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

Whether you had a chill stay-cation in the city or braved the crowds over the holiday – here’s the news you may have missed over Golden Week: WeWork Opens in ChengduChengdu joined big international cities like Shanghai, London and San Fransico last

With the “spooky” month finally upon us again, China has given many fun films to distract us from pumpkin carving and costume prepping. In fact, five more than last month.We get another action blockbuster, another Bollywood teacher flick, a sad

Golden Week is fast approaching and if you’ve decided to stay in the city, it may have been a smart move. In 2017, 705 million people travelled around China and spent 583.6 billion yuan (US$85 billion) from October 1 to 8.  Tickets get

 According to custom, one is supposed to eat the cakes under the full moon on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which this year falls on Monday 24th September.Often extravagantly expensive, they are about the size of a

For those of you who were upset that Ke$ha’s concert was postponed, dry your tears because there’s plenty to do in the mala city this week…STOMPFrom Wednesday 19th September For almost three decades STOMP, which originated in Brighton, has been wowing audiences all

 There’s no shortage of places to drink tea or play mahjong in a city with over six thousand tea houses – but there is one place that has remained in the same spot for 120 years.The Guanyinge Teahouse has uneven

You had a great summer holiday but now you’re back in the city and need the motivation to become the ultimate you.Would you like to tone up, lose weight and meet like-minded people in the city? K2Fit ULTIMATE YOU Season

Catch up on the latest news that is happening in and around Chengdu!DJ TiestoSeptember 20:  Tiësto is a name that no longer needs an introduction. He is synonymous with the best of electronic music, and continues to inspire a generation

 Swing your backpack on and step into an amazing adventure. Nepal is filled with every trekking opportunity from long rambles staying in delightful teahouses, to multi-day high elevation, hard-core alpine experiences. If you long for big adventure in an exotic location

With August’s massive movie list over and thus summer being officially over, too, we get another lousy month for international films.We trust you all had wonderful summer travels to other countries, though, where you could watch all the cool movies you

A new supermarket retail concept is rapidly increasing in popularity, beginning with Amazon Go in the US, and now in China with Alibaba’s Hema Supermarkets. The concept marries online and offline shopping experiences to create the most improved, efficient service.

Catch up on the latest news that is happening in and around Chengdu!Big Names Coming to ChengduJessie J, Kesha and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are coming to Chengdu this September!Jessie J. The R.O.S.E. Tour 2018 ChengduSeptember 5: Jessie J,

Local culinary ingredients are sneaking their way into traditional cocktail recipes and neighbourhood bar menus all across the city. Pucker up buckeroos, we’re jumping on a flavor train of bizarre herbs, strange infusions, bamboo, spice & late night delights.1. Temple House

Today, if you received WeChat messages from your Chinese friends wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day, you may have been left a little confused. Valentine’s Day is on the 14th February after all, is it not? Well, right, Valentine’s Days falls on

ChengduExpat+ Mini-ProgramOver the last year, Chengdu Expat has been working towards the exciting launch of our new Mini-Program. The aim of the program is to provide you with up-to-date news, locations, and events for things happening in and around Chengdu.You

Extravagant Yak is extending their Early Bird Special to August 17th so that you can take advantage of this amazing offer for your October Holiday. This will be a breathtaking trip to one of the most extraordinary regions on Earth. What They

During the last few decades of development in China, new architectural projects have become synonymous with record-breaking firsts and avant-garde design. From the 28-story Louis Vuitton ‘boot’ in Shanghai to Fuzhou’s Star Trek Enterprise replica, municipal governments and private developers have been commissioning

Opening a bank account in Chengdu is almost an essential as the city relies more and more on electronic payments. Here’s everything you need to know:Documents to Prepare Before Opening a New Bank Account:Passport (Original + Photocopy).Have your phone number

In the heat of Chengdu’s sweltering summer, what better time to hit the air-conditioned cinema to watch one (or all) of the twelve foreign movies coming to China. Well, they’re not all in English, so unless you’re a very specific polyglot