Grace and Yongjian | 咏剑和嘉咏

Due to popular demand, we will host another round of this webinar (last time we will host this webinar this summer).

Unlocking Your Ancestry: How to Start Root Seeking in China webinar (Zoom)
🗓️ July 5th at 6 PM PT/9PM ET (July 6th at 9 AM China, Malaysia, Singapore time)
💺 Limit: 20 attendees; RSVP here: luma.com/qxyl59am

In this webinar, we will cover:
​📍Overview of Overseas Chinese Groups & Migration History
📍Where to start when you have no family tree, no Chinese name, and only a few old photos or stories
📍 How to find your ancestral village using surname, clan association records, migration patterns, remittance letters (qiaopi)
📍 Why knowing characters is more important than speaking Mandarin
​📍How to locate clan associations, ancestral halls, zupus, etc.
​📍Emotional side: handling unexpected discoveries, missing records, closed doors
​📍What our root-seeking trips look like and how we help you prepare
​📍Real stories from past participants who found their ancestral homes

4 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 7

Grace and Yongjian | 咏剑和嘉咏

➡️ RSVP Here: luma.com/y2qtf5ls

Ever wondered about the village you or your family left behind? For many in the Chinese diaspora—whether you’re multiple generations removed or an adoptee—the call to reconnect is powerful, but the path forward can feel uncertain, especially if you don’t speak or read Chinese. Join us for a webinar designed to help overseas Chinese turn curiosity into a meaningful journey.

In this webinar, we will cover:
​📍Overview of Overseas Chinese Groups & Migration History
📍Where to start when you have no family tree, no Chinese name, and only a few old photos or stories
📍 How to find your ancestral village using surname, clan association records, migration patterns, remittance letters (qiaopi)
📍 Why knowing characters is more important than speaking Mandarin
​📍How to locate clan associations, ancestral halls, zupus, etc.
​📍Emotional side: handling unexpected discoveries, missing records, closed doors
​📍What our root-seeking trips look like and how we help you prepare
​📍Real stories from past participants who found their ancestral homes

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 10

Grace and Yongjian | 咏剑和嘉咏

Planning a trip to China but don't want to just go to the typical tourist spots?
🗓️ Join our free webinar on Sat, May 30th 6PM PT/9PM ET.
➡️ RSVP Here: luma.com/g1ibogyq
Topics include:
📍Why travel off the beaten path in China?
📍 Provinces & regions to visit based on your unique interests
📍How to visit lesser known places if you don’t speak Chinese
📍How to make friends + find local events
📍How to drive + take road trips
📍How to find great food (even w/ dietary restrictions)
📍How to travel to China with us!
📍Live Q & A

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

Grace and Yongjian | 咏剑和嘉咏

📍 RSVP Here (Virtual on Zoom): luma.com/4kd4gzgd

🤔 What does it mean to go on a root-seeking journey in China? Why go on this journey?

​Join two Chinese Americans and a Chinese Canadian as they share the raw, honest truths of their journeys—from navigating multiple identities, culture shock, and language barriers to finding unexpected community, walking the paths of their ancestral villages and gaining newfound self-confidence in China.

​This session is perfect for you if:

​💭 You've never been to China before or have not been to China since you were young. Hear from our three speakers who are in the same boat!

​💭 Have difficulties speaking Mandarin and/or your family's language (Cantonese, Toisanese, Hokkien, Teochew, Hakka, Fuzhounese etc) but still want to visit China with others who are on a heritage language learning journey.

​💭 You're looking to go to China not just for the food, shopping, and big cities but also to visit your ancestral hometown, learn more about overseas Chinese history, and dive deep into Chinese culture beyond what you see on social media.

​💭 You want to make genuine friendships during your China trip, with fellow overseas Chinese as well as locals in China. You believe that the heart of travel lies in the people you meet.

6 months ago | [YT] | 10

Grace and Yongjian | 咏剑和嘉咏

We recently took a road trip and visited the Hakka Tulous (like the ones in Mulan!) in rural Guangdong and Fujian provinces. But the most memorable was talking to the last residents of these impressive communal houses and hearing their stories. Let us know what your thoughts are!

10 months ago | [YT] | 1

Grace and Yongjian | 咏剑和嘉咏

Hi everyone!

As you have seen in our latest video, Yongjian and I left our 9-5 jobs in the US and are now traveling around Asia full time, with a focus on China and a few other countries. Collectively, we have experience traveling around 14 provinces + regions of China and we want to share our knowledge with you all!

On Sunday, November 3rd at 6PM Pacific Standard Time, we will be hosting a FREE 1 hour webinar called ✨ Survival Guide for 1st Time Travelers to China ✨, where we will cover:

📍 Best cities + provinces in China to travel to depending on your interests
📍How to get a China visa as a US citizen
📍Overview of e-payments in China (China is practically a cashless country now)
📍 Transportation Options in China (Sleeper Trains, High Speed Trains, Subways, and Ride Share)
📍 VPNs for China
📍 Staying Connected - SIMs & eSIMs for China travel
📍 Recommended Packing List

Use this link to register lu.ma/jmu8734w and drop any questions you want us to answer in the webinar while registering or in the comments below!

1 year ago | [YT] | 7