Tag Archives: Chengdu

Léman International School Chengdu Read to Feed Program

Read to Feed is a reading incentive, service-learning program that offers global education opportunities and fosters in children a love for reading, a passion to help others, and a motivation to help create a better world. Students at Léman International

Official Launch of the Ascott RUN C.D. Running Club

April 11, 2015, The Ascott RUN C.D. Running Club was officially launched at KuanZhai meeting room of Ascott Raffles City Chengdu, management team of Ascott Chengdu & CapitaLand Limited West China office, Ascott long-stay residents and Adidas Rise-Running Club members

Destroyed Chengdu Harvest Brewery needs YOUR help.

Wang Rui, often called Geezer by his foreign friends, is a brewer from Chongqing. I’m pretty sure quite some of you know this awesome fellah from back in the early days – Xiongmao, Hemp House, Music Festivals or other great

“Like a Boss” – Young Entrepreneur Dieter Vanonckelen in Chengdu

Dieter Vanonckelen is a Belgian who has lived in Chengdu for approximately six years. Currently he runs both a bar and restaurant in the city, and is highly involved in Chengdu’s vibrant community through his other roles. He is the co-founder and highly involved with the

Indulgence and Inner Retreat at The St. Regis Chengdu Iridium Spa

The St. Regis Chengdu, the city’s best address for unparalleled luxury and signature white-glove service, and home to Southwest China’s recently opened Iridium Spa, the five-star urban oasis that exudes tranquility and refined elegance, is pleased to announce new spa

Feb. 14th: Chengdu Valentine’s Specials

Check out our latest listings for Valentine’s Day in the ‘Du酒吧/BARS啤酒窝酒吧 The Beer Nest I“因你的爱比酒更美. I love you more than beer.”*Address/ 地址:武侯区,锦绣路34号附7号(保利中心平安银行对面,棕北国际楼下)Wuhou District, Jinxiu Road 34-7 (opposite Poly Center Ping’an Bank)三叶草爱尔兰西餐酒吧 Shamrock Bar & Restaurant浪漫双人晚餐仅需388元. Romantic dinner for 2 –

Culinary Explorations at SPICES All-Day Dining Restaurant

Daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Breakfast Buffet: 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch Buffet: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Buffet: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. À la carte lunch and dinner selections served daily from 11 a.m. to

New places to discover in Chengdu: Jason’s Coffee, Wai Tan Beijing Roasted Duck

Check out our list of new places to discover in the ‘DuJason’s CoffeeJason’s Coffee is an independent roaster and cafe that used to be near the south gate of Chuan Da and just recently moved house, setting up shop across

Sichuanhua and Chinese Network Buzzwords

Check out some real local Sichuan slang & some more Chinese internet buzzwords. Learn to speak like a local! SichuanhuaXiǎo mèi er 小妹儿 = Little missfěnzi 粉子= Beautiful girllǎo tào 老套 = Boss [Literally:old things]zhái nán 宅男 = Lazy guy (NEET,

Football in Chengdu, China

2002 was a wonderful year for football in China. The nation was enthralled as the national team headed off to the World Cup and Chinese players graced teams in the premier leagues of Europe. So what went wrong? Everyone with

QSI International School of Chengdu Promotes Service Learning in China

QSI International School of Chengdu partnered with Heifer International for a service-learning “Read to Feed” program that encourages children to develop both a love of reading and an opportunity to help create a better world. During the past 3 years

Chengdu’s Retail Scene & Bustling Urban Lifestyle

A few short years ago, large shopping malls were few and far between, but Chengdu retail space has increased eightfold over the past four years. Several large shopping malls now boast comfortable environments with global brands and a variety of

“Chengdu, Can Do!”: The Land of Abundance

The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is also known as the “Country of Heaven” (Chinese: 天府之国; pinyin: Tiānfǔzhiguó), a phrase also often translated as “The Land of Abundance”. The discovery of the Jinsha site suggests the area of Chengdu had become the center of the bronze age Sanxingdui culture around the time of the establishment of the state of Shu, prior to its annexation by Qin in 316 BCThough Chengdu has a rich history, like much of China, the face changing art that is a feature of Sichuan opera is a suitable metaphor for the city which is trying to be seen as a modern destination for business

Chengdu New Year’s Eve Events

Looking for something to do this New Year’s Eve? Look no further, our guide will help you find a place to welcome in the new year in style!Dj & 精酿扎啤五折 Craft Beer 50% OFF @ 啤酒窝餐吧The Beer Nest IILive Dj

Making History – Rotary returns to Chengdu after 75 years.

The Rotary Club of Chengdu (RCC) was chartered on September 21, 2014 at the Rotary China District Conference in held Shanghai. This special event revived a tradition that began on January 9, 1939, when the first Rotary Club of Chengdu

Going From Hot Pot Noob to DIY Hot Pot Scholar in One Read

Now that autumn has come to an end and the winter months have settled down for a short while, us poor devils have to do all that we can to prevent ourselves from succumbing to the frostbite. An exaggeration, I

Chengdu International Football Academy officially launched

The Chengdu International Football Academy (CDIFA) is a new, privately-run Football Academy catering for children of all ages. The CDIFA was officially launched at the CIWC Holiday Bazaar. Courses commenced in late November, with midweek evening and weekend courses available.The