Chengdu Metro Line 10 Officially Opens
Chengdu’s much anticipated Metro Line 10 opened September 2017, providing a direct line to the airport. Also known as the Airport Express, Chengdu-Expat headed down to check it out. The newest addition to Chengdu’s burgeoning Metro system, Line 10 starts at
Mosika: Journey to the West
Mosika, a Journey to the WestLazy yellow rays filtered though the pine trees as we slowly made our way up the valley in the late afternoon. A deep blue river flowed on our are right and we were hemmed in
My [tech] Weekender
Allen Sanchez Co-founder of Le Wagon ChengduAlthough originally from LA , we caught up with Allen on his 4 year anniversary in Chengdu. He first came here as a university councillor and after a brief dalliance in Hong Kong he has
How to Buy and Top-up a Public Transport Card in Chengdu
If you’re in Chengdu for any substantial amount time you’re bound to end up using Chengdu’s public transport system.Relatively new, opening in 2010, and forever expanding, with a raft of lines and line extensions planned to open in the next
36 dead as Chengdu Coach crashes in Shaanxi
At 11.34pm Thursday night a Chengdu passenger coach crashed into an expressway tunnel wall in Shaanxi province, leaving 36 dead.Reportedly carrying 49 passengers, 2 children are among the dead and 13 others have been injured.The sleeper coach set off from
Jiuzhaigou Earthquake
On Tuesday at 9:19pm China Standard Time a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan’s Jiuzhaigou County, 420km north of Chengdu.The small town of Zhangzha, at the epicentre of the quake, is believed to have been particularly affected. The quake’s tremors, which could
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [July/ August]
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [July/ August]NBA Superstar Ben Wallace to Make Healthy Food for Fans in ChengduOn July 4th, the NBA Champion Basketball Player Ben Wallace came to Fairmont Chengdu making his healthy recipe for the fans, sharing healthy living
Prize winners – Chengdu-Expat Turns One
A year ago Chengdu-Expat.com and the Chengdu-Expat WeChat platform officially launched. Here are the prize winners of our one year celebration.We wanted to provide useful information about the city that we love to live in and help local businesses reach the international
Young Professionals Mixer II – Roundup
On Friday the 28th of July more than 120 young professionals gathered on the Wanda Reign’s swanky roof garden for drinks and networking.Despite the rain’s best attempts, which forced a brief retreat to a salon room, the event was a
Deal of the Week – Organic Salmon
Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This weekAqua Select are offering Buy 2 Get 1 Free or Buy 4 Get 4 Free. They are 98RMB each. What’s
What to drink with Hotpot?
In the city where hot pot is king and the streets are scented with a mala tingle we find ourselves sitting down at our favourite hot pot joint weekly. This great Sichuan tradition is delicious – but a warm beer or tepid
Chengdu’s Best Souvenirs
Heading home for a visit? It’s always tricky to try and identify some things that help sum up your experiences in Chengdu and translate well into gifts for friends and family back home. Maybe even harder to find something that
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [July]
New direct flight from Chengdu to Auckland opens June 2017June 2017 has seen the opening of a new direct service between Chengdu and Auckland, New Zealand, which will operate three times per week. The connection will see New Zealand’s largest
Advice to Chengdu Startups – From Trevor Owens
Chengdu-Expat sat down with the global start-up guru and founder of Lean Startup Machine, Trevor Owens, at last week’s Startup Grind to hear his thoughts on why start-ups fail and more…The Company: Lean Startup Machine is a company that runs 3-day
Deal of the Week – Austrian Patisserie Workshop
Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu.This Week Chef Adrian Wu lives in Austria and worked in one Michelin star restaurant Tian – as well as other top vegetarian restaurants in Vienna. He
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [May/ June]
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [May/ June] The Young Professionals Network Launches in ChengduChengdu-Expat together with the British Chamber of Commerce launched the Young professional Network in Chengdu with a business mixer at The Temple House’s terrace, The Temple Top.The event served
Chengdu’s Best Markets
In the era of ‘everything on the internet delivered right to your door’, it’s easy to forget to get out and explore your city when you need something. Hitting up Chengdu’s markets is about more than just shopping, it’s a
Visit 20 Scenic Spots for Free in Chengdu
Chengdu Municipal Development and Reform Commission has announced the ‘free visit day’ in 2017. 20 scenic spots in Chengdu will be open to the public for free from May.On May 18, Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, Dufu Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Shrine and
2017 Chengdu Easter Events
2017 Easter will be on 16th April. Various Easter celebration will be hold in Chengdu. We select some really fun and cool ones for you and your family. Find your Easter in Chengdu below.April 10th-16th: Easter @ The Ritz-Carlton SPICES All-day Dining
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [March/ April]
Grand Hyatt Strawberry Afternoon TeaGrand Hyatt Chengdu have created a special afternoon tea to match the seasonal produce available locally, focusing on the delicious spring strawberry. Loose tea or coffee will be served in their Salon alongside bountiful strawberry offerings; strawberry