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Since 2018, Cultural Keys has been a proud member of Expat Connection, a gateway group through which expats in Beijing can access a range of products and services all specifically aimed at improving their quality of life while here.
But what is Expat Connection, who are the members, and how can it help you live a better life in Beijing? Read on to find out!
When introducing our Warrior’s Way Kung Fu Bootcamp to people, the first thing we often hear is “Oh, that’s not suitable for me. I’m too old/soft/out of shape/overweight!”
While they aren’t easy programs, our Warrior’s Way Kung Fu Bootcamps are designed to be accessible by anyone, so after hearing those comments on a daily basis, we decided to write this post to let people know exactly who these programs are designed for, how people benefit by taking part, and why they really are suitable for everyone!
As anyone who has lived in China for more than a few months will tell you, Chinglish is most definitely a common feature of life and culture here. But while Chinglish is most commonly seen as mistakes made when translating English directly into Chinese, what about the other end of the spectrum: when people specifically choose to (or habitually) include Chinese words when speaking English?
Not sure what we mean, or what kinds of words and phrases might be used in ‘Englinese’? Read on to find out!
Continue reading “Do you speak ‘Englinese’? The mashup of English and Chinese”
Not many people in Beijing are lucky enough to have their own garden, so if that’s you, why not head north to Yanqing to see a fantastic array of gorgeous gardens? The International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 (Beijing Expo for short), on until October 7th, features around 80 individual gardens from various organisations, each of China’s provinces, and many countries around the world. There are also exhibition halls featuring the latest agricultural techniques and products.
Read on for our guide on how to get to Beijing Expo and what to see, do and eat there!
Continue reading “Beijing International Horticultural Expo: A CK How-To-Go-Guide”
Connect with Chinese culture and reconnect with your partner! Join us for this exclusive weekend in Songzhuang Art District where you’ll get to experience four workshops in this unique location, and stay in a beautiful boutique hotel reserved just for retreat participants!
Continue reading “Join us for an exclusive couples’ culture retreat in Songzhuang Art District!”