2016 Chengdu International Tango Festival
2016 Chengdu International Tango Festival, hosted by Chengdu Municipal People’s Government, organized by Chengdu Panda Tango club, is part of the Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival and will be on from 29th – 31th July 2016.A tango paradise will be
Chengdu’s Weirdest Ice Creams
Ever stepped into your local Wowo looking for a choc-ice only to be surprised by red bean and rice? The Chengdu Expat team test out Chengdu’s finest convenience store ice creams…Grabbing something ice cold during the hot summer weather is something
Festivals In and Around Chengdu
Summer is in full swing and what better way to celebrate the hot weather than a music festival? Over the last few weeks Chengdu and the surrounding region have played host to both well-established and emerging festivals alike. The Chengdu-Expat
Blue Skies Over Chengdu as City Hosts G20
As the city woke up to uncharacteristically beautiful blue skies last month, local government officials and traffic management officers were busy making preparations for the G20 Finance Meetings in Chengdu which took place from 21-24 July 2016. Finance Ministers and Central
Real-time Human Translation on WeChat
Trouble communicating at the bank? Need help talking to a doctor? Ayi doesn’t understand you?Queble is free and here to help.Through WeChat you simply call, message or send a photo to the team of standby professional translators and they will be
Deal of the Week – ETHOS
Followers of Chengdu-Expat WeChat receive a weekly special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, available every Monday, this week ETHöS.ETHö S is a company specialising in food for your fitness and this week are offering a special
Where to find English Books in Chengdu
No matter how enthusiastically we embrace the world of digital readers and online literature, a paper copy of a novel or magazine usually feels most natural and is easiest on the eyes. Bookstores are easy to find in Chengdu, and
My [Daring] Weekender.
Chocoliss 肖盈 – Mah-jong Master, adrenaline junkie and founder of CoolTrip describes her weekends in the ‘Du. Sichuan born Chocoliss is a self-confessed adrenalin junkie, free spirit and lover of adventures. After fleeing life pushing papers for an international trading company
What’s Happening in Chengdu?! [June/July]
Check out What’s New in the ‘Du [June/July 2016]The Temple House Partners with Diane von Furstenberg to Launch “Love Story of DVF” Afternoon Tea and Spa PackageThe Temple House is proud to present an exclusive Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) Afternoon
The Many Faces of Sichuan Local Cuisine
By Susan JohnsonSource: MORE Magazine July 2016We’ve always felt that one of the best things about living in Chengdu is the food, but finding and keeping up with the good spots has been taking some work. Sichuan food is one
New International Direct Flights to Chengdu
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is offering more and more direct flights to other Asian countries but also to Europ, North-America and Australia.
Bowling Alleys in Chengdu – The Best Places to Go
Get family and friends together and take them bowling at one of these alleys:Whether you’re looking for an activity for a rainy day or a fun evening with friends, why not give one of these local bowling alleys in Chengdu a
Eco-Tourism in Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou is one of those places in China that over a billion people aspire to visit at least once in their life time. Although this provides obvious economic benefits to rural communities in Northern Sichuan, it can be very much
So Chill: Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt in Chengdu
Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt in ChengduWe recently made the rounds of a few ice cream and frozen yogurt places and found that with so many new places opening and old favourites closing, moving, or updating themselves, Chengdu’s ice cream
EURO 2016: Schedule and Where to Watch in Chengdu
Schedule and Where to Watch in ChengduWith every game on CCTV5, you can watch from the comfort of your sofa. Let’s first check the schedule [click for full view]:This may be the best option for the weekday 3am games; however,
Euro 2016: Chengdu Fan Feedback and Predictions
EURO 2016 kicks off in Paris on June 10th. Here is all you need to know about Chengdu Fan Feedback and Predictions. Vive Le Foot!Meet the FansWe talked to some fans from counties involved in EURO 2016 who are living
2016 Budweiser STORM Music Festival
China’s largest electronic music festival, for the 1st time in Chengdu!Artist line-up: DASH BERLIN – No. 15 of Top 100 DJs, Trance legend Fedde Le Grand – House legend Far East Movement – The first Asian-American Hip Hop group to
What’s Happening in Chengdu?! [April/ May]
Check out What’s New in the ‘Du [April/ May 2016]2nd Chengdu IKEA Store Officially OpenAt the end of March, IKEA’s second store in Chengdu opened in the Chenghua district. Offering a simple and natural Nordic style and inspiration for home furnishing,
Sports in Chengdu (1): Places For Running
Finding the treadmill too boring? Here are some of the best places to run in the ‘Du with some running tips for beginners: Donghu Park (East Lake Park)东湖公园One of our favorite places to run, as it is green, fresh, quiet and
Chengdu’s New Shopping Centres
The number of mega retail destinations opening in town this year will not match last year’s, but there are still lots of new places to check out. Chengdu is globally ranked very high for the new amount of upcoming mixed real estate.Residents in