Blog Author - Huang Chenkuang

 Got Milk? Getting Intimate With Naizifang Village's Wacky Past
When venturing into Beijing's labyrinth of lanes and alleys, you might often be struck by an array of unusual names that will leave you baffled.
Mandarin Monday: How to Talk to Your Pets in Chinese
Here’re some of the useful words and short sentences you can use to communicate with your fluffy friends.
Beijing Lights: I Gave My Youth to This City
Wang Haijia is a delivery worker. He is of medium height, with slightly high cheekbones. 
Aiya! How to Master China's Most Expressive Phrase
The Chinese word 哎呀 (āi yā) doesn’t have a literal meaning or any grammatical value but is used very often in speaking as interjection.
Beijing Lights: Nobody Is Born to Be a Thief
I met this homeless man near Chunxiu Road, where he was lying on a street bench with a book by the Chinese philosopher Feng Youlan.
China Lights: “I was raided five times in three days”
In China Lights, Huang Chenkuang brings us first-person narratives from Chinese people on the margins.
Celebrating Lantern Festival in Beijing: Traditions and Lantern Fairs
Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival or Shangyuan Festival, marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
What Does a Sneeze Mean? Chinese Folklore Old and New
Sneezing occasionally is deemed to be good for your health because it cleanses the nasal cavity.
Our 5 Favorite Home Decoration and Furniture Stores in Beijing (That Aren't IKEA)
Almost all rentals in Beijing come furnished, but not necessarily with style, especially for western tastes.