Inklingo

Culture & Travel Chinese Stories

Read 11 culture & travel Chinese stories across A0, A1, A2, B1.

Who Should the First Ladle of Water Be Splashed On During the Dai Water Splashing Festival? — A0 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A0 · 2 min

Who Should the First Ladle of Water Be Splashed On During the Dai Water Splashing Festival?

A story about a girl participating in the traditional Dai Water Splashing Festival.

The Night Market Stall Owner Remembers His Regular Customer — A0 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A0 · 3 min

The Night Market Stall Owner Remembers His Regular Customer

A friendly noodle stall owner recognizes his regular customer and remembers her specific taste preferences.

The Secret Code for Waiting in Line at the Morning Tea Shop — A1 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A1 · 3 min

The Secret Code for Waiting in Line at the Morning Tea Shop

A grandmother teaches her granddaughter a secret code to get a table faster at a crowded morning tea restaurant.

The Well for Snatching the First Water on Tibetan New Year — A1 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A1 · 3 min

The Well for Snatching the First Water on Tibetan New Year

A young girl named Zhuoma learns the value of sharing good fortune during the Tibetan New Year.

古镇石板路上最后的补鞋匠 — A1 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A1 · 3 min

古镇石板路上最后的补鞋匠

A story about a traditional cobbler in an ancient town who finds hope in his craft after a young girl brings him her grandmother's shoes to repair.

黄山挑夫扁担上的那道印记 — A1 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A1 · 3 min

黄山挑夫扁担上的那道印记

A story about a porter on Mount Huangshan and the meaningful mark on his carrying pole.

潮汕英歌舞队少的那张脸谱 — A2 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A2 · 8 min

潮汕英歌舞队少的那张脸谱

A story about a grandfather and his grandson working together to find a missing traditional face mask design for their dance team.

The Last Clock Repairman in the Hutong — A2 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A2 · 8 min

The Last Clock Repairman in the Hutong

A touching story about an elderly clock repairman in an old Beijing hutong who connects with a customer through a cherished memory.

Chaozhou Gongfu Tea: Three Rounds of Different Etiquette — A2 Culture & Travel Chinese story
A2 · 10 min

Chaozhou Gongfu Tea: Three Rounds of Different Etiquette

A story about the traditional etiquette of Chaozhou Gongfu tea and how it facilitates reconciliation between two old friends.

The Song Left Unsung on the Duet Stage in the Miao Village — B1 Culture & Travel Chinese story
B1 · 12 min

The Song Left Unsung on the Duet Stage in the Miao Village

A young cultural worker discovers the hidden truth behind an elderly woman's unfinished song in a Miao village.

The Elderly Man Who Sold Letters at the Train Station — B1 Culture & Travel Chinese story
B1 · 13 min

The Elderly Man Who Sold Letters at the Train Station

An elderly man at a train station helps a young woman reconcile with her father through the power of writing.