Tag Archives: Chengdu

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

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

What’s Happening in Chengdu? [July/ August]

What’s Happening in Chengdu? [July/ August]NBA Superstar Ben Wallace to Make Healthy Food for Fans in ChengduOn July 4th, the NBA Champion Basketball Player Ben Wallace came to Fairmont Chengdu making his healthy recipe for the fans, sharing healthy living

Young Professionals Mixer II – Roundup

On Friday the 28th of July more than 120 young professionals gathered on the Wanda Reign’s swanky roof garden for drinks and networking.Despite the rain’s best attempts, which forced a brief retreat to a salon room, the event was a

What to drink with Hotpot?

In the city where hot pot is king and the streets are scented with a mala tingle we find ourselves sitting down at our favourite hot pot joint weekly. This great Sichuan tradition is delicious – but a warm beer or tepid

Look behind you ? @jin4716

Look behind you ? @jin4716

Scaredy cat?@fenderlei

Scaredy cat?@fenderlei

Make tea, not war ☕️ @andylee101

Make tea, not war ☕️ @andylee101

Geometry ? @liam.kidner

Geometry ? @liam.kidner

Bamboozled ? @annette_daim

Bamboozled ? @annette_daim

Hitting the ramps ?@jasonplourdeflat

Hitting the ramps ?@jasonplourdeflat

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure? @onion7878

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure? @onion7878

Fiddler on the roof ?@pengqilan

Fiddler on the roof ?@pengqilan

Sun breaking through the rain ☂️?@maxxeich

Sun breaking through the rain ☂️?@maxxeich

Chengdu’s Best Souvenirs

Heading home for a visit? It’s always tricky to try and identify some things that help sum up your experiences in Chengdu and translate well into gifts for friends and family back home. Maybe even harder to find something that

Storms in #chengdu ?@gloriazrm

Storms in #chengdu ?@gloriazrm

Night riding ? @ianchengdu

Night riding ? @ianchengdu