Perhaps you’re traveling to China, either for business or pleasure, and you need to rent an iPhone or another type of phone for China. Sure, it would be great to use your own phone, but what if you phone isn’t unlocked? What if you have trouble getting a Chinese SIM card? What if you’re worried about security on the Chinese network? Whatever the case may be, deciding to rent a phone in China can … [Read more...] about Can I Rent an iPhone? How to Rent a Phone in China | 2026 Guide
Best Chinese Podcasts to Learn Chinese in 2026 (both free & premium)
Podcasts are my favorite way to consume content. If you’re anything like me, you’ve subscribed to a number of awesome podcasts that inform, teach and entertain. But what about learning Chinese? Are there good podcasts to learn Chinese? Listening to the Chinese language as you’re trying to learn is as important as writing, reading, and speaking in that language. It takes time to learn … [Read more...] about Best Chinese Podcasts to Learn Chinese in 2026 (both free & premium)
Best Translation App for China: Apps for Travelers & Expats in 2026
What are the best voice translation apps for China travelers? Perhaps you’re not an omniglot who can speak multiple languages fluently. Maybe you’re a bit worried about traveling around China without speaking Chinese. Many of us have those feelings when we travel abroad and now thanks to mobile devices, it’s possible to use a good translation app while traveling in China. It’s important to … [Read more...] about Best Translation App for China: Apps for Travelers & Expats in 2026
Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2026 (Free & Paid)
Learning to read Chinese seems like an impossible task at first. I remember first seeing Chinese characters and thinking "Am I really going to learn to make sense of this?!" It takes hard work but I'm living proof that yes...yes, you can! I've learned that the whole process can be much easier with the right tools, which is why I'd like to share my favorite tools for learning to read … [Read more...] about Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2026 (Free & Paid)
NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2026?
What is the best app for learning Chinese? For Chinese learners looking for tools to learn Mandarin, you might have run into an app called NinChanese. It's a weird name, I know...but what in the world is NinChanese? Below I review NinChanese and how it compares to the top tools for learning Chinese like Skritter, ChinesePod, and the Chairman's Bao. Luckily for Chinese learners like you and … [Read more...] about NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2026?
Best Chinese Writing App for Students in 2026 (free & paid!)
Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old “write the character 10 times in your notebook” method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging way. Many of these apps offer a free trial followed by a paid monthly subscription, providing great value for their premium … [Read more...] about Best Chinese Writing App for Students in 2026 (free & paid!)