city
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The terraced rice paddies of Longsheng – The photos are all from Matteo Bosi You already know how to get to Guilin. And if it’s still not clear, have a look at this guide. How to avoid swallowing the bait and staying only in this congested city, preferring instead smaller Yangshuo and its surrounds, you
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If you head to Amazon.com you’ll find at least twenty books on “doing business in China” and related topics such as “import from China” or “export to Asia”. Also, there are a lot of blogs and websites that focus on the same topic. The list that you’ll find in this article is far from being
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The Canton Fair is held every six months on the island of Pazhou, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou). This is the biggest Commercial Exhibition Fair on the planet. Just to cite a few numbers, in the Autumn edition of 2019, around 60,000 manufacturers (or wholesalers) and 180,000
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“When I learned Chinese there was no Internet” “When I began a graduate course in Chinese there were only paper dictionaries” “”I learned to write Chinese characters practicing with pen and paper“” How old would a Chinese teacher need to be to speak like this to their students? 80? No, 38 is enough to say
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When speaking about the Chinese language, one of the most disturbing “facts” is that there is no alphabet. “So how do they do it? Is every word different? And how do they remember how it is written?” It’s not easy to respond to these and other similar questions without understanding a little bit more about
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