How to Get your Driving License in Chengdu
Foreigners, as well as residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan who wish to drive in China, must apply for a driving license within the mainland.
Survival Sichuanese
Survival SichuanesePeople have long joked, 天不怕地不怕只怕四川人说普通话 – there is nothing to fear but the Sichuanese speaking Mandarin, and it can be true.With a large lack of retroflex sounds (ch, zh, sh, etc.), confusions on h/f, n/l, s/c initial consonants and n/ng, en/un, ian/uan
A Guide to E-bike Registration in Chengdu
Nowadays, the driving E-bike in the city are getting more and more stict, if you love your E-bike and don’t want to get yourself in troubles, there is some relevant knowledge of electric bike registraion for you in chengdu.Application MaterialsHandling Procedures (Take the applicant himself
How to Promote your Chengdu Event for FREE
If you organise events in Chengdu and want to spread the word – don’t miss the chance to showcase your activity or promotion for FREE, to Chengdu’s largest and most vibrant online community of international and local English speakers.Anyone is welcome to add their event
You May Lose Your Chinese Mobile Number If It Is Out of Balance
You May Lose Your Chinese Mobile Number If It Is Out of Balance For people stuck abroad, I guess many of you are not using your chinese mobile phone number, and may be haven’t checked its balance for a long time.For
Stylish And Easy-To-Cook Meals
Stylish And Easy-To-Cook Meals- yes, it’s possible! How to create stylish and easy-to-cook meals?Easy — you only need a handful of quality ingredients from Sam’s Club and use recipes from our Master Chefs!What do we suggest for your stylish meal? Steak with
A Guide to Paying Utility Bills in Chengdu
So you’ve finally sorted out your apartment, but you still have to pay your utility bills. Here is how to pay for gas, electricity, water, and management fees in Chengdu.Gas Generally speaking, there are two ways of doing this:1. Pay in
Torrential Rain submerges Chengdu
Torrential Rain submerges ChengduThe rain has cometh in Chengdu, with the annual summer rainfall coming again in full force. Each year producing an average of 20 days of rain and rainfall of 200mm.Massive amounts of rainfall has affected Chengdu over
First 5 apps you need to survive in Chengdu
Moving to Chengdu means saying goodbye to some apps and saying hello to others. Before coming to China you don’t have time to discover all the best apps straight away so we have given a list of the first apps you need to get to survive in Chengdu.
Guide to the City: ChengduExpat Mini-Program
ChengduExpat+ Mini-ProgramOver the last year, Chengdu Expat has been working towards the exciting launch of our new Mini-Program. The aim of the program is to provide you with up-to-date news, locations, and events for things happening in and around Chengdu.You
How To Open a Bank Account in Chengdu
Opening a bank account in Chengdu is almost an essential as the city relies more and more on electronic payments. Here’s everything you need to know:Documents to Prepare Before Opening a New Bank Account:Passport (Original + Photocopy).Have your phone number
7 Things to Know Before Coming to Chengdu
Moving country can be a daunting yet exciting experience. When jetting off to another continent however, these problems can seem far more intimidating.Chengdu is one of the fastest growing international cities in the world but it is precisely that: growing.
Co-working Spaces in Chengdu
In China’s startup city, it’s no surprise that co-working caught on so rapidly from 2016 when we saw the beginning of a mass move away from serviced offices or rented cubicles in the city. The stand-out spaces so far are
Sichuanese Sayings: He’s Cute? That’s Fake!
People have long joked, 天不怕地不怕只怕四川人说普通话 – there is nothing to fear but the Sichuanese speaking Mandarin, and it can be true…With a large lack of retroflex sounds (ch, zh, sh, etc.), confusions on h/f, n/l, s/c initial consonants and n/ng, en/un, ian/uan finals, it