Moon As My Heart

A classical part from the Romeo and Juliet, a confession of love on the balcony. In the view of Shakespeare, the moon is something lunatic, instant. Yet in China it is just the opposite. Today is the moon festival in China and this article is about the cultural meaning of moon in China.

We Love Dumplings

For some Chinese traditional festivals, like Chinese New Year or The Winter Solstice Day, we will have dumplings on our dining table to celebrate.

What You Should Know When Using Chinese Express Delivery

When you think of China, one thing that comes up to you maybe the word “fast”. Cities have been expanding fast, infrastructures built up fast. Traffics are fast, passengers fast. The impression of a lot of foreigners is that China is non-stop.  Well, we all know time is money and life is short. There is one particular occupation, where people can actually feel that time counts in minutes and direct hooked up with money - It is the express delivery.

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.

Cows in Cháozhōu

I want to travel the world with my lovely friends and lover. Go to every interesting place and hear something new and have something different to eat, that is my most relaxing journey. Last weekend, I was landed in Chaozhou — a city which is located in the east of Guangdong Province and has history of more than thousand years.

Santa Is Coming! With Gifts From China

You may be traveling to China just before Christmas, hoping to bring some souvenirs back to your motherland for giving away or collecting them yourself. You may be a person who has lived in China for some time, and want to bring some gifts to friends while returning to hometown for Christmas holiday. With so many options available, shopping can be time consuming, confusing and exhausting. Although Christmas is two weeks away, don’t panic. We hope the following tips could make it easier for you.

Here Is a Manual for Online Mandarin Learners

Thanks for using Mandarin Inn Online! Before proceeding your online mandarin class, please read this manual carefully to operate the system properly.

What You Can Say to Your Female Friends on Women’s Day

International Women's Day(三八节 sān bā jiē) is coming! Have you already decided how to celebrate this day and how to congratulate your female friends and relatives? Well, Mandarin Inn can help you without the question. We have prepared eight congratulations so that you can delight your women. May them happily smile receiving your wishes~

Why Is Pandemic Control More Effective in Asia Than in Europe?

It looks like the COVID-19 is a system test. In dealing with the pandemic, Asia is obviously doing a better job than Europe. China, the first outbreak country, has largely controlled the situation so far. In the same time, progress in European countries is slow and difficult. European regions have become the focus now. With diagnosed cases growing exponentially, the spread of virus seems unable to be contained. What could be the reasons behind it?

For Whom the Siren Wails

10 a.m. in the morning on April 4, a siren wailed in the sky. The whole country seemed to be pressed “pause” button. Streams of vehicles stopped to whistle; passengers on subway stood up solemnly grieving over; at this moment, all Chinese people halted what they were doing at hands, to observe three-minutes silent mourning for the dead compatriots in the fight against the new coronavirus pneumonia. This year’s Qingming Festival is more depressing than usual without doubt.