Useful Info

• Sad news reached us today: the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland has left the Southwest.• As the world becomes more complicated, we have seen several international consulates closing down in Chengdu, with the US Consulate famously closing it’s doors in

• To facilitate foreign business expatriates working and living in China, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with relevant government departments, have compiled A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business

Events         🏥          Explore   • Correcting your vision can be life-changing – and it can happen in a safe, and international hospital environment, right here in Chengdu.• This article will explain what refractive errors are, and why they are

Events       💡        Explore  • China has changed, and many of us, especially in Chengdu aren’t on a traditional “expat package” with full insurance and welfare, but there are many options to keep us covered for accidents and illnesses,

If you’re in Chengdu and need to apply for a tourist visa for Japan, this can be done at the Sichuan Foreign Affairs Office 四川省外事办.It will be processed at the Chongqing Japanese Consulate. If they have no problem with your

• 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

• The start of a new year often brings a sense of renewal and the promise of fresh opportunities. For expats living in Chengdu, this can mean embracing a new chapter in our journey of cultural adaptation. While living in

Here’s How to Survive Winter Pollution in Chengdu• Winter is well and truly on the way in Chengdu, and with this icy blast of weather, we’ve been blessed with another winter special; grey skies, and high AQI.• Chengdu generally experiences

Emojis on Little Red Book work a little differently to what you’re used to. I’m compiling handy cheat sheets for you to step up your REDnote emoji game. These complete lists will let you know what emojis to use and

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

Are your kids driving you crazy? Looking for a kid-friendly weekend activity in Chengdu?Check out our list of Chengdu’s most popular indoor attractions for the whole family.Kids Winshare Plus 文轩亲子书店Kids Winshare Plus is a membership-based, age-specific education themed space with

• 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

240 hours Visa-Free Transit in ChengduGood news for your friends and loved ones, paying a visit to Chengdu again became a lot easier. With the new 10-day, visa-free transit permit, people can spend more than a week in our beautiful

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

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

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 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