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17 Date Ideas In Chengdu

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

Luxury Brands Discounted at Florentia Village Chengdu

• 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

See 2024 More Clearly… with AIER Sichuan Eye Hospital

• 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

Save Up to 20% on Your Chinese Classes with That’s Mandarin

你好 (Nǐhǎo) 👋​Double Eleven is right on the horizon, and it’s high time to prepare your shopping cart!双十一Shuāng ShíyīDouble Eleven (China’s online shopping festival)(Lit. “double-ten-one”)💰 Don’t miss the chance to save on your Chinese classes with That’s Mandarin’s biggest discount

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

Mobile RMB Transfers: Speed and Savings for Foreigners in China

• To consistently improve the remittance experiences in China, SkyRemit is offering a legit RMB transfer service dedicated to expats.• This new solution ensures a faster, more convenient and more economical way to send RMB home. This not only allows

Foreign Consulates in Chengdu Overview

 Foreign Consulates in Chengdu Overview As Chengdu is a thriving city with an increasing amount of foreigners relocating or visiting here, it is of no surprise that countries want to open up a consulate here.Australia  Consulate General of Australia in Chengdu澳大利亚驻成都总领事馆ADDRESS 27F, Baiyang

Supercharge your Chinese this Semester

• If you’re still in the country by now, you’re a real survivor! Whatever your next step is, mastering Chinese is a clear-cut way to supercharge your life and career. There are several options are available in Chengdu!• Chinese Corner, is a

Sichuan Accommodation Registration: Online & Offline Process

• As you SHOULD know (or you may be in big trouble) foreign nationals have to register, or re-register within 24 hours after landing in Chengdu from abroad. You may face a fine starting from 10 days if you do

6 NEW Cool WeChat Features (July 2023)

• The can-do-everything APP WeChat has just launched some cool new features, trying to keep it ever competitive with other apps in the ecosystem (like the every-growing XiaoHongShu aka RED). Just like Instagram or RED, you can now pin your

HOW to Sync your Foreign Bank Card to Alipay

  • Recently, Alipay has rolled out new upgrades to make mobile payment services more accessible and convenient for international visitors to China.• Visitors to China simply need to link their foreigner bank cards to Alipay to make payments at

Do You Need To Carry Passport In China?

Do You Need To Carry Passport In China? In China, it is legally required for foreigners to carry their passports at all times. This regulation is enforced to facilitate identity verification by local authorities, which can occur at various checkpoints

Chengdu 144-hour Visa-free Transit Policy

Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreign travelers can enjoy a six-day stay in Chengdu without a visa, provided they come from 53 eligible countries, enter and exit China from eligible ports, stay within the allowed cities and regions, as

4 Days in Kunming: An Insider’s Look into Yunnan’s Capital

“Thunderstorms in the southwest” was the reason I was given at Beijing Capital International Airport for the delay for my flight to Yunnan’s provincial capital, Kunming, on Wednesday, May 31. The plane bobbed in the turbulence not too far from

WeChat: All You Need To Know When Adding Overseas Bank Cards [2023 Guide]

Tencent will let foreign users link their Visa cards to their WeChat mobile payments accounts ‘from July’. This will allow tourists to use their smartphones to pay tens of millions of Chinese merchants that already accept the domestic version of

5 Reasons Why You Should Try SkyRemit

​Sending money abroad from China can be a hassle. Traditional bank transfers can take days to complete, and the fees can be high. Private remittance services can be unreliable and unsafe. However, with the rise of online remittance tools, sending

Win a FREE Custom Suit with Suit Republic

Suit Republic is your number one choice for custom suits, shirts, shoes and more in China Scroll down to join the prize draw for your chance to win a custom suit.   Custom Suit Prize DrawWho Can Enter?The Prize Draw is open to

Alipay: All You Need To Know When Adding Overseas Bank Cards [2023 Guide]

 Which overseas card types can be added in Alipay?Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club International and Discover  Get started with Alipay in 3 Steps1) RegistrationOpen Alipay > tap “sign up” to register2) Verification and Adding Bank CardIn the lower right corner tap”Me””Bank

NEW: 33 Min. Express Metro to Chengdu Tianfu Int’l Airport Every Hour

•Good news for travelers flying from or to Tianfu International Airport: Starting June 1st, an hourly express line will run between Tianfu Airport and South Railway Station from 6 am to 11 pm. This express ride takes only 33 minutes.

A New, Hassle-free Way to Send Money from China is Available

As an expat in China, have you experienced the frustration of traveling long distances to the bank, waiting in lines for hours, only to find out that no one understands English? Have you ever been told that you’re missing a