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Spring 2017: New International Air Routes

Chengdu now has 95 international air routes with the addition of 3 new routes this Spring:Chengdu-LA, USOn March 15 2017 we saw the new Chengdu to Los Angeles’ maiden flight take off with 270 passengers. With the opening of the air route,

Deal of the Week – Healthy Gourmet

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday. This week Healthy Gourmet are offering. This Week This week Healthy Gourmet are offering :20% off all foodwhen you dine in at their Tongzilin location.&20% off

Deal of the Week – Battle Blitz

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week This week Chengdu’s biggest Nerf Battle centre are offering an amazing deal on a 2 hour session for you and your friends,

My [Electric] Weekender

Andrew J Trown is co-founder of NXT LVL and Co-owner of The Park in Tongzilin. This is his electric weekend. A combined three and a half year veteran of Chengdu, Andrew arrived here on a spur of the moment decision – originally

English Language Films in Chengdu March 2017

Films this MarchWe’ve said it before, but it’s good to be reminded: China allows just a few dozen non-Chinese films into its cinemas every year and we’ve already had more than 20 in 2017… on track for the biggest year

My [Green] Weekender

Janina Olschewski is starting Chengdu’s Green Monday campaign and is the K2 Fit Chengdu team captain. Here’s how she spends her weekends in the city.Janina is moving into her third year in Chengdu, after coming here for her masters in 2014.

The Women of Chengdu

From past to present, China has had many badass women. Warrior princess Xun Guan, was only 13 years old when she was recognised as a tactical military genius. Song Qingling, became the Mother of modern China and the honouree president

Deal of the week – Shamrock

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday. This WeekThis week Irish bar and restaurant Shamrock are offering 2 great deals:1. 25% or more off 5 selected single malts: Tullamore shot  Usually

Deal of the Week – Aqua Select

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week:This week Aqua Select are offering buy one get one free on their 180g sustainable salmon fillets.  For two 180g salmon fillets

Deal of the Week – Waifood

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This WeekWaifood offers a wide range of authentic western and imported foods through their website Waifood.com and their WeChat store. What’s more they

Deal of the Week – Suit Republic

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week:Suit Republic, the home of tailored suits, shirts and shoes in Chengdu and Chongqing are offering over 40% off a tailored shirt

English Language Films in Chengdu February 2017

China only allows a handful of English language or foreign films to be released in China every year, and luckily for us, we’re already on schedule to hit over fifty in 2017. So if the pollution is bad or you’re

Social Enterprise in Sichuan

Social Enterprise in SichuanSocial enterprise is a creative, responsible and socially inclusive idea that much of contemporary society is moving towards. It’s aims are to maximise improvements in human and environmental well-being. The do-gooders! Here are some great ideas for

What’s Happening in Chengdu?

As one of China’s fastest growing cities, Chengdu is frequently picking up new air-routes, art exhibitions and festivals. These are some worth taking note of:Adis Ababa – Chengdu Direct FlightAfrica’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced that it will offer

Chengdu-Expat 2016 Award Party Recap

The Party!2016 Chengdu-Expat AwardsWednesday night was the Chengdu Expat 2016 Awards party, we hope all who came had a great time, everyone looked beautiful! The winners of each category were announced, and given their awards. The event started at 7pm

Chengdu International Club 2016 Holiday Bazaar Recap

The Chengdu International Club’s 2016 Holiday Bazaar was a great success. Held on November 19th at Chengdu International School for one day only, the numbers were astounding. We had over 100 vendors, over 3000 attendees, and raised over 280,000 RMB

Bike-Sharing in Chengdu

 Peddling The Streets of ChengduThe Growth of China’s Competitive Bike-Sharing Industry  Even though pollution has been very high in Chengdu, the popularity of colourful public bikes did not hesitate to make their emergence. These bikes have definitely been brightening up the smoggy streets

Deal of the Week – Extravagant Yak

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available from every Monday. Looking for an end of the year evening out? Need to buy a gift for someone that has everything? Experience

Voting is Over! Thanks to all who took Part!

Voting is Over! Thanks to all who took Part!The 2016 Chengdu Expat awards have officially been launched! In order to celebrate the best of what the ‘du has to offer, we have carefully selected 12 categories which we feel reflect

Chengdu New Year Events and Parties

Check out where to enjoy New Year in Chengdu. Start 2017 with drinks, friends  and merriment. 看看成都哪里可以和家人\朋友一块儿过新年.1. 餐厅/ Restaurants12月31日/ December 31: BBQ BRAAI @ The Beer Nest IIA special South African style Barbecue called a BRAAI – meat, drinks, friends  and merriment票价: 提前预定烧烤套餐(直到10月19日): 120元当日票价: 150元*场地/ Venue: 啤酒窝2/ The Beer Nest