Hotpot Restaurants in Chengdu
Hotpot is a must-eat for anyone visiting Chengdu and it is an essential part of eating for anyone living or staying in Chengdu. Getting what you want, however (especially for those who don’t read Chinese) can be a challenge for anyone
Sichuan Science and Technology Museum Reopening
The Sichuan Science Museum will be holding its pre-opening as of November 1st. Visitors have to book tickets online via the Museums official website to secure a place.http://www.scstm.com (please be advised the website is only in Chinese)The revamp which cost 120
What’s Happening in Chengdu? [Autumn]
This Autumn sees a number of great art and photo exhibitions, as well as film festivals coming to the city! There’s also new air routes, events and more. Here’s what’s happening: Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu A-MAZE-IN LANES launches Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu
Top 10 Photography Spots in Chengdu – Part 2
Known for its distinctive culture and cuisine within China, Chengdu is a marvelous city brimming with life that offers a myriad of unique views. You just have to know where to look. We previously shared the first five top places
Casarte Family Run
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
2017 Chengdu Halloween Events in Chengdu Overview
One of the biggest party week of the year is coming up and there are so many parties and events to choose from so put on your fangs and sink your teeth into these Halloween treats…10月27-31日/ October 27-31:Disney Nightmare*Venue/ 场地: Jellyfish
Event: Preparing Your Children For The Future
Léman International would like to invite you to an educational workshop:“How to prepare our children for the futureworkshop is co-hosted by the principals and education leaders from Léman International School Chengdu alongside North Broward Preparatory School, the Village School and
Deal of the Week – TV Box
Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.Claim 50% off a TV box from Waijiaothis week with Deal of the Week:After Discount:Lifetime – 1880元2 Year – 1480 元1 Year –
Trying out Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu
Most foreigners’ first introduction to Chinese medicine is for the common cold. After living a few years in Chengdu and dealing with the colds that linger due to pollution and humidity, we’ve found that nothing knocks a lingering Chengdu cold out as effectively
Travel Tips: XiaoJin – Gem of the West
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
Deal of the week – Gym Membership
Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday.This week Chengdu’s only 24 hour gym with full air purification are offering buy 1 month, get 1 month free membership.This
Want to get in Shape? Join the Chengdu K2Fit Team
Want to get in Shape? Join the Chengdu K2Fit TeamMany of us look to get into shape, tone up or lose weight – but finding the motivation to get to the gym or work out on your own can be
Chengdu Metro Line 10 Officially Opens
Chengdu’s much anticipated Metro Line 10 opened September 2017, providing a direct line to the airport. Also known as the Airport Express, Chengdu-Expat headed down to check it out. The newest addition to Chengdu’s burgeoning Metro system, Line 10 starts at
Organic Food in Chengdu
Chengdu-Expat explains where to source organic food in Chengdu.The market for organic food in China has taken off in the wake of food safety scandals and environmental concerns. Buying organic offers a more reliable provenance whilst countering the negative environmental
Mosika: Journey to the West
Mosika, a Journey to the WestLazy yellow rays filtered though the pine trees as we slowly made our way up the valley in the late afternoon. A deep blue river flowed on our are right and we were hemmed in
When is Chinese Valentine’s Day?
A few times a year you might receive WeChat messages from your Chinese friends wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day, leaving you a little confused. Valentine’s Day is on the 14th February after all, is it not? Well, right, Valentine’s
Where to watch “The Money Fight”
The Money FightIt’s finally here! The fight we have all been waiting for! Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes to our screens early morning on the 27th August. So rise and shine all you boxing/MMA fans you are in
How to Buy and Top-up a Public Transport Card in Chengdu
If you’re in Chengdu for any substantial amount time you’re bound to end up using Chengdu’s public transport system.Relatively new, opening in 2010, and forever expanding, with a raft of lines and line extensions planned to open in the next
36 dead as Chengdu Coach crashes in Shaanxi
At 11.34pm Thursday night a Chengdu passenger coach crashed into an expressway tunnel wall in Shaanxi province, leaving 36 dead.Reportedly carrying 49 passengers, 2 children are among the dead and 13 others have been injured.The sleeper coach set off from
Jiuzhaigou Earthquake
On Tuesday at 9:19pm China Standard Time a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan’s Jiuzhaigou County, 420km north of Chengdu.The small town of Zhangzha, at the epicentre of the quake, is believed to have been particularly affected. The quake’s tremors, which could