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2019 Chengdu-Expat Awards • Vote NOW!

Last week the nominations opened for the 2019 Chengdu-Expat Awards. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to tell us the communities, places, and people that made living in Chengdu so special in 2019. We received over 1000 nominations, which closed at midnight

A Guide to Paying Utility Bills in Chengdu

So you’ve finally sorted out your apartment, but you still have to pay your utility bills. Here is how to pay for gas, electricity, water, and management fees in Chengdu.Gas Generally speaking, there are two ways of doing this:1. Pay in

2019 Awards • Nominate Your Favorites NOW!

Don’t miss the chance to have your voice heard by helping award those communities, places, and people that made living in Chengdu so special in 2019 and encourage them to keep doing better. Nominations through our official WeChat account will

Chengdu Metro Line 5 is Officially Open

Big news for the Chengdu Metro today, both Line 5 and phase II of Line 10 are now open!The new Line 5 counts 41 stations and is 30 miles (49.018 Kilometres) long, making it the longest length construction in one time and the biggest

Top 20 Apps You Can’t Live Without in China

Turbocharge your experience in China by adding these apps to your arsenal. If you haven’t noticed already people in China’s lives are dominated by their mobile phones, from mobile payments to transport, your mobile phone can be used to do almost

2019 New Year’s Eve in Chengdu

As 2019 is coming to an end, it’s time to celebrate Chengdu! There are dinners, drinks specials, parties and big nights out to help you bring in 2020. Which will you choose?1. DinnersBlack & White New Year’s Eve @ Niccolo

Be Featured in our Christmas and New Year’s Listings!

A quick announcement for business owners and marketers in Chengdu. IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN!Chengdu-Expat is putting together list-icles for Christmas and New Year’s dinners, deals and parties. Reach 10.000+ people being listed in our articles shared on

2019 Chengdu Christmas Events Overview 圣诞节

 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. 1. 酒店/

Maserati China’s 15th Anniversary in Chengdu

What qualities does a brand need to stand still through the test of time? The answer must be visionary, enthusiastic and perseverance. It is because of these qualities, Maserati turned out to become a global brand, universally recognized as a symbol of

Chengdu News December 2019: Jiuzhaigou Reopens, New Metro Line and MORE

​Join us as we celebrate Jinli making Travel CNN’s most beautiful street list, get excited for the new metro line and Christmas events, reminisce about previous events in the city and more.Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area Open to Individual VisitorsIt has

Maserati China’s 15th Anniversary in Chengdu

Maserati’s legendary story began 105 years ago when the Maserati brothers, Alfieri, Ettore and Ernesto, painted “Alfieri Maserati” outside a garage with a workshop in Bologna, Italy. Their vision, enthusiasm and expertise led them to become a global brand, universally

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