Families

Deal of the Week – Extravagant Yak

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available from every Monday. Looking for an end of the year evening out? Need to buy a gift for someone that has everything? Experience

Nominating for the Best of the ‘Du at the CDIS Holiday Bazaar

 Nominating for the Best of the ‘Du at the CDIS Holiday BazaarThis Saturday Chengdu Expat attended the annual CDIS Holiday Bazaar to kick start the festive celebrations. This year, amongst the food, dancing, music and beer tasting, we took the opportunity to

My [Community] Weekender

My [Community] Weekender.Diane Sonar CDIS Community Relations Director has spent over a decade in the city and talks community, culture and how she spends her weekends in the ‘Du.Diane came to Chengdu in 2004 so is now in her eleventh year

Digital Life in Chengdu

After signing up for WeChat, learning how to buy things on Taobao and using the various features of Baidu (search, maps, music and cloud storage), what are the next steps to figure out the technical details of life in Chengdu?Part

Places For Running in Chengdu

Here are some of the best places to run in the ‘Du: ?1) Donghu Park (East Lake Park) 东湖公园One of our favorite places to run, as it is green, fresh, quiet and safe.The park is quite small, so it is very convenient

Bowling Alleys in Chengdu – The Best Places to Go

Get family and friends together and take them bowling at one of these alleys:Whether you’re looking for an activity for a rainy day or a fun evening with friends, why not give one of these local bowling alleys in Chengdu a

New Libraries in Chengdu

Libraries are key destinations to check out in a new city. They are usually clean, comfortable, and relaxing spots to pass a few hours or do any studying, reading, and computer work. Really great libraries through their architecture, collections, and

2015 Chengdu Christmas Dinners and Events

Check out where to enjoy Christmas in the ‘Du.. Check out this overview of Xmas Restaurant offers, sumptuous Hotel Dinners and Parties: 1. 餐厅/ Restaurants12月24-26日/Dec. 24-26: Roasted Chicken Set @The Beer Nest II 啤酒窝餐吧Whole Roasted Spring Chicken + Caesar Salad + 2 Craft Wheat

Buying Xmas stuff in Chengdu

[:en]BOOH! Christmas is coming up. What better way to get into the festive mood than by decorating your home? Check out where to Xmas Decorations in the`Du ?:1) Taobao 淘宝网www.taobao.com – Everything you want2) Hehuachi wholesale market荷花池批发市场Address/地址:Beizhan East 2nd Rd, Jinniu

Thanksgiving Events in Chengdu

Check out where to enjoy some turkey for Thanksgivings in the ‘Du..Nov. 26/ 11月26日: Maison Sud Ouest France 法国西南之屋 *Address/地址: Tongzilin Road, 1st fl, No. 4, 6-8 桐梓林路4号1层6-8号*Time/ 时间: 18:00 pm*Reservation requests: Eric 15756236236, Mrs Shun 13550333606Nov. 23-26/ 11月23-26日: Iron PigWood smoked Turkey with cranberry

Chengdu’s only bilingual Housekeeping

[:en]This is the Panda Housekeeping Team, the only bilingual Chinese-English housekeepers in Chengdu.Their goal: clean your home to your exact requirements.The team is fully trained and there is always an English speaker available to discuss your needs.Check some of their

Where to buy Halloween decorations and costumes in Chengdu

[:en]BOO! ???万圣节即将来临,看看成都哪里可以买服饰和装饰品 ???Halloween is coming up. Check out our guide to find out where you can buy scary Costumes & Halloween Decorations in the`Du ?1) Taobao 淘宝网www.taobao.com – Everything you want2) Shanxi Road 陕西街3) Houzi Men Sport Equipment and Clothing