Camper Diaries: Week 1

Camper Diaries: Week 1

We wanted to give you an inside look at Chinese Summer Camp 2015.  So, we gave our campers pencils, paper, and some time to write down what they think.  The best part?  They wrote it in Chinese!  Below are the translations to English and the original journal entries. ...
Dumplings: The Best Of The Best

Dumplings: The Best Of The Best

One of the most well-known Chinese foods are dumplings, but what are the best ones? There is a big variety of dumplings and every region has its own specialty. Unless you are planning to live in every region for a long period of time, it is impossible to try all of...
What’s So Cool About Learning Chinese?

What’s So Cool About Learning Chinese?

Around the world, the buzzword in parenting circles is surely the Chinese language. Children in Asia, Europe and the Americas alike are lining up to learn Mandarin, since the Chinese economy is an undoubted force to contend with, and there are many things about this...
Snacking in the Capital

Snacking in the Capital

Alright, it’s the best time of the day. It’s snack time. Better than that, it’s snack time in Beijing. You’ve got a lot of choices; and not just because the city is home to 18 million other people and enough convenient stores to feed them all. If you venture a bit...
5 Things Every Camper Has to Do at the Great Wall

5 Things Every Camper Has to Do at the Great Wall

Spring is here and that means it’s time to get yourself out to the Great Wall. Whether you’re a Beijinger or a tourist, there are five totally awesome things that every kid should do when they see this Wonder. Take your pick or do all five, it’s up to you…and your...