Autumn in China is not only about the Mid-Autumn Festival. A few weeks later comes another beautiful and meaningful celebration: Chongyang Festival (重阳节, Chóngyáng Jié), also known as the Double Ninth Festival. It fal ...

2026-10-15

If you’re teaching in China—or thinking about applying to a Chinese university—the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the best cultural moments to experience. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, it is a time f ...

2026-09-24

The beginning of a new academic year brings fresh energy, new students, and a chance to reset your routine. It is also the perfect moment to turn your attention outward and get to know the city you are living in—not as a tourist, bu ...

2026-09-08

Every year on the seventh day of the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, a quiet magic fills the air across China. This is Qixi (七夕) — often called Chinese Valentine’s Day — a festival that has captured the hear ...

2026-08-18

If you have just arrived in China to teach, you have probably noticed a distinct approach to health and wellness all around you — from colleagues sipping warm water from thermoses to the sight of circular marks on people’s bac ...

2026-08-11

What Is City Walk? City Walk is exactly what it sounds like: exploring a city on foot, without a fixed itinerary or a long list of must‑see attractions. Unlike traditional sightseeing, where you rush from one landmark to another, City Wa ...

2026-07-28

Historical Background Night markets have existed in China for over a thousand years. Historical records from the Tang Dynasty show that city curfews were gradually relaxed, allowing merchants to set up stalls after sunset. By the Song Dyna ...

2026-07-14

If there is one place where you can truly observe the rhythm of daily life in China, it is the public park. For foreign educators newly arriving in China, parks offer more than just greenery—they are living museums of Chinese culture ...

2026-06-30

The Dragon Boat Festival, known as Duānwǔ Jié (端午节) in Chinese, is one of China’s most significant traditional holidays. Celebrated for over two thousand years, it combines ancient legend, communal ritual, and seasonal customs ...

2026-06-18

China is not just the birthplace of tea – it is the heartland of a living, breathing tradition that has shaped social customs, philosophy, and even international trade for thousands of years. As a foreign educator preparing to teach ...

2026-06-09