Living in Qingcheng: Digital Nomad in a Chinese Mountain Town
There’s tranquility and beauty to be found outside of China’s major cities. Like Qingchen Shan, one of the birthplaces of Taoism on the outskirts of Chengdu.
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How to Live in Chengdu
In my time I’ve learned a few things about living in China, which I humbly offer here. Call them Pro Tips to life in China, if you will.
Two Worlds: 5 Striking Differences Between the US & China
I hate to make sweeping generalizations that over-simplify the diversity and variation within each country, but I will make them anyway.
Six Tips to Help You Adjust to Chengdu
If you’re in Chengdu or thinking about coming to Chengdu, there are a few preparations you should make. Brendan spells out the details after a year of integrating into the city.
A Tale of Two Cities: Chengdu vs. Shanghai
I love Chengdu, but I gotta go. I took a job as copy editor in the antithesis of the ‘Du: glitzy, glamorous Shanghai. Here’s what I think about these two cities after spending 10 years in Sichuan.
The Day of the Gaokao: In Photos
The Gaokao is the academic guantlet that all college-bound Chinese youth pass through on their journey to higher education. Learn more about what this hugely important day is like by hearing about it from someone who took the exam in 2010. There’s photos, too!