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Starting an au-pair adventure in China is exciting, especially if it’s your first time living abroad as an exchange-student, a high school student, or an international student. The first weeks can feel like a real cultural maze. You’re joining a host family, adapting to a new exchange program and student exchange programs, and learning how

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest systems of traditional medicine, still widely practiced today as both complementary and alternative medicine. In China, people regularly combine conventional medicine with herbal therapies, acupuncture treatment, Tai-chi, and Qigong to support balance, prevent illnesses, and maintain overall well-being. For au pairs and international students, attending

Becoming an au pair in China is not only a cultural exchange program—it is a true international exchange experience that prepares you for future study abroad opportunities, internships abroad, and prestigious education abroad programs. Many participants use this homestay placement as a foundation before enrolling in a spring semester overseas, applying for a student visa,

Mahjong in Chengdu – Cultural Exchange Event for Au Pairs | Masons Au Pair Home › Blog › Mahjong Event in Chengdu Au Pair in China Cultural Exchange Mahjong Chengdu Sichuan Mahjong Learn Mandarin Chinese Traditions Masons Au Pair hosted a hands-on Mahjong cultural exchange event in Chengdu, designed for au pairs, international students, and

Mount Emei (Emeishan, 峨眉山), located in Sichuan Province, is one of the most iconic cultural, spiritual, and natural landmarks in China. Rising to 3,099 meters, it is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and belongs to the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, famous for their ancient monasteries, breathtaking landscapes, and deep religious significance.

Chengdu Motor Show 2025: Au Pair Guide to Autonomous Tech & Safety Category: Au Pair Safety & Technology • Topic: Autonomous Vehicles & Future Mobility • Reading Time: 35 Minutes The Chengdu Motor Show 2025 (CDMS) is not just a display of shiny metal; it is a masterclass in the future of autonomous vehicle technology.

Best Time to Visit Chengdu 2026: Weather, Festivals & Au Pair Life Category: Au Pair Lifestyle & Travel • Updated: October 11, 2026 • Location: Chengdu, China Chengdu, the lively capital of Sichuan Province, is renowned as one of the most vibrant cultural destinations in Southwest China. While tourists flock here to see the giant

Yesterday morning, Masons Au Pair organized a Traditional Chinese Seal Carving Craftsmanship Workshop in Chengdu, giving our au pairs an exclusive opportunity to explore one of the most ancient Chinese arts. Known in Chinese as zhuanke (篆刻), this traditional art form has been practiced for over three thousand years, tracing its origins back to the

Qixi Festival 2025: An Au Pair’s Guide to Chinese Valentine’s Day & Traditions The Qixi Festival (七夕节, Qīxì Jié)—often widely described in the West as the Chinese Valentine’s Day—is actually one of the most romantic, mythological, and culturally rich Chinese festivals on the calendar. Celebrated annually on the 7th day of the 7th month of

Chengdu, the vibrant capital of Sichuan Province in Southwest China, isn’t just a tourist stop; it’s the perfect home base for your gap year. Blending ancient heritage with modern life, it offers monasteries a short stroll from latte bars, and old neighborhoods hide tea houses where locals still play mahjong while the aroma of Sichuan