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2025 Chengdu Christmas Gala Dinner

2025 Chengdu Christmas Gala Dinner 2025成都国际圣诞晚宴To embrace the festive season, the Christmas Dinner will be hosted by Chengdu-Expat, the British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China, AmCham China Southwest Chapter,  Australian Chamber of Commerce West China Chapter and Chengdu-Expat. We are

Winning at Winter in Chengdu

This is one of our favourite pieces from food writer Jordan Porter – who isn’t in the city anymore, but his ways to win at winter have never felt fresher. If you’re finding winter tough in the city, here’s some

Taikoo Li Chengdu “Marvelous Journey” Winter Campaign

Chengdu TaiKoo Li “Marvelous Journey” Public ArtThe winter of 2025 deepens, Taikoo Li Chengdu weaves a creative and childlike wonder into the city downtown, building an emotional energy zone where joy can converge, flow, and resonate. Beneath the canopy of

Surviving the Winter Pollution in Chengdu

Here’s How to Survive Winter Pollution in Chengdu• Winter is well and truly on the way in Chengdu, and with this icy blast of weather, we’ve been blessed with another winter special; grey skies, and high AQI. Chengdu generally experiences

Thanksgiving Feasts NOT To Miss

Where to Eat Turkey in Chengdu This ThanksgivingFor all of us who are guests here in China. Whether you’re American, European, Chinese, Latin, or anywhere in between – it’s a great time to think about how much we have, and

2025 Léman Winter Wonderland

2025 Léman Winter Wonderland• Léman International School is thrilled to announce the return of our third Léman Winter Wonderland!• Mark your calendars and gather your loved ones for a fun-filled, family-friendly day packed with festive music, exciting activities, and a

Ziko Kitchen: The WeChat Foodies Community for All

Want top-tier meats, artisanal cheeses, and premium seafood minus the fine-dining bill? Meet Ziko Kitchen, your source for expertly curated gourmet products at irresistible flash-sale prices – available only to exclusive WeChat community groups.About ZikolandSince 2017Think premium Wagyu, sashimi-grade blufin tuna, exceptional

Italian Restaurants in Chengdu

 Pizza, Pasta and Plenty of choice.Here’s our comprehensive list of all the Italian restaurants in the City:Gli Azzuri Gli Azzurri, Italian Restaurant, most likely the best Italian in Chengdu, brought to you by a former Ritz-Carlton Chef.Before located in iBox,

2025 Chengdu Thanksgiving Events

Thanksgiving celebrations are all about cooking and sharing an abundance of food with family and friends. We’re all missing home, so we have put together a list of the places in the city that will serve up Thanksgiving dinners –

New Direct International Flights from Chengdu

• Earlier this year, the city welcomed several new direct international routes: Dubai, Madrid, Paris, Bangkok, Sapporo and Penang.• Recently, the Civil Aviation Administration of China unveiled new approved international air routes, with its 2025 Q3 international route operating license announcement

Events for Early Childhood Learners at CDIS

Nov. 19: Panda Play Group Early Childhood EventCome join us for an exciting playdate for infants (ages 0-3). Connect with parents in the community as your little ones have a great time in the CDIS playroom!8-11am, CDIS CampusScan the QR

Sponsorship Opportunity: 2025 Chengdu International Christmas Gala

2025 Chengdu International Christmas Gala2025成都国际圣诞晚宴It’s that time of year again!Christmas is approaching, and we all deserve a BIG celebration, especially since many of us will be staying in Chengdu for the festive season.Co-hosted byBritish Chamber of Commerce Southwest ChinaAmCham China Southwest

China Visa-Free Entry Countries – The Full Lists

[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

A Journey Back to Self: Your Invitation to The Sacred Pause Qingcheng Mountain Retreat

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

FULL LIST: China Visa-Free Countries Till End-2026

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

Where to Buy Halloween Costumes in Chengdu

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: Stricter Requirements for New Work-Permits

• 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

Sichuan Taikang Hospital: Tailored Services for Global Patients

  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

1 Day Wonders – Day Trips Around Chengdu

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.