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240 hours Visa-Free Transit in ChengduGood news for your friends and loved ones, paying a visit to Chengdu again became a lot easier. With the new 10-day, visa-free transit permit, people can spend more than a week in our beautiful

Places to Ski in and around ChengduIf you’re looking to ski or snowboard this winter season, Sichuan has some okay places to hit the slopes. Taiziling might even be called decent by some!The facilities and equipment may not rival European

China announced on Tuesday a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days.Effective immediately, 21 additional ports have been designated

If you’re finding the grey, icy, winter months in Chengdu tough to bear, do like the locals and head for the rejuvenating hot thermal waters that run deep beneath the province. The facilities in Chengdu and the surrounding regions range

• Are you heading home for the holidays or planning a Christmas getaway? ✨🎄• Managing your finances just got a whole lot easier with Wise’s newly reduced fees—up to 70% lower!• Whether you’re sending money to family, paying bills abroad,

An outlet shopping center is always a good option if you want to treat yourself with some high quality brands at relatively reasonable prices.

• Starting from December 1, 2024, work permits and social security cards for foreigners will be integrated. This means that work permit information for foreign nationals will be included in their social security cards, and physical work permits will no longer

Thanksgiving celebrations are all about cooking and sharing an abundance of food with family and friends. We’re all missing home, so we have put together a list of the places in the city that will serve up Thanksgiving dinners –

Until 2025.01.03:Chengdu TaiKoo Li “The Happiness Spectrum” Public ArtEach individual brings a unique “energy spectrum” to the world. Those who radiate vibrant energy shine with their own light, and as they come together their spectrums intertwine, forming a vivid tapestry

Thanksgiving Feasts NOT To MissFor all of us who are guests here in China, we’re entering into another year of uncertainty, with big changes across the pond. But we can put those thoughts on hold during the holiday season, and

• China has officially announced the 2025 holiday calendar, including some exciting changes!• Firstly, the number of public holidays for all citizens is increased by 2 days, namely Chinese New Year’s Eve and May 2nd. With this addition, the Chinese

• Living in China as expats, managing finances across borders can be a shared challenge in our community. Many of us have tried different services to send money back home, only to encounter hidden fees, complex setups, or limitations on

One of the biggest party weeks of the year is coming up once again, there are so many parties and events to choose from. Stay focused, put on your fangs and sink your teeth into these Halloween treats…This list is

Recently Sichuan’s transportation system got a huge update, including big news for the Chengdu Metro and new connections in Sichuan.• Line S3 of the Chengdu Metro, also known as Ziyang Line (Chinese: 资阳线) now connects the cities of Chengdu and

Until 2024.11.3: TaiKoo Li Chengdu “Boundless Landscape” Autumn Special“Boundless Landscape” presents a vibrant landscape that highlights the diversity of nature and the dynamic energy it brings. This installation encourages you to engage with the natural world, absorbing its positive energy

Love it, or loathe it, Halloween is fast approaching. That means the time has come to choose your spooky costumes. It seems as though this holiday largely celebrated in the past by Americans, has provided Chinese stores with the perfect

Must-Visit Museums in ChengduMuseums and cultural institutions beckon people to explore new cultures and topics through their carefully curated collections and transcending exhibitions. For those quick to dismiss the museum experience as boring, it’s time to think again. Galleries worldwide,

A lot has changed in Chengdu in the last 13 years. Giant buildings emerged from construction sites, new metro lines popped up regularly and the city’s footprint expanded by the hour. One thing that has remained constant through this transformation

Finally the city is cooling down a bit, so it’s safe to come out of our air conditioned caves. Autumn (or Fall for our Yankie friends) is one of the best times to be out and about in Sichuan, as