Travel Across China

Discover travel tips, city guides, cultural insights, and hidden gems to explore China’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich history like a local.

Unique Sights Throughout Guangdong, China Explore the province beyond the cities, one stop at a time. When people picture Guangdong, it’s usually the glass towers of Shenzhen or the business districts of Guangzhou that come to mind. And while those cities are packed with interesting tourism features, they barely scratch the surface. Teaching anywhere [...]

An ESL Teacher’s Overview of Chinese Hutongs

An ESL Teacher’s Overview of Chinese Hutongs

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An ESL Teacher’s Overview of Chinese Hutongs Explore the narrow streets and unique charms of Chinese hutongs. If you’re teaching English in China and looking to experience traditional Chinese culture, exploring Beijing’s historic hutongs is a must. Hutongs are narrow alleyways formed by lines of traditional courtyard residences known as siheyuan. These charming lanes [...]

17 Hidden Travel Gems Around Zhengzhou

17 Hidden Travel Gems Around Zhengzhou

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17 Hidden Travel Gems Around Zhengzhou, China Visit some of the interesting and unique features found around Zhengzhou Zhengzhou, the bustling capital of Henan Province, lies at the heart of east-central China and boasts a rich heritage that traces back to Neolithic times. Many tourists come for the famed Shaolin Temple, Henan Museum, the [...]

An ESL Teacher’s Guide to Navigating China Without Speaking Mandarin

An ESL Teacher’s Guide to Navigating China Without Speaking Mandarin

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An ESL Teacher's Guide to Navigating China Without Speaking Mandarin To the surprise of many international travelers, it is entirely possible to navigate life in China without speaking Mandarin. Thanks to mobile technology, bilingual tools, intuitive navigation systems, and the kindness of locals, traveling and working in Asia has become more accessible than ever [...]

An ESL Teacher’s List of the Things to Do in Zhenjiang China

An ESL Teacher’s List of the Things to Do in Zhenjiang China

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An ESL Teacher’s List of the Things to Do in Zhenjiang China For those living in central China, there are a few hidden gems worth exploring. While living in Suzhou, I took a short train trip with one of my friends to explore the riverside community of Zhenjiang, spending one day on the north [...]

An ESL Teacher’s List of Activities Around Wuhan, China

An ESL Teacher’s List of Activities Around Wuhan, China

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An ESL Teacher's List of Activities Around Wuhan, China Explore Wuhan’s most famous attractions, scenic parks, historic sites, and food highlights during your time teaching ESL in China. As an ESL teacher living in Wuhan, you’ll find the city full of weekend adventures, cultural landmarks, nature escapes, and mouthwatering local food. This blog post [...]

An ESL Teacher’s List of Activities Around Suzhou

An ESL Teacher’s List of Activities Around Suzhou

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An ESL Teacher’s List of Activities Around Suzhou Suzhou is one of the key cities in China’s eastern seaboard, located beside Shanghai and nestled by the scenic Taihu Lake in the Yangtze River Delta. Although often overshadowed by the towering skyline and international fame of Shanghai, Suzhou holds its own as a destination rich [...]

Five Days of Tourism in Beijing from a Resident ESL Teacher

Five Days of Tourism in Beijing from a Resident ESL Teacher

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Five Days of Tourism in Beijing from a Resident ESL Teacher Beijing is a massive, multi-layered city with thousands of years of history stacked between gleaming skyscrapers, modern subway lines, hidden temples, and preserved cultural districts. Living here as an ESL teacher has given me the time and flexibility to explore Beijing beyond the [...]

An ESL Teacher’s Weekend Visit to Wuhan

An ESL Teacher’s Weekend Visit to Wuhan

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An ESL Teacher's Weekend Visit to Wuhan Fortunately, working as an ESL teacher in China allows for plenty of time for weekend travel. As my weekend approached, I purchased a ticket to Wuhan. I left work directly after my shift, headed straight for the airport, and took a short flight to the populous capital [...]

27 Local Attractions in Shenzhen for an ESL Teacher

27 Local Attractions in Shenzhen for an ESL Teacher

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27 Local Attractions in Shenzhen for an ESL Teacher Introduction As an ESL teacher working in Shenzhen, exploring the city’s attractions is a great way to connect with local culture. Shenzhen is one of China’s most dynamic cities, known for its modern urban development, access to Hong Kong, beautiful parks, and art districts. Whether [...]