Tag Archives: Chengdu

Chinese New Year, the period of Chunyun, is the greatest annual human migration and it often leaves big cities deserted. To make sure you don’t get stuck without somewhere to eat or shop we’ve complied a list of what’s open and what’s not this coming Spring Festival…

Emerging from in-between exhibitions of ancient history and traditional artefacts, the Museum of Broken Relationships Chengdu offers a contemporary display of modern relationships. Over a hundred different stories and tokens have been collected from all across China.

Travelling across the globe can be a daunting task, so we don’t blame you for wanting to bring your cat or dog along.As of May 1st 2019, there will be a new and speedier method of getting pets into China.

Do you want to try yoga or pilates but don’t know any good studios? Here are four wellness places in the city.

Another amazing Chengdu-Expat Award comes to an End.Thursday night was the 2018 Chengdu-Expat Awards presentation night, and what a fabulous evening it was. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a magical night. A very special thanks to

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

Over 5000 people have had a say on their favourite events, places and communities in Chengdu, for 2018. Now it’s over to the expert judges… and the result will be revealed at the Chengdu Expat Awards Party – in collaboration with DiDi English Version. 

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.

In a once in a lifetime event, the Tibetan and Chinese New Years fall at the same time. Get the details on how you can make the most of the 7 day holiday.

Ever tried to order food in Chengdu but your Mandarin is lacking? It’s not the easiest of tasks, but there’s finally a solution. Introducing the brand new Munchwich ordering platform, the MunchApp! The MunchAppA MiniProgram accessible from within WeChatto make your

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

Spending Christmas in Chengdu this year?If your diary isn’t already full, get involved in some restaurant offers, scrumptious hotel dinners, events and parties taking place in this city!1. 餐厅/ RestaurantsDecember 1-31: The Beer Nest FondueFrom December 1st to 31st, Cheese Fondue @

As November comes to an end, Chengdu is taking on a new look. Ginkgo leaves are falling, fog hovers around skyscrapers, and that Winter chill is kicking in. Photographers have been coming in from all over, be it for exhibitions, FISE,

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