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Chengdu Neighbourhood Named Coolest in the World

Whether you had a chill stay-cation in the city or braved the crowds over the holiday – here’s the news you may have missed over Golden Week: WeWork Opens in ChengduChengdu joined big international cities like Shanghai, London and San Fransico last

12 Foreign Films in Chengdu this October

With the “spooky” month finally upon us again, China has given many fun films to distract us from pumpkin carving and costume prepping. In fact, five more than last month.We get another action blockbuster, another Bollywood teacher flick, a sad

5 Things To Do In Chengdu This Week

For those of you who were upset that Ke$ha’s concert was postponed, dry your tears because there’s plenty to do in the mala city this week…STOMPFrom Wednesday 19th September For almost three decades STOMP, which originated in Brighton, has been wowing audiences all

Join the Chengdu K2Fit Team – 10 Week Fitness Challenge

You had a great summer holiday but now you’re back in the city and need the motivation to become the ultimate you.Would you like to tone up, lose weight and meet like-minded people in the city? K2Fit ULTIMATE YOU Season

7 Foreign Films in Chengdu this September

With August’s massive movie list over and thus summer being officially over, too, we get another lousy month for international films.We trust you all had wonderful summer travels to other countries, though, where you could watch all the cool movies you

Chengdu’s Future Architecture

During the last few decades of development in China, new architectural projects have become synonymous with record-breaking firsts and avant-garde design. From the 28-story Louis Vuitton ‘boot’ in Shanghai to Fuzhou’s Star Trek Enterprise replica, municipal governments and private developers have been commissioning

12 Foreign Films in Chengdu this August

In the heat of Chengdu’s sweltering summer, what better time to hit the air-conditioned cinema to watch one (or all) of the twelve foreign movies coming to China. Well, they’re not all in English, so unless you’re a very specific polyglot

Summer Getaway Deals From Chengdu

Summer Getaway (Tibet Travel & Around ) Deals From ChengduThe Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China is a high, dry, windswept plateau. Thrust up like a giant dinner plate by the major tectonic forces of the Indian Subcontinent crashing into

Mystery Games Journey West

After a year of thrilling unknowns, Mystery Games is back.And this time with a twist.The organisers are world famous experts at games. They keep the nature of the activity secret until the last minute. They promise you’ll have fun.When?Sunday 29th July2pm –

How Chengdu Are You?

We all know there’s something special about Chengdu.For many of us it’s more than just a place we live, but a lifestyle we choose to have. Whether you’ve just arrived, or the city has become your laojia – you probably

Whats Happening in Chengdu: Summer

It may feel like it’s been nothing but rain this summer – but great things are still happening in Chengdu: from exciting exhibitions, new menus to more direct flights and high speed rails, so read on for latest this summer:New

Discover Chengdu With DiDi World Cup Craze

The World Cup is in full swing as Chengdu gets hit hard by its swelteringly hot rainy season. Ride-hailing app DiDi have been fine tuning their English language services to make sure nothing the city’s summer weather throws at you, will make

Creator in Progress – Republic of Sports is Back

For the second year running in Chengdu, the world’s leading sports brand adidas launch their “Republic of Sports” campaign at Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li, Chengdu – offering creative sports experience and free classes in Main Square at Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li and Hongxing Square; between 8th

5 Foreign Movies to China in July 2018

For some odd unknown reason, Hollywood gets blackballed every July and August in China. Could it have something to do with the countless Chinese films hitting the theaters? Compared to last month, this month is pretty similar. We got that one big

World Cup News: Russia runs dry, as Chengdu beer still flows

According to Reuters, less than one week into the month-long soccer rager, Russia’s beer supply is already depleted. “We just didn’t think they would only want beer,” said a waiter at a restaurant who ran out of draft lager on

Torrential rains in Chengdu and Sichuan

Chengdu’s rainy season is a famous washout, with on average 20 days of rain and rainfall of 200mm. However in just 12 hours, over 160mm of rainfall has hit the outskirts of the city causing floods, delays and destruction. The rain

How To Donate Used Clothes in Chengdu

As the world’s largest producer, consumer, and exporter of textiles, China is responsible for a staggering quantity of textile waste. Every year, families throw away approximately 26 million tons of clothing, and the nation’s accumulation of textile waste amounts to

2018 Chengdu Pride Month

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated each year in the month of June.The origins for Pride Month are often cited in the Stonewall Riots that taken place in New York, June 1969.  Stonewall is

9 Foreign Movies to China in June 2018

9 Foreign Movies to China in June 2018After an action-packed May without any options for the kiddos, we at least have a couple cartoons to choose from this month. Those animation movies are from Japan, Germany, and the USA, respectively. And because we

JOB: Host of Travel Reality Shows

The Chengdu Chaoyouai Technology team are looking for a passionate video host to join and work with the Tomato English team.[kleo_gap size=”12px” class=”” id=””]About UsThe Chaoyouai Technology is a Chengdu-based online education company. Founded in 2012, it has become a