Simplified Chinese - Travel Experience

Lesson 64 of 156

Simplified Chinese travel scene: two friends sharing travel stories at a café, text shows travel phrases from the lesson.

Goal: Talk about past trips, highlights and problems

Free Simplified Chinese lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Ready to tell a travel story? In this lesson you'll practice short, natural ways to describe where you went, what surprised you, and what made the trip memorable. Have fun — it's like sharing photos, but with sentences!

Level B1: This lesson focuses on talking about past trips and asking about other people's travel experiences. You'll practice phrases to say where you went (我去年去了___。), ask if someone has been somewhere (你去过___吗?), describe highlights and problems (最棒的是___。 / 我们在___方面遇到了点问题。), and finish with recommendations and whether you'd go back. CEFR-aligned and very practical: use these in real conversations about travel.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Use past-tense travel frames like 我去年去了___。 to say where you traveled.
  • Ask and answer experience questions such as 你去过___吗? and describe the best parts: 最棒的是___。
  • Describe surprises, problems, and resolutions: ___让我很惊讶。 / 我们在___方面遇到了点问题。 / 最后,一切都没事了。
  • Recommend activities and say if you'd return: 如果你去那儿,一定要试试___。 / 我肯定还会再去。
A traveler looking at photos on a phone while practicing Simplified Chinese phrases about past trips and highlights.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

我去年去了___。

wǒ qùnián qù le ___.

I went to ___ last year.

Meaning: 我去年去了___。

When to use: 介绍去年去过的旅行目的地。

我去年去了北京。

Wǒ qùnián qù le Běijīng.

I went to Beijing last year.
我去年去了云南,想再去一次。

Wǒ qùnián qù le Yúnnán, xiǎng zài qù yí cì.

I went to Yunnan last year and want to go again.

你去过___吗?

nǐ qù guo ___ ma?

Have you ever been to ___?

Meaning: 你去过___吗?

When to use: 问对方是否有去某地的经历。

你去过杭州吗

Nǐ qù guo Hángzhōu ma?

Have you ever been to Hangzhou?
你去过那个海岛吗?

Nǐ qù guo nàge hǎidǎo ma?

Have you ever been to that island?

那是我去过的最棒的旅行之一。

nà shì wǒ qù guo de zuì bàng de lǚxíng zhī yī.

It was one of the best trips I've ever taken.

Meaning: 那是我去过的最棒的旅行之一。

When to use: 用于总体评价一次很好的旅行。

Tip: 不要把“最棒”误用为只说“非常好”,可以具体说为什么最棒。

那是我去过的最棒的旅行之一,景色太美了。

Nà shì wǒ qù guo de zuì bàng de lǚxíng zhī yī, jǐngsè tài měi le.

It was one of the best trips I've taken—the scenery was beautiful.
我们爬山的那次,真的是我去过的最棒的旅行之一。

Wǒmen pá shān de nà cì, zhēn de shì wǒ qù guo de zuì bàng de lǚxíng zhī yī.

The time we hiked was truly one of the best trips I've had.

最棒的是___。

zuì bàng de shì ___.

The best part was ___ .

Meaning: 最棒的是___。

When to use: 用来突出旅行中最喜欢或最难忘的部分。

最棒的是当地的食物,真好吃。

Zuì bàng de shì dāngdì de shíwù, zhēn hǎochī.

The best part was the local food—it was delicious.
最棒的是我们遇到的新朋友。

Zuì bàng de shì wǒmen yùdào de xīn péngyǒu.

The best part was the new friends we met.

___让我很惊讶。

___ ràng wǒ hěn jīngyà.

I was surprised by ___ .

Meaning: ___让我很惊讶。

When to use: 自然口语表达;较正式可说“我对___感到很惊讶”。

那座城市的清洁让我很惊讶。

Nà zuò chéngshì de qīngjié ràng wǒ hěn jīngyà.

The cleanliness of that city surprised me.
当地人的热情让我很惊讶。

Dāngdì rén de rèqíng ràng wǒ hěn jīngyà.

The friendliness of the locals surprised me.

我们在___方面遇到了点问题。

wǒmen zài ___ fāngmiàn yùdào le diǎn wèntí.

We had a problem with ___ .

Meaning: 我们在___方面遇到了点问题。

When to use: 适合说交通、住宿、行李、签证等旅行问题。

Tip: 初学者有时把“方面”省掉,导致句子不够自然。

我们在交通方面遇到了点问题,火车晚点了。

Wǒmen zài jiāotōng fāngmiàn yùdào le diǎn wèntí, huǒchē wǎndiǎn le.

We had a little trouble with transportation; the train was delayed.
我们在签证方面遇到了点问题,后来解决了。

Wǒmen zài qiānzhèng fāngmiàn yùdào le diǎn wèntí, hòulái jiějué le.

We had some trouble with the visa, but it was solved later.

最后,一切都没事了。

zuìhòu, yíqiè dōu méi shì le.

In the end, everything was okay.

Meaning: 最后,一切都没事了。

When to use: 说明问题最后解决了或没有大碍。

行李晚到,但最后,一切都没事了。

Xínglǐ wǎndào, dàn zuìhòu, yíqiè dōu méi shì le.

The luggage arrived late, but in the end everything was okay.
虽然下雨,我们还是玩得很开心,最后,一切都没事了。

Suīrán xiàyǔ, wǒmen háishi wán de hěn kāixīn, zuìhòu, yíqiè dōu méi shì le.

Although it rained, we still had fun—everything ended up fine.

我肯定还会再去。

wǒ kěndìng hái huì zài qù.

I would definitely go back.

Meaning: 我肯定还会再去。

When to use: 表达很愿意再去同一个地方。

那座岛太漂亮了,我肯定还会再去。

Nà zuò dǎo tài piàoliang le, wǒ kěndìng hái huì zài qù.

That island was so pretty—I would definitely go back.
尽管有点问题,我肯定还会再去那座城市。

Jǐnguǎn yǒu diǎn wèntí, wǒ kěndìng hái huì zài qù nà zuò chéngshì.

Despite some issues, I'd definitely go back to that city.

你这次旅行最棒的是什么?

nǐ zhè cì lǚxíng zuì bàng de shì shénme?

What was the best part of your trip?

Meaning: 你这次旅行最棒的是什么?

When to use: 口语自然,用来问旅行中最精彩的部分。

你这次旅行最棒的是什么?那边的风景吗?

Nǐ zhè cì lǚxíng zuì bàng de shì shénme? Nàbiān de fēngjǐng ma?

What was the best part of your trip? The scenery there?
你这次旅行最棒的是什么?我很想听细节。

Nǐ zhè cì lǚxíng zuì bàng de shì shénme? Wǒ hěn xiǎng tīng xìjié.

What was the best part of your trip? I'd love to hear details.

如果你去那儿,一定要试试___。

rúguǒ nǐ qù nàr, yídìng yào shìshi ___.

You should try ___ if you go there.

Meaning: 如果你去那儿,一定要试试___。

When to use: 用于推荐当地食物、活动或体验。

如果你去那儿,一定要试试他们的烤鱼。

Rúguǒ nǐ qù nàr, yídìng yào shìshi tāmen de kǎoyú.

If you go there, you must try their grilled fish.
如果你去那儿,一定要试试黄昏的徒步路线。

Rúguǒ nǐ qù nàr, yídìng yào shìshi huánghūn de túbù lùxiàn.

If you go there, be sure to try the sunset hiking route.

我大部分时间都在___。

Wǒ dà bùfen shíjiān dōu zài ___.

I spent most of my time ___ .

Meaning: 我大部分时间都在___。

When to use: ___可填活动或地点,如“逛街”“海边放松”。

我大部分时间都在海边放松,游泳和晒太阳。

Wǒ dà bùfen shíjiān dōu zài hǎibiān fàngsōng, yóuyǒng hé shài tàiyáng.

I spent most of my time relaxing at the beach, swimming and sunbathing.
我大部分时间都在博物馆里看展览。

Wǒ dà bùfen shíjiān dōu zài bówùguǎn lǐ kàn zhǎnlǎn.

I spent most of my time in museums looking at exhibits.

我们在___住了___天。

Wǒmen zài ___ zhù le ___ tiān.

We stayed in ___ for ___ days.

Meaning: 我们在___住了___天。

When to use: 第一个___填地点,第二个___填天数。

Tip: 注意第二个空要填数字或天数表达,如“两天”、“三晚”。

我们在重庆住了四天,吃了很多小吃。

Wǒmen zài Chóngqìng zhù le sì tiān, chī le hěn duō xiǎochī.

We stayed in Chongqing for four days and ate a lot of snacks.
我们在那家民宿住了两天,主人很热情。

Wǒmen zài nà jiā mínsù zhù le liǎng tiān, zhǔrén hěn rèqíng.

We stayed at that guesthouse for two days; the host was very friendly.

我特别喜欢___。

Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan ___.

I really enjoyed ___ .

Meaning: 我特别喜欢___。

When to use: 可用于喜欢某个地方、活动或体验。

我特别喜欢那里的夜市和小吃。

Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan nàlǐ de yèshì hé xiǎochī.

I especially liked the night market and street food there.
我特别喜欢早晨去公园跑步的感觉。

Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan zǎochén qù gōngyuán pǎobù de gǎnjué.

I really enjoyed running in the park in the mornings.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Anna tells David about last year's trip; David asks questions.

Anna and David talking in Simplified Chinese about last year's trip, showing expressions of surprise, problems, and recommendations.

Where did Anna go last year?

Portrait of Anna in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

Anna

我去年去了云南,我大部分时间都在丽江和香格里拉。

Wǒ qùnián qù le Yúnnán, wǒ dà bùfen shíjiān dōu zài Lìjiāng hé Xiānggélǐlā.

I went to Yunnan last year; I spent most of my time in Lijiang and Shangri-La.

Portrait of David in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

David

你去过香格里拉吗?

Nǐ qù guo Xiānggélǐlā ma?

Have you ever been to Shangri-La?

Portrait of Anna in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

Anna

是的,那是我去过的最棒的旅行之一。最棒的是高山和湖景。

Shì de, nà shì wǒ qù guo de zuì bàng de lǚxíng zhī yī. Zuì bàng de shì gāoshān hé hújǐng.

Yes — it was one of the best trips I've taken. The best part was the mountains and lake views.

Portrait of David in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

David

有没有什么让你很惊讶的事?

Yǒu méiyǒu shénme ràng nǐ hěn jīngyà de shì?

Was anything surprising?

Portrait of Anna in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

Anna

当地人的热情让我很惊讶,不过我们在交通方面遇到了点问题。

Dāngdì rén de rèqíng ràng wǒ hěn jīngyà, bùguò wǒmen zài jiāotōng fāngmiàn yùdào le diǎn wèntí.

The locals' warmth surprised me, but we had a little trouble with transportation.

Portrait of David in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

David

那后来怎么样?我猜你会再去?

Nà hòulái zěnme yàng? Wǒ cāi nǐ huì zài qù?

What happened later? I guess you'll go again?

Portrait of Anna in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

Anna

最后,一切都没事了。我肯定还会再去。如果你去那儿,一定要试试当地的牦牛肉。

Zuìhòu, yíqiè dōu méi shì le. Wǒ kěndìng hái huì zài qù. Rúguǒ nǐ qù nàr, yídìng yào shìshi dāngdì de máoniúròu.

In the end everything was fine. I'd definitely go back. If you go there, be sure to try the local yak meat.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Which sentence means 'In the end, everything was okay'?

How do you ask 'Have you ever been to Shanghai?' in Chinese?

Which sentence best answers '你这次旅行最棒的是什么?' with a short reply?

Which sentence is a recommendation: 'If you go there, try ___'?

I went to Yunnan last year; the mountains and lakes were beautiful and I want to go again.

我去年去了___,那里的山和湖很美,我想再去。

We stayed in the city center for three days, so evening walks were convenient.

我们在市中心___住了三天,所以晚上散步很方便。

During the trip our luggage was lost, but in the end everything was okay.

在旅行中我们行李丢了,可是最后,___。

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

我去年去了___。

wǒ qùnián qù le ___.

I went to ___ last year.

Say this phrase out loud:

你去过___吗?

nǐ qù guo ___ ma?

Have you ever been to ___?

Say this phrase out loud:

那是我去过的最棒的旅行之一。

nà shì wǒ qù guo de zuì bàng de lǚxíng zhī yī.

It was one of the best trips I've ever taken.

Say this phrase out loud:

最棒的是___。

zuì bàng de shì ___.

The best part was ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

___让我很惊讶。

___ ràng wǒ hěn jīngyà.

I was surprised by ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

我们在___方面遇到了点问题。

wǒmen zài ___ fāngmiàn yùdào le diǎn wèntí.

We had a problem with ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

最后,一切都没事了。

zuìhòu, yíqiè dōu méi shì le.

In the end, everything was okay.

Say this phrase out loud:

我肯定还会再去。

wǒ kěndìng hái huì zài qù.

I would definitely go back.

Say this phrase out loud:

你这次旅行最棒的是什么?

nǐ zhè cì lǚxíng zuì bàng de shì shénme?

What was the best part of your trip?

Say this phrase out loud:

如果你去那儿,一定要试试___。

rúguǒ nǐ qù nàr, yídìng yào shìshi ___.

You should try ___ if you go there.

Say this phrase out loud:

我大部分时间都在___。

Wǒ dà bùfen shíjiān dōu zài ___.

I spent most of my time ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

我们在___住了___天。

Wǒmen zài ___ zhù le ___ tiān.

We stayed in ___ for ___ days.

Say this phrase out loud:

我特别喜欢___。

Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan ___.

I really enjoyed ___.