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The winners are in! A huge thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Chengdu-Expat Awards. After 3 weeks of nominations, voting and the judging – we can finally reveal who you chose to celebrate this year in the city!Just like last

About Quality Schools International (QSI)QSI Chengdu has an exciting new opportunity for educators. We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated teacher to join us.Quality Schools International (QSI) was founded in 1971 in Saana, Yemen and has grown to

Hospitality is never easy, and the Chengdu-Expat awards are back for the 8th time to recognize the people and places in Chengdu, that keep us fed, watered, and happy – giving thanks to the places that make this city such an incredible

• It’s not always easy to access good mental health advice, when you’re living away from home – and in Chengdu many of us suffer with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), that comes with the changes of seasons, in Winter, but

Hospitality is never easy, and the Chengdu-Expat awards are back for the 8th time to recognize the people and places in Chengdu, that keep us fed, watered, and happy – giving thanks to the places that make this city such

Foreigners, as well as residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan who wish to drive in China, must apply for a driving license within the mainland.

A overlooked item that may be required when changing jobs is your criminal record covering the time you were living in China. Most of us will have had to deal with obtaining a criminal record check from our own countries

Chengdu is rich with Buddhist influences, so vegetarian dishes and restaurants should be available in abundance…But, if a stroll down the average hotpot riddled street leaves you wanting more diverse and exciting vegetarian options, then this list is for you.

March 2: QSI International School Open Day 2024 • You are invited to Open Day at QSI International School of Chengdu!• Join us on campus to hear about all our amazing programs and meet our fabulous teachers. From rigorous academics to

 How Foreigners Apply for Mobile Phone Cards in Chengdu？ China’s first full-service outlet of China Telecom operating at the airport, was put into service at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in February. The outlet, located next to the exit for international travelers at

• If you’re staying in Chengdu (or are visiting) during Chinese New Year, and are looking for a little local flavour, one of the many lantern festivals will be sure to hit the spot. They tend to offer up traditional

Date Ideas In ChengduDate night nerves are definitely something everyone experiences whether you’re a seasoned TanTan-er or a die heart romantic. Here are some of our favourite restaurants, bars and activities to ensure sparks fly.Romantic RestaurantsDinner With a ViewSabaidee Thai

Chinese New Year, specifically Chunyun, is the greatest annual human migration, which often leaves big cities deserted.It can be hard to figure out what to do during Chinese New Year (keep an eye on our account for a overview of

• Chinese New Year is fast approaching – and by now you must know that coming together over good food, and loved ones plays a central role in all celebrations in China, and even if you’re not celebrating the Lunar

• For quality, premium gifts, from over 200 luxury brands, such Prada, COACH, Furla, Calvin Klein and more – Florentia Village are offering up to 80% off all year round!• If you haven’t been to this designer outlet, just an

It’s time once again for the Super Bowl.The biggest event in football – the US version with the oddly shaped leather-covered thing nicknamed a “pigskin,” not the other version – is upon us: Superbowl 58. Whether you’re actually rooting for someone

Students from across the country participated in the 19th Sichuan Science Fair, hosted by Chengdu International School (CDIS) last week. As the only qualifying science fair for international students in China who want to compete in the global Regeneron “International

• As many as 3 in 5 people wear contacts, glasses, or require vision correction, but corrective measures are often expensive, and a little frightening. Thankfully we now have some amazing technology at hand, and together with some of the

This is one of our favourite pieces from food writer Jordan Porter – who isn’t in the city anymore, but his ways to win at winter have never felt fresher. If you’re finding winter tough in the city, here’s some

Official Guide to Make Foreigners’ Payments Easier in ChengduDepartments of Chengdu Municipal Government recently published a Guide to Payment Services for International Visitors in Chengdu, providing instructions on using overseas bank cards, mobile payment, CNY notes, e-CNY and the Chinese bank cards. Information