China officially has one time zone: China Standard Time (CST), also known as Beijing Time. The entire country follows UTC+8, from Beijing and...
How Many Time Zones Does China Have? China’s Time Zone Explained
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Temple of Heaven: History, Meaning & Visitor Guide
The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing's most iconic landmarks and one of the finest examples of traditional Chinese architecture. For centuries, it...
Visiting the Great Wall of China: Best Sections, Tips & Day Trips from Beijing
Visiting the Great Wall of China is one of the most unforgettable experiences in China. Stretching across mountains, forests and valleys, this...
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5 Chinese Manners & Etiquette Tips for Travelers
Discovering the cultural features of the tourist destination is a good habit...
5 Off-the-Beaten-Track Places in China
Tired of traveling to known places crowded with tourists? Want to have a more genuine experience when traveling around China? 5 off-the-beaten-track places in China is what you need. Numerous magnificent monuments and scenic spots are what Chinese people are proud of when they are introducing Chinese history and culture to foreign visitors. You […]
Where to Enjoy Cherry Blossom in Shanghai
Traditionally, a blooming cherry trie or Sakura (樱花 🌸 yīnghuā) is a symbol of Japan, but if you are traveling around China or live here, you can enjoy it without leaving 中国 Zhōngguó! In today’s post, we will share top 3 places where you can find cherry blossom in Shanghai and take amazing pictures there […]
How to Spend a Great Weekend in Suzhou
If you are going to travel around China or, for example, want to visit Shanghai, you also must spend a day or two in Suzhou — a beautiful and authentic town, which’s located just half an hour on the train from the Chinese economic capital. In this post we are going to have a look […]
Top 8 Most Livable Cities in China
Life is an adventure and if given the chance to move to China, would you take it? Once you have said yes to that question, the next thing to decide is which city you will be living in. China is not just all about pollution and over-consumerism. It’s a very fine place to live in, [...]
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How To Plan Your 2017 Chinese Holidays
It’s almost that most wonderful time of the year again, or at least here in China. While in most parts of the world, the new year started on January 1st, in China the Chinese don’t consider it a new year until this January 28th. And that means a whole new set of Chinese holidays is [...]
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How Hot Is Hainan – China’s Paradise?
Hainan Island is the smallest province of China, yet it is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in South China. Its southernmost location at 18° north latitude makes it an ideal place for a beach vacation , with over 47 million tourists yearly. The Tropical Climate Of Hainan Hainan Island’s weather ranges from 18 […]
4 Rides at Shanghai Disneyland You Shouldn’t Miss
The Shanghai Disneyland Park has finally been opened and it is the world’s sixth Disneyland Park and the first in China! Shanghai Disneyland Shanghai Disneyland Park is officially it the largest Disneyland Park in the world, boasting the construction area of 287 acres. It also broke a few new records – for owning the […]
