Chinese street food is one of the best in the whole world! The best way to see China’s vibrant food industry is to eat your way around the country. Several possibilities include rice balls, crepes, dumplings, and even hamburgers. A major aspect of Chinese dining culture is street food. Tucked away in little alleyways are […]
Author: Hina Butt
Hina has spent a huge chunk of her life in China and considers it as her second home. She's a mommy of two perfect kids and now lives in Oman after moving in with her husband.
Before she started writing blog posts for SesameDisk, she got a graduate degree in Medicine(M.B.B.S) from Southeast University, Nanjing, China. During that time, just to shake things up, she went to Language school at the Shandong University in Jinan and ended up passing HSK Level 6 with flying colors.
She then worked as a GP and did a handful of practices, taught English in Chinese schools and later got into beauty blogging with some really important people who are way too dignified to be named here!
She now writes full-time.
Whether it is Chinese New Year, someone’s birthday, an anniversary, or even a housewarming party, we know we must show up with a gift. But you shouldn’t give some gifts in Chinese culture! Chinese gifts are a very personal way of saying, “I’m glad I’m here; thank you for inviting me.” We know this because […]
Is it wise to follow a healthy Chinese diet? Why are the Chinese healthy even in today’s age of fast food and drinkable calories? China is one of the earliest civilizations in the world. China was at the top when people from other countries were still learning about society. Chinese people were expressing their relationships […]
What is the importance of the Chinese Mandarin language today, and should you learn it? Due to its growing use in commerce, Chinese Mandarin is now regarded as a crucial language on a global scale. Chinese people work in a variety of industries around the world, including Hollywood. Hence, learning the Chinese language, Mandarin, is […]
The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made construction in the world. It covers thousands of kilometers in length, but that isn’t its sole significance. It has become an iconic national symbol and China’s most popular tourist destination. For millennia, it played a crucial part in protecting China from attacks from the northern region. […]
The idea of foreign students opting for medical in China is daunting. Sure, it may sound not very interesting. A day in the life of a typical medical student in China isn’t exactly what you would think it is—having to live on coffee and only having money to afford dinner every once in a while. […]
Ever wondered how the mortality in China remains exceptionally low? China is known for having a low Chinese mortality rate, especially in rural areas. It is common in China for children to grow up with their elderly great-grandparents beside them. You will rarely hear of any family in China that does not have any less […]
Traveling to China involves several difficulties. Yes, there is jet lag and a language barrier. However, for most first-timers, the cultural shock really gets to them. This is why it is essential to learn the Chinese etiquette early with the complete dos and don’ts guide. You can feel a little out of the ordinary as […]