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A Nice Surprise from Korean Air

We were going to Seoul from Beijing, China. At a Korean Air check-in counter we asked if the flight was full and if it was possible to get a window seat. The la...

5 Essential Applications I Use in China

We all have applications we like and use. Some are used more often, while others have become an integral part of our lives. In this post, I want to share with y...

A Flavor of The Hutong in Beijing

What do ears and dumplings have in common? How spicy is Sichuan cooking? Is it difficult to prepare Gongbao spicy chicken? The Hutong in Beijing will help you l...

Cuandixia Ancient Village Near Beijing

China has many beautiful ancient villages, but they are scattered in different provinces. It takes time to reach them - by train or even by plane, but what do y...
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Try Chinese Uber – DiDi!

Can I use Uber in China? I hear this question quite often. No, you can not. But you can use Chinese Uber - DiDi instead! DiDi is a Chinese version for Uber,...