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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