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Andrew J Trown is co-founder of NXT LVL and Co-owner of The Park in Tongzilin. This is his electric weekend. A combined three and a half year veteran of Chengdu, Andrew arrived here on a spur of the moment decision – originally

Films this MarchWe’ve said it before, but it’s good to be reminded: China allows just a few dozen non-Chinese films into its cinemas every year and we’ve already had more than 20 in 2017… on track for the biggest year

Janina Olschewski is starting Chengdu’s Green Monday campaign and is the K2 Fit Chengdu team captain. Here’s how she spends her weekends in the city.Janina is moving into her third year in Chengdu, after coming here for her masters in 2014.

From past to present, China has had many badass women. Warrior princess Xun Guan, was only 13 years old when she was recognised as a tactical military genius. Song Qingling, became the Mother of modern China and the honouree president

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday. This WeekThis week Irish bar and restaurant Shamrock are offering 2 great deals:1. 25% or more off 5 selected single malts: Tullamore shot  Usually

Abu Solutely aside from having the best name in Chengdu, he leads trips to the Tibetan Plateau, custom builds bamboo bikes and captains Chengdu’s ultimate Frisbee team.Ultimate Frisbee captain Abu was born in Sichuan but moved to Lhasa in Tibet,

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week:This week Aqua Select are offering buy one get one free on their 180g sustainable salmon fillets.  For two 180g salmon fillets

Clay Christian Co-Owner of new venue The Range talks moving from Shenzhen and his opening weekend in Chengdu.Clay couldn’t look more at home at The Range Bar & Grill near Jiu Yan Qiao. The stone clad walls, exposed wood beams and

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This WeekWaifood offers a wide range of authentic western and imported foods through their website Waifood.com and their WeChat store. What’s more they

In October legendary chef writer and tv personality Anthony Bourdain brought his award winning CNN show to Chengdu to show off the amazing food this city has to offer. Accompanied by his friend, 3 star Michelin chef Eric Ripert, they

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week:Suit Republic, the home of tailored suits, shirts and shoes in Chengdu and Chongqing are offering over 40% off a tailored shirt

China only allows a handful of English language or foreign films to be released in China every year, and luckily for us, we’re already on schedule to hit over fifty in 2017. So if the pollution is bad or you’re

Social Enterprise in SichuanSocial enterprise is a creative, responsible and socially inclusive idea that much of contemporary society is moving towards. It’s aims are to maximise improvements in human and environmental well-being. The do-gooders! Here are some great ideas for

Kurt Macher General Manager of award winning The Temple House describes his weekend in the cityKurt is immaculately dressed, with an eye for detail and a flair for the dramatic. He is bringing a new level of style and panache

Hester Welch progressive theatre specialist and newcomer to Chengdu describes her weekend in the city.My Weekender is a feature brought over from Shanghai where people doing cool and creative things tell us how they spend their weekends in the city. Hester

As one of China’s fastest growing cities, Chengdu is frequently picking up new air-routes, art exhibitions and festivals. These are some worth taking note of:Adis Ababa – Chengdu Direct FlightAfrica’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced that it will offer

Eddie Huang scarcely needs any introduction – he’s a restaurateur, author, and TV personality while a sitcom based on his childhood immigrant family experience kicked off its third season a few weeks ago. The brothers in the TV shows and

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This week Healthy Gourmet are offering 20% off all food when you dine in at their Tongzilin location. You can also claim 10%

Nightshift is a Jazz band based in Chengdu, Sichuan. 四川成都的爵士乐队  Very experienced professional jazz band, to make your event more exciting and classy.夜班乐队（和主唱）与东游记 （萨克斯钢琴架子鼓爵士三重奏）是一个经验丰富专业的乐队，为让您的活动更带劲和高大上。Available in all configurations:可选各种乐队组合:*Quartet: Singer, piano, drums, saxophone四重奏：主唱，钢琴，架子鼓，萨克斯*Trio: Singer, piano, drums or saxophone, piano, drums 三重奏：主唱，钢琴，架子鼓或者 萨克斯，钢琴，架子鼓*Duo: Singer

Where to enjoy Christmas in the Chengdu? Check out this overview of Restaurant offers, scrumptious Hotel Dinners & Parties1. 餐厅/ Restaurants12月22-31日/ December 22-31Xmas/ NY Raclette @ The Beer Nest IIRaclette incl. melted cheese, ham, baked potatoes, bread and salad. 拉克莱特奶酪，火腿，土豆，小黄瓜包菜，面包，沙拉*场地/ Venue: 啤酒窝2/