Tag Archives: Chengdu-Expat

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

 We all want to achieve financial freedom and make sure our families are financially secure.But as an Expat in China, understanding and navigating financial solutions, savings, and investments can be confusing and time-consuming. Do you find yourself asking the following

The winners are in! A huge thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Chengdu-Expat Awards. After 3 weeks of nominations, voting and the judges – we can finally reveal who you chose to celebrate this year in the city!Just like last

The Chengdu-Expat Awards are BACK for the 6th time – and the hard working people in the city have never been more deserving of a pat on the back!YOU will have your chance to make your voice heard throughout March, to tell

Last year was tough for everyone, and the people and venues in Chengdu have never been more deserving of a celebration! The Chengdu-Expat awards are back for the 5th time to do just that; give thanks to the places that

Don’t miss the chance to have your voice heard by helping award those communities, places, and people that made living in Chengdu so special in 2020 and encourage them to keep doing better. Nominations through our official WeChat account will

As the East coast fears a second wave, the West of China seems to be booming – especially Chengdu. The city seems to be dominating China’s ‘good news’ headlines, and here is what they’re saying: Chengdu Airport Became World’s Busiest Last

DiDi’s English version has partnered with 20 of your favourite local venues to give you a good excuse to go out and enjoy yourself. The great news is, 10 more restaurants and bars are involved, click to find out who!

The winners are in! After a month full of nominations, voting and the judges – we can finally reveal who you chose to celebrate this year in the city! For the 2018 Chengdu-Expat Awards, we partnered with DiDi English Version as we couldn’t

As the country and city gears up for the biggest event on the Chinese calendar it can be hard, as an expat, to find things to do. Locals tend to pack up shop and head home. But fear not, we’ve collected some handy tips and info that might make your Chinese New Year much more fun.

Chengdu is a constantly growing and changing city. From panda habitats to artificial moons, a lot’s been happening recently. Here’s a quick rundown:Artificial MoonOn the more outlandish side of recent news, It has been announced that Chengdu will receive extra

Chongqing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development and Ctrip are inviting 2oo foreigners to witness the beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges at Yangtze River for free!Whether this is your first time or you’ve seen them before, this is a whole new way to experience the

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

Tibet Vacation are giving you the chance to experience the most significant festival in the Tibetan calendar as well as witnessing some of Tibet’s other stunning sights this May. On May 21st 2018 they are organizing a comprehensive 15 Days Mount Kailash Saga Dawa

What’s Happening in Chengdu this Spring?Chengdu’s transportation network is undergoing a huge revamp, with extensions and greener modes of transport being brought to the city. There are also heaps of exciting music festivals, art exhibitions, events, openings and more coming

With a strong Tibetan cultural presence in Chengdu and a lively Tibetan quarter, many of us living in Chengdu dream of visiting the region – and now 2 years after the earthquake, the border between Tibet and Nepal has reopened.Instead

 Looking for a way to get your blood pumping at the weekend?Gather your friends and family for theCasarte Family Runat 10:00 on October 29th!The run takes place at the beautiful Chengdu Egret Bay Wetland Park.Free of charge and come ready to

I never intended to stay long in XiaoJin. I never intended to stay at all actually. After a two-day stint hiking in the mountains near Wenchuan, I had planned on making the overland trip by bus to Danba the morning

A year ago Chengdu-Expat.com and the Chengdu-Expat WeChat platform officially launched. Here are the prize winners of our one year celebration.We wanted to provide useful information about the city that we love to live in and help local businesses reach the international

Bishop restaurant is opening this Saturday.30 Chengdu-Expat followers can enjoy special price tapas buffet + free drink.Bishop is a new restaurant with a zealous for quality and locally sourced food to people who share the same passion for great cuisine