Chengdu News Spring 2023
Chengdu was a city made for spring so make the most of it. In the narrow window between the long smoggy winter, and scorching summer months – it’s like the city takes a big stretch, a deep breath in, and
LuxeMarket: Call For Vendors & Artists!
Luxetown: Where Chengdu Goes To ChillLuxeTown is the only Tuscan-style town in China, built especially to transport you straight back to Europe. The team that put it together spent 3 years researching over 40 beautiful European towns, with five design
2023 Chengdu Easter Specials
Whether this weekend is about resurrection, Ramadan…. or bread that isn’t risen – for you, we all could use a reason to come together, with friends and loved ones, after a shaky few weeks in the city.Many restaurants, and hotels are
Where to Brunch in Chengdu
Where to Brunch in ChengduRise and shine this Sunday morning with a brunch to kick-start that lazy weekend feeling. Here are our top picks of places to brunch in Chengdu which will help you satisfy that craving whatever your budget.We’ve
April 9: The Big Chengdu Easter Brunch
April 9: The Big Chengdu Easter BrunchThe brunch at Fairmont Chengdu has reached legendary status in the city, winning the 2022 Chengdu-Expat Award for Best Brunch! It’s known for having out-of-this-world food, great vibes, and free flow bubbles. After our third SOLD OUT
The Best of Chengdu – 2022 Chengdu-Expat Awards Winners
The winners are in! A huge thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Chengdu-Expat Awards. After 3 weeks of nominations, voting and the judging – we can finally reveal who you chose to celebrate this year in the city!Just like last
Notice on Relocation of Chengdu Airport Operations
• Due to extensive renovations works taking place at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport over the next two years, Shuangliu Terminal 1 will be closed for international flights and flights from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan China from 26 March 2023.•
Toddler Sport Introduction and Development Classes
<mpchecktext id=”1678121361171_0.9445594186401666″ contenteditable=”false”></mpchecktext>What is Little Kickers?Little Kickers was established in London (UK) in 2002 and now is the world’s largest provider of pre-school football classes. We are dedicated to providing all pre-school children from 18 months to 7 years old
Chengdu 2021 FISU Games: 150-Day Countdown
• You’ll have seen the big yellow billboards, the countdowns, and even a message from the Chinese Space Station – about an event, that you likely wouldn’t have heard of before 2020 – The Summer World University Games.• Today, 28th
Why Westerners Love to Hate Baijiu, But Shouldn’t
This article was written by much loved Chengdu comedian (and career scientist) Michal Poznik. He’s left China for the time-being, and is now tooting baijiu’s horn from Vienna, Austria. If you like this article, you can check out more of his ramblings
2022 Awards: Nominate Your Favorites NOW!
The Chengdu-Expat awards are a yearly campaign to celebrate the communities, places, and people that make living in Chengdu so special, for the international community in China. It gives awards for the best restaurants, bars, hospitality venues and other, through
2023 Chengdu Valentine’s Specials
Whether you’re looking forward to a night out with your sweetheart or looking to make a new connection, romance is in the air.Check out where to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2023 in Chengdu.Scroll down to see the hotel specials, and click
Where to Watch the 2023 Super Bowl in Chengdu
It’s time once again for the Super Bowl.The biggest event in football – the US version with the oddly shaped leather-covered thing nicknamed a “pigskin,” not the other version – is upon us: Superbowl 57. Whether you’re actually rooting for someone
New Health & Well-Being Center Opens in Chengdu
• It’s not always easy to take care of our wellness here in Southwest China – but 8 Pillars of Health is here to full that gap.• 8 Pillars is a brand-new health and well-being center situation right beside the ShenXianShu Subway
Survival Sichuanese
Survival SichuanesePeople have long joked, 天不怕地不怕只怕四川人说普通话 – there is nothing to fear but the Sichuanese speaking Mandarin, and it can be true.With a large lack of retroflex sounds (ch, zh, sh, etc.), confusions on h/f, n/l, s/c initial consonants and n/ng, en/un, ian/uan
English COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test Reports in Chengdu
Are you leaving China or need English COVID-19 test report for another reason?Here’s where to get your COVID-19 PCR test in Chengdu.Note:-Please bring your passport and specify during the test that you want the result in English.-As things and/ or
Not into Mahjong? Play Poker in Chengdu!
Texas Hold’emWhilst Mahjong reins supreme in Sichuan, Texas hold ’em is is one of the worlds favourite pastimes – and it’s now gaining popularity in Chengdu. Each player seeks the best five card poker hand from any combination of seven
2022 New Year’s Eve Events and Parties in Chengdu
As 2022 is coming to an end, it’s time to celebrate Chengdu! There are dinners, drinks specials, parties and big nights out to help you bring in 2023. Which one will you choose?Bars & RestaurantsNew Year Celebration @ Gili’s Tiexiang
Chengdu: China’s Happiest City for 14th Year Running
Chengdu: China’s Happiest City for 14th consecutive yearChengdu, hometown of the panda, hip hop, hot pot and mahjong, once again came in first in the annual rank of China’s 10 happiest cities… they obviously don’t ask people during winter… We joke.This is the 14th consecutive
2022 Chengdu Christmas Events
If you’re spending Christmas in Chengdu this year then you’re in luck, as there is an abundance of events, parties, restaurant offers and delicious hotel dinners for you to get involved in in the city over the festive season.If you’re