Chengdu Through The Lens | April
Chengdu in the Spring: sticky metro rides, music festivals and days so clear, you can see the mountains. Tag us @ChengduExpat to be featured next month.
Chengdu’s Strongest Men & Women
B Active, one of Chengdu’s premier 24-hour gyms, held the city’s biggest powerlifting competition to date. Last Sunday (21st April), Power Lifting Chengdu chose the cities strongest Men and Women.
Exhibition: Discover Contemporary Tibetan Art
Chengdu IFS and Tibetan art organisation Tihho are hosting a special exhibition; Discover the Himalayas – Tibetan Contemporary Art Exhibition.
Opportunity: Paid Gaming Industry Internship
Are you a passionate gamer? Do you spend your days and nights thinking of how to upgrade your character? Then don’t miss this opportunity!
2019 Chengdu Easter Weekend
It’s 2019 Easter Sunday this weekend and Chengdu’s F&B came up with new menus and special deals for you, friends and family.
Where to Watch Game of Thrones in Chengdu
After eight thousand years of standing between the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the lands beyond, the inevitable has finally happened…
2019 Chengdu Music Festival Guide
Chengdu’s festival season is back! So gather your friends, fill up your hip flask, it’s time to dance!
Chengdu Spring 2019 News: Direct Flights and More
This month, there’s a plethora of new direct flights, railways links, and transport hubs coming to the city – as well as other province-wide updates.
9 Foreign Films in Chengdu April 2019
April is treating us good. In addition to our fave superheroes, we also get another universe’s superhero, a couple more from Japan, and one each from France, New Zealand, and India. They’re all gonna rock like Korg!
WIN a Songtsam Retreat to Yunnan this May 1-4!
This May 1st-4th, Songtsam are offering you the chance to win a three-night stay in their Deluxe Suite at Songtsam Linka Shangri-Lain Shangri-La, Yunnan.
Fallen Heroes: 30 Sichuan Firefighters Killed
Yesterday (April 1st) it was reported that at least 30 firefighters died after hundreds were sent to tackle a forest blaze in remote mountains.
Refund Your VAT Tax in Chengdu
After travelling through Sichuan and Chengdu, tourists from all over the world can refund the VAT tax at the Shuangliu International Airport.
April 6-7: 20% off at Gili’s, New Chengdu Bistro
Pocket-sized bistro Gili’s Restaurant & Bar opened last year, on foodie hotspot Tongzilin Nan lu – but only had enough seats for a handful of people at a time.
巴适 #1 Blind Massage on the East Side
巴适 Básì means awesome, great, spiffing, far out, dope in Sichuanese, and is Chengdu-Expat’s new guide to exploring Chengdu’s cracks and crevices.
How to Verify Your Alipay and WeChat Pay
WeChat has tightened its regulations and many people have to re-verify their info to be able to use their WeChat wallet. Here’s how to do it:
成都 Eats | Hidden Treasures
Here are two of our favourite places, run by creative owner-chefs, that are so worth the extra few minutes it might take you to find them.
How to Travel to Tibet – The Ultimate Guide 2019
Long called the “roof of the world”, Tibet is still thought to be enigmatic, secluded, full of yaks, and chanting monks. If you have ever wanted to bring out your most adventurous spirit, then this is the place!
Win Big with DiDi Good Eats Week
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!
Getting your kids active in Chengdu
AIFuture Teenage American Football Training Centre is Chengdu’s biggest American Football Academy. The training centres offer mixed teams and mixed training for boys and girls.
K2Fit is BACK with FREE B-Active Membership
K2Fit runs a 10-week program that gets you fit and provides you with everything you need to get on the right track.