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YOU Should Be Eligible for Tax Return in China

 •Are you working as a teacher in international school, a kindergarten or an overseas company in China?•Do you know how much Income tax you pay every year?•Do you know that you are entitled to claim your tax back for previous

August 2022: All Flights In & Out of China

August 2022: All Flights In & Out of China• First things first: returning to China from abroad is still not easy, and you will have to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Booking a flight (not to mention an affordable one) is

2022 Chengdu Chinese Valentine’s Specials

Whether you’re looking forward to a night out with your sweetheart or looking to make a new connection, romance is in the air.Check out where to celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day 2022 in Chengdu.1. RestaurantsG’s Bistro & Brunch Deal: see the

Shake Shack Opens in Chengdu!

Big news burger lovers! Chengdu joins Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Macau, AND Hong Kong today, as a city home to one of New York’s most loved burger brands SHAKE SHACK.We’ve been watching the green bamboo hoarding, covering the construction of the new

Chengdu Wine Lovers Cheer Up

• Chengdu wine lovers cheer up!• If you’re looking for interesting wine selections but not for all the money in the world, check out this mini-app!Laowine has been delivering wines across China since last February and they do so in Chengdu

July 2022: All Flights In & Out of China [UPDATED]

• First things first: returning to China from abroad is still not easy, and you will have to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Booking a flight (not to mention an affordable one) is another problem, and should you contract COVID abroad, you’d have

Cool Down: Water Sports in Chengdu

Cool Down: Water Sports in ChengduSummer is heating up, but your belly is also bulging from sitting in air-conditioned room all day. Not to worry, the following water sports are cool and fun, perfect ways to escape the summer heat

State Media Criticizes Chengdu’s “English” Shop Signs

State Media Criticizes Chengdu’s “English” Shop Signs• A state media outlet has urged local governments to respect market laws and regulations after a video of a shop in Chengdu showed Chinese words in their signage written in “unflattering” Western letters…• The roman lettering spell

Léman Chengdu: Outstanding IB Results

Students, teachers, parents and everyone in the Léman International School Chengdu community are celebrating today thanks to their students achieving exceptional results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the 2021/22 academic school year. Léman International School Chengdu has once

Sichuan Tianfu Health Code Update [July 2022]

If you found your WeChat health code not working recently, you’re not alone. The Tianfu Health code (天府健康通) used in Chengdu and other cities in Sichuan province system had an upgrade, please follow the steps down here to reactivate:Step 1:

World Heritage Sites in Sichuan Province

China has a lot of natural and cultural landscapes. As a place with a long history and outstanding people Sichuan boasts 5 sites included in the cultural and natural categories of the World HeritageList:Cultural SitesQingcheng Mountain and the Dujiangyan Irrigation

Entering Mainland China via Hong Kong SAR

Entering China via Hong Kong SAR• Due to the easier quarantine policy and comparatively lower prices for flight tickets, Hong Kong SAR is taken into consideration as a “transfer station” when people plan trips to the rest of China.• Below

BACK ON: 2023 Chengdu FISU World University Games

BACK ON: 2023 Chengdu FISU World University Games• The International University Sports Federation (FISU) announced on Friday that the Chengdu 2021 World University Games will take place from July 28 to August 8 in 2023.• Chengdu will be the third Chinese city

Chengdu River Boat Tours

Chengdu River Boat ToursYou might have seen it on your Moments, the Jinjiang river boat tours are back, so locals and tourists alike can take in some of Chengdu’s best sights from the water. Currently there are two routes in use, with more coming in

NEW: San Ke Late Night Bar & Bistro

NEW: San Ke Late Night Bar & BistroThe tree-lined Tongzilin South Road is one of the best pockets of international food in the city, with everything from French rotisserie chickens, to American BBQ, Burgers, and more. | Tongzilin South Road, an

June 2022: All Flights In & Out of China

June 2022: All Flights In & Out of ChinaFirst things first: returning to China from abroad is still not easy, and you will have to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Booking a flight (not to mention an affordable one) is another

Sichuan Shortens Quarantine for Returning from Abroad

Sichuan Shortens Quarantine for Returning from AbroadFirst things first: returning to China from abroad is still not easy, and you will have to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Booking a flight (not to mention an affordable one) is another problem, and

Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Turns Seven

Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu was finished seven years ago, and really changed the dynamic of the city. It has quickly become the key destination for luxury and lifestyle shops, bars and restaurants in Chengdu. Surrounding the historic Daci temple, and

Where to Get a 24-Hour COVID Test in Chengdu

• We all know there are lots of places to get a COVID test in Chengdu, and there are even more now testing kiosks have sprung up on many street corners: but we still get people asking us daily where to

Want to Learn How to Best Manage Your Money in China?

 We all want to achieve financial freedom and make sure our families are financially secure.But as an Expat in China, understanding and navigating financial solutions, savings, and investments can be confusing and time-consuming. Do you find yourself asking the following