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Win a 1-Year FREE Cleaning Service!

*Make sure to send the screenshot to Panda Housekeeping by scanning QR Code in the poster above.Who Are We? Panda Housekeeping is a bilingual cleaning service company. We combine traditional cleaning and the services of five-star hotels. We are looking forward

Chengdu Metro Line 5 Opening End of December 2019

In Chengdu, many of us are now too familiar with the many high-rise apartment blocks and skyscrapers constantly being built around the city. Although, we are extremely aware of the developments happening above the grown, most of us are blissfully

The ‘Happiest’ Cities in China are Revealed…

 Following a forum held in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on Monday, ten cities at or above the prefectural level have been listed as the happiest cities in China of 2019. These cities were selected by Oriental Outlook magazine and

The Peninsula Hotels Chengdu Roadshow

On Wednesday November 20th, The Peninsula Hotels held their Chengdu roadshow stop with a sumptuous dinner at Niccolo Chengdu. Attended by the hotels higher management and various media, the attendees enjoyed the wonderful meal while learning more about The Peninsula

Chengdu News November 2019

There is loads going on in and around Chengdu. Get all the information you need to keep up-to-date with what is happening in the city right here.2019 FISE ChengduFrom October 31st to November 3rd, the international Festival of Extreme Sports

2019 Chengdu Holiday Bazaar

Chengdu’s biggest international event is just around the corner! The Holiday Bazaar is an amazing family-friendly day out, with food, performances, gifts to buy and most importantly a chance to give back to good causes. Every year tens of thousands

China’s Metro Systems are Changing, Here’s How..

The metro in Chengdu is one of the easiest and quickest ways to get around this hectic city. If you ask anyone in the city, they will most likely tell you that the metro is one of their preferred methods

Chengdu Westminster School: Preparation Phase

Chengdu Westminster School (CWS) is the first step in the China Westminster School Project, which anticipates the opening of six schools across China over the next decade.   The first of these international boarding schools will open in Shuangliu, Chengdu and

2019 Thanksgiving Events in Chengdu Overview

 Thanksgiving celebrations are all about cooking and sharing an abundance of food with family and friends. Just in case you American expats are feeling homesick this Thanksgiving, Chengdu has its own line-up of feasts and festivities for you to enjoy

11.11 Madness Bigger than all Western Equivalents Combined

Expats in China may be blissfully unaware of the significance of Singles Day (11/11 day) in China; remarkably it is far bigger than Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Thanksgiving. Singles Day repeatedly smashes the sales volumes of any other global

China’s 2020 Public Holiday Schedule!

Many people have already started preparing their holiday schedules and trips for next year. Every year before the New Year’s Day, the State Council announces the schedule of next year’s holidays.   There are 7 Chinese holidays in China which are New

Alipay & WeChat Pay Finally Open Up to Foreigners

It’s the moment that foreigners in Chengdu have been waiting for, the chance to use China’s most efficient and popular mobile payment platforms, without any unnecessary hassle. When in China you quickly realize that most Chinese people live a cash-free

The 7 Best Things to Do in Chengdu this Month

Chengdu being a thriving city, means there is always so much going on that it is hard to decide which events to attend. So, we’ve put together the top events happening this month to make it easier for you to

Chengdu Through The Lens: October

The weather getting colder in Chengdu hasn’t stopped these local photographers from getting their cameras out and taking some impressive snaps of Chengdu. Although Halloween looms over the city, we don’t see any horrific photos here.Here is Chengdu this October

Win a Custom Suit from Suit Republic

To celebrate their biggest promotion of the year, Suit Republic is giving one lucky Chengdu-Expat follower 24 hours to win one fully custom-tailored suit (valued at 3150RMB). How to EnterGIVEAWAYWin a fully custom-tailored suit valued at 3150RMB!Scan the QR code

Legoland, Marathon, Exhibitions & Other News

It’s getting chilly now and the rain is coming and going. But plenty is happening in and around Chengdu. Here’s what’s up:Legoland Is Coming to ChengduMerlin Entertainments announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Global Zhongjun Cultural

Have Animal Cafés in Chengdu Gone too Far?

The latest trend of animal cafés popping up all over the world means that everyone has either heard of or visited an animal cafe nowadays. Animal cafés provide a very different experience to your typical everyday coffee shop visit, as

Chengdu Marathon May Join The Elite Group of World-Class Races

This year, the Chengdu Marathon is the first marathon race in China to pursue the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors in which it aspires to join the ranks of the six members. The Chinese event will be evaluated over the

Event | 2019 Chengdu FISE Action Sports Festival

The biggest Action Sports Festival is coming to Chengdu!2019 FISE World Series – Final Stop 2019 FISE World Series China Stop will hit Chengdu on October 31st and draw to an end on November 3. As the world’s biggest action sports festival, FISE has

Event | 2019 Chengdu MBA & Masters Fair

Are you or students you teach thinking of further education or studying abroad? On Thursday, October 31st, the QS World MBA and Masters Tour will visit Chengdu, bringing 50 of the world’s top business schools and graduate schools to the city.