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The 4 or 5 weeks between Christmas and the Lunar New Year can feel like a sort of listless vaccum, where nothing much of value happens in Chengdu, apart from trips to a tin of Quality Street, to see if anything but the toffee pennies are hiding

22nd JanuaryLearning Through PlaySPGS International School ChengduEarly Years Activity MorningRegistration Info at the Bottom of this ArticleWith specially selected monthly learning themes, plenty of time for outdoor classes, continuous provision, and a mix of music, art, science and drama classes, younger children in Junior

2022 Chengdu Michelin Restaurant GuideThere isn’t a doubt in our mind that Chengdu has one of the best food scenes in China, and maybe even the world. Never mind that it is a UNESCO city of gastronomy (yawn, so is

• Health insurance is a sensitive topic for most of us as it is directly related to the peace of mind of the most important pillar in life – our health. Most foreigners in China are sold more comprehensive plans than

Living abroad has its clear advantages. Its an exciting life full of opportunity, where you’re submerged in different cultures, meet new people and live new experiences every day.But there are some elements from home, let’s face it, that we find tough being

• Noëmi and Anéline Plateau were born in China, but raised as sisters in Belgium.• Please share and help spread the word to anyone that may have information.Born in China, raised in BelgiumWe are Noëmi and Anéline Plateau. We were born in China, each

Calling Chengdu city dwellers!You might know Sherpa’s from visits to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Beijing, and we’re excited to announce they’ve launched an e-commerce service in Chengdu, to bring you everyday essentials; beverages, pet supplies, kitchenware, gifts, and toys – delivered to

If you’re spending Christmas in Chengdu this year then you’re in luck, as there is an abundance of events, parties, restaurant offers and delicious hotel dinners for you to get involved in in the city over the festive season. Restaurants/ 餐厅From

• We’re not going home this year, but we still want to make unforgettable memories during the festive season. Luckily China is jam packed full of some of the most beautiful and interesting places in earth (and some of them are

As the days draw shorter, and the prospect of visiting home seems ever out of reach, we find ourselves getting lost in thoughts of big, familiar food, that HUG you… and will definitely leave you a little more cuddly. We’re back on

As the days grow shorter, colder, and a little more glum – we’re all in need of a little pick me up. Brunch with your favorite friends? Eggs all ways? Prices that aren’t going to break the bank? Yes, yes, yes. G’s

Recently, a large number of foreigners -particularly those with only one bank account- could no longer access money stored in their WeChat Wallet due to sudden enforcement of an existing policy that requires linking one’s WeChat Pay to two separate

Based in China and looking to quickly improve your Chinese skills?Join the Chinese Language Institute (CLI) in beautiful Guilin during your winter holidays for our intensive Chinese Immersion Program.With flexible program dates, begin your program on any Monday of the year

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• Your health code, or friends and colleagues’ health codes may have turned orange/ yellow, or red this week. This might be the first time you’re experiencing this (as we’ve been quite lucky in Sichuan with COVID-19 outbreaks so far).•

Updated November 23 2021, 10:30Since November 23rd, there are 0 high are medium-risk areas in Chengdu.Risk areas in Chengdu (November 10th)If you’ve visited any of the areas mentioned above, or your office/ living address is registered in one of those

• On October 25th, 2021, China’s General Office of the State Council announced the official national holiday schedule for 2022.• As a recap, there are 7 Chinese holidays in China which are New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweep), Labor Day, Dragon

It looks like another autumn has arrived in the city, where we’re not going beyond China’s fine borders – and before you know it winter will be in town. Luckily there’s lots going on to keep us distracted; celebrations, yet another

Young children deserve an outstanding education that challenges, excites and inspires. At SPGS International School, our commitment to delivering a genuine British education extends not just across our unique programme of learning but focuses on developing the whole child, from

• First things first, please note that the vaccine record mentioned in this article does not mean that returning to China has, or will get any easier. Very few foreigners are still able to return at the moment and compulsory quarantine