Hoh Xil means "beautiful girl" in Mongolian. Hoh Xil nature reserve is one of the largest, highest and richest nature reserves in China. It is also one of the best…
Chinese Names, with Chinese Tradition and Characteristics
Unlike western people, Chinese people put the family name first and the given name second. Interestingly, a married woman does not use her husband's family name. The given name usually…
Chaka Salt Lake, a Natural Crystallized Saline Lake
Chaka Salt Lake, HaixiSituated in Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi in China’s western Qinghai Province, the Chaka Salt Lake (Caka Salt Lake) is in the western part of the Chaka…
Can I Drink Tap Water in China?
Tap water in China is unsafe. Unlike most western countries where safe tap water is readily available, in most parts of China, although the water looks clear, it is not…
Bike Sharing in China, the Kingdom of Bicycles
Bike-sharing programs have boomed in China at an alarming rate since the end of 2016. The dockless bikes seem to have taken over most cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen,…
All You Need to Know About Business Hours in China
The Chinese government stipulates a five-day work week. The labor law of the People's Republic of China stipulates a maximum of eight hours a day and 44 hours a week.…
Tianchi Lake, a Natural Crescent Alpine Lake
Tianchi, located in Fukang city, Xinjiang, about 97 km east of urumqi. It is a natural crescent-shaped high mountain lake. The lake is 3.5 kilometers from east to west, 0.8…
Wusong Island, One of the Top Four Natural Wonders in China
Rime island is a small island on the Songhua river in Wula street, a Manchu town in northern Jilin province. It is one of the most famous scenic spots in…
Western Xia Imperial Tombs: A National Cultural Heritage
Located in the west of Yinchuan city, Ningxia, near Helan mountain in the west and Yinchuan plain in the east, the Western Xia Imperial Tombs is between 1,130 meters and…
Shapotou, One of the Five Most Beautiful Deserts in China
Shapotou, situated in Zhongwei County, lies on the north bank of the Yellow River where it crosses the southeastern border of the Tengger Desert. You can ride a camel across…