Irkutsk is situated in the heart of Siberia and is considered the starting point to your visit to the Lake Baikal. However it’s certainly not known for its quality hotels; and finding a decent hotel here isn’t always that easy. In this article you will find a selection of the best hotels in the city, …
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Finding a good hotel in Saint Petersburg isn’t always easy. Here you will find a short list of some of the best hotels in Saint Petersburg for all range of prices, so just choose the one in the list more suitable for you and enjoy your stay in this wonderful city. Reviews of Luxury Hotels …
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Koh Samet is the closest island to Bangkok and a popular weekend destination for the residents of the Thai Capital. Here you’ll find a selection of some of the best hotels in the island for all kinds of budgets. If your looking for general tips on booking hotels in Thailand click here to read our …
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Hoi An located in the Vietnamese province of Quang Nam is one of the most popular touristic destination in Vietnam because of its well-preserved ancient trading port. Finding a good place to stay in Hoi An can be difficult because of the large number of options available. Here you’ll find the review of the best …
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A few months ago, we did a survey to subscribers of our newsletter and asked, “Are there any subjects which you would like to read about on SDC?” and lots of people asked us for an article more oriented towards families. However, how can we write an article oriented towards families if neither of us …
Lanzhou, the capital of the Chinese province of Gansu, as opposed to what many guide books say, is actually a city that is worth visiting. Lanzhou is a modern, clean, and peaceful city filled with history. In addition, even what many reputed websites and guides say (like Wikipedia), Lanzhou is no longer the industrial city …
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A few weeks ago, Chinese New Year festivities came to an end, and today I would like to go over one of their most important aspects: food. What do people eat during Chinese New Year and why? This article is an adaptation from a series of articles on Chinese New Year written by Luna Zhou …
Click here to discover what Chinese courses that we recommend at the moment! I have been thinking for a long time on the topic of my first article about Chinese learning. Finally I decided to make an interview to one of the first Chinese people I meet in Beijing. I’m talking about Luna, a Chinese …
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The Great Wall of China is one of the most recommendable places to visit and is without a doubt the must-see tourist attraction when you travel to China. However, the question that many people ask is which part of the Wall should they visit? The Badalin, Mutianyu and Juyongguan sections are the most well-known sections, …
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This article is a detailed guide to the various possibilities for buying train tickets for the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian and / or Transmanchurian.
One of the common mistakes made by people starting to plan a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway is thinking that it has a single ticket similar to that of the Eurail system. The Trans-Siberian is more than just a train: it’s a railway network that connects Moscow with Vladivostok or Beijing. Because of this, to buy tickets, you first have to know the dates that you want to travel and the stops that you’re going to make, as each route must be purchased separately.
Need help to get you Russian visa? Click here to find out more! This article is a complete and updated guide on how to obtain a visa for Russia. In this article, we are going to cover the following points (you can click on them to jump directly to the point which interests you): Do …
Guangzhou is known internationally as a city of business and production. Even Chinese people when asked about Guangzhou will say that the city is not interesting and “is only good for business”. However, there is so much more underneath that tough exterior. Hidden within is a bustling city full of history, culture, and friendly people. …
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In today’s interview, we chat with Paula Vexlir, a clinical psychologist and founder of the website ExpatPsi, an online platform for psychological support and information for Spanish-speaking expats. What is ExpatPsi? Hi Paula, thank you for accepting to do this interview. Can you explain to our readers a bit about what ExpatPsi is and the …
Today’s article was written by Fátima Denis, an Argentine nutritionist and founder of the webpage Tipsnutritivos.com (Spanish) where she gives her advice on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle. The origin of traditional Chinese medicine It is estimated that Asian medicine started in China more than 5000 years ago. It is currently practiced around the …
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This article is a practical guide to visit Qingdao. Here what you’ll learn: Why Qingdao is one of the most famous cities in China; How to get to Qingdao; Where to stay in Qingdao; What is the best time to visit Qingdao; What to do and visit in Qingdao. Why Qingdao is one of the …
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Winter has already arrived in China, and it’s probably the worst time to come here. If you go to Beijing the gelid and ultra dry Siberian wind will destroy your beautiful skin. Shanghai isn’t better as the humidity will get inside your bones and you’ll be unable to get rid of it for weeks. If …
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Welcome to SDC’s Chinese level test. Before you start, it’s important that you read the instructions closely so that the test is as accurate as possible. This test has been created in collaboration with the Chinese school EsChina Space. Fill out the form to start the test! Instructions Test for levels HSK1, HSK2 and HSK3: …
Going to the doctor in China is a unique experience. If you don’t have a proper health insurance, it’s also pretty expensive. Today I want to share with you the story of my last visit to a Chinese public hospital. The most stupid accident in the world Thursday, 9 p.m. My house is a mess …
Disclaimer: This article is an opinion article based on contrasting information and personal experience. The comments section is open to discussion. However, just like with any article on SDC, any comments considered to be clearly offensive or insulting will be deleted. Lately, we received a wave of insulting comments against Chinese people, and strangely on …
This article is a practical travel guide for visiting the Qinghai province, one of the most interesting provinces in China due to its natural beauty and cultural diversity. In it, you will find: Basic information on the Qinghai province; Reasons to visit Qinghai; When to visit Qinghai; Places to visit in Qinghai; Suggestions for visiting …
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