Tips & Essentials

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 including

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

“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

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

​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

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 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 Card””Add

•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.

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

Trusted Hairdressers in ChengduIt can sometimes feel risky going to a new hairdresser, especially if you’ve just arrived in China. Cutting, coloring, and styling trends here can differ from what many of us are used to back home, so it’s

On May 10th, Skyee, a member company of LAKALA, a listed enterprise, held a press conference in Guangzhou to officially released SkyRemit, an online remittance tool for foreigners’ international remittance from China. The product provides fast, convenient, and low-cost cross-border

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

 Shop frequently on Taobao?Then this guide will help youeasily save a few hundred yuan a yearTaobao now partners with SmartLaowaithe biggest English shopping reward platform in Chinaand gives away Internal Vouchers & Cashback It is the easiest way to enjoy the best price on TaobaoWhenever you want to buy something

Registering Your Marriage in ChengduHello lovebirds! If you’re considering registering your marriage in Chengdu, this guide will walk you through the entire process. You’ll learn how to complete the online pre-examination, make a reservation, and locate marriage registration offices in

• 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

Overview of Chengdu PSB’s (Public Security Bureaus)This overview of Chengdu PSB’s (Public Security Bureaus) provides a full directory of district offices in Chengdu. If you’re a foreign resident or visitor needing visa-related services, residence permits, or other PSB-related matters, this

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

 •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

August 2022: All Flights In & Out of China• First things first: returning to China from abroad is still not easy, and you will have to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Booking a flight (not to mention an affordable one) is

• 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