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September 2026

Empty Office Elevator on Mid-Autumn Morning
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Empty Office Elevator on Mid-Autumn Morning

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A practical story about an empty office elevator on Mid-Autumn morning in China: quiet towers, badge beeps,…
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Returning Mooncake Gifts from Colleagues 2026
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Returning Mooncake Gifts from Colleagues 2026

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Returning mooncake gifts from colleagues 2026: when to reciprocate, what to give back, how to decline extras,…
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Asking for Golden Week Leave as Foreign Staff 2026
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Asking for Golden Week Leave as Foreign Staff 2026

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Asking for Golden Week leave as foreign staff 2026: timing, wording, coverage, annual leave vs public holidays,…
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Bridge Workdays Between Mid-Autumn and Golden Week 2026
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Bridge Workdays Between Mid-Autumn and Golden Week 2026

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Bridge workdays between Mid-Autumn and Golden Week 2026: how English travellers and foreign staff should use Mon–Wed…
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Mid-Autumn Day Alone in China 2026
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Mid-Autumn Day Alone in China 2026

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Mid-Autumn Day alone in China 2026: practical plans for English travellers and expats who stay in the…
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Kaifeng Soup Dumplings (Guan Tang Bao) for First-Timers
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Kaifeng Soup Dumplings (Guan Tang Bao) for First-Timers

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Try Kaifeng soup dumplings (guan tang bao) for the first time: hot broth inside, how to bite…
continue reading..September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Chengdu Kou Shui Ji (Saliva Chicken) for First-Timers
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Chengdu Kou Shui Ji (Saliva Chicken) for First-Timers

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Try Chengdu Kou Shui Ji (saliva chicken) for the first time: cold poached chicken, red chilli oil,…
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Guilin Two Rivers Four Lakes Night Cruise Autumn 2026
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Guilin Two Rivers Four Lakes Night Cruise Autumn 2026

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Ride Guilin’s Two Rivers Four Lakes night cruise in autumn 2026: Mid-Autumn timing, tickets, packing, etiquette, and…
continue reading..September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Hangzhou Beggar’s Chicken (Jiaohua Ji) for First-Timers
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Hangzhou Beggar’s Chicken (Jiaohua Ji) for First-Timers

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Try Hangzhou Beggar's Chicken (jiaohua ji) for the first time: lotus-leaf aroma, tender meat, how to order…
continue reading..September 25, 2026September 25, 2026
Chengdu Jinli Ancient Street Autumn Visit 2026
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Chengdu Jinli Ancient Street Autumn Visit 2026

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Visit Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu autumn 2026: Mid-Autumn timing, snack etiquette, crowds, and a calm first-timer…
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