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The 2025 Essential Checklist for Expats Leaving China for Good

Many foreigners in China wrap up their jobs and return home during June and July. We’ve gathered some handy tips that might help as you prepare to leave.Daily Life Related 1.Transfer Money to your Foreign Account2.Cancel the Accounts3.Cancel Phone SIM

International Healthcare You Can Trust in Chengdu

• Living in China and knowing where best to take your loved ones when they need medical care can be daunting. As we’re not always sure where best to seek help, in this article we introduce an international clinic that

2025 Chengdu Dragon Boat Races

2025 Chengdu Dragon Boat RacesAs the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Chengdu is preparing a vibrant celebration full of tradition, speed, and community spirit. From May 27 to June 2, 2025, a series of dragon boat races will take place across

Unlock Your China Career in 8 Weeks: That’s Mandarin Business Course

Don’t Let Language & Culture Gaps Hold Back Your SuccessLanguage or cultural barriers shouldn’t slow down your progress. That’s why That’s Mandarin Business Course offers an 8-week program tailored for expats working in China. This immersive business Chinese course combines

CDIS Enrollment is Open for 2025-2026

Admission steps for Chengdu International School📚Step 1: SubmissionSubmit an online application at https://cdischina.com/admissions/applyWe have a rolling admissions policy and accept applications for new students throughout the year.Step 2: PaperworkSubmit the required paperwork. We will request supporting documents and guide you

1 Day Wonders – Day Trips Around Chengdu

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.

Clinics, Hospitals and Healthcare in Chengdu

Clinics, Hospitals and Healthcare for other diseasesThis guide covers the best clinics and hospitals in Chengdu, offering international and local healthcare servicesClinicsGlobal Doctor Chengdu Clinic  环球医生成都国际医疗中心Global Doctor is a leading international medical service provider. Founded in 1999, it introduced the

How to Find what you’re Looking for in Chengdu

 Having Trouble Finding What You Need in Chengdu?If you’re living in Chengdu or planning to move here, navigating daily life can be a challenge, especially if you don’t speak Chinese. That’s exactly why we’ve created a range of tools and

WeChat: The Hidden Features

The social media application provides just about every function you can think of.  

Chengdu Releases Updated List of Forbidden Dog Breeds

🐶 Dog Regulations in Chengdu: What Pet Owners Need to KnowIn recent years, China has seen more frequent reports of dog attacks involving aggressive or banned breeds. These incidents have reignited debates over dog regulations and ownership laws in Chengdu,

Must-See Tourist Attractions in Chengdu

From the modern and renewed Panda Base to the historic and tranquil Wenshu Monastery, there are so many must-see tourist attractions in Chengdu, that reflect the city’s fascinating culture and charm. After a day of exploring, why not also check

International Consulate Closes it’s Chengdu Branch

🇵🇱 Polish Consulate Chengdu Closure: What You Need to KnowSad news for the international community in Southwest China: the Polish Consulate Chengdu closure is now official. As of March 31, 2025, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland has

How to Use Didi (Chinese Uber) in China?

As China’s premier car-hailing platform, DiDi delivers a user-friendly experience tailored for international travelers:Complete English Interface: A fully localized English app for easy navigation.International Phone Registration: Quick sign-up with overseas mobile numbers.Flexible Payment Methods: Support for international cards, Alipay, and WeChat payments.Seamless Alipay/WeChat

2025 Guide for Foreigners in China

• 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

Seeing Clearly in Chengdu: Understanding Refractive Errors

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

Uninsured in Chengdu? Tailor-made Plans For All Lifestyles

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,

Visa Application Centres and Contact Details in Chengdu

Exit and Entry Administration Divisions of Chenghua, Jinjiang, Jinniu, Qingbaijiang, Qingyang, Shuangliu and Wuhou districts, Hi-tech zone, and Tianfu New Areas PSB have set up the application counters for the convenience of foreigner’s visa applications.

Hair Salons and Barbershops in Chengdu

 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

Japan Tourist Visa Application for Foreigners in Chengdu

Japan Tourist Visa in Chengdu: Application for ForeignersIf you’re living in Chengdu and need a Japan tourist visa, this guide shows you how to apply locally. It explains everything Japan tourist visa Chengdu applicants need to know, including the required

Helpful Western Medicines in Chinese

• 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