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[Updated November 2025]• To further facilitate cross-border travel between China and other countries, China has decided to extend its unilateral 240-hour visa-free policy to 45+ countries (listed below) until 24:00 on December 31, 2026.• In addition, China will grant visa-free entry to Swedish

To further facilitate cross-border travel between China and other countries, China has decided to extend its unilateral visa-free policy to the 45+ countries listed below until 24:00 on December 31, 2026.In addition, China will grant visa-free entry to Swedish citizens

A Journey Back to SelfYour Invitation to The Sacred Pause Qingcheng Mountain RetreatPress pause. Plant seeds. Remember who you are.Imagine this: You wake up to the sound of birdsong, the mist still resting gently on the mountain tops. Nothing is

Love it, or loathe it, Halloween is fast approaching. That means the time has come to choose your spooky costumes. It seems as though this holiday largely celebrated in the past by Americans, has provided Chinese stores with the perfect

• Chengdu authorities now enforce stricter standards for first-time work-permit applications.• Approvals require an explicit correlation between the applicant’s degree major and the job duties, a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, and verifiable employment records such as social

  Do language barriers make you uncomfortable when seeking medical advice?Do you need trusted care for a sick family member? Tired up the long queues in public hospitals?Want more international, attentive, efficient care?Sichuan Taikang Hospital’s VIP Clinic can transform your experience.For

One of the best things about living in Chengdu, is how easy it is to hop on a train or a bus, and in a few hours be somewhere beautiful.

• As a proud member of the Nord Anglia Education Group, Léman International School Chengdu was recognized as one of the top-performing schools at this year’s Nord Anglia Global Leadership Conference held in Switzerland.• The event provides a unique platform for

Hospitals,Clinics,and HealthcareThis guide covers the best clinics and hospitals in Chengdu, offering international and local healthcare servicesInternational HospitalsChengdu BOE Hospital 成都东京方医院Chengdu BOE Hospital is the largest international hospital in the city. It provides a wide range of services, including medical

• There are some great international hospitals in the city’s deep south – but if you’re looking for a convenient and trusted international healthcare clinic that offers a wide range of services (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, chronic disease management,

• The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen among the more than 7,000 hotels in The MICHELIN Guide selection to identify those offering the most exceptional experiences.• Out of the 64 Hotels in China received the honored to be awarded MICHELIN

I’ve lived in China for over 15 years, and only got into trail running about a year ago— unsurprisingly, I am still finding my feet on mountain paths. When I read about the new FUGA Gongga 100 Extreme Glacier Trail

•  Big news for the Chengdu Metro: Line 10 Phase 3 (Wuhou Shrine Station – Taipingyuan Station section) and Line 17 Phase 2 officially started operations on September 17, 2025.  • With these new extensions, Chengdu’s operational rail transit network now exceeds 700

Rules on Carrying Bicycles by Train in ChinaChina Railway’s official ticketing platform, 12306, provides clear guidelines on bringing bicycles aboard:1. Bicycles must be disassembled (front and rear wheels removed) and properly packaged before entering the station. The packed bicycle must

​For the 5th year running the Michelin Guide has cast their discerning eyes on Chengdu’s food and beverage scene. And with one of China’s proudest food cultures, we always wonder how this will be received.The new guide has just been

A personal account, written by Chengdu-Expat’s very own founder Dieter:• “Let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: I have got unusually large, beautiful blue eyes (lol – yes, I’m biased), and taking care of the Chengdu-Expat platform means a lot of screen

• On July 28th 2025, the whole Chengdu Metro system rolled out contactless fare payment via bank cards, marking a major step in streamlining travel for both locals and visitors.• Passengers can now use not only UnionPay cards but also

Chengdu is becoming increasingly connected to the world, with exciting new international direct flights being added throughout 2025.Earlier this year, the city welcomed direct routes to Dubai, Madrid, Paris, and Penang. Now, two more incredible destinations are joining the list:

Vegetarian Restaurants in Chengdu• Chengdu’s food scene is globally recognised for its incredible flavour and craft – but it isn’t a city with much diversity of region, or outside influences in its food scene. But what the city does offer up,