Articles in Tips and Guides

Summer In Shanghai

Summer in Shanghai is hot and humid. With occasional painful and constant heat, here are some of the best places to escape steam and cool down.

14 Jun 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Become a Chinese Master Chef

Can't decide which Chinese dish to choose when venturing out to local restaurants? Their menus are often in Chinese, so here are 5 dishes to look out for!

10 May 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Guestblog: 7 Mesmerizing Secrets About Chinese Food

This week the Hutong blog was visited by guest blogger Operation Falafel. They let us in on the mesmerizing secrets about Chinese food.

26 Apr 2017
By Megan Wang

Chinese Customs

Chinese customs, what can you expect when moving to China? What might be rude in your country but completely fine here? Here’s a heads up on what to expect

8 Mar 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Dating in China 101

Ever wanted to know more about dating in China? What are Chinese men, women and, most importantly, parents looking for? Are marriage markets real?

1 Mar 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Gap Year in China - My own experience

Are you bored of your comfort zone, want to stop your current routine for something totally new and different? Then a gap year in China is the perfect match

22 Feb 2017
By Barbara Brommer