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• China has officially announced the 2025 holiday calendar, including some exciting changes!• Firstly, the number of public holidays for all citizens is increased by 2 days, namely Chinese New Year’s Eve and May 2nd. With this addition, the Chinese

If you know where to look, you get get by in Chengdu for a lot less than you’d think.

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

 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

Finally the city is cooling down a bit, so it’s safe to come out of our air conditioned caves. Autumn (or Fall for our Yankie friends) is one of the best times to be out and about in Sichuan, as

Having difficulties trying to find what you are looking for in Chengdu?Having difficulties trying to find what you are looking for in Chengdu? Over the last few years, we’ve been working hard on our portfolio of products (website, Mini-Program, WeChat

2024-2025 Parent Academy Launched!Our newly designed Parent Academy will play a vital role in connecting the school with Léman families and supporting students on their path to success. This year, we are excited to launch our Parent Academy early in

Chengdu brings about a fantastic array of bars with themes ranging from French Winehouses to german beer houses to award winning cocktail bars and everything in-between.

Fabien Gastinel Appointed as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Chengdu **Chengdu, 26th August 2024** Waldorf Astoria Chengdu is delighted to announce the appointment of Fabien Gastinel as the new General Manager.In the last five years, Fabien has been in the

EVA Wins Another Mark of Excellence, Quality AchievementTAIPEI, TAIWAN (June 25, 2024) – SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2024 Global Airline Awards” at the Fairmont Windsor Park on Monday, 24 June, 2024.EVA Air President

• At 03:50 on June 21, a ‘sinkhole’ appeared in China Railway Bureau’s construction of Chengdu Metro Line 13, just outside the construction pit of Xiaonanjie station. Two water pipes buried underground burst, resulting in the collapse of the road

UEFA EURO CUP 2024 🏆Groups, full schedule, dates, venues, more The group stage draw for the 2024 European Championships has been made and the tournament in Germany this summer and it is going to be a brilliant 24-team event in

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.

From the modern and renewed Panda Base to the historic and tranquil Wenshu Monastery, there are so many must-visit attractions in Chengdu, which are believed to be the best places to soak up the quintessence of the city’s fascinating culture.People’s

Guide to Taking Chengdu Metro and Bus with Alipay • In 2023, Alipay rolled out new upgrades to make mobile payment services more accessible and convenient for international visitors to China. For more details about that, click here.•Starting on December 6, 2023, people

You’re in safe hands with Bremen United Dental Hospital Living in China and knowing where best to take your loved ones when they need medical care can be daunting. As we’re not always sure where best to seek help, in

「THE GIFT OF TIME」Taikoo Li Chengdu Nineth Anniversary CelebrationTaikoo Li Chengdu was finished nine years ago, and really changed the dynamic of the city. It has quickly become the key destination for luxury and lifestyle shops, bars and restaurants in

Hospitality is never easy, and the Chengdu-Expat awards are back for the 8th time to recognize the people and places in Chengdu, that keep us fed, watered, and happy – giving thanks to the places that make this city such

Food plays a central role in all celebrations in China and especially that of Chinese New Year. Unlike the ‘Thanksgiving Turkey’ or ‘Christmas Ham’ which are cultural standards in the West, festival foods can vary greatly from region to region

• Chengdu is hopping back from its post-pandemic funk – with a bang, as the world famous Westlife and Alan Walker performed in the city.• In the meantime we’re busy booking tickets for other world famous Top 100 Dj’s: Steve