Tag Archives: China

Hair Salons and Barbershops in Chengdu

 Finding a worthy hairdresser or barber to entrust your locks into can be complicated even without a language and a culture barrier  We often resort to screenshots of the style we want or shots from a few angles of our last good

Top 9 Apps for Foreigners in China

Top 9 Apps for Foreigners in China 👉 Turbocharge your experience in China by adding these apps to your arsenal.If you haven’t noticed already, people’s lives are dominated by their mobile phones from mobile payments to transportation, your phone can

Iconic Bridges In Chengdu

Several bridges in Chengdu became WeChat-moments-spam in the last few years.Recently a few other cool bridges were completed, becoming very useful for people living in the area, though also attracting tourists.If you’re a budding photographer, wanna go on a scroll with your

UEFA EURO 2024 Schedule (China-time)

UEFA EURO CUP 2024 🏆Groups, full schedule, dates, venues, more The group stage draw for the 2024 European Championships has been made and the tournament in Germany this summer and it is going to be a brilliant 24-team event in

How to Travel, Pay, Get SIM & Live in China – New Expat Guide

How to Travel, Pay, Get SIM & Live in China – New Expat GuideHere is a pretty comprehensive guide to useful tips on day-to-day life in China, such as; travel, mobile payment, and more. This content is useful mostly for

Vegetarian Restaurants in Chengdu

Chengdu is rich with Buddhist influences, so vegetarian dishes and restaurants should be available in abundance…But, if a stroll down the average hotpot riddled street leaves you wanting more diverse and exciting vegetarian options, then this list is for you.

Chengdu’s Viral “Disneyland” (Sichuan, China)

• Last year there were rumours of Disneyland possibly opening in Chengdu, but meanwhile our fine city has started its own ‘local Disney’ – which has gone viral on Chinese social media this week.• A modest outdoor community fitness area

Criminal Record Certificate in Chengdu: Guidelines

A overlooked item that may be required when changing jobs is your criminal record covering the time you were living in China. Most of us will have had to deal with obtaining a criminal record check from our own countries

Mobile RMB Transfers: Speed and Savings for Foreigners in China

• To consistently improve the remittance experiences in China, SkyRemit is offering a legit RMB transfer service dedicated to expats.• This new solution ensures a faster, more convenient and more economical way to send RMB home. This not only allows

Imagine Dragons NOT Coming to China in 2023

Over the last weeks, the Chinese internet got flooded with information and posts from happy/ delighted fans that the American pop rock band would visit China in November 2023, including a gig in Chengdu.We unfortunately regret to announce that Imagine

Do You Need To Carry Passport In China?

Do You Need To Carry Passport In China? In China, it is legally required for foreigners to carry their passports at all times. This regulation is enforced to facilitate identity verification by local authorities, which can occur at various checkpoints

WeChat: All You Need To Know When Adding Overseas Bank Cards [2023 Guide]

Tencent will let foreign users link their Visa cards to their WeChat mobile payments accounts ‘from July’. This will allow tourists to use their smartphones to pay tens of millions of Chinese merchants that already accept the domestic version of

5 Reasons Why You Should Try SkyRemit

​Sending money abroad from China can be a hassle. Traditional bank transfers can take days to complete, and the fees can be high. Private remittance services can be unreliable and unsafe. However, with the rise of online remittance tools, sending

Win a FREE Custom Suit with Suit Republic

Suit Republic is your number one choice for custom suits, shirts, shoes and more in China Scroll down to join the prize draw for your chance to win a custom suit.   Custom Suit Prize DrawWho Can Enter?The Prize Draw is open to

Alipay: All You Need To Know When Adding Overseas Bank Cards [2023 Guide]

 Which overseas card types can be added in Alipay?Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club International and Discover  Get started with Alipay in 3 Steps1) RegistrationOpen Alipay > tap “sign up” to register2) Verification and Adding Bank CardIn the lower right corner tap”Me””Bank

Is Disneyland Coming To Chengdu?

Forget about Happy Valley, Legoland (yes, that’s happening – click here for more info), Peppa Pig Palace or Smurf Park (no, those 2 didn’t make it)… because the rumour is that Disneyland may open it’s third China location in Chengdu!

SkyRemit: A Fast & Secure Expat Remittance Tool

On May 10th, Skyee, a member company of LAKALA, a listed enterprise, held a press conference in Guangzhou to officially released SkyRemit, an online remittance tool for foreigners’ international remittance from China. The product provides fast, convenient, and low-cost cross-border

2022 China-time Qatar World Cup Schedule

• Get ready for the FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022! 🏆 Thirty-two teams will play a total of 64 games to decide who will be crowned World Cup champions.• The 32 nations are divided into eight groups of four. Teams

Returning to China: Tests in Transit NO Longer Required

• This week 20 updated COVID-19 prevention and control measure reforms were announced (for information about this, click here) – and now there’s MORE good news for people wanting to return to China: many Chinese embassies have updated the requirements

China Shortens Quarantine to 5+3 for ALL Cities

GOOD NEWS!• China released 20 updated COVID-19 prevention and control measures on Friday, giving new guidance for both inbound travellers and people living in China.• The country has shortened quarantine times for inbound travelers, tweaked its classification of so-called “risk