Travel, Teach, Live in China

Re: Owen Buckland - Alone With A Bottle -- Silverboy

That is a typical diatribe from a grovelling weasel and corporate lackey like yourself. You have never had any credibility on this board. Your friend Owen is nothing but a scumbag, a liar, and a ...

Re: Nanchang University -- John

Avoid Nanchang University at all costs.

Re: Nanchang University -- Turnoi

Mhhmmmm.....why should it be avoided at all costs? Because it is one the few top-tier unis in China?????...lol.

Studying Chinese -- Turnoi

I have been struggling with the Chinese language all my life. As a young man, I was studying it at university (in addition to other languages and subjects), and I got a degree in it. To "study" ...

"Lawless" societies and "relationships" -- Turnoi

China is not a contract but a relationship society, and besides that almost everything is possible. It is one of the striking differences that set Western and Chinese (I would also include Korea and ...

Vacation Time in China (Part 3) -- John Abbot

I learned that night that Chinese love to sleep on really hard beds (at least they say they love it, but I suspect it is related directly to their budget because I've noticed that the wealthy ...

Vacation Time In China (Part 2) -- John Abbot

My first vacation in China was, I thought, well planned and well thought out. I was newly single, having recently separated from my girlfriend of 3 years, the shortest of my 5 long-term relationships ...

Vacation Time In China (Part 1) -- John Abbot

The Chinese do not take vacations in the same way that we do in the West. We each slot our own time away from work, carefully scheduling that time to not conflict with the holidays of our co-workers ...

Low Cost short term/temporary apartments in Beijing&Shanghai - a popular Hotel alternative -- easybeijing

Many families are discovering that staying in short term apartments while going on vocation will save money. Apartments not only accommodate more visitors than hotel rooms, but staying in an ...

Re: BUCKLAND INSTITUTE - SCAM -- Thinking About It

I have been doing a lot of research on English teachers in China for my own sake. I've heard mixed reviews about Buckland and/or The Buckland Group. I have just one question, If this post was ...

Tongli China -- Delta Wang

Tongli is an old water town located on the eastern shore of Taihu Lake not far away from Suzhou city and has a population of 55,000. In 1981 Tongli has been officially listed as one of the thirteen ...

The Yellow Mountain -- Delta Wang

Yellow Mountain, also known as Huang Shan, is located at south of AnHui Province with a total area of 9807 square kilometres. The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped ...

Yangtze River -- Delta Wang

Different from the Mississippi, the Niro and the Amason,Yangtze River is the largest river in China, it starts from Tibetan Plateau and passes through Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, Hubei ...

Five Great Lakes in China -- Delta Wang

As we all know, the world-renowned five great lakes in America are magnificent and providing American the rich water resource. In China, there are also five great lakes, but all fresh-water lakes and ...

Terra Cotta Warriors -- Delta Wang

Terra Cotta Warriors it is a great discovery in human history and one of the eight wonders in the world. The site is highly ranked just next to the Pyramids in Egypt and the ancient sculptures in ...

Tunxi Old Street (Tunxi Laojie) -- David Bruce Tan

This Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) built street, 1,273 meters in length, was a major commodity distribution center in Anhui Province during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It has been well preserved by ...

Li River - Cruise in a Living Gallery -- David Bruce Tan

The Li River or Li Jiang is a beautiful river in Guilin, Guangxi Province, China. The Li River takes its rise in the Mao'er Mountains in Xing'an County and flows through Lingchuan, Guilin, ...

Chinese Dance -- David Bruce Tan

As a comprehensive art form, dance is an important part of the ancient Chinese term "Yue", since Yue in Chinese includes several elements such as poems, songs, dances and music. Chinese dance has its ...

Interesting Chinese Name Culture -- David Bruce Tan

How Many Surnames in China? According to the records of the One Hundred Family Names (a book about the Chinese surnames which was written in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty), there are ...

Re: Has anyone taught English in China? -- Nonsensical

It's not as good as these people make it out to be. Work is a bit hard to find right now compared to 2 years ago. The economic crisis must have something to do with it. Anyhow, beyond that, most ...

MUST READ Re: Owen Buckland -- Heather and Dave from DaoXian

Dave and I have worked for Owen Buckland for a year now. I felt compelled to write our opinions about what we think about Owen's agency. At the very end of my first semester, I was so upset with ...

Re: Various posts by Alex Wu about his 5 years teaching in China -- John Smith

Sorry to be the one to tell you, but your grammer sucks. You have lots of bad mistakes.

Re: why chinese women want western men -- Teacher Trev

I agree to your point to a certain extent but as i have never really dated a Chinese girl but i have talked to many but thats as far as it went. My other bad experiences with asian women is when i ...

Re: Any chance that Chinese is not so hard to learn? *Link* -- cunning linguist

Hi Lily (very popular name amongst Chinese women) What a good post. Clear and to the point. Good luck with your quest to teach Chinese, I'm sure you will be successful.

Expats in China - Unveiling the Beauty of This Interesting Asian Nation -- Peter Garant

One of the most progressive countries in Asia, China offers interesting and nice sightseeing spots that tourists from other nations can surely enjoy. Despite the stable economic conditions in this ...

Asia Travel Tips, Secrets of Seeing Beijing on the Cheap! -- Fred Tittle

Beijing is a rather large city with 13 million inhabitants spread out over a vast area, but if you are up for it you see and do a lot of it on the cheap. From the excellent small restaurants, to the ...

Re: why chinese women want western men -- NaNa

Chris, you must be a generous soul to put up with this.... or really lonely. I'd never treat my boyfriend this way if I respected him... I say run while you can.

Learning Mandarin: To Be Or Not To Be (polite) That Is The Question -- Kelly Wang

Today we are going to learn some basic courtesy phrases. Greetings: Ni hao - Hello. I think everyone knows this saying, literally translated as “you good” meaning “Hello”. Ni hao ma? –How are ...

Re: Learning Mandarin: To Be Or Not To Be (polite) That Is The Question -- cunning linguist

Useful, but when entering a large shopping centre, good hotel or big restuarant I thought I heard Méi guan xi which you say means –Doesn’t matter. I was told it is a form of welcome address.Please ...

Learning Mandarin: Numbers Continued - What’s Your Telephone Number? -- Kelly Wang

In our last session ,we learned how to count from 0 to 10 . This session we are going to practice numbers and the best way to do that is through telephone numbers. But before we practice, there is ...

Learning Mandarin: What's Your Lucky Number? -- Kelly Wang

Pick your lucky number! We are going to talk about numbers today: 1 yi (ee) 2 èr (r) 3 san 4 sì (think “i” is silent, just“s”itself in “smile”) 5 wu (woo) 6 liù (Leo) 7 qi (chee) 8 ba 9 jiu (Joe) 10 ...

Learning Mandarin: Tones - Don't Be Afraid. -- Kelly Wang

Hello, everybody, welcome to my blog. I’m Kelly Wang, a Chinese teacher for westerners for more than 5 years. The reason I start this blog is that I want to share with anyone who is interested in ...

Learning About Time In Mandarin -- Kelly Wang

Today we are going to talk about some time expressions: Dian-o’clock 7:00 – qi dian 9:00 – jiu dian Please try: 11:00, 5:00, 12:00 Fen – minute 7:10 – qi dian shí fen 9:25 – jiu dian èr shí wu fen ...

General Medical Care in Shanghai -- Ge Frank

Shanghai has a reputation for having the best medical facilities in all of mainland China, and expats should have no worries in finding quality healthcare when needed Western-style clinics and ...

Memorable Travel Experiences in China -- Howard Meguro

The spectacle and grandeur of the 2008 Beijing Olympics are now memories, but there is more to this ancient country. China is a land of architectural, historic and natural wonders found nowhere else. ...

Much Importance Should Be Given To The Accent And Pronunciations While Learning Chinese -- John Abraham

Definitely, the spirit may be there to learn, but Chinese is a bit complicated to teach yourself, to say the reality. Chinese language emerged from a variety of tones and sounds which are not ...

Transportation in China -- D Hunter

Traveling around China can be accomplished in a number of ways. With over 140 airports throughout China, air travel is easy. Rail travel is also easily accessible. Traveling by automobile, on the ...

China - Enjoy the Holidays! -- D Hunter

Like the United States, China celebrates two sets of holidays, official holidays and traditional holidays. American holidays such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, ...

Travel in China - Enjoy the Food! -- D Hunter

What Americans know as simply "Chinese food" is a very small and homogenized version of the vast culinary knowledge of the Chinese. Much like a pizza from Domino's does not remotely resemble a ...

Chinese Culture - Bargaining -- D Hunter

Bargaining for products and services in China is the norm. Chinese sellers expect all buyers to do this, even their fellow countrymen! Virtually any product or service in China can be had at a ...

An African English teacher in China -- Denis

Although in this very competitive country - China, people do everything it takes to break through in business, I am very strongly against malpractices like bribery, dishonesty, discrimination, etc. ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- hey

It must be diffcult to live in a place like that I wanted to travel to china and korea and see the teaching jobs there but just reading all these racial hatred problem involving employment its ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- terry

As a Chinese i must say a majority of people in China are low-level educated,after 30 years reformation,people in this country become more and more snobbish,china have some society problem like ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Turnoi

but i also want to say that Chinese people are kind essentially,and we really like make friends with people from other country Yes, I agree that "essentially" (or "basically") Chinese people are kind ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Katrina

Denis, Well done as my Nigerian friends would say. A well written and very true article. I am Australian and I have observed the treatment for many years in Asia to Africans and know many Nigerians ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Angela Barrows

Hi A great article.. Well written and alot of good info.. I am not African. I am from NZ, but i have often wondered how other nationalities are received in schools and in general in china, so your ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Denis

Hi Angela, Thanks for taking the time to read the long story. Are you in Shanghai? I can make a few calls. I can't promise anything though. Regards.

20 Things to Bring With You For China Study Abroad -- Alex Sumerall

This is a list of things I think are either necessary or very helpful to bring with you if you study abroad in China. I've learned to always pack light for a trip, so I've tried to stick to ...

Some Chinese Inventions -- Henry KH Fong

It might be difficult for westerners to perceive that Chinese inventions have been responsible for some of the most important innovations to come about, but the fact is that this is completely true. ...

25 Good Reasons to Learn Chinese -- Alex Sumerall

Whether you're already learning Chinese (Mandarin) or you've just recently decided to take the plunge, let me offer 25 good reasons why you should learn Chinese. I hope this will help ...

The South Gate of China -- John Parks

Guangzhou, China is known as the South Gate of China. It is a prosperous, metropolitan city, and the capital of Guangdong. Located in the middle of the Guangdong Province, it is located north of the ...

Living and Working in China: a guide -- John Nanchang China

This article has been written mainly for people who are new to living and teaching in China. In 1999 I came to China with the British organisation (VSO) to be an English teacher in the provincial ...

Teaching in China -- John Nanchang China

Teaching in China can be a challenging and rewarding experience and leave you with a lifetime of cherished memories, especially if teaching in China is a new experience. Although, the challenges that ...

Re: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School -- DAVID

In Response To: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School (Gregory Mavrides, PhD - middlekingdomlife.com) very good suggestions to potential applicants who want work abroad. ...

Re: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School -- Barry

Good questions but it still doesn't mean a thing, a lot of places will promise the moon and the stars in the contract but when you get there will stiff you. a friend of mine in a scholl was ...

Festive China -- Richard Greaves

Traditional Chinese festivals range from the quiet and dignified to colourful free-for-alls with booming gongs and cymbals and frantic dancers in dragon and lion costumes. Most are based on the ...

Unique China -- Richard Greaves

China is a vast and sprawling land home to countless groups each with its own culture and traditions. But for all its diversity, certain threads run through China's long history - dragons, jade, ...

Chinese Classroom - A Surprise -- David Edis-Bates

Whilst teaching methods may be different and pupils spend a very long day in a Chinese middle school I found the facilities and equipment in some "inner" city schools way ahead of many schools that ...

Places to eat and visit in Shenzhen -- Tim Ng

I've written my blog with the aim of helping other expats get to see and enjoy Shenzhen like I have over the past few years living here. Its a work in progress and I hope it will become a ...

Re: Where can I find mexican food in xiamen china? -- Ron

Now there is finally a true Mexican restaurant in Xiamen......Coyote Cafe'.....great food. You can check it out at www.coyotecafe.asia

So you want teach in China? Be careful. -- joker

This post is to give you some insight before you make a commitment to come to China and teach. First and foremost, read Dr. Malvides post, most or all of what he has said, is quite true or needs to ...

China Tours - My Memorable Classic China Excursion -- Huiya Chen

China is a vast country with rich history, spectacular scenery, colorful folklore, and diverse culture. Vacation in China would be the dream of every vacationer. But the country is so large that it ...

A Wonderful Vacation In Zhongshan -- Wolfgang Jaegel

Zhongshan, literally meaning 'Middle Mountain,' is an incredible tourist spot, located on the Zhongshan Island, in Guangdong province. Sprawling over an area of about 1500 square kilometers, ...

Escape to Guangzhou and Marvel at Prosperous Metropolis Full of Vigor -- Wolfgang Jaegel

The capital as well as the sub provincial city of the province of Guangdong in the southern China - Guangzhou is a historic, civilized, energetic city located to the north of the Pearl River Delta, ...

Hotel Guide In China -- John Mckenna

When it comes to hotels within China, you just have to be a little careful. • Hotel Travel Guide China - International Brand hotels, 4 and 5 Star Mostly these types of 4 and 5 star hotels will be ok, ...

Re: Hotel Guide In China -- cunning linguist

Hi, interesting website. I've used the Home Inn franchise hotels for many years. They offer good value for money but at festival times you really do need to book ahead as they are always full.

3 Essential Places to Visit in Shenzhen, China -- theszweb.com

Shenzhen is a city of over 12 million people located in Guangdong Province, China, directly on the border with the New Territories of Hong Kong. It's likely that your travel guide to China does ...

Re: Good experience. REALLY? -- ahsidjfhasiod

http://www.tesall.com/international/index.pl?noframes;read=6788 Might want to read this page.

Things to Do in Lijiang, Yunnan -- Huiya Chen

The Ancient Town of Lijiang, a good place to take a relax. Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. ...

China Tours - The 10 Must-See Wonders of China -- Huiya Chen

There are many wonders of historic interest and scenic beauty dotted in this boundless expanse of the Chinese territory. They are rich stuffs for travelers. Here we select the 10 must-see wonders of ...

On A Guilin Tour - Little Know Guilin -- Huiya Chen

Located in the northeast corner of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is hailed by many as the most picturesque city in China. The city has been a famous destination for over centuries and ...

Little Known Chinese Night Life -- Huiya Chen

If you are looking for ideal evening entertainments in China, there are several leading shows you should never miss. Beijing Opera Show: Beijing Opera, mostly known as Peking Opera, is a purely ...

Yunnan Tour - Ten Must Sees of Yunnan -- Huiya Chen

Yunnan is a truly fascinating place to visit. Whether you're looking for a relaxing, leisurely vacation or one filled with activity and adventure, the spectacular landscape and exotic ethnic ...

Re: Why Do Chinese Girls Want To Marry Western Men? -- quick

Before traveling to China, you may go to www.koogg.com and chat live with Chinese natives. It is a good way to make local friends, learn the cultures and obtain information.

Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School -- Gregory Mavrides, PhD - middlekingdomlife.com

China Foreign Teachers’ Quick Reference Guide The following article has been adapted from the comprehensive Foreign Teachers’ Guide to Living and Teaching in China that first appeared on the ...

Need a car in Chengdu? -- Wenting

Hey, Friends: Do you need to pick up and drop off in Chengdu? I just bought a car recently, for reducing the cost, i'd like to share my car with you, Please contact met at chenwenting11@gmail.com ...

Learning Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple -- Tom Carter

"Let's see your Tiger-Crane style match my Eagle’s Claw!" Ah, the immortal words of dueling Shaolin warriors. Though dialog like this is mainly the stuff of low-budget Hong Kong movies, there is ...

The Skinny on Teaching English in China -- Tom Carter

Having little luck finding an attractive job offer in the U.S. in 2004, I decided to take my skills where they were wanted -- abroad. Enticed by the "Teach English in China -- No Experience ...

Seven Days in a Chinese Youth Hostel -- Tom Carter

As a veteran backpacker of both hemispheres currently traveling extensively throughout all 32 provinces of the People’s Republic of China, this writer has come to depend heavily on hostels. Without ...

INFORMATION FOR TRAVELING WITH PETS (CATS/DOGS) - to and within China -- jon

[October 2008] INFORMATION FOR TRAVELING WITH PETS (CATS/DOGS) TO MAINLAND CHINA Items No. Requirements Yes(?) or No(×) 1 Proof of rabies vaccination: Pets must have a certificate showing they have ...

Re: BUCKLAND INSTITUTE - SCAM -- Silverboy

The Buckland Institute really is a scam, there is nothing special about Owen Buckland, just a another incompetent, lying, crappy training school owner, him and the rest of his ilk are nothing but ...

What are the negatives about being a foreigner (white skin,blue eyes) living in Beijing or Shanghai -- answers.yahoo.com

I say Beijing and Shanghai because in smaller cities its pretty obvious what those things are..

How important is learning English to students in China? -- answers.yahoo.com

When I was in China I was impressed with how enthusiastic young people seem to be to learn English...On the list of academic priorities, where would Chinese students place learning how to speak and ...

Re: How important is learning English to students in China? -- Silverboy

They take education seriously! Are you serious? What planet have you been living on? HA, HA ,HA, HA! HA! HA! That is hillarious, ROTFL.......lol.

US Citizen Marrying a Chinese and Staying In CHINA -- answers.yahoo.com

About to pick up and move to Canton to teach english. I know of some friends who have married and came back to the USA after years of teaching english. What if I like it enough to stay in china? Is ...

Is it easier to marry a Chinese women in the US or China -- answers.yahoo.com

She has been asking me where i want to get married and which place is easier, but the truth is.. i have no idea. SO, I need to know which is easier,getting married in china or usa. She is coming here ...

Understanding the Chinese Calendars -- Henry Fong

Chinese calendars have been around since 2600 BC. This makes the Chinese New Year the longest record of time in history. In fact, it is even the largest chronological record. It began when Emperor ...

If you teach English in China do you have to have a degree in teaching? -- answers.yahoo.com

If you teach English in China

Re: If you teach English in China do you have to have a degree in teaching? -- Jerome

There are so many loopholes in the rules regarding teaching in China that one could almost describe them as porous. In addition, the rules are often interpreted one way by one province and a ...

Working in China questions for ESL teachers? -- answers.yahoo.com

So I have a chance to teach ESL in China. Im so excited to teach and share knowledge with my Asian neighbors. Ive never been to China and have some questions. Im really into lifting weights and ...

Re: American to Marry & Live in Wuhan - Hubei -- Qing

NObody knows what's going to happen, follow your gut, God bless you~~~

The Truth About Great Wall of China -- Enid Glasgow

Spend just five minutes standing on the Great Wall of China and you'll realize exactly why this Chinese landmark is considered to be one of the seven world wonders. Despite spanning more than ...

Re: The Truth About Great Wall of China -- cunning linguist

I first visited the Great Wall of China in 1993. Although I always read extensively before my travels I learned more about this structure more recently when I bought a DVD, The Great Wall of China: ...

Cultural Attractions For Tourists in China -- Christine Harrell

China's tourism has seen explosive growth over the last thirty years. In 1978 only about 200,000 foreign tourists visited the country but nearly fifty million Chinese tourist visas were issued in ...

Doing Business in China - Ten Tips For a Good First Impression -- Thomas Barto

If you're getting ready to travel to China for business, there are a few things to remember that might make your business talks go a little smoother. Knowing a few of the customary practices can ...

China Tours - The 10 Must-See Wonders of China -- Huiya Chen

There are many wonders of historic interest and scenic beauty dotted in this boundless expanse of the Chinese territory. They are rich stuffs for travelers. Here we select the 10 must-see wonders of ...

Re: My Chinese visa is expired and now i need to pay RMB5000, is there another way to solve this? -- Warren-Nz

No way round it. You only other option is to remain illegally in China and hope that you're never caught by the authorities. Keep in mind that the longer you stay, the more likely you will go to ...

Re: why chinese women want western men -- zhenfriend

I am just wondering why so many of the "english" teachers on this site cannot spell? Perhaps you are not what you say you are?

Re: why chinese women want western men -- Bill Nerison

I met a Chinese lady on China love. Like all relationships, you must begin with trust. I began that way, but I always kept my reserve, I read enough about the various scams that could be involved. I ...

Re: why chinese women want western men -- mike

I married a lovely chinese girl with a daughter. We could not be happier. People are people.

Can't decide where to teach?? -- Jason

So I've been accepted by a few different programs some of which have a variety of options for where to teach. My hesitation is the year commitment in a city I've never visited (travelled ...

Re: Can't decide where to teach?? -- liu

north of china..lots of space there.ask schools(better univer.teaching adults)for no more of 14 hours a week..should give you plenty time to travel around..good luck.

Tips - Taking Trains in China -- Ricky Yang

In the train station Finding the right station. In Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Guilin and Wuhan, there are at least two train stations in these cities. Please kindly find out in which train station ...

Re: Chinese Dining Etiquette (Article) -- JoAnn Kerbawy

Thanks so much for this article. I have 11 Chinese students studying Hospitality and English at my college, Miami Dade College. We're going to read this article and contrast it with American ...

Re: This Could Happen To You! Laundry Etiquette In China -- Tony

We had a good laugh! We definitely have to agree with you that cultural norms are not explicit, and it then is up to you to find out how things are done. Which, of course, gives you some really good ...

Rivers of China - Explore China at Its Best -- Ian Pennington

It is perhaps no surprise that a nation that spans almost 10 million square kilometers has some of the longest and most impressive rivers in the world. The Yangtze River, stretching 6,380 kilometers ...

Facts on the Great Wall - Setting the Record Straight on China's Great Wall -- Wendy Pan

The Great Wall of China is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. However, there are several misconceptions on the facts about the Great Wall of China, whose name actually refers to two ...

Learn Chinese in China Or Taiwan? -- Steve Sutherland

Is it better to learn Chinese in China or Taiwan? With global interest in China and their language at an all time high many people are wanting to learn how to speak Mandarin to learn more about ...

How the Chinese Moon Festival is Celebrated in China -- Ray Ritchey

The Chinese Moon Festival is a favorite holiday among the Chinese. It is the opportune time to give thanks for the year's blessings and to re-kindle ties with family. The Chinese Moon Festival is ...

Travelling to China Tips -- Koosha Hashemi

You are not specifically required to have any vaccinations for your travel to China but travel doctors recommend your routine immunization be up-to-date for: Tetanus-diphtheria (DPT), ...

Travel Visa For China - A Few Things Your Should Know -- Wendy Pan

A Visa is considered among the many requirements that are needed for international travel. Only if an application is made followed by the issuing of a Visa to a said country will a person be allowed ...

Historical Places - The Great Wall of China -- Wendy Pan

The Great Wall of China happens to be one of the greatest wonders of the world. It winds through grasslands, mountains and deserts for roughly 6,500 km (over four thousand miles). There are several ...

Famous Places in China Throughout History -- Wendy Pan

A whole panoply of attractions span the entirety of this enormous, ancient and diverse nation. China is packed with monuments and artefacts that predate those in most of Europe, Australia and the ...

Re: Just to warn non- native speakers who intends to work in china!!! -- regor carmelos

the best way to do is go to china with a long term visa. rent a small room. then make an ad or distribute some flier ads for home english tutorial at only U$7.00/ per hour. you will earn better like ...

Re: Just to warn non- native speakers who intends to work in china!!! -- jinchenyang

Bad advice, unless of course you are comfortable with going to a foreign country and breaking the laws of said country without consideration of the consequences. Yes, definitely, put up some ads that ...

Re: Why Do Chinese Girls Want To Marry Western Men? -- Bill B

I don't know why Chinese girls want to marry western guys, I hope it’s not all about money, I am from Chicago seeking a Chinese wife now... Thru CB, I am 49 and I'm seeking a girl in her ...

Obtaining a China Visa - New Changes to the China Visa Application -- Christine Harrell

Thanks to the Chinese Embassy, tourists and business people can go to China will less hassle, and they may even be able to go back more than once. Several changes have been made that relax the ...

How to Identify the Reputable Recruiters and the Illegitimate Recruiters in China -- Gregory Mavrides, PhD

The best way to find employment as a teacher in China is to directly answer ads from schools that advertise on reputable and well-established websites that cater to foreign teachers, such as the ESL ...

5 Tips to Live Like True Native Beijingers -- Kurt Bai

1. Food - Douzhir, Jiao Quan, and Mung Tofu Douzhir (Fermented Bean Drink) is probably the most notorious traditional Beijing food. It is the single most important and easiest factor to determine if ...

Zhang Qianqian - Female Rock Singer in Beijing -- Kurt Bai

Zhang Qianqian, rock singer, writer, visual artist, and underground film actress, is one of the most gifted but unrecognized contemporary artist in modern China. The charming, sensitive, social ...

Great Wall of China Facts - Trivia and Information -- Kevin Dowlatshahi

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous structures in all of the world. It is one of the most visited sites in all of China for tourists and is one of the seven wonders of the world. It has ...

Great Wall of China - China's Most Memorable Landmark -- Kevin Dowlatshahi

The Great Wall of China is one of China's most memorable landmarks. It is engrained in Chinese culture and has a lasting impression on the people. It is one of the foundations of Chinese culture. ...

Finding Fine Things in China -- Jerry A. Blackburn

The Climate and Clothing It is good to travel to China in the fall that goes from September to November. The temperature is going to be comfortable and go between 50 and 72 degrees. You may find a ...

Beware of scam - Li Gong Da Xue easy money for a meeting -- beijinger1

Hey everyone, since my publication of ads for work I have been requested for several shady deals here in thebeijinger. SO i want to post this out for =eople to beware scammers out there. Anyways, ...

Nightlife in Hong Kong -- Alex A. Smith

As well as providing exceptional shopping, Hong Kong is also an often sought after travel destination because of its vibrant nightlife. Hong Kong embraces everything from the ritziest floor shows ...

Re: Owen Buckland and Sarah Cove -- Angela in Jingbian

I will agree that Sarah's post is full of errors; Mine may very well be as well. But trust me in saying that a lot of people who are complaining about scams have yet to actually state why ...

Welcome to Shanghai! -- Christine Draeger

Shanghai has been called the "Paris of the East" and the "Queen of the Orient." Rich with history, Shanghai first opened its door to foreigners for trade in the 1840's. The resulting ...

Live in China - Teach English -- Vina Pulido

One of the best ways to travel abroad for a year or more is to teach English there. Foreigners are usually offered a competitive salary relative to native employees, and some might even live more ...

Working (Z) Visa in China - What You Need to Know -- Vina Pulido

BEFORE LEAVING YOUR COUNTRY Before leaving your country, you need to apply for and obtain a visa, which when added to your passport will allow you entrance into China. To work legally in China, you ...

The History of Chinese Cuisine -- Liz Canham

In China, food and its preparation has been developed so highly that it has reached the status of an art form. Rich and poor, the Chinese people consider that delicious and nutritious food is a basic ...

Rats Tale (Rat Year) -- Xujun Eberlein

February 7, 2008 begins the new Year of the Rat. There are many rat stories in China, and the "rats marrying off daughter" is one of the most popular. Here goes the story: When the rats' daughter ...

How Do You Say Yes Or No in Chinese? -- David Radtke

Many beginning learners of the Chinese language want to know how to say yes or no in Chinese. Most believe that there should be exact equivalents to the English yes or no (understandably so, since ...

Living in China -- Al McDowall

I don't really live in China. Not really. Shanghai, although it is of course in China, is a bit like a bubble. The rules here are a little different; the standard of living, generally speaking, ...

China Beijing Travel and Tour -- Linus Leong

The political and cultural center of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, which is also called simply as the Jing, which means the Capital, can also be used to refer to the country's ...

Train info from HK to Jinan -- Gopalkrishnan M Rajan

Hello everyone, My name is G M Rajan and I am planning to travel to Jinan ( Shangdong province ) by train after arriving in Hong Kong during the first week of Oct for some training.I would like to ...

English schools in China (500+) -- Steve

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Chinese Cycle History -- Jennie Gandhi

The nation with the largest population in the world also has the largest fleet of bicycles on the road. Yet China's significance in the history of the cycle has been inadequately represented. ...

Choosing an ESL School For Yourself Or Your Children in China? -- Craig Powell

So you want your children to attend an English Language School or, you have decided that you want to attend for one reason or another. Where do you begin? Who do you call? Where do you look for ...

Re: How much does acupuncture cost in China? -- julie

it is very cheap that, roughly cost $100rmb per hour.since your complains are complicated you might need a course to recovery

Getting to Beijing, China -- Orson Johnson

Home to the Olympics in August this year, Beijing is one of the hottest travel destinations of 2008. In fact, it has been a tourist favourite for years. Visitors from all over the world come here to, ...

Ways to Learn Chinese - Comparison -- Kassey Wang

Like most languages, learning how to speak Chinese Mandarin can be accomplished many ways. Whether it's group courses, immersive cultural experiences, computer-based lessons or online coursework, ...

The Future of China -- Kassey Wang

There's little doubt in the minds of experts that China is well on its way to becoming a formidable world power. Since they launched basic market reforms in the late 1970s, their economy has ...

The Fastest Way to Learn Chinese is to Actually Live in China, But There Are Other Alternatives -- Kassey Wang

Chinese seems like such a mysterious language to Western cultures. The rhythmic cadence of the spoken language is almost mesmerizing, and the lack of a structured alphabet makes Chinese appear harder ...

The Chinese Almanac - Chinese Calendar System -- Linus Leong

All ancient civilisations have their own slant of calendar record and almanacs in particular have been in existence since antiquity across the globe. The Chinese Almanac or "Ü", is a book, or table, ...

Re: West Anhui University -- Brian

I have taught in West Anhui University during 07-08 and I will be returning for another year to teach there. If you have any question feel free to email me. The college is a great a place and all of ...

Lucky number -- James Reynolds

The Beijing Olympics start at 8pm on the 8th day of the 8th month in 2008. In case you didn't get it, China has a thing for the number 8. In this country, 8 is a lucky number (the Chinese word ...

One-Day Beijing Gourmet Tour -- lisa-geller

One Day Beijing Gourmet Tour - Beijing Gourmet Tour Itinerary: 1- Pick you up from hotel on departure time, then drive to a famed restaurant which serves traditional-style Beijing food ( mainly ...

Re: Just to warn non- native speakers who intends to work in china!!! -- syed a shah

I'm a non native English speaker and I'm having tough time getting ESL job cuz they want a white boy or a white girl act like a movie star in front of their students,with no degree, no ...

Re: Just to warn non- native speakers who intends to work in china!!! -- syed shah

I posted a reply here, surprisingly all well educated teachers agreed with me but some “Merrycans” felt that I stepped on their tails, although it’s not their fault ,it’s the recruiter and “BOSS”. ...

Re: Just to warn non- native speakers who intends to work in china!!! -- Linguisticus

Allow me to set you right: Many WHITE and NATIVE EGNLISH-SPEAKING foreign teachers have degrees, full stop. Not all of them are Merrycans but nationality is not necessarily of prime consideration. ...

Re: Just to warn non- native speakers who intends to work in china!!! -- FrankLee

As a matter of fact, just by glancing at your post I was able to discover at least 15 errors in writing; therefore, your assertion that "no white can write better that I do" defines you as ...