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Spring 2019: ART CHENGDU, Exhibitions and MORE

Spring 2019: ART CHENGDU, Exhibitions and MOREChengdu’s art scene isn’t as mature as some of its East Coast cousins, but it’s certainly stepping up. This week marks the beginning, of Chengdu Art Week, as the city welcomes several very well-curated

Sam’s Club: Eat Well and Prosper

Do you have concerns about food safety and hygiene? Amid a constant barrage of news on food-borne illness, Sam’s Club ensures its members have access

Chengdu’s Strongest Men & Women

B Active, one of Chengdu’s premier 24-hour gyms, held the city’s biggest powerlifting competition to date. Last Sunday (21st April), Power Lifting Chengdu chose the cities strongest Men and Women.

Exhibition: Discover Contemporary Tibetan Art

Chengdu IFS and Tibetan art organisation Tihho are hosting a special exhibition; Discover the Himalayas – Tibetan Contemporary Art Exhibition.

Opportunity: Paid Gaming Industry Internship

Are you a passionate gamer? Do you spend your days and nights thinking of how to upgrade your character? Then don’t miss this opportunity!

2019 Chengdu Easter Weekend

It’s 2019 Easter Sunday this weekend and Chengdu’s F&B came up with new menus and special deals for you, friends and family.

Where to Watch Game of Thrones in Chengdu

After eight thousand years of standing between the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the lands beyond, the inevitable has finally happened…

2019 Chengdu Music Festival Guide

Chengdu’s festival season is back! So gather your friends, fill up your hip flask, it’s time to dance!

Chengdu Spring 2019 News: Direct Flights and More

This month, there’s a plethora of new direct flights, railways links, and transport hubs coming to the city – as well as other province-wide updates.

Roll in and Drink Up Chengdu

ChengduBeer has partnered up with 15 local venues worthy of a visit. Until 30 April 2019, you can obtain free drinks on the day that you used ReachNow service when showing your receipt.

9 Foreign Films in Chengdu April 2019

April is treating us good. In addition to our fave superheroes, we also get another universe’s superhero, a couple more from Japan, and one each from France, New Zealand, and India. They’re all gonna rock like Korg!

WIN a Songtsam Retreat to Yunnan this May 1-4!

This May 1st-4th, Songtsam are offering you the chance to win a three-night stay in their Deluxe Suite at Songtsam Linka Shangri-Lain Shangri-La, Yunnan.

Fallen Heroes: 30 Sichuan Firefighters Killed

Yesterday (April 1st) it was reported that at least 30 firefighters died after hundreds were sent to tackle a forest blaze in remote mountains.

Refund Your VAT Tax in Chengdu

After travelling through Sichuan and Chengdu, tourists from all over the world can refund the VAT tax at the Shuangliu International Airport.

April 6-7: 20% off at Gili’s, New Chengdu Bistro

Pocket-sized bistro Gili’s Restaurant & Bar opened last year, on foodie hotspot Tongzilin Nan lu – but only had enough seats for a handful of people at a time.

Chengdu Instagrams of March

No matter where you are in Chengdu, there is always someone or something to photograph. Chengdu is home to, and also attracts plenty of talented photographers from all over the world.

巴适 #1 Blind Massage on the East Side

巴适 Básì means awesome, great, spiffing, far out, dope in Sichuanese, and is Chengdu-Expat’s new guide to exploring Chengdu’s cracks and crevices.

How to Verify Your Alipay and WeChat Pay

WeChat has tightened its regulations and many people have to re-verify their info to be able to use their WeChat wallet. Here’s how to do it:

成都 Eats | Hidden Treasures

Here are two of our favourite places, run by creative owner-chefs, that are so worth the extra few minutes it might take you to find them.

How to Travel to Tibet – The Ultimate Guide 2019

Long called the “roof of the world”, Tibet is still thought to be enigmatic, secluded, full of yaks, and chanting monks. If you have ever wanted to bring out your most adventurous spirit, then this is the place!