Useful Info

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 people that frequently fly from or to Tianfu International Airport: starting from June 1st, there will be an hourly (6am to 11pm) express line running between the Tianfu Airport and South Railway station, which only takes

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

Where to Get a Trustworthy Haircut in Chengdu?

Partners Hair Salon: It’s your time to shineIt can sometimes be risky going to a new hairdresser, especially if you’re new in China. Cutting, coloring, and styling trends in China can be different to those we’re used to back home,

Why Westerners Love to Hate Baijiu, But Shouldn’t

This article was written by much loved Chengdu comedian (and career scientist) Michal Poznik. He’s left China for the time-being, and is now tooting baijiu’s horn from Vienna, Austria. If you like this article, you can check out more of his ramblings

Registering Your Marriage in Chengdu

Hello love birds, below will introduce the procedure of online pre-examination and reservation for Chinese-foreign marriage and info on the marriage registration offices in Chengdu.本篇就将为你介绍如何在成都进行涉外婚姻网上预审、预约,以及婚姻登记处的有关信息。 Instructions to Applicants 申请须知The registered permanent residence of either of the parties concerned must be

Eco-friendly China: Household Buys

• The amount of disposable plastics we use, can really make us feel guilty, and rightly so. But there are easy ways we can change what we buy, to make a big difference. BambooComet is a Chengdu startup setting a

Chengdu Sports Teams & Clubs

There are also lots of sports clubs in the city, that meet regularly for games, and provide opportunities to make new friends, get really burnt, and have a beer with afterwards…Interested in joining a group? Scan below to Chengdu-Expat’s personal account.Don’t forget

YOU Should Be Eligible for Tax Return in China

 •Are you working as a teacher in international school, a kindergarten or an overseas company in China?•Do you know how much Income tax you pay every year?•Do you know that you are entitled to claim your tax back for previous

Chengdu Wine Lovers Cheer Up

• Chengdu wine lovers cheer up!• If you’re looking for interesting wine selections but not for all the money in the world, check out this mini-app!Laowine has been delivering wines across China since last February and they do so in Chengdu