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Sichuanhua and Chinese Network Buzzwords

Check out some real local Sichuan slang & some more Chinese internet buzzwords. Learn to speak like a local! SichuanhuaXiǎo mèi er 小妹儿 = Little missfěnzi 粉子= Beautiful girllǎo tào 老套 = Boss [Literally:old things]zhái nán 宅男 = Lazy guy (NEET,

Football in Chengdu, China

2002 was a wonderful year for football in China. The nation was enthralled as the national team headed off to the World Cup and Chinese players graced teams in the premier leagues of Europe. So what went wrong? Everyone with

QSI International School of Chengdu Promotes Service Learning in China

QSI International School of Chengdu partnered with Heifer International for a service-learning “Read to Feed” program that encourages children to develop both a love of reading and an opportunity to help create a better world. During the past 3 years

Chengdu’s Retail Scene & Bustling Urban Lifestyle

A few short years ago, large shopping malls were few and far between, but Chengdu retail space has increased eightfold over the past four years. Several large shopping malls now boast comfortable environments with global brands and a variety of

“Chengdu, Can Do!”: The Land of Abundance

The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is also known as the “Country of Heaven” (Chinese: 天府之国; pinyin: Tiānfǔzhiguó), a phrase also often translated as “The Land of Abundance”. The discovery of the Jinsha site suggests the area of Chengdu had become the center of the bronze age Sanxingdui culture around the time of the establishment of the state of Shu, prior to its annexation by Qin in 316 BCThough Chengdu has a rich history, like much of China, the face changing art that is a feature of Sichuan opera is a suitable metaphor for the city which is trying to be seen as a modern destination for business

Chengdu New Year’s Eve Events

Looking for something to do this New Year’s Eve? Look no further, our guide will help you find a place to welcome in the new year in style!Dj & 精酿扎啤五折 Craft Beer 50% OFF @ 啤酒窝餐吧The Beer Nest IILive Dj

Making History – Rotary returns to Chengdu after 75 years.

The Rotary Club of Chengdu (RCC) was chartered on September 21, 2014 at the Rotary China District Conference in held Shanghai. This special event revived a tradition that began on January 9, 1939, when the first Rotary Club of Chengdu

Hopes and Dreams – New Year’s Traditions around the Globe

As the clock stroke twelve on December 31, the entire world immersed in celebrations. The biggest party of the year is celebrated in different ways and with distinctive traditions and rituals across the globe, but one thing unites them all:

Going From Hot Pot Noob to DIY Hot Pot Scholar in One Read

Now that autumn has come to an end and the winter months have settled down for a short while, us poor devils have to do all that we can to prevent ourselves from succumbing to the frostbite. An exaggeration, I

Christmas Events in Chengdu

Spending the festive period in the ‘Du? Check out our Christmas listings below.晚餐/ Dinner成都丽思卡尔顿 香荟/ The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu SPICES All-Day Dining Restaurant地址/ Address:青羊区顺城大街269号富力中心啤酒窝餐吧 The Beer Nest II迷迭香烤鸡双人套餐Roasted Chicken Set (2p.)套餐价格: RMB 168整只迷迭香烤鸡 + 凯撒沙拉 + 两杯精酿小麦啤酒Caesar Salad + whole Roasted

Chengdu International Football Academy officially launched

The Chengdu International Football Academy (CDIFA) is a new, privately-run Football Academy catering for children of all ages. The CDIFA was officially launched at the CIWC Holiday Bazaar. Courses commenced in late November, with midweek evening and weekend courses available.The