The Tea Scam Still Exists!

Too many people we know end up falling for this scam, so it’s always worth it to take a moment and read other people’s stories so that it doesn’t happen to you. Essentially, two or three young women will generally … Read More

Pickleback Pop-Up This Saturday

Shanghai Pickleback Co is launching its 1st event Saturday, June 15. Never had the pleasure of a pickleback? The Wall Street Journal calls it: “a slug of whiskey followed by a bracing chaser shot of pickle brine, poured straight from the jar”, but … Read More

Walking Shanghai’s Alleys: A Longtang Story

Fast-paced and cosmopolitan, Shanghai is lauded as one of the preeminent cities of the modern world since it was singled out as the financial hub of China. However, remnants of an older and more traditional way of life linger in … Read More

The Future is now: Buy Chinese Train Tickets Online

By Zolzaya Erdenebileg Ctrip is a convenient ticket purchasing resource for anyone looking to do some travelling within China. Previously, you had to go to the train station or one of the booking offices around town, but now a simple … Read More

Two Hipster Hotspots to Add to Your Beijing Itinerary

By Zolzaya Erdenebileg So you’ve heard of the Great Wall that runs an estimated length of 6,200 km, Tiananmen Square that pays tribute to Chairman Mao and that other famous place called The Forbidden City, or something like that. But can you … Read More