Tsinghua's Iranian student Zhuang Zhiyuan dives into tea culture, starting with Tieguanyin. From warming cups to "three dragons" holding gestures, he learns oolong's secrets - and how tea bridges languages. "This art brings me closer to China," he says, savoring every sip...

Moroccan Hala came to China fearing cultural gaps, only to fall for them. From warm hospitality and upbeat spirits to safety and tech ease, every difference charmed her. Now, she's smitten with Hanfu too. "I feel like l didn't even mention the half of the beauty of this country," s...

Turkish student Halil (Luo Lan) spent a decade decoding China - from strolling Jiangnan water towns in Hanfu to dancing with the Dong people and "marrying" in a Qiang village. Now a viral content creator with millions of views, he proves language is the key to unlocking China's ethnic...

Russian student An Xinyi went from the U.S. to China on a whim, only to find her "second home" here. After volunteering in Beijing during COVID and challenging stereotypes as a Chinese teacher in Russia, she's now decoding China's tech, policies, and ethnic cultures at Renmin Unive...

Hungarian student Gui Yuanwei blends Western and Chinese medicine at Heilongjiang University, where she masters acupuncture, practices Wuqinxi, and discovers her cultural roots - from honoring Hungarian physician Semmelweis in a Chinese hospital to celebrating the Year of the Dragon. "TCM is a...

Vietnamese student Xiao Qing traces Beijing's 3,000-year architectural journey - from the Forbidden City's imperial grandeur to the National Centre for the Performing Arts' modern curve. As she explores how ancient gardens and avant-garde designs like the Phoenix Center mirror China’s c...