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Finding Accommodation in Shenzhen

Finding Accommodation in Shenzhen

So, you want to find accommodation in Shenzhen, but you don’t know where to start looking. This blog is here to tell you how to get started, where to look, and tips about finding accommodation. There are various websites that you can use that help you find accommodation. Some popular websites including www.shenzhenparty.com and www.rentinshenzhen.com. These show you apartment listings in the different districts of Shenzhen, all in English. In addition, there are Facebook and

Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)

Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)

The mid-autumn festival falls on the 15th day, of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, meaning that this year it will be on the 24th of September. It is known to be an important traditional Chinese event, like thanksgiving in the US. The mid-autumn festival has 3 main fundamental concepts, these are; Gathering – for family and friends coming together (harvesting crops for the festival) Thanksgiving – to give thanks for the harvest Praying – for conceptual/material satisfactio

Discover the Depths of the World’s Oldest Civilization with Chinese Mandarin

Discover the Depths of the World’s Oldest Civilization with Chinese Mandarin

The birth of every language is deeply ingrained in the history of the place. For one to become fluent in a foreign language, it is a good idea to pay attention to the culture along with the history of that language. Chinese Mandarin is one language that has strong roots in the history of China. In fact, the language is one of the most spoken dialects, not only in China, but also in Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong and other Asian countries, despite the fact that these places

Teaching in China - What it's like? (teacher's post)

Teaching in China - What it's like? (teacher's post)

Typically, work during the weekdays starts at 3:00pm and ends at 9:00pm, this allows me to have a longer lay in in the mornings. I tend to get out of bed at 10:00am and prepare breakfast, usually cereal, luckily close to my apartment, there is a huge Vanguard (华润万家), which is like the Chinese version of Tesco. This allows me to get brands that I am already used, even allowing me to get Tesco long life British milk. After breakfast, I usually relax, go to the gym, go swimming

Top Things to do in Shenzhen

Top Things to do in Shenzhen

Shenzhen, also known as the emerald city, is a clean and very modern city in the South of China, bordering Hong Kong. It has many places you can visit and many things to do. This blog post will talk about some of the things you can explore once you’re there. Coco Park Coco Park has it all, shopping centres, restaurants, bars, clubs etc. Here you can get your fill on both Chinese and Western food in a large range of restaurants and bars. It’s very popular both amongst the Chin

Essentials for China, and more!

Essentials for China, and more!

So, you’re preparing yourself to move to China, and you’re wondering what to pack. Do they have your regular necessities that you have from home? This blog is here to help. You’ll be surprised with what you can get in China. Travel Essentials The first thing you will probably need are plug adapters. In China, you can use the same plugs as the Americans and Europeans use, as well as a three-pronged socket. Try and make sure that you have enough to be able to plug in and charge