Tag Archives: Chengdu

Ever found yourself walking past the endless Metro construction and thinking what’s it all for? Well, we’ve got the down-low on what’s happening… New Payment System for the Metro.In the past week we’ve seen Chengdu Metro Operation launch a new QR

The Chengdu-Expat awards are back for the third time, to celebrate the communities, places, and people that made living in the Chengdu so special in 2018. This year, we’ve partnered with DiDi English Version, who specialize in getting you to your

Chengdu’s metro system has just launched a new payment service, allowing commuters to pay for travel by scanning their mobile phones using a QR code. To operate the service, users must download the Tianfu Tong 天府通 app. Unfortunately, at this

New year, new foreign movie list! And not too bad of a selection if we do say so ourselves… at  least better than last month. A lot of you were askin’ about the new Transformers and the Creed sequel and we thankfully

As 2018 is coming to and end in and it’s time to celebrate. There are dinners, drinks specials, parties and big nights out to help you bring in 2019. Which will you choose?1. Dinners Dazzling New Year’s Eve at SocialAddress: No.88

After November gave us so much to choose from, it’s finally time for December. And we all know what that means! No, thankfully we don’t have to wait for another Star Wars movie to come to China. It means time to rewatch

Two 2019 Chengdu Marathons Open for RegistrationGreat news for the growing community of avid runners today in Chengdu, as registration for two of the city’s long distance runs began today. Firstly, taking place on 17th March 2019, is the Chengdu Panda Marathon.This will be

Starting April 2019, visiting family may become a lot quicker for a lot of expats. London’s Heathrow Airport will be connected to Chengdu via a new direct flight with Air China, allowing for easier travel to and from the two

Here’s all the info you need for Chengdu’s upcoming 144 hours long visa-free transit policy. Visiting Chengdu is about to get just a little easier.

 22 years ago, a baby girl was discovered at Chengdu Railway Station. She is now asking for help to track down her biological parents or the people that found her. The information she has is very limited, but the Chengdu

It’s got real cold in Chengdu and the AQI is on the up. The temptation to stay at home toNetflix & waimai has never been stronger. But don’t put on your PJs yet, there’s lots happening in the last 2

Updated – 28.01.2019Even if you just landed yesterday, you’re sure to have noticed the abundance of dogs trailing behind their owners. You may have even noticed that some breeds are more popular than others, it being highly rare to see

Chengdu’s brand new panda habitats (and celebrating 60 years of panda conservation)As reported by That’sBeijing, this year marks the 60th anniversary of panda conservation efforts formally beginning.Panda conservation began in 1958 with the establishment of Wolong National Nature Reserve in

No matter where you are in Chengdu, there is always someone or something to photograph. Chengdu is home to, and also attracts, plenty of talented photographers from all over the world.Our Instagram features many photos that capture these vibrant and

Love it, or loathe it, Halloween is fast approaching. More and more decorations and costumes are popping up in supermarkets and convenience stores in Chengdu, as China cottons on to another western commercial holiday – but Taobao 淘宝 is still king

  One of the biggest party weeks of the year is coming up once again, and there are so many parties and events to choose from. So put on your fangs and sink your teeth into these Halloween treats…October 23rd-31st:

This “Illumination Satellite” will reportedly replace street lights when it launches in 2020Based on a report from the People’s Daily, there are plans for a new satellite known as the “Artificial Moon” to launch in 2020. This satellite will act like an

The days may be getting shorter, but there’s no shortage of things to fill the days. A plethora of art, music, food, business and family events are taking place this week in the city:Chengdu Hash House Harrier’s AnnualRed Dress Charity

No matter where you are in Chengdu, there is always someone or something interesting to photograph. Chengdu is home to, and also attracts, plenty of talented photographers from all over the world.Our Instagram tries to feature interesting and vibrant photos

Whether you had a chill stay-cation in the city or braved the crowds over the holiday – here’s the news you may have missed over Golden Week: WeWork Opens in ChengduChengdu joined big international cities like Shanghai, London and San Fransico last