Where to Get a 24-Hour COVID Test in Chengdu
• We all know there are lots of places to get a COVID test in Chengdu, and there are even more now testing kiosks have sprung up on many street corners: but we still get people asking us daily where to
Health Insurance for Foreigners: All-in-One Guide
• Health insurance is a sensitive topic for most of us as it is directly related to the peace of mind of the most important pillar in life – our health. Most foreigners in China are sold more comprehensive plans than
The People’s Biltong, by Tomahawk
Living abroad has its clear advantages. Its an exciting life full of opportunity, where you’re submerged in different cultures, meet new people and live new experiences every day.But there are some elements from home, let’s face it, that we find tough being
Chengdu Dental Clinics with English Services
Many dental clinics in Chengdu provide service in English. We make a selection of decent dental clinics for you. Gleneagles Hospital Dentist 成都鹰阁医院Opened end of 2019, Gleneagles Hospital Chengdu is a modern facility with an experienced care team comprising specialists, nurses
New COVID-19 Cases in Chengdu: The Latest
The latest updates:Updated August 13th 2021, 14:00• At the time of publishing, there are 0 medium risk areas in Chengdu. Sichuan province has 1 medium-risk area located in the city of Luzhou.• Previous to the 29th July, a total of
Garbage Sorting Starting in Chengdu
Garbage is an unavoidable problem for any city, and an even bigger problem for the world. At present, the best way to manage it, is to sort it by type. We all have a part to play in creating efficient waste
Hair Salons and Barbershops in Chengdu
Finding a worthy hairdresser or barber to entrust your locks into can be complicated even without a language and a culture barrier We often resort to screenshots of the style we want or shots from a few angles of our last good
Vegetarian Restaurants in Chengdu
Chengdu is rich with Buddhist influences, so vegetarian dishes and restaurants should be available in abundance…But, if a stroll down the average hotpot riddled street leaves you wanting more diverse and exciting vegetarian options, then this list is for you.
Surviving the Winter Pollution in Chengdu
Here’s How to Survive Winter Pollution in Chengdu As winter kicks in, in China – it’s quite common for cities to become more polluted. Chengdu now frequenlty ranks amongst the most polluted major cities in China, if you measure the daily
Neglecting your Health in Chengdu?
Many of us living in Chengdu’s international community don’t have our annual check-ups, or see a doctor for prostate examinations, or pap smears – that would be common place back home. The reasons for this are many; we don’t know where
Gleneagles Hospital Chengdu: Healthcare You Can Trust
Located right next to the East Railway Station, Gleneagles is a hospital that provides up to 350 beds. Gleneagles is a symbolic international hospital brand of IHH Healthcare, and it is also a part of the group’s global network of
Health Code Guidelines for China’s Major Cities
Whilst COVID-19 is not longer a BIG risk in China, you still often need a city’s specific health code if you plan to travel in China. Here’s the health code guide for you to go to these locations in China:If your
China to Ban Single Use Plastic by the End of 2020
In January, China has announced a ban on non-degradable bags in major cities by the end of 2020 in an attempt to curve its plastic waste production.The ban will extend to all cities and towns by 2022 but all markets
How To Use Chengdu’s Health Apps
Although things are certainly getting closer to normality in the city, many residential compounds, malls, gyms, bars, and restaurants are asking for people to show a color coded permit, or government issued app to prove they aren’t a health risk.Unfortunately
24Hours Compulsory Quarantine for ALL International Arrivals at CTU
24Hours Compulsory Quarantine for Testing for almost all arrivals now at CTU+ 14 Days mandatory quarantine at a designated location if visited high-risk countries (and perhaps all travelers, reports are now coming in)From March 18th, all international arrivals in Chengdu
COVID-19’s Domino Effect: Global Pandemic
Data statistics, as of 2020/04/20, 11:00With more than 2.4 million COVID-19 cases confirmed, and death toll hitting over 160,000 in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide according to Johns Hopkins University, people are being advised to avoid public and
Coronavirus: Updated Chengdu Exit and Entry Rules
Covid19 | Coronavirus: Updated Chengdu Exit and Entry RulesAs there are always a lot of questions in our groups and in the back system – we wanted to share this recent post from the city’s Exit and Entry Administration Division of Chengdu
Bored at Home? Learn a Little Local Lingo!
So, you’ve been in China for years now and have been saying that you’d actually learn Mandarin if you had more time. Well, it’s a good thing this quarantine period means you have free time, and lots of it. Use
10 Things To Do During The Virus
10 Things To Do During The VirusIt is certainly a strange time to be in China… The streets are deserted, stores are closed, returning to work has been postponed, and most people are staying inside to reduce the spread of the
Putting the Coronavirus in Perspective
The new coronavirus originating in Wuhan has caused much concern throughout China and the rest of the world.The primary symptoms of the virus are a dry cough, fever and breathing problems. In severe cases, an infected individual can develop pneumonia