Chinese New Year in the Most Picturesque Place in China
July 16, 2025
It was January 2020. I had been looking forward to that moment for a long time—studying hard and saving up for my first experience at
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My Chinese Language Journey at Omeida: Yangshuo’s Hidden Gem
October 31, 2024
I’ve always believed in the transformative power of languages. The ability to connect with people from different corners of the world by speaking even just a bit
Tea Culture in China: A Rich History and Diverse Choices
April 3, 2023
Discover the fascinating world of Chinese tea culture, from the history of tea to boba tea and colored teas, and the benefits of each sip!
Bridging the Gap: Major Cultural Differences Between China and the West
March 21, 2023
A quick view on the major differences between the Chinese culture and the West. What to expect coming to China and how to deal with culture shock.
Why Learning Chinese is Useful and Done Better In China
March 7, 2023
“Want to Speak Chinese Like a Boss? Learn in China!” Get ready to impress your friends and boss with your newfound language skills – and travel stories!
Simplified and Traditional Chinese
June 18, 2021
Differences between Simplified and Traditional Chinese Did you know that some Mandarin Chinese speakers use Simplified Chinese and some use Traditional Chinese? That means, while
Video Games for Chinese Learners
June 18, 2021
For Chinese learners, books, apps, songs and TV shows are great for learning Chinese, but have you considered video games? Why video games? Many people,
Good Chinese Dining Etiquette at Restaurants
March 8, 2021
Good Chinese Dining Etiquette at Restaurants When eating with Chinese people at a restaurant, dining etiquette is really important. There are some pretty strict rules
How to Greet People in Chinese
March 8, 2021
How to Greet People in Chinese Greeting people in Chinese is not as simple as you might think! But it’ll be extremely useful if you
Top Tips When Meeting People in China
January 26, 2021
Top Tips When Meeting People in China During your stay at the Omeida Chinese Academy, you’re going to meet a lot of people. Many of