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10 Days Visa-Free Transit in Chengdu

✈️ 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in ChengduGood news for your friends and family planning a visit, traveling to Chengdu just got easier! With the new 10-day visa-free transit permit, visitors can now explore this vibrant city without a visa and enjoy

Places to Ski in and around Chengdu

Places to Ski in and around ChengduIf you’re looking for places to ski or snowboard this winter season, Sichuan has some decent options to hit the slopes. Taiziling might even be called one of the better places to ski near

10 Days China Visa-Free Transit Policy

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

Hot Springs in and around Chengdu

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

Send Money Abroad with Wise: CNY Transfers Up to 70% Cheaper!

• 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,

Top Outlet Shopping Centers in Chengdu

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

China: Physical Work Permit Will Be Replaced on December 1, 2024

• 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

2024 Chengdu Thanksgiving Events

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 –

Chengdu TaiKoo Li “The Happiness Spectrum” Winter Campaign

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 Miss

Where to Eat Turkey in Chengdu This ThanksgivingAs guests here in China, we’re entering another year of uncertainty, with big changes happening across the pond. Yet, the holiday season gives us a reason to pause, reflect on what we’re thankful

China’s Official 2025 Holiday Calendar

2025 China Public Holiday Calendar: All the Dates, Changes & Travel TipsChina has officially released the 2025 China Public Holiday Calendar, and there are some exciting updates that everyone should know!Most notably, the government has added two additional public holidays

The Go-To Solution for Sending RMB Home: A Guide for Expats in China

• 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

Big Upgrades for Sichuan Transport: Metro, Rail and Air

Sichuan Transportation Updates: Major Improvements to Metro, Rail, and FlightsRecently, Sichuan’s transportation system got a major upgrade. The Sichuan transportation updates include big news for the Chengdu Metro, bullet train services, and international flight routes.• Line S3 of the Chengdu

TaiKoo Li Chengdu “Boundless Landscape” Autumn Campaign

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

Where to Buy Halloween Costumes in Chengdu

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

Join the Chengdu International Football League

Chengdu International Football League: 13 Years of Unity Through SportOver the past 13 years, Chengdu has changed dramatically. Giant buildings have risen from construction sites, new metro lines continue to open, and the city’s footprint expands almost daily. Yet one

Chengdu News | Summer 2024

What’s New in Chengdu This Autumn 2024: Flights, Trains, Events & MoreFinally, the city is cooling down, so it’s time to leave our air-conditioned caves. Autumn (or Fall for our American friends) is one of the best times to explore

Chengdu Dental Clinics with English Services

Many dental clinics in Chengdu provide services in English. We have made a selection of decent dental clinics for you.Bremen United Dental Hospital 布莱梅联合口腔医院Bremen United Dental Hospital stands out among dental clinics for its commitment to Western standards. It uses

2024-2025 Parent Academy Launched

2024-2025 Parent Academy Launched!Our newly designed Parent Academy will play a vital role in connecting the school with Léman families and supporting students on their path to success. This year, we are excited to launch our Parent Academy early in