Travel, Teach, Live in China

The People's Republic of China - Interesting Facts! -- Alejandro Guevara Onofre

World Heritage Sites Did you know - China's Great Wall is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world since 2007. Curiously, it, a national symbol, is the only UNESCO Wonder visible from space. ...

Re: The People's Republic of China - Interesting Facts! -- cunning linguist

Not sure where you get your facts from, but it is a myth that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space.

GAC/OWENS Chongqing warning -- englishgibson

I paid for my flight and a flat rental deposit six months ago, when I singed a contract with the GAC center owned by OWENS and Verakin High School (Sino-American International School). After ...

Re: GAC/OWENS Chongqing warning -- Turnoi

I am sorry to hear what happened to you. What will be your option now? Can you secure a new job, perhaps at a better school? The "school" you have worked for until now must be what we call a "crap, ...

Re: Nope! -- John

Mike, I've been married to a Chinese woman for 4 years and know about the green card situation. I never expected the process to be easy. Have you tried for a card yet? My passport expired about 3 ...

Re: Nope! -- Turnoi

The visa you have had in your previous passport that you have destroyed must have been registered with a number by the authorities. If you could get hold of the registration number and submit this to ...

East Meets West In Hong Kong -- Isla Campbell

The cosmopolitan buzz of the fabulous Hong Kong ensures that the city is renowned for its entertainment and leisure offerings as well as a capital of invention. The natural setting and impressive ...

leaving before getting residents permit -- dlee

Hi all I want to leave my current position and China. At the moment I have a Z-visa but no residence permit. Can I leave the country on my Z-visa or do I need to wait until I have residence permit?

Re: leaving before getting residents permit -- Turnoi

Normally, you must exchange your Z visa into a full residence permit within a period of 30 days after your arrival in China. Thus, if you have not overstayed, you may not have any problem with ...

Re: Living in Xingtai, China (Article) -- Federico Palamara

Hi Adam, My name is Federico and I'm from Argentina (south america). I'm about to travel to Xingtai on December to visit a friend of mine. Actually he was my supplier and then he became my ...

5 Easy Ways to Learn Chinese Fast -- Elisa Donovan

Whether you're heading to China on a business trip, a vacation or to start a new job overseas, you need to learn Chinese fast. No problem, right? It's not like Chinese is that difficult... Oh ...

Re: Buckland Group -- Does It Matter

I've been teaching for Bucklands for nearly five years now and I have not had a single bad experience with them and the bad experiences I have heard of are simply created by people who were ...

Re: Buckland Group -- Turnoi

I do not think it is a privilege to teach for Buckland, and may be you are taking pride in doing so because you did not have the opportunity to find a better place.

Re: Buckland Group -- Ex-TC teacher

Owen is still a profiteer and a cheat, regardless of whether or not you are satisfied with his services. ExTC

Re: Buckland Group -- Turnoi

That is why I call him and his rather doubtful business "Bucks in the Land"!

Re: Why Do Chinese Girls Want To Marry Western Men? -- LJ

For Money, or Kids, or citizenship. That is all they want. Sorry, but I know cause I already went thought it. RUN AWAY FROM HER NOW!!!

Re: Why Do Chinese Girls Want To Marry Western Men? -- Turnoi

The same with me. Why should a young Chinese lady approach a somewhat middle-aged person in his fifties like me with the intent to marry me? I have experienced two or three of such attempts when ...

Accent Reduction For Chinese Speakers of English : Why Communicating is Hard an -- Lisa Scott

If you were born in China but now live in the United States, you are part of a large and talented group of people. According to the latest census information, there are over 1.6 million Chinese ...

Re: Learn Chinese in China Or Taiwan? -- Lucy

This was very helpful and informative. Thank you.

Teaching ESL in China with Buckland Group: owenbuckland@gmail.com bucklandping@gmail.com -- Buckland Group Victim

BUCKLAND GROUP SCAM - YOU MUST READ THIS!!! IS OWEN BUCKLAND and his Yangshuo based BUCKLAND GROUP running a scam that puts foreign teachers' into illegal employment or has he been unfortunate in ...

Re: Teaching ESL in China with Buckland Group: owenbuckland@gmail.com bucklandping@gmail.com -- WarningSigns

I had a friend who worked for a company in Shanghai. They told him to get a tourist visa in his home country and then come to Shanghai. They also told him, if the authorities at the embassy in his ...

Re: Teaching ESL in China with Buckland Group: owenbuckland@gmail.com bucklandping@gmail.com -- does it matter

Mate, I've been teaching all over China for nearly 5 years and have worked for Owen most of those years,,,,,this page would have to be the biggest load of rubbish I've ever read. How hard is ...

Re: Teaching ESL in China with Buckland Group: owenbuckland@gmail.com bucklandping@gmail.com -- Jon

while this guy probably is a scam artist or a liar, or just generally dumb, one thing you should be made aware of getting an F visa to work as a teacher IS against the rules but it IS common ...

Buckland and F visas -- Turnoi

Working on an F visa in China is clearly illegal. And if this Buckland crap outfit is unable to get a foreign teacher the required Z visa, then this does not only indicate that Buckland is crap and ...

Re: Teaching ESL in China with Buckland Group: owenbuckland@gmail.com bucklandping@gmail.com -- Does It Matter

I think the BUCKLAND GROUP VICTIM should have done a bit of research or had a reality lesson PRIOR to writing the rubbish he wrote about Owen Buckland. I've worked for Owen for nearly five years ...

Re: Teaching ESL in China with Buckland Group: owenbuckland@gmail.com bucklandping@gmail.com -- Turnoi

Perhaps you should do your homework before writing all the rubbish in favour of Buckland. People working for a place like that do not seem the brightest bulbs on the globe anyway, especially when ...

Re: FOUNTAIN SCHOOL, ZHUHAI. -- HireEd

Old Salt, Please post your warning message on the School Reviews forum of this website as well. It would be much appreciated, and read by many more people, I think. Thanks and best wishes, HireEd

Here Are Tips to Learn Mandarin -- Laurianne Sumerset

Mandarin is one of the most useful languages to learn. Notice that there are so many people or should I say, with a large part of the world can able to speak it. It doesn't hurt either that a lot ...

Re: TV show ideas (ESL for middle school kids) -- Dale Hudson

Angus, I am the owner/operator of mental health outpatient facilities in North and South Carolina. In addition, I am a published writer and my wife is the entertainment business working with children ...

Re: How to Identify the Reputable Recruiters and the Illegitimate Recruiters in China -- Robert

Hello, Just wanted to say thank you for the information you provided. I agree 100%(PLUS) on every detail you wrote about. I experienced the bad side of a recruiter who was only interested on her ...

Re: How to Identify the Reputable Recruiters and the Illegitimate Recruiters in China -- WarningSigns

Another point, which I am posting everywhere due to another of nightmare situations that have been arising this year, is about the Visa. You should get an invitation letter from the company ...

Re: How to Identify the Reputable Recruiters and the Illegitimate Recruiters in China -- Whatzahoya

You should get an invitation letter from the company you're going to work with when you are outside of China, and get your working visa outside of China. It is okay to come to China with a ...

Re: How to Identify the Reputable Recruiters and the Illegitimate Recruiters in China -- The Owl

Could you kindly provide the name of the recruiter? If so, please add email address, location, phone number, etc.

Learn Chinese -- tom

(English Phrase) I think you need a facelift (Chinese Phrase) Chin Tu Fat (English Phrase) Are you hiding a fugitive? (Chinese Phrase) Hu Yu Hai Ding? (English Phrase) See me A.S.A.P. (Chinese ...

Re: Learn Chinese -- Turnoi

I may also feel in need of facelift when reading your language "lesson"..... You say it is "Chinese"; in fact, it is not (Standard) "Chinese" but the Cantonese dialect which is not understand ...

Jiangxi Normal University -- Susana

Anybody had the experience of teaching at Jiangxi Normal University? Please advice!

Re: Owen Buckland - Alone With A Bottle -- Silverboy

That is a typical diatribe from a grovelling weasel and corporate lackey like yourself. You have never had any credibility on this board. Your friend Owen is nothing but a scumbag, a liar, and a ...

Re: Owen Buckland - Alone With A Bottle -- Turnoi

Does "Alone With A Bottle" mean that the OP is a "lonesome" poster (or cowboy) with a bottle of Whiskey in his hand?...LOL

Re: Nanchang University -- John

Avoid Nanchang University at all costs.

Re: Nanchang University -- Turnoi

Mhhmmmm.....why should it be avoided at all costs? Because it is one the few top-tier unis in China?????...lol.

Studying Chinese -- Turnoi

I have been struggling with the Chinese language all my life. As a young man, I was studying it at university (in addition to other languages and subjects), and I got a degree in it. To "study" ...

"Lawless" societies and "relationships" -- Turnoi

China is not a contract but a relationship society, and besides that almost everything is possible. It is one of the striking differences that set Western and Chinese (I would also include Korea and ...

Vacation Time in China (Part 3) -- John Abbot

I learned that night that Chinese love to sleep on really hard beds (at least they say they love it, but I suspect it is related directly to their budget because I've noticed that the wealthy ...

Vacation Time In China (Part 2) -- John Abbot

My first vacation in China was, I thought, well planned and well thought out. I was newly single, having recently separated from my girlfriend of 3 years, the shortest of my 5 long-term relationships ...

Vacation Time In China (Part 1) -- John Abbot

The Chinese do not take vacations in the same way that we do in the West. We each slot our own time away from work, carefully scheduling that time to not conflict with the holidays of our co-workers ...

Low Cost short term/temporary apartments in Beijing&Shanghai - a popular Hotel alternative -- easybeijing

Many families are discovering that staying in short term apartments while going on vocation will save money. Apartments not only accommodate more visitors than hotel rooms, but staying in an ...

Re: BUCKLAND INSTITUTE - SCAM -- Thinking About It

I have been doing a lot of research on English teachers in China for my own sake. I've heard mixed reviews about Buckland and/or The Buckland Group. I have just one question, If this post was ...

Tongli China -- Delta Wang

Tongli is an old water town located on the eastern shore of Taihu Lake not far away from Suzhou city and has a population of 55,000. In 1981 Tongli has been officially listed as one of the thirteen ...

The Yellow Mountain -- Delta Wang

Yellow Mountain, also known as Huang Shan, is located at south of AnHui Province with a total area of 9807 square kilometres. The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped ...

Yangtze River -- Delta Wang

Different from the Mississippi, the Niro and the Amason,Yangtze River is the largest river in China, it starts from Tibetan Plateau and passes through Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province, Hubei ...

Five Great Lakes in China -- Delta Wang

As we all know, the world-renowned five great lakes in America are magnificent and providing American the rich water resource. In China, there are also five great lakes, but all fresh-water lakes and ...

Terra Cotta Warriors -- Delta Wang

Terra Cotta Warriors it is a great discovery in human history and one of the eight wonders in the world. The site is highly ranked just next to the Pyramids in Egypt and the ancient sculptures in ...

Tunxi Old Street (Tunxi Laojie) -- David Bruce Tan

This Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) built street, 1,273 meters in length, was a major commodity distribution center in Anhui Province during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It has been well preserved by ...

Li River - Cruise in a Living Gallery -- David Bruce Tan

The Li River or Li Jiang is a beautiful river in Guilin, Guangxi Province, China. The Li River takes its rise in the Mao'er Mountains in Xing'an County and flows through Lingchuan, Guilin, ...

Chinese Dance -- David Bruce Tan

As a comprehensive art form, dance is an important part of the ancient Chinese term "Yue", since Yue in Chinese includes several elements such as poems, songs, dances and music. Chinese dance has its ...

Interesting Chinese Name Culture -- David Bruce Tan

How Many Surnames in China? According to the records of the One Hundred Family Names (a book about the Chinese surnames which was written in the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty), there are ...

Re: Has anyone taught English in China? -- Nonsensical

It's not as good as these people make it out to be. Work is a bit hard to find right now compared to 2 years ago. The economic crisis must have something to do with it. Anyhow, beyond that, most ...

MUST READ Re: Owen Buckland -- Heather and Dave from DaoXian

Dave and I have worked for Owen Buckland for a year now. I felt compelled to write our opinions about what we think about Owen's agency. At the very end of my first semester, I was so upset with ...

Re: Various posts by Alex Wu about his 5 years teaching in China -- John Smith

Sorry to be the one to tell you, but your grammer sucks. You have lots of bad mistakes.

Re: why chinese women want western men -- Teacher Trev

I agree to your point to a certain extent but as i have never really dated a Chinese girl but i have talked to many but thats as far as it went. My other bad experiences with asian women is when i ...

Re: Any chance that Chinese is not so hard to learn? *Link* -- cunning linguist

Hi Lily (very popular name amongst Chinese women) What a good post. Clear and to the point. Good luck with your quest to teach Chinese, I'm sure you will be successful.

Expats in China - Unveiling the Beauty of This Interesting Asian Nation -- Peter Garant

One of the most progressive countries in Asia, China offers interesting and nice sightseeing spots that tourists from other nations can surely enjoy. Despite the stable economic conditions in this ...

Asia Travel Tips, Secrets of Seeing Beijing on the Cheap! -- Fred Tittle

Beijing is a rather large city with 13 million inhabitants spread out over a vast area, but if you are up for it you see and do a lot of it on the cheap. From the excellent small restaurants, to the ...

Re: why chinese women want western men -- NaNa

Chris, you must be a generous soul to put up with this.... or really lonely. I'd never treat my boyfriend this way if I respected him... I say run while you can.

Learning Mandarin: To Be Or Not To Be (polite) That Is The Question -- Kelly Wang

Today we are going to learn some basic courtesy phrases. Greetings: Ni hao - Hello. I think everyone knows this saying, literally translated as “you good” meaning “Hello”. Ni hao ma? –How are ...

Re: Learning Mandarin: To Be Or Not To Be (polite) That Is The Question -- cunning linguist

Useful, but when entering a large shopping centre, good hotel or big restuarant I thought I heard Méi guan xi which you say means –Doesn’t matter. I was told it is a form of welcome address.Please ...

Learning Mandarin: Numbers Continued - What’s Your Telephone Number? -- Kelly Wang

In our last session ,we learned how to count from 0 to 10 . This session we are going to practice numbers and the best way to do that is through telephone numbers. But before we practice, there is ...

Learning Mandarin: What's Your Lucky Number? -- Kelly Wang

Pick your lucky number! We are going to talk about numbers today: 1 yi (ee) 2 èr (r) 3 san 4 sì (think “i” is silent, just“s”itself in “smile”) 5 wu (woo) 6 liù (Leo) 7 qi (chee) 8 ba 9 jiu (Joe) 10 ...

Learning Mandarin: Tones - Don't Be Afraid. -- Kelly Wang

Hello, everybody, welcome to my blog. I’m Kelly Wang, a Chinese teacher for westerners for more than 5 years. The reason I start this blog is that I want to share with anyone who is interested in ...

Learning About Time In Mandarin -- Kelly Wang

Today we are going to talk about some time expressions: Dian-o’clock 7:00 – qi dian 9:00 – jiu dian Please try: 11:00, 5:00, 12:00 Fen – minute 7:10 – qi dian shí fen 9:25 – jiu dian èr shí wu fen ...

General Medical Care in Shanghai -- Ge Frank

Shanghai has a reputation for having the best medical facilities in all of mainland China, and expats should have no worries in finding quality healthcare when needed Western-style clinics and ...

Memorable Travel Experiences in China -- Howard Meguro

The spectacle and grandeur of the 2008 Beijing Olympics are now memories, but there is more to this ancient country. China is a land of architectural, historic and natural wonders found nowhere else. ...

Much Importance Should Be Given To The Accent And Pronunciations While Learning Chinese -- John Abraham

Definitely, the spirit may be there to learn, but Chinese is a bit complicated to teach yourself, to say the reality. Chinese language emerged from a variety of tones and sounds which are not ...

Transportation in China -- D Hunter

Traveling around China can be accomplished in a number of ways. With over 140 airports throughout China, air travel is easy. Rail travel is also easily accessible. Traveling by automobile, on the ...

China - Enjoy the Holidays! -- D Hunter

Like the United States, China celebrates two sets of holidays, official holidays and traditional holidays. American holidays such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, ...

Travel in China - Enjoy the Food! -- D Hunter

What Americans know as simply "Chinese food" is a very small and homogenized version of the vast culinary knowledge of the Chinese. Much like a pizza from Domino's does not remotely resemble a ...

Chinese Culture - Bargaining -- D Hunter

Bargaining for products and services in China is the norm. Chinese sellers expect all buyers to do this, even their fellow countrymen! Virtually any product or service in China can be had at a ...

An African English teacher in China -- Denis

Although in this very competitive country - China, people do everything it takes to break through in business, I am very strongly against malpractices like bribery, dishonesty, discrimination, etc. ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Arielle Kelly

Hi Denis DNT I am really glad you are out there lighting a candle. You have explained your situation so well! The ignorance that is called racism is truly beyond me, but I know that people are a ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Denis

Dear Kelly, Thank you for your comment and encouragements. Every time I get a comment about this article (this is the 49th mail I have received) it is comforting to know that there are people out ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- hey

It must be diffcult to live in a place like that I wanted to travel to china and korea and see the teaching jobs there but just reading all these racial hatred problem involving employment its ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- terry

As a Chinese i must say a majority of people in China are low-level educated,after 30 years reformation,people in this country become more and more snobbish,china have some society problem like ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Turnoi

but i also want to say that Chinese people are kind essentially,and we really like make friends with people from other country Yes, I agree that "essentially" (or "basically") Chinese people are kind ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Katrina

Denis, Well done as my Nigerian friends would say. A well written and very true article. I am Australian and I have observed the treatment for many years in Asia to Africans and know many Nigerians ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Angela Barrows

Hi A great article.. Well written and alot of good info.. I am not African. I am from NZ, but i have often wondered how other nationalities are received in schools and in general in china, so your ...

Re: An African English teacher in China -- Denis

Hi Angela, Thanks for taking the time to read the long story. Are you in Shanghai? I can make a few calls. I can't promise anything though. Regards.

20 Things to Bring With You For China Study Abroad -- Alex Sumerall

This is a list of things I think are either necessary or very helpful to bring with you if you study abroad in China. I've learned to always pack light for a trip, so I've tried to stick to ...

Some Chinese Inventions -- Henry KH Fong

It might be difficult for westerners to perceive that Chinese inventions have been responsible for some of the most important innovations to come about, but the fact is that this is completely true. ...

25 Good Reasons to Learn Chinese -- Alex Sumerall

Whether you're already learning Chinese (Mandarin) or you've just recently decided to take the plunge, let me offer 25 good reasons why you should learn Chinese. I hope this will help ...

The South Gate of China -- John Parks

Guangzhou, China is known as the South Gate of China. It is a prosperous, metropolitan city, and the capital of Guangdong. Located in the middle of the Guangdong Province, it is located north of the ...

Living and Working in China: a guide -- John Nanchang China

This article has been written mainly for people who are new to living and teaching in China. In 1999 I came to China with the British organisation (VSO) to be an English teacher in the provincial ...

Teaching in China -- John Nanchang China

Teaching in China can be a challenging and rewarding experience and leave you with a lifetime of cherished memories, especially if teaching in China is a new experience. Although, the challenges that ...

Re: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School -- DAVID

In Response To: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School (Gregory Mavrides, PhD - middlekingdomlife.com) very good suggestions to potential applicants who want work abroad. ...

Re: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School -- Barry

Good questions but it still doesn't mean a thing, a lot of places will promise the moon and the stars in the contract but when you get there will stiff you. a friend of mine in a scholl was ...

Festive China -- Richard Greaves

Traditional Chinese festivals range from the quiet and dignified to colourful free-for-alls with booming gongs and cymbals and frantic dancers in dragon and lion costumes. Most are based on the ...

Unique China -- Richard Greaves

China is a vast and sprawling land home to countless groups each with its own culture and traditions. But for all its diversity, certain threads run through China's long history - dragons, jade, ...

Chinese Classroom - A Surprise -- David Edis-Bates

Whilst teaching methods may be different and pupils spend a very long day in a Chinese middle school I found the facilities and equipment in some "inner" city schools way ahead of many schools that ...

Places to eat and visit in Shenzhen -- Tim Ng

I've written my blog with the aim of helping other expats get to see and enjoy Shenzhen like I have over the past few years living here. Its a work in progress and I hope it will become a ...

Re: Where can I find mexican food in xiamen china? -- Ron

Now there is finally a true Mexican restaurant in Xiamen......Coyote Cafe'.....great food. You can check it out at www.coyotecafe.asia

So you want teach in China? Be careful. -- joker

This post is to give you some insight before you make a commitment to come to China and teach. First and foremost, read Dr. Malvides post, most or all of what he has said, is quite true or needs to ...

China Tours - My Memorable Classic China Excursion -- Huiya Chen

China is a vast country with rich history, spectacular scenery, colorful folklore, and diverse culture. Vacation in China would be the dream of every vacationer. But the country is so large that it ...

A Wonderful Vacation In Zhongshan -- Wolfgang Jaegel

Zhongshan, literally meaning 'Middle Mountain,' is an incredible tourist spot, located on the Zhongshan Island, in Guangdong province. Sprawling over an area of about 1500 square kilometers, ...

Escape to Guangzhou and Marvel at Prosperous Metropolis Full of Vigor -- Wolfgang Jaegel

The capital as well as the sub provincial city of the province of Guangdong in the southern China - Guangzhou is a historic, civilized, energetic city located to the north of the Pearl River Delta, ...

Hotel Guide In China -- John Mckenna

When it comes to hotels within China, you just have to be a little careful. • Hotel Travel Guide China - International Brand hotels, 4 and 5 Star Mostly these types of 4 and 5 star hotels will be ok, ...

Re: Hotel Guide In China -- cunning linguist

Hi, interesting website. I've used the Home Inn franchise hotels for many years. They offer good value for money but at festival times you really do need to book ahead as they are always full.

3 Essential Places to Visit in Shenzhen, China -- theszweb.com

Shenzhen is a city of over 12 million people located in Guangdong Province, China, directly on the border with the New Territories of Hong Kong. It's likely that your travel guide to China does ...

Re: Good experience. REALLY? -- ahsidjfhasiod

http://www.tesall.com/international/index.pl?noframes;read=6788 Might want to read this page.

Things to Do in Lijiang, Yunnan -- Huiya Chen

The Ancient Town of Lijiang, a good place to take a relax. Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. ...

China Tours - The 10 Must-See Wonders of China -- Huiya Chen

There are many wonders of historic interest and scenic beauty dotted in this boundless expanse of the Chinese territory. They are rich stuffs for travelers. Here we select the 10 must-see wonders of ...

On A Guilin Tour - Little Know Guilin -- Huiya Chen

Located in the northeast corner of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is hailed by many as the most picturesque city in China. The city has been a famous destination for over centuries and ...

Little Known Chinese Night Life -- Huiya Chen

If you are looking for ideal evening entertainments in China, there are several leading shows you should never miss. Beijing Opera Show: Beijing Opera, mostly known as Peking Opera, is a purely ...

Yunnan Tour - Ten Must Sees of Yunnan -- Huiya Chen

Yunnan is a truly fascinating place to visit. Whether you're looking for a relaxing, leisurely vacation or one filled with activity and adventure, the spectacular landscape and exotic ethnic ...

Re: Why Do Chinese Girls Want To Marry Western Men? -- quick

Before traveling to China, you may go to www.koogg.com and chat live with Chinese natives. It is a good way to make local friends, learn the cultures and obtain information.

Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School -- Gregory Mavrides, PhD - middlekingdomlife.com

China Foreign Teachers’ Quick Reference Guide The following article has been adapted from the comprehensive Foreign Teachers’ Guide to Living and Teaching in China that first appeared on the ...

Re: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer at a Chinese School -- reader

Theoretically these are very good advices to foreign teachers, while practically foreign teachers should only take them as a reference according to your personal background or experience. In another ...

Need a car in Chengdu? -- Wenting

Hey, Friends: Do you need to pick up and drop off in Chengdu? I just bought a car recently, for reducing the cost, i'd like to share my car with you, Please contact met at chenwenting11@gmail.com ...

Learning Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple -- Tom Carter

"Let's see your Tiger-Crane style match my Eagle’s Claw!" Ah, the immortal words of dueling Shaolin warriors. Though dialog like this is mainly the stuff of low-budget Hong Kong movies, there is ...

The Skinny on Teaching English in China -- Tom Carter

Having little luck finding an attractive job offer in the U.S. in 2004, I decided to take my skills where they were wanted -- abroad. Enticed by the "Teach English in China -- No Experience ...

Seven Days in a Chinese Youth Hostel -- Tom Carter

As a veteran backpacker of both hemispheres currently traveling extensively throughout all 32 provinces of the People’s Republic of China, this writer has come to depend heavily on hostels. Without ...

INFORMATION FOR TRAVELING WITH PETS (CATS/DOGS) - to and within China -- jon

[October 2008] INFORMATION FOR TRAVELING WITH PETS (CATS/DOGS) TO MAINLAND CHINA Items No. Requirements Yes(?) or No(×) 1 Proof of rabies vaccination: Pets must have a certificate showing they have ...

Re: BUCKLAND INSTITUTE - SCAM -- Silverboy

The Buckland Institute really is a scam, there is nothing special about Owen Buckland, just a another incompetent, lying, crappy training school owner, him and the rest of his ilk are nothing but ...

Re: BUCKLAND INSTITUTE - SCAM -- lambaa

this is not true at all!! i don't know who posted this, but i'm currently working for buckland, and its great. There has been a ton of support from buckland the entire time i've been ...

What are the negatives about being a foreigner (white skin,blue eyes) living in Beijing or Shanghai -- answers.yahoo.com

I say Beijing and Shanghai because in smaller cities its pretty obvious what those things are..

How important is learning English to students in China? -- answers.yahoo.com

When I was in China I was impressed with how enthusiastic young people seem to be to learn English...On the list of academic priorities, where would Chinese students place learning how to speak and ...

Re: How important is learning English to students in China? -- Silverboy

They take education seriously! Are you serious? What planet have you been living on? HA, HA ,HA, HA! HA! HA! That is hillarious, ROTFL.......lol.

US Citizen Marrying a Chinese and Staying In CHINA -- answers.yahoo.com

About to pick up and move to Canton to teach english. I know of some friends who have married and came back to the USA after years of teaching english. What if I like it enough to stay in china? Is ...

Is it easier to marry a Chinese women in the US or China -- answers.yahoo.com

She has been asking me where i want to get married and which place is easier, but the truth is.. i have no idea. SO, I need to know which is easier,getting married in china or usa. She is coming here ...

Understanding the Chinese Calendars -- Henry Fong

Chinese calendars have been around since 2600 BC. This makes the Chinese New Year the longest record of time in history. In fact, it is even the largest chronological record. It began when Emperor ...

If you teach English in China do you have to have a degree in teaching? -- answers.yahoo.com

If you teach English in China

Re: If you teach English in China do you have to have a degree in teaching? -- Jerome

There are so many loopholes in the rules regarding teaching in China that one could almost describe them as porous. In addition, the rules are often interpreted one way by one province and a ...

Working in China questions for ESL teachers? -- answers.yahoo.com

So I have a chance to teach ESL in China. Im so excited to teach and share knowledge with my Asian neighbors. Ive never been to China and have some questions. Im really into lifting weights and ...

Re: American to Marry & Live in Wuhan - Hubei -- Qing

NObody knows what's going to happen, follow your gut, God bless you~~~

The Truth About Great Wall of China -- Enid Glasgow

Spend just five minutes standing on the Great Wall of China and you'll realize exactly why this Chinese landmark is considered to be one of the seven world wonders. Despite spanning more than ...

Re: The Truth About Great Wall of China -- cunning linguist

I first visited the Great Wall of China in 1993. Although I always read extensively before my travels I learned more about this structure more recently when I bought a DVD, The Great Wall of China: ...

Cultural Attractions For Tourists in China -- Christine Harrell

China's tourism has seen explosive growth over the last thirty years. In 1978 only about 200,000 foreign tourists visited the country but nearly fifty million Chinese tourist visas were issued in ...

Doing Business in China - Ten Tips For a Good First Impression -- Thomas Barto

If you're getting ready to travel to China for business, there are a few things to remember that might make your business talks go a little smoother. Knowing a few of the customary practices can ...

China Tours - The 10 Must-See Wonders of China -- Huiya Chen

There are many wonders of historic interest and scenic beauty dotted in this boundless expanse of the Chinese territory. They are rich stuffs for travelers. Here we select the 10 must-see wonders of ...

Re: My Chinese visa is expired and now i need to pay RMB5000, is there another way to solve this? -- Warren-Nz

No way round it. You only other option is to remain illegally in China and hope that you're never caught by the authorities. Keep in mind that the longer you stay, the more likely you will go to ...

Re: why chinese women want western men -- zhenfriend

I am just wondering why so many of the "english" teachers on this site cannot spell? Perhaps you are not what you say you are?

Re: why chinese women want western men -- Bill Nerison

I met a Chinese lady on China love. Like all relationships, you must begin with trust. I began that way, but I always kept my reserve, I read enough about the various scams that could be involved. I ...

Re: why chinese women want western men -- mike

I married a lovely chinese girl with a daughter. We could not be happier. People are people.

Can't decide where to teach?? -- Jason

So I've been accepted by a few different programs some of which have a variety of options for where to teach. My hesitation is the year commitment in a city I've never visited (travelled ...

Re: Can't decide where to teach?? -- liu

north of china..lots of space there.ask schools(better univer.teaching adults)for no more of 14 hours a week..should give you plenty time to travel around..good luck.

Tips - Taking Trains in China -- Ricky Yang

In the train station Finding the right station. In Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Guilin and Wuhan, there are at least two train stations in these cities. Please kindly find out in which train station ...

Re: Chinese Dining Etiquette (Article) -- JoAnn Kerbawy

Thanks so much for this article. I have 11 Chinese students studying Hospitality and English at my college, Miami Dade College. We're going to read this article and contrast it with American ...