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The Chengdu International Club’s 2016 Holiday Bazaar was a great success. Held on November 19th at Chengdu International School for one day only, the numbers were astounding. We had over 100 vendors, over 3000 attendees, and raised over 280,000 RMB

 Peddling The Streets of ChengduThe Growth of China’s Competitive Bike-Sharing Industry  Even though pollution has been very high in Chengdu, the popularity of colourful public bikes did not hesitate to make their emergence. These bikes have definitely been brightening up the smoggy streets

Twan Roubroeks co-founder of Berlin Haus describes his weekends in the ‘duAfter studying Finance and Economics, Dutch born Twan left the banking world behind to become a part of Chengdu’s exciting and flourishing expat community. Emerging onto the bar scene

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available from every Monday. Looking for an end of the year evening out? Need to buy a gift for someone that has everything? Experience

Voting is Over! Thanks to all who took Part!The 2016 Chengdu Expat awards have officially been launched! In order to celebrate the best of what the ‘du has to offer, we have carefully selected 12 categories which we feel reflect

Check out where to enjoy New Year in Chengdu. Start 2017 with drinks, friends  and merriment. 看看成都哪里可以和家人\朋友一块儿过新年.1. 餐厅/ Restaurants12月31日/ December 31: BBQ BRAAI @ The Beer Nest IIA special South African style Barbecue called a BRAAI – meat, drinks, friends  and merriment票价: 提前预定烧烤套餐(直到10月19日): 120元当日票价: 150元*场地/ Venue: 啤酒窝2/ The Beer Nest

Since December the lucky inhabitants of Shanghai have been able to use the new Carrefour app, which allows you to have your shopping delivered to most districts within 3 hours from your phone. It was then rolled out in Beijing and finally this week the app (which

Ella – Marketing manager, party girl, and founder of Green Foods describes her weekends in the ‘Du. Ella spent 6 years in Beijing as a bar manager at one of Beijing’s craft beer breweries and has come back to Chengdu just

 Nominating for the Best of the ‘Du at the CDIS Holiday BazaarThis Saturday Chengdu Expat attended the annual CDIS Holiday Bazaar to kick start the festive celebrations. This year, amongst the food, dancing, music and beer tasting, we took the opportunity to

My [Community] Weekender.Diane Sonar CDIS Community Relations Director has spent over a decade in the city and talks community, culture and how she spends her weekends in the ‘Du.Diane came to Chengdu in 2004 so is now in her eleventh year

Jordan Porter  – Gastronaught and founder of Chengdu Food Tours describes his weekend in the ‘DuCanadian born Jordan came to Chengdu in 2010 to study, but ended up embarking on a much longer journey of cultural learning and self-discovery than

It’s not always easy finding the things you need in Chengdu for the Donald Trump costume you’ve been dreaming about… So here’s a guide to where you can stock up on fake bloody and fangs… At www.taobao.com you really can

The Temple Café Launches New Menu. Inspired by the Timeless Fresh Bistro Experience.In October 2016, The Temple Café has launched a brand new concept menu created by French chef Jerome Merlo. Embracing a wholesome “Farm to Table” concept, the new

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week                                 To celebrate the recent opening of La Cave 2, this French run wine bar and wine wholesaler are offering 3

Sunday 25th September – A Gala dinner was held at the Wanda Reign hotel courtesy of the Hainan Tourism Development Commission, to celebrate Hainan’s rich ecological, historical and culinary heritage, whilst showcasing Hainan’s beautiful white beaches, tropical forests, and wonderful

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This WeekThis week Home Foods go green! This means they are now exclusively serving home cooked vegan and vegetarian meals that

Join the perfect last minute escape during China’s national holiday! Head to the mountains of Amdo for five days of relaxation, tranquility, and fresh air. Tsering’s Village Tour guarantees refreshment to weary urban dwellers!↑Tsering’s hilltop villageThis tour is for expats

? Check out which activities and events are New in the ‘Du [September 2016] ?Experience Summer in Full Bloom: Bitanpiaoxue Chinese Afternoon Tea at The Temple HouseThe Temple House has partnered with Bitanpiaoxue premium jasmine tea to present the “Summer

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This weekTo celebrate the opening of the new Munchwich, the team are offering a special price for their most gourmet sandwich

Andy Wells-Qu ‘The Party Prince’ describes his weekend in the ‘DuAmerican born Andrew heads up international development at Chengdu’s Southwestern University of Finance by day – and party animal by night. He crowned himself the Party Prince now keeps Chengdu