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Adventure & Outdoor Activities in Chengdu for Fun & ThrillsCity life in Chengdu can sometimes get overwhelming, so trying the best adventure and outdoor activities in Chengdu is a great way to recharge and get your adrenaline pumping!Chengdu-Expat have complied

📲 How to Use Little Red Book Emojis Like a Local (With Cheat Sheets!)Little Red Book emojis (also known as REDnote emojis) can be tricky. They work a little differently than what you might be used to on other platforms.

Lost? Confused? Need fun, up-to-date user engagement? Unable to understand the Chinese slang on Little Red Book?Don’t worry TikTok Refugees; you’re in good company. We’re making handy cheat sheets for you to step up your REDnote game.Popular Chinese slang or

China Visa-Free Entry 2024: Countries & Rules ExplainedChina Visa-Free entry is expanding! Since July 2023, China has expanded its list of unilateral visa-free entry countries. Starting November 30th, 2024, the visa-free stay period will increase from 15 to 30 days.

As 2024 is coming to an end, it’s time to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Chengdu! There are dinners, drinks specials, parties and big nights out to help you bring in the New Year. Which one will you choose?🍾️   🍾️

• If you’re staying in Chengdu this month, LUXETOWN (the only Tuscan inspired town in China), has just the ticket to take you straight back to Europe, and get you feeling festive!• This year, they are partnering with the Consulate

• 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

If you’re spending Christmas in Chengdu this year then you’re in luck, as there is an abundance of events, parties, restaurant offers and delicious hotel dinners for you to get involved in in the city over the festive season.We will

✈️ 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

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

• 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,

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

• 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

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 –

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

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

• 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

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

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