Useful Mandarin Phrases: Qingming Festival

From the name of the festival to its unique snacks, we've got you covered

By Yuzhou Hu, Apr 02, 2019 12:09

How Shanghai Will Evolve in 2019 and Beyond: Initiatives to Enhance the City

Let's take a look at what the city will focus on in 2019, that will have us even happier to call Shanghai home.

By Natalie Foxwell and Yuzhou Hu, Jan 23, 2019 14:59

Useful Mandarin Phrases: New Year's Celebrations

Greetings and well wishes to ring in 2019!

By Mandy Tie, Dec 24, 2018 15:51

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Christmas Season

A list of yuletide phrases to help you express the joy of the season!

By Mandy Tie, Dec 11, 2018 17:21

Useful Mandarin Phrases: At the Pharmacy

Your essential language guide to navigating pharmacies in China

By Urban Family, Nov 27, 2018 12:39

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Taking a Taxi

From giving directions to paying for the ride, here is a list of essential taxi vocab!

By Mandy Tie, Nov 13, 2018 09:30

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Making Payments

Got money on your mind?

By Urban Family, Oct 30, 2018 10:47

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Going to the Hairdresser

From trims to cuts, highlights to dyes, our essential phrases have got you covered

By Celia Rayfiel and Mandy Tie, Oct 16, 2018 11:01

17 Useful Mandarin Phrases for Traveling in China

Simple phrases in Mandarin to make your travels in China much easier.

By That's Shanghai, Sep 28, 2018 11:52

Useful Mandarin Phrases: At the Spa

We've go you covered at the spa with our helpful words and phrases!

By Samantha Kennedy and Mandy Tie, Sep 25, 2018 12:43

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Mid-Autumn Festival

From ordering mooncakes to wishing friends a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, we've got you covered

By Sunny Wang, Sep 21, 2018 14:28

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Going to The Movies

From choosing the best movie to ordering popcorns, we've got you covered

By Nassir Ali & Mandy Tie, Sep 11, 2018 09:15

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Ordering Food

Order smoothly with these essential Mandarin words and phrases

By Mandy Tie and Celia Rayfiel, Aug 28, 2018 11:11

The Perfect Escape from City Life at Dishui Lake

Take the whole family for a weekend away from the stress of city life and get refreshed.

By Urban Family, Aug 08, 2018 14:10

Useful Mandarin Words for the FIFA World Cup

To help you be part of the conversation

By Mandy Tie and Celia Rayfiel, Jun 20, 2018 17:11

Useful Mandarin Words and Phrases for Dragon Boat Festival

To help you enjoy the festival better!

By Mandy Tie and Yuzhou Hu, Jun 12, 2018 14:55

6 Shanghai Tours to Explore the City

Prepare to immerse yourself in Shanghai's mesmerizing landscape and extensive history

By Mandy Tie, Apr 19, 2018 09:20

Mandarin Compliments & Love Phrases for Valentine's Day

How to declare love and enjoy a Chinese Valentine's Day with your special someone.

By That's Shanghai, Feb 13, 2018 10:44

Useful Mandarin Words and Phrases for Spring Festival

Helping you survive Spring Festival!

By Natalie Foxwell & Yuzhou Hu, Feb 07, 2018 11:23

Meet Shanghai's 'Guy Tais': Stay-at-Home Dads Raising Kids in the City

Being a guytai.

By Alyssa Wieting, Mar 21, 2017 18:04

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