Chengdu’s Best Souvenirs
Heading home for a visit? It’s always tricky to try and identify some things that help sum up your experiences in Chengdu and translate well into gifts for friends and family back home. Maybe even harder to find something that
Finding English Language Books in Chengdu
Finding English Language Books in ChengduFinding English language books in Chengdu can be difficult if you’re unsure where to look, but in fact there are quite a few places in Chengdu to find yourself English (and other) Language Books. Take
Sport this Summer in Chengdu
Following the success of Adidas’ Republic of Sports in Shanghai and Beijing, for the first time it has come to Chengdu! It will showcase football, basketball, running and training and offer free classes. The Chengdu-Expat team went to check it
Adventures in Dujiangyan
The Chengdu-Expat team went to check out the new eco-resort in Dujiangyan, Andaman Village, just an hour and a half drive from the city.They were joined in Dujiangyan by other members of Chengdu’s international community, small business owners and families
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [July]
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
Advice to Chengdu Startups – From Trevor Owens
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
Deal of the Week – Austrian Patisserie Workshop
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
Deal of the Week – Cheesecake Love
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
New Fusion Restaurant – Bishop
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
Andaman Village Resort: An Adventure Escape Near Chengdu
Just an hour outside of Chengdu, Andaman Village Resort in Dujiangyan offers the perfect weekend escape. Known for its ancient aqueducts and lush valleys, the area is both scenic and peaceful. The resort includes an eco-hotel, adventure park, hiking trails,
Deal of the Week – Tapas
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
My [Blue Sheep] Weekender
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
Deal of the Week – Mr. Waffle
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]
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
Chengdu’s Best Markets
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
Deal of the Week – Mandarin Blueprint Course
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
My [Football] Weekender
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,
My [Crafty] Weekender
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
Deal of the Week – Le Wagon
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
Visit 20 Scenic Spots for Free in Chengdu
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