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December 2018 Marathon Dates Announced And Other Chengdu News

Two 2019 Chengdu Marathons Open for RegistrationGreat news for the growing community of avid runners today in Chengdu, as registration for two of the city’s long distance runs began today. Firstly, taking place on 17th March 2019, is the Chengdu Panda Marathon.This will be

Join the Chengdu K2Fit Team – 10 Week Fitness Challenge

You had a great summer holiday but now you’re back in the city and need the motivation to become the ultimate you.Would you like to tone up, lose weight and meet like-minded people in the city? K2Fit ULTIMATE YOU Season

2018 FIFA World Cup Full Schedule (China Time)

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is scheduled to be held in Russia from 14 June to 15 July.Here’s the full schedule, groups and match timings (China time). A total of 64 fixtures will be played in the course of the

Where to Watch the World Cup in Chengdu

FIFA World Cup 2018 will be taking place in Russia from June 14th to July 15th. being played in 12 stadiums located in 11 different cities, across 4 different time zones might be difficult to work out when the games

5 Ways of Keeping Fit in Chengdu

Everyone has made a New Year’s resolution to improve their health or fitness right? And the majority have failed within the first months.Well, make it different!Here are 5 ways to keep fit in Chengdu along with some tips on how to

Casarte Family Run

 Looking for a way to get your blood pumping at the weekend?Gather your friends and family for theCasarte Family Runat 10:00 on October 29th!The run takes place at the beautiful Chengdu Egret Bay Wetland Park.Free of charge and come ready to

Deal of the week – Gym Membership

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This week Chengdu’s only 24 hour gym with full air purification are offering buy 1 month, get 1 month free membership.This

Where to watch “The Money Fight”

The Money FightIt’s finally here! The fight we have all been waiting for! Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes to our screens early morning on the 27th August. So rise and shine all you boxing/MMA fans you are in

Sport this Summer in Chengdu

Following the success of Adidas’ Republic of Sports in Shanghai and Beijing, for the first time it has come to Chengdu! It will showcase football, basketball, running and training and offer free classes. The Chengdu-Expat team went to check it

My [Football] Weekender

David Nicholson  Co-founder of ADI Sports talks the changing sports climate in China and the Chengdu International Football League Final this weekend.Glasgow born David, or Scottish Dave to his friends, originally came to Chengdu in 2010 as an engineer. Since then,

Deal of the Week – SocketPro

Deal of the Week – SocketProFollowers of Chengdu-Expat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This Week SocketPro is an ultra fast, secure and convenient proxy that help you bypass firewalls – giving you access

Where to go Rock Climbing in Chengdu

Rock climbing places in ChengduSports: Go Vertical!Rock climbing is one of best ways to escape the endless sprawl of Chengdu. You can get vertical at several renowned climbing centers in the city. We’ve rounded up some of the best spots

Deal of the Week – Battle Blitz

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 Chengdu’s biggest Nerf Battle centre are offering an amazing deal on a 2 hour session for you and your friends,

My [Ultimate] Weekender

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,

Deal of the Week – Extravagant Yak

Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available from every Monday. Looking for an end of the year evening out? Need to buy a gift for someone that has everything? Experience

Places For Running in Chengdu

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

Bowling Alleys in Chengdu – The Best Places to Go

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

EURO 2016: Schedule and Where to Watch in Chengdu

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: Chengdu Fan Feedback and Predictions

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

Sports in Chengdu (1): Places For Running

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