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Where to Happy Hour in Chengdu

Chengdu brings about a fantastic array of bars with themes ranging from French Winehouses to german beer houses to award winning cocktail bars and everything in-between.

Need a Holiday? EVA Air Can Take You There!

• Travel gives us our greatest stories, our most cherished memories and countless irreplaceable learnings that we can choose to pay forward to others. It teaches us about ourselves and each other, it broadens our horizons and, just like a reset

Outdoor Swimming Pools in & around Chengdu

The weather in Chengdu is still fiery hot, and whilst ducking into 7/eleven and opening the fridge doors feels real good, there are other options…Luckily, there’s no shortage of outdoor pools around town​, but most of which are tucked away

Fabien Gastinel Appointed as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Chengdu

Fabien Gastinel Appointed as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Chengdu **Chengdu, 26th August 2024** Waldorf Astoria Chengdu is delighted to announce the appointment of Fabien Gastinel as the new General Manager.In the last five years, Fabien has been in the

Fundraiser for International Community Member in Need

• A French member of the international community in Chengdu has fallen seriously ill – and now needs life saving treatment.• In July 2024, the patient was diagnosed with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor. She was hospitalized on July 25th, underwent surgery

Top 9 Apps for Foreigners in China

Top 9 Apps for Foreigners in China 👉 Turbocharge your experience in China by adding these apps to your arsenal.If you haven’t noticed already, people’s lives are dominated by their mobile phones from mobile payments to transportation, your phone can

TaiKoo Li Chengdu “Welcome to Anfield – The LFC Experience”

“Welcome to Anfield – The LFC Experience”A quintessential football fandom experienceUntil July 21st at TaiKoo Li Chengdu • Swire Properties and the Liverpool Football Club’s (LFC) inaugural collaboration brings a unique celebration of global sports culture to Guangzhou, Chengdu and

EVA Wins Another Mark of Excellence, Quality Achievement

EVA Wins Another Mark of Excellence, Quality AchievementTAIPEI, TAIWAN (June 25, 2024) – SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2024 Global Airline Awards” at the Fairmont Windsor Park on Monday, 24 June, 2024.EVA Air President

Road Collapses at Chengdu Metro Line 13 Construction Site

• At 03:50 on June 21, a ‘sinkhole’ appeared in China Railway Bureau’s construction of Chengdu Metro Line 13, just outside the construction pit of Xiaonanjie station. Two water pipes buried underground burst, resulting in the collapse of the road

Iconic Bridges In Chengdu

Several bridges in Chengdu became WeChat-moments-spam in the last few years.Recently a few other cool bridges were completed, becoming very useful for people living in the area, though also attracting tourists.If you’re a budding photographer, wanna go on a scroll with your

UEFA EURO 2024 Schedule (China-time)

UEFA EURO CUP 2024 🏆Groups, full schedule, dates, venues, more The group stage draw for the 2024 European Championships has been made and the tournament in Germany this summer and it is going to be a brilliant 24-team event in

1 Day Wonders – Day Trips Around Chengdu

One of the best things about living in Chengdu, is how easy it is to hop on a train or a bus, and in a few hours be somewhere beautiful.

Must-See Tourist Attractions in Chengdu

From the modern and renewed Panda Base to the historic and tranquil Wenshu Monastery, there are so many must-visit attractions in Chengdu, which are believed to be the best places to soak up the quintessence of the city’s fascinating culture.People’s

Craft Coffee in Chengdu – The Daily Grind

Lusting after a proper cup of joe in Chengdu? The Chengdu-Expat team spills the beans on where best to get your daily caffeine hit in the ‘Du. Long gone are the days in South West China where the only coffee drinks

7 Must Eat Dishes in Chengdu

7 Must Eat Dishes in ChengduBeyond the classics…We love Mapo Tofu, Twice Cooked Pork and Gong Bao (yes Kung Pow) Chicken, but there’s so much more to food in Chengdu than these old time favorites. We want to show you the

How to Travel, Pay, Get SIM & Live in China – New Expat Guide

How to Travel, Pay, Get SIM & Live in China – New Expat GuideHere is a pretty comprehensive guide to useful tips on day-to-day life in China, such as; travel, mobile payment, and more. This content is useful mostly for

Stonehenge? Chengdu’s Fake Monuments

If you’ve shed a tear lately over not being able to go home, or on holiday this year – dry your eyes pet, look no further. Stonehenge has just joined London Bridge, and the city of Florence, as places you can visit, without

Vegetarian Restaurants in Chengdu

Chengdu is rich with Buddhist influences, so vegetarian dishes and restaurants should be available in abundance…But, if a stroll down the average hotpot riddled street leaves you wanting more diverse and exciting vegetarian options, then this list is for you.

Experiencing Vision Loss or Blurred Vision? Get checked NOW!

Avoid Film Damage… with AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital• Do you experience vision loss, blurred vision, or feel as if there are little bugs flying around in front of your eyes when you look at something?• Do these occur just because

Korean Restaurants in Chengdu

Korean Restaurants in ChengduAlthough Chengdu is known for its own unique and deliciously spicy Sichuanese flavours, the city has much more to offer than just its signature Chinese dishes.  This international city boasts a global palate that includes Japanese and