Tag: Living in Shanghai

The Buildings that tell stories in Shanghai
Shanghai has turned into a great city initially because of its location. It is the economic center in China and also an important place for the world economy. The ocean connects Shanghai to the world. The Yangzi River connects this city to the vast hinterland of China. The easy accessibility is the primitive capital of the city.

8 Funny Chinese Internet Slang
The Chinese writing system is difficult for non-native speakers, but it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and can be important for your career. Besides, it can be fun and interesting to learn a new language too. The Internet is now rapidly becoming mainstream in China, with the region becoming the largest social media market boasting roughly 1 billion people who are online.

What’s Life Like in Shanghai Longtang?
I strongly recommend that you take a walk in some famous Longtang areas, that would totally be an experience.

Mental resilience in Shanghai for Expats ie. Culture Shock and Coping 101 (Part 2)
I hope this blog acts as a guide for those living in Shanghai who don’t know where to start.

3 Expat Hacks: Making the Most of Your Time in Shanghai
I’ve met so many expats over the years with all different types of stories; English teachers, corporate expats or partners who joined their loved ones, to name a few. Having lived overseas myself (St Louis, Illinois), I recall being ever so busy and not really putting myself out there to enrich my experience the way […]

5 Spring Outing Attractions in Shanghai
After a few spots of rain, we ushered in a sunny spring! On this sunny day, let’s pack up and go for a spring outing together.在几场小雨之后,我们迎来了晴朗的春天! 在阳光正好的日子里,让我们收拾好行李,一起去春游吧。 Mandarin Inn presents a freshly released guide to spring appreciation in Shanghai. Let’s check out and collect it!Mandarin Inn 在此奉上新鲜出炉的上海赏春指南,快快收藏吧! Top 5 Spring Outing Attractions in Shanghai: Century […]

Do you have an “A Yi” in China?
Are you curious about the meaning of “A Yi,” or perhaps you spell it “I E”, a term that you may have heard many times before? If you have an “A Yi” who assists you with daily tasks and baby caring or if you are interested in learning more about this role, read on. 1.妈妈的姐妹-mā […]

How to say sparkling water in Chinese?
World Water Day is coming. It is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day held on 22nd March, since 1993, to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Water resources are closely related to our life. We need to drink water every day to meet our physical needs. What water do you prefer drinking? […]

8 terms you must know when traveling in China
Have you ever traveled in China?
How do Chinese people celebrate Chinese New Year?
”兔年Tù Nián” (the year of rabbit) is coming. Do you know what dose “Nian” mean? How do Chinese people celebrate the new year? Let‘s check out the origin and culture of Chinese new year customs! 1. The origin of Nian In China, “Nian” was actually the name of a furious monster in ancient times. It […]