Explainer: The Story of Qixi, AKA Chinese Valentine's Day

The timeless tale of the weaving girl and the cowherd

by Ella Wong, 25 August 2025

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About Qingming

Get ready to sweep some tombs

by Cathy Wu, 01 April 2025

¡VIVA MÉXICO! A 3-Day Fiesta from Sunday in Shenzhen

Allow us to spice up your holiday weekend…

by Joseph McCarty, 12 September 2024

Explainer: How May 1 Became International Workers' Day

Let's go back to the 1880s...

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 26 April 2024

Home Exchange Holiday: New Travel Trend Taking Off in China

In the past May Day holiday, a new travel trend has emerged on social media called "home exchange holiday."

by Billy Jiang, 06 May 2023

Explainer: Why Chinese People Give Red Envelopes

Why Chinese people give red envelopes, especially during Spring Festival.

by Catherine Lee, 30 January 2022

China, Here Are Your 2022 Public Holidays

Will the borders open for 2022? Regardless, it's time to start planning your next adventure.

by That's, 27 October 2021

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