Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you want to meet new people and make new friends? Then why not take up salsa dancing. Work those legs and get seriously fit in no time! Read More>>

Where the Mind Rests: Guang Jue Temple Buddhist Retreat<br /> Nestled in the mountains of rural China lies Guang Jue Temple – a simple sanctuary located just one and a half hours outside the city of ... Read More>>

Playing in all of our heads is the theme song to Jaws. As the unbearable heat slowly rolls around the corner, we find the music gets louder and louder. Pretty soon, clothing will be minimal and let’s face it ladies and gentlemen, it is crunch time when it ... Read More>>

While the winter chill is at bay, Hangzhou is a wonderful place to spend time out in the outdoors. There are numerous outdoor activities to do in this beautiful city, and here are just five suggestions on how to spend some quality time outdoors. Read More>>

Wondering where you can play tennis or football in Hangzhou? Looking for a great jogging spot other than around West Lake? Then perhaps the answer lies here. On May 1st of this year, Hangzhou’s first recreational theme park opened to the public – Chengbei ... Read More>>

Air quality and health in China are issues if you plan on living here for an extended period of time. And while Hangzhou’s air quality is excellent compared to many Chinese cities, most foreigners would agree that if they could improve the air quality in ... Read More>>

So now that you’ve acquired a bicycle, whether it’s yours or a rental, the question you may have is where do I go with it? The most obvious answer is West Lake. This is what people come to Hangzhou for, and where the vast majority of the bicycle tour ... Read More>>

People love flowers. They brighten up the places where we live and work, help us appreciate nature, provide the sort of aromas that air fresheners simply can’t, and lift our moods. Humanity’s appreciation of flowers is nearly universal, and China is no ... Read More>>

Chinese massage has a long history going back several thousand years. Affordable massage is also one of the major perks to living in China. If you’re bright enough to put two and two together, you’ve most likely figured out that pink lights and the ... Read More>>

Buying a bike is one of the best investments you can make it China. First off, biking is a great way to see the city you’re living in. There’s nothing like being a part of the great bicycle swarm that overruns most Chinese cities during morning and evening... Read More>>