Hongzhou's China Pages

                                                      Every year, more and more students are considering to go study in China. This possibility led to the creation of many partnership between universities and scholarship that you can take advantage of, among of course other many benefits. Here are 4 reasons why you should go for China too 1- Improve your English and learn Chinese In China, you will often have to speak English. Whether it is at the university, in class or with other foreign students or when you are trying to communicate with the locals, you won’t avoid and it will give you a valuable practice. It is also a good opportunity to learn Chinese which become a more and more important and recognized language in the world. Some universities might ask you to already know some Chinese before you go but also an...

Foreign students coming to Beijing to study or work and who don't have the possibility to get student residences might find it difficult to arrange a private flat before they get to China.  Here are few tips from my personal experience that will help you in this process. Hope you you’ll find it useful 1 st Step: Find a temporary residence Most of the time you will have to already be in Beijing to find the flat since you need to do the viewings. The best and cheapest way to do so is to take a one week booking in a hostel who provide dorms at a low price so you have time to do your flat hunting. The Beijing Sunrise Hostel is a good option with a nice English speaking staff, safe lockers, a good location and air conditioning: http://www.hostelsunrise.com They will let you rent a bed in a 10 people dorm for about 300 RMB per week. Sometimes in order to get your visa, you might be asked to get a one month booking, in this case you can do so and cancel when...

Some handy tips and experiences from a student in Beijing  1. Get your student card as early as possible Even if it means annoying the university, keep pushing them to give you your student card as soon as possible, because at most universities you can use this card in the school shops, canteens and also in the library, so it’ll make your life a lot easier if you had this sooner rather than later. I didn’t receive mine a few years ago until I’d already been in China for a month, the amount of I.O.Us I had was unbelievable! All joking aside you can always just use your friend’s card and give them the physical money, but it’s just handy to have your own, you can grab lunch or dinner really quickly instead of waiting at a local restaurant. 2. Get your subway card early and keep an eye on the credit! Quite often I found myself trying to get onto the subway and being blocked by the gate due to not enough credit on my card, turning around and seeing at le...

Beijing: Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the political, economic, cultural and diplomatic center of China. Beijing has more than 3,000 years history and is economically developed.You can find people from all over the world walking in the streets of Beijing.  Tiananmen Square is the world's largest city center public square.The Forbidden City is the world's largest and most complete preservation of imperial palace buildings with 9999 rooms, it is the place that no matter Chinese or foreigners will visit if they come to Beijing. The Great Wall is recognized as one of the "seven wonders" in the history of human civilization, the only building on Earth that can be seen from the moon. Beijing opera, crosstalk, teahouses, alley, quadrangle courtyard, flyover, temple, etc., through them you could still feel the authentic flavor and explore the faint existence historical relics. Xi’an Xi...

For many travelers, China is a dream destination because of its unique legacy. The country is well-known for its historical sites, natural landscapes and ethnic villages. Actually, China which has a rich and ancient history is in the list of Unesco World Heritages. The Chinese traditional legacy is an inestimable treasure for the ‘Middle Kingdom’. The most recommended cities to visit are Beijing , Shanghai, Xi'an, Hong Kong and Guilin. If you plan to travel in China, you must not missed to see these 5 impressive destinations. You certainly won’t forget this amazing journey. Beijing, the capital of China is one of the most visited places. The fascinating places are the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, the Beijing Capital Museum, the Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo, the Temple of Heaven, Behai Park and the Bird's Nest. You cannot leave Beijing without having seen these places.  Temple of Heaven (Beijing) The next city is Shanghai. Located in the...