Useful Info

• China has officially announced the 2025 holiday calendar, including some exciting changes!• Firstly, the number of public holidays for all citizens is increased by 2 days, namely Chinese New Year’s Eve and May 2nd. With this addition, the Chinese

• 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

Recently Sichuan’s transportation system got a huge update, including big news for the Chengdu Metro and new connections in Sichuan.• Line S3 of the Chengdu Metro, also known as Ziyang Line (Chinese: 资阳线) now connects the cities of Chengdu and

Clinics, Hospitals and Healthcare for other diseasesClinicsGlobal Doctor Chengdu Clinic  环球医生成都国际医疗中心Global Doctor is a well-known brand in international medical service. Founded in 1999, Global Doctor is the medical supplier that brought the “General Practitioner” concept to China which has branches

 Finding a worthy hairdresser or barber to entrust your locks into can be complicated even without a language and a culture barrier  We often resort to screenshots of the style we want or shots from a few angles of our last good

Having difficulties trying to find what you are looking for in Chengdu?Having difficulties trying to find what you are looking for in Chengdu? Over the last few years, we’ve been working hard on our portfolio of products (website, Mini-Program, WeChat

• Travel gives us our greatest stories, our most cherished memories and countless irreplaceable learnings that we can choose to pay forward to others. It teaches us about ourselves and each other, it broadens our horizons and, just like a reset

Top 9 Apps for Foreigners in China 👉 Turbocharge your experience in China by adding these apps to your arsenal.If you haven’t noticed already, people’s lives are dominated by their mobile phones from mobile payments to transportation, your phone can

One of the best things about living in Chengdu, is how easy it is to hop on a train or a bus, and in a few hours be somewhere beautiful.

From the modern and renewed Panda Base to the historic and tranquil Wenshu Monastery, there are so many must-visit attractions in Chengdu, which are believed to be the best places to soak up the quintessence of the city’s fascinating culture.People’s

How to Travel, Pay, Get SIM & Live in China – New Expat GuideHere is a pretty comprehensive guide to useful tips on day-to-day life in China, such as; travel, mobile payment, and more. This content is useful mostly for

• 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

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

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.

• So you got sick in China but you’re not ready to try traditional Chinese medicine yet? That’s OK, we got you covered!• Here’s a useful list of the most common western medicines with Chinese translations that you can take

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

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

• 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

• In recent years, dog attacks by ‘aggressive’ or banned dog breeds have happened fairly frequently in China. After several severe incidents last year, the debate on whether aggressive dog breeds like Rottweilers should be included in banned lists reignited.•