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Chris and Jiajia chat with the beautiful and exciting Yvonne from Shanghai about her visit to Harbin. Yvonne is Chris' dear friend and adopted sister who braved the long journey from Shanghai to experience Harbin in summer. If you want to contact us email us at [email protected] and join us on Facebook at Chinachat8888.

We start our exploration of Heilongjiang Province, talk about dragons, jade and the difference between being handsome and talking too much. Contact us at: [email protected] and join us on Facebook at ChinaChat888. Please like, review (be gentle!) and subscribe, we would really appreciate it. Thanks everyone for all your support!

Bonus Episode: Walt, a Harbin native, talks about being a foreign exchange student at Imperial College London. He talks about life, philosophy and plays the guitar. In case. you were wondering, yes. He is totally awesome. 

It's time to try Hua Tuo's Five Animal Frolics. We explore the origins, history and legends surrounding the Qi Gong movements as well as the benefits of practicing them. We'll also talk about the legendary Hua Tuo and how his life of humility and kind heart are an example for all of us. 

Hua Tuo was a famous third century Chinese doctor who was centuries ahead of his time. His story of innovation, caring, treatment. and ethics is legendary. Today we'll explore this fine example of healing who is known as the father of anesthesiology.

The old saying goes, "If you haven't been to Central Street, you haven't been to Harbin." We'll talk about the history, architecture, atmosphere and ambiance of Harbin's mile long pedestrian street as well as the delicious food and shopping opportunities. You can contact us at: [email protected] or join us on Facebook at China Chat 888. Remember to like, rate, review and subscribe to "China Chat". We'd really appreciate it!! 

The Zhaolin Park Ice Lantern Festival is the oldest part of the annual Ice and Snow Festival, featuring mesmerizing ice lantern sculptures created by local. students covering diverse concepts of life and imagination. It is an event not to be missed! Contact us at: [email protected] and join us on Facebook at ChinaChat888. 

Spectacular ice buildings, castles, monolithic tubing slides, ice bicycles, and a festive atmosphere all make Harbin Ice and Snow World a must-see. We'll talk about the 2022 Olympic-theme Ice World as well as highlights from years past. Join us! Contact us at: [email protected]

The Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Exposition is fully underway and engaging for all ages and tastes. Jiajia and Chris give their first hand account of this year's exposition, which highlights the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Welcome to Harbin! Welcome to China! Contact us at: [email protected]

Happy New Year! We look at how the Gregorian New Year is celebrated in China and talk about screaming roosters and sparkling cruises on the Huangpu (Yellow River) in Shanghai.