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As the city woke up to uncharacteristically beautiful blue skies last month, local government officials and traffic management officers were busy making preparations for the G20 Finance Meetings in Chengdu which took place from 21-24 July 2016. Finance Ministers and Central

Trouble communicating at the bank? Need help talking to a doctor? Ayi doesn’t understand you?Queble is free and here to help.Through WeChat you simply call, message or send a photo to the team of standby professional translators and they will be

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday, this week ETHöS.ETHö S is a company specialising in food for your fitness and this week are offering a special

No matter how enthusiastically we embrace the world of digital readers and online literature, a paper copy of a novel or magazine usually feels most natural and is easiest on the eyes. Bookstores are easy to find in Chengdu, and

Chocoliss 肖盈 – Mah-jong Master, adrenaline junkie and founder of CoolTrip describes her weekends in the ‘Du. Sichuan born Chocoliss is a self-confessed adrenalin junkie, free spirit and lover of adventures. After fleeing life pushing papers for an international trading company

Check out What’s New in the ‘Du [June/July 2016]The Temple House Partners with Diane von Furstenberg to Launch “Love Story of DVF” Afternoon Tea and Spa PackageThe Temple House is proud to present an exclusive Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) Afternoon

By Susan JohnsonSource: MORE Magazine July 2016We’ve always felt that one of the best things about living in Chengdu is the food, but finding and keeping up with the good spots has been taking some work. Sichuan food is one

An Innovative New Way to Learn ChineseMandarin Blueprint has been making waves as the most motivating and innovative Chinese course around. Run by foreign experts, they specialize in the Chinese teaching methods that are most effective for foreigners.Demystifying Chinese in

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is offering more and more direct flights to other Asian countries but also to Europ, North-America and Australia.

Here are some of the best places to run in the ‘Du: ?1) Donghu Park (East Lake Park) 东湖公园One of our favorite places to run, as it is green, fresh, quiet and safe.The park is quite small, so it is very convenient

Get family and friends together and take them bowling at one of these alleys:Whether you’re looking for an activity for a rainy day or a fun evening with friends, why not give one of these local bowling alleys in Chengdu a

Jiuzhaigou is one of those places in China that over a billion people aspire to visit at least once in their life time. Although this provides obvious economic benefits to rural communities in Northern Sichuan, it can be very much

Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt in ChengduWe recently made the rounds of a few ice cream and frozen yogurt places and found that with so many new places opening and old favourites closing, moving, or updating themselves, Chengdu’s ice cream

Schedule and Where to Watch in ChengduWith every game on CCTV5, you can watch from the comfort of your sofa. Let’s first check the schedule [click for full view]:This may be the best option for the weekday 3am games; however,

EURO 2016 kicks off in Paris on June 10th. Here is all you need to know about Chengdu Fan Feedback and Predictions. Vive Le Foot!Meet the FansWe talked to some fans from counties involved in EURO 2016 who are living

Check out What’s New in the ‘Du [April/ May 2016]2nd Chengdu IKEA Store Officially OpenAt the end of March, IKEA’s second store in Chengdu opened in the Chenghua district. Offering a simple and natural Nordic style and inspiration for home furnishing,

Are you a foodie but don’t really know where to go for good food in Chengdu. Check out our monthly restaurant overview:Bucciano Wine & Dine Italian Restaurant marketOne of the first things we notice on walking into Bucciano, where MORE

Finding the treadmill too boring? Here are some of the best places to run in the ‘Du with some running tips for beginners: Donghu Park (East Lake Park)东湖公园One of our favorite places to run, as it is green, fresh, quiet and

The number of mega retail destinations opening in town this year will not match last year’s, but there are still lots of new places to check out. Chengdu is globally ranked very high for the new amount of upcoming mixed real estate.Residents in

In this episode, Dieter Vanonckelen, owner of The Beer Nest, interviews JING Bar resident Dj Shane. Putting them together isn’t a coincidence, as they often “loving and ripping” the music when they’re in each others “cribs”, which means they share