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How to Renew your Visa while in Chengdu, China?

Note: this post is from 2015, a lot might have been changed in meanwhileRenewing your Visa: A worrisome problem that most of us will face sooner or later. Below is a simple guide explaining how to renew different Visa categories.See

Nov. 14th: 2015 CIWC Holiday Bazaar

[:en]TThe Chengdu International Women’s Club (CIWC) Holiday Bazaar, now in its 10th year, has become an important event on the Chengdu calendar, and an annual meaningful way for companies and individuals to support local charities. ??Fun 4 All to support

Sept. 19-20: Chengdu Vintage Fair

[:en]Feige Vintage Fair, a culture and lifestyle festival, has arrived in Chengdu! ??????Started in 2012, Feige is now the largest Vintage Fair in China, typically featuring the finest vintage traders, with cool stuff from 1920 to 1990. Ever since their first

2015 Global Citizen Festival Chengdu

[:en]Sept 27th: Join this innovative platform & be a part of the Change! 成都的首届世界公民日, 一起为世界发声!  就在仁恒置地 6 楼露台. 作为改变的一分子! ???The Chengdu Global Citizen Festival coincides with the launch of the United  Nations’ new Global Goals, which are designed to fight

What’s New in Chengdu [August 2015]

Check out what’s new in the ‘Du this month[:en]Anantara Emei Resort & Spa Thai Food FestivalOn 20th August 2015, a themed ‘Lost in Thai Food’ cultural and food festival embarked on Anantara Emei Resort & Spa. The invited guest chefs

2015 Malvern College Chengdu British Day BBQ

Join The British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China on Saturday 19 September for an afternoon of British fun. This event is open to the public and has something for everyone.The day is based around a traditional British fete, which means that the

Sports in Chengdu

Another mostly scorching summer passes in Chengdu and most people’s attention turns back to work and the impending arrival of winter, fear not though as winter also signals the start of the football season (and some other sports too). Sports in

Blueprint of New Chengdu Airport

Sichuan Province Airport Group announced on June 1 that it had decided on the general design plan for the second airport of Chengdu after the final round of bidding. The chosen plan covers the overall design of the new airport and

July 31th: St. Regis Chengdu Full Moon Party

On Friday, 31st July 2015, head to the new Skybar, Vantage XXVII at The St. Regis Chengdu to get the glow at the Full Moon Party where you can get painted in fluorescent paint and watch the fire show with

Chengdu Rock Band “Stolen” Launches Debut Album

Chengdu indie rock band Stolen is composed of five young Chinese musicians and a VJ from France. The friends formed the band when they were still in high school and were so committed to it that they worked it so

Places for Unique Experiences in Chengdu (1)

When talking about experiences in Chengdu, proverbially called the city to which you never say goodbye, lots of people will bring its leisurely lifestyle to mind. The city is known for widespread teahouses, the variety of good food and abundant tourist

Quenching That Chengdu Summer Fire with a Little Refreshment

On the sweltering humid days that come one after another during a typical Chengdu summer, stopping to pick up a cold refreshing drink or snack can feel like something that just saved your life. This weather is the perfect time

Greenland breaks ground on 468-meter-high skyscraper in Chengdu

Shanghai’s Greenland Group started construction in 2014 and was halted in 2019. In 2020, construction started back up and when its completed, it will become the tallest building in Chengdu and southwestern China!The 100 storey project, located east of the

India and Poland to open Consulates in Chengdu

In May 2015, both India and Poland officially announced that they would both be establishing Consulates in Chengdu to enhance international trade, culture and ideas.So far, 13 countries haved opened consulates in Chengdu.

Australian Gov. invites Australian university alumni to register for future events

留澳校友,澳大利亚驻成都总领事馆欢迎您回家!如果您曾经留学澳大利亚,现居四川、重庆、云南、贵州或是来自上述省市,热忱欢迎您加入西南地区留澳校友会!澳大利亚驻成都总领事馆将于近期及今后在领区范围内举办各类校友会活动,搭建交流平台,拓展沟通渠道,分享发展成果,共促澳大利亚和中国西南地区的友好合作关系。Are you an Australian university graduate from southwest China? Register online with the Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu for Australian alumni events!  澳大利亚驻成都总领事馆欢迎曾经的,现在的澳洲大学毕业的校友回家,请登陆官方网站进行注册登记,随后近期活动的邀请会函会发至各位邮箱,如果有任何疑问欢迎和他们联系。The Australian Consulate-General in Chengdu invites you register for upcoming events through our new alumni registration portal. The Consulate is

Untapped Natural Beauty in West Sichuan

Most of western Sichuan, rich in tourism resources, still remains untapped and awaits the exploration by visitors.The western part of Sichuan consists mainly of the mountainous eastern margin of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau. Only a few decades ago, tourism was rare

Beijing Great Leap Brewing Tap Take over @ The Beer Nest II

Come enjoy the great Craft Beers of Beijing Great Leap Brewing to support Harvest! On tap (until we run dry):-East City Porter 燕麥墨啤-Cinnamon Rock Ale 肉桂冰糖-Prosperer 盛世啤酒-Hidden General IPA 不让舒眉IPA-Edmund Backhouse Session Pils 北京隐士-Rye Pale Ale #12 裸麦淡啤12號 时间/ Date: 5月22-24日 May

Interview The Beer Link – Dieter Vanonckelen

Interview The Beer Link “Drinkers Fridge” – 2015Please introduce yourself.My name is Dieter Vanonckelen, awesomely young (30), and was born in beer heaven (Belgium). From childhood onwards, I’ve always been active in different organizations. After living a year in South-America,

China’s recently announced a new official national holiday (Sept. 3-5) for V-Day celebration

The State Council said on May 13th there will be a national holiday on September 3 for this year’s celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the victory in World War II.The move aims to allow people around the country to

Chengdu Malt Whisky Club & Whisky Bars

Chengdu Malt Whisky Club (CMWC):The club’s simple objectives are to share and promote the joys of the wonderful Uisce Beatha (malt whisky), to gather for their monthly meetings, and to use that opportunity to share their experiences and love of