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Date with Destiny: Meeting Her Chinese Family

Mar 20, 2010 Comments ( 0 ) Tagged with:Practical Tips, History & Culture

Date with Destiny: Meeting Her Chinese FamilyIf you are courting a Chinese woman, and she likes you in any meaningful sense of the word, then you will be meeting her family very soon. Likely sooner than you expected. Read More>>

Your New Auntie: Choosing an Ayi in China

Mar 18, 2010 Comments ( 4 ) Tagged with:City Life, Practical Tips

Your New Auntie: Choosing an Ayi in ChinaIn China, a maid is not just a maid. Fast becoming your favourite aunt, these ayis can help or even run a family. With a bit of due diligence, you can find the right ayi to fit your needs in China. Here now are a few tips to get the best helper possible, and how to keep her. Read More>>

How To: Find a Legit Massage in China

Mar 16, 2010 Comments ( 5 ) Tagged with:Health, Practical Tips

How To: Find a Legit Massage in ChinaHave you ever considered having a full body massage, but worried that your massage would turn into an unwanted sexy fiasco? eChinacities gives you advice on how to recognize the differences between places that offer sexual services and those that offer legitimate professional services. Read More>>

5 International Shopping Websites That Ship to China

Mar 15, 2010 Comments ( 0 ) Tagged with:Practical Tips

5 International Shopping Websites That Ship to ChinaWhile it’s possible to find pretty much everything and anything your consumerist heart desires in China, sometimes you’ve just got to have something they don’t offer here. Whatever your reason, there’s plenty of shopping to be done online. Read on for a list of great shopping websites. Read More>>

Chinese Medicine: A Change of Heart

Mar 13, 2010 Comments ( 0 ) Tagged with:History & Culture,Health

Chinese Medicine: A Change of HeartWe don't just need health care reform. We need a whole new way of looking at health. The medical industry gives lip-service to the idea that positive emotions help healing and negativity slows it... Read More>>

Wuyi Shan Tour: An Unforgettable Qigong Retreat

Mar 13, 2010 Comments ( 3 ) Tagged with:Travel

Wuyi Shan Tour: An Unforgettable Qigong RetreatImagine waking up everyday to fresh mountain air, then walking down to a beautiful Taoist Temple for morning meditation and Qigong training with a real Taoist monk, followed by a healthy organic meal. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t. Read More>>

Workplace Face Off: Chinese vs. Foreign Employees

Mar 11, 2010 Comments ( 7 ) Tagged with:Jobs & Employment,Practical Tips

Workplace Face Off: Chinese vs. Foreign EmployeesJobs for foreigners in China are no longer as plentiful as they once were. Companies looking to cut costs are looking towards the increasingly well-educated local talent. We explain how understand the changing Chinese job market and stay competitive. Read More>>

5 Things to NOT Do in China

Mar 10, 2010 Comments ( 11 ) Tagged with:Surveys and Opinions, Practical Tips

5 Things to NOT Do in ChinaMany foreigners are surprised at the relative freedom they enjoy here in China. However, there are a few things that you should avoid doing or saying in China if you want to save time, money, or your own sanity. Here are a few: Read More>>

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