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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

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 –

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Chinese Corner Mandarin Learning Centre have developed a way to teach people intensive survival Chinese in 6 weeks, in a fun and effective way.They are looking for people to test this new Chinese bootcamp.[kleo_gap size=”12px” class=”” id=””][kleo_gap size=”12px” class=”” id=””]After

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu.This WeekSuit Republic, the home of tailored suits, shirts and shoes in Chengdu are offering 35% off when you buy 2 tailored shirts.You can choose from

Are you looking to change industries or get ahead in your career?We will begin sharing jobs from a wide range of industries – although never jobs that discriminate on the colour of your skin. Please scan the QR code below

People have long joked, 天不怕地不怕只怕四川人说普通话 – there is nothing to fear but the Sichuanese speaking Mandarin, and it can be true…With a large lack of retroflex sounds (ch, zh, sh, etc.), confusions on h/f, n/l, s/c initial consonants and n/ng, en/un, ian/uan finals, it

Big news from Mandarin Blueprint at the end of the article with a special offer exclusively for Chengdu-Expats, don’t miss it!After I moved to Chengdu, people told me it had its own culture along with a somewhat independent streak and look out…you

On May 4th 2018, Chengdu International School celebrated its new Heart of the City campus after twenty years of serving expatriate students in Chengdu. The new campus is located in Shuinianhe, very close to the Niuwangmiao metro station, which is really

The Quest for the BEST Margarita in ChengduThe Margarita: a Latin summer treat from the beautiful pacific coast is now a staple cocktail around the globe. What’s more, our lovely, spicey, foodie city has fallen for its limey wonder. Cocktail bars, restaurants