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Tibet Vacation are giving you the chance to experience the most significant festival in the Tibetan calendar as well as witnessing some of Tibet’s other stunning sights this May. On May 21st 2018 they are organizing a comprehensive 15 Days Mount Kailash Saga Dawa

What’s Happening in Chengdu this Spring?Chengdu’s transportation network is undergoing a huge revamp, with extensions and greener modes of transport being brought to the city. There are also heaps of exciting music festivals, art exhibitions, events, openings and more coming

Burgers! Burgers! Burgers!If you eat meat it’s more than likely that you love chomping down on a good burger every once in a while. I am a self-confessed carnivore. My love for meat and all things that come in two

Family Healthcare in ChengduLiving in China and knowing where best to take your loved ones when they need medical care can be daunting, but there are friendly, reputable and affordable doctors in Chengdu – that specialize in meeting international healthcare

Is Eye Surgery in Chengdu a Good Idea?Having health concerns in Chengdu can be worrying as a foreigner as we’re not always sure where best to seek help. However there is a growing affordable and reputable healthcare sector in the

Family Friendly Arbor Day AdventureA fantastic day out was had with Chengdu-Expat and Andaman Village on the 11th of March, celebrating the tree planting festival, Arbor day. A total of 250 people made the trip out to the eco-resort Andaman

Travel to Tibet This AprilTravel to Tibet without breaking the bank with Tibet Vacation between February 1st and April 30th. All bookings made before May have the regular entrance fee to Tibet waved, so entrance to Tibet is free this

Lantern Festivals in and around ChengduChinese New Year is drawing to a close and the Lantern Festival is one of the last chances you have to celebrate before rejoining the working world. 🏮If you don’t fancy the Lantern Festivals but

Chengdu Spring Festival Survival GuideIt’s that time of year again, Chinese New Year has crept up on us and you find yourself with no plans. It’s the world’s largest annual human mass migration and instead of joining in with the

Discover Fusion Dishes at Kathmandu RestaurantKathmandu, a brand new fusion restaurant, is hitting Chengdu this New Year and you’re invited to the grand opening with a number of discounts!Kathmandu is a Himalayan fusion restaurant with an attitude. Seamlessly combining different

The Effects of Pollution on your SkinMost of us know about the damaging effects of the sun to our skin, but not many of us are aware how dangerous pollution is. You may have noticed when moving to Chengdu, or

The Bridge, a contemporary whiskey bar and restaurant  is now open on Chengdu’s iconic Anshun Bridge.Although on many postcards of Chengdu, Anshun Bridge 安顺桥 (the bridge that lights up gold at night and can be seen from Jiu Yan Qiao

Films this January When all is said and done, January is looking pretty sweet, too! We have 14 scheduled films, which is the most foreign films in one month yet, and finally including STAR WARS.We have a couple cartoons, Russians in

As 2017 is coming to and end, time to wonder where to celebrate and count down the new year in Chengdu. Check out some options for you and your friends to start 2018 right: New Year Dinner @ VINOTEKAVenue: Vinoteka, Wine Bar

One of the most fantastic things about living in Chengdu is its close proximity to the Tibetan Plateau – and visiting Everest is on many of our bucket lists.Tibet Vacation now arrange an 8 day bus tour, with a classic route,

The 2017 Chengdu-Expat Awards PartySaturday night was the 2nd Chengdu-Expat awards, thanks to everyone who came along and made it such an enjoyable night. Hosted by the beautiful Oakwood Residence Funder Chengdu and featuring live music from the talented Allen

The Chengdu-Expat awards are back this year to celebrate the communities, places, and people that make this city so great. Open nominations were held from December 1st and closed midnight Thursday 7th December. We received over 600 sets of nominations, and

Christmas in ChengduSpending Christmas in Chengdu this year?If your diary isn’t already full, get involved in some restaurant offers, scrumptious hotel dinners, events and parties taking place in this fabulous city! 21st December – Santa Parade Pub CrawlLast year, over 50 Santa’s

Departing from Chengdu East Railway station and arriving at Xi’an North station in just 4hr-4hr30m, this high-speed train runs several times a day, making it a great opportunity for the people of Chengdu to take a day trip to the

Chengdu’s metro line 7 is officially open.Line 7 is the first circular metro line in Chengdu which uses a single-loop operating system. Spanning 38.6 kilometres the line will run between the city centre’s 2nd and 3rd ring roads.StationsThe line has