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New direct flight from Chengdu to Auckland opens June 2017June 2017 has seen the opening of a new direct service between Chengdu and Auckland, New Zealand, which will operate three times per week. The connection will see New Zealand’s largest

Chengdu-Expat sat down with the global start-up guru and founder of Lean Startup Machine, Trevor Owens, at last week’s Startup Grind to hear his thoughts on why start-ups fail and more…The Company: Lean Startup Machine is a company that runs 3-day

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu.This Week Chef Adrian Wu lives in Austria and worked in one Michelin star restaurant Tian – as well as other top vegetarian restaurants in Vienna. He

Cheesecake LoveFollowers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week This week Chengdu’s favourite cheesecake company, Cheesecake Love are offeringbuy 1 get 1 freeon their delicious cheesecake slices.The flavours available change

Bishop restaurant is opening this Saturday.30 Chengdu-Expat followers can enjoy special price tapas buffet + free drink.Bishop is a new restaurant with a zealous for quality and locally sourced food to people who share the same passion for great cuisine

Just an hour outside of Chengdu in Dujiangyan, made famous for it’s ancient aqueduct – Andaman Village Resort has opened, nestled in a beautiful green valley.Their eco-hotel, adventure park, hiking trails, petting zoo, and gourmet restaurants make this perfect for

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week Innovate Food is an authentic tapas and Spanish restaurant in Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li that has a selection of tapas sets, fresh ingredients

 Dr. Ray Pinniger – Chengdu-Expat explores the extraordinary life of Dr.Ray, finding out about her travels, what brought her to Chengdu and the founding of Blue Sheep – her social enterprise.Dr. Ray Pinniger is a hugely respected and notable figure

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week:Mr. Waffle makes fresh, handmade, authentic Belgium waffles andare offering 10RMB off all waffles this week with Deal of the Week:They have

What’s Happening in Chengdu? [May/ June]  The Young Professionals Network Launches in ChengduChengdu-Expat together with the British Chamber of Commerce launched the Young professional Network in Chengdu with a business mixer at The Temple House’s terrace, The Temple Top.The event served

In the era of ‘everything on the internet delivered right to your door’, it’s easy to forget to get out and explore your city when you need something. Hitting up Chengdu’s markets is about more than just shopping, it’s a

Followers of Chengdu-Expat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week Mandarin Blueprint is an expat run online course that has made a name in Chengdu as the place to go for fast results

David Nicholson  Co-founder of ADI Sports talks the changing sports climate in China and the Chengdu International Football League Final this weekend.Glasgow born David, or Scottish Dave to his friends, originally came to Chengdu in 2010 as an engineer. Since then,

Dieter Vanonckelen – Co-Owner of The Beer Nest I & II and local entrepreneur talks his successes, failures and how he’ll spend the weekend in Chengdu.Trying to catch Dieter’s attention for long enough for him to send over some photos for this

Followers of Chengdu-Expat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday:This WeekLe Wagon offers an intensive 9-week coding bootcamp that teaches technical skills to creative entrepreneurs, and prepares graduates for jobs in the tech

Chengdu Municipal Development and Reform Commission has announced the ‘free visit day’ in 2017. 20 scenic spots in Chengdu will be open to the public for free from May.On May 18, Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, Dufu Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Shrine and

Visit Everest BasecampDon’t miss the chance to visit one of earth’s ultimate destinations:Lhasa & Everest Trip25th June – 2nd JulyEverest is a household name in every region of the world as the highest frontier of human ability remains an awe-inspiring natural

Deal of the Week – SocketProFollowers of Chengdu-Expat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week SocketPro is an ultra fast, secure and convenient proxy that help you bypass firewalls – giving you access

Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu was finished two years ago, and really changed the  dynamic of the city. It has quickly become the key destination for luxury and lifestyle shops, bars and restaurants in Chengdu. Surrounding the historic Daci temple,  and

Rock climbing places in ChengduSports: Go Vertical!Rock climbing is one of best ways to escape the endless sprawl of Chengdu. You can get vertical at several renowned climbing centers in the city. We’ve rounded up some of the best spots