Like many, people in China take their leisure time very seriously. And just like in Western countries, pastimes like shopping, gaming, hitting the latest cafes and restaurants and getting the latest n…
16/03/2023
While it’s tempting to want to visit during well-known Chinese festivals like Chinese New Year, Taiwan’s rich, diverse blend of cultures means the island has many of its own unique festivals. Here …
17/12/2022
You may already know that noodles originate from China. But did you know that the oldest bowl of noodles ever found was a 4,000-year-old bowl of la mian? A tasty meal since the Han dynasty, noodles…
19/09/2022
With a huge variety of locally-produced goodies to discover, China is a shopping lover's paradise. There are plenty of modern shopping centres, but if you want to shop like a local, you’ll want to hit…
15/06/2022
You might already know about lucky and unlucky numbers in China. But do you know why they’re considered ‘good’ or ‘bad’, and how they’ve evolved into a modern-day code for communication? For exampl…
22/03/2022
Beyond a form of writing, Chinese calligraphy is a form of art – and has been considered one of the most important forms of Chinese art for literally thousands of years. In fact, the integration of po…
21/12/2021
