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How to Find what you’re Looking for in Chengdu

 Having Trouble Finding What You Need in Chengdu?If you’re living in Chengdu or planning to move here, navigating daily life can be a challenge, especially if you don’t speak Chinese. That’s exactly why we’ve created a range of tools and

Chengdu News | Summer 2024

What’s New in Chengdu This Autumn 2024: Flights, Trains, Events & MoreFinally, the city is cooling down, so it’s time to leave our air-conditioned caves. Autumn (or Fall for our American friends) is one of the best times to explore

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

Chengdu News Spring 2022

 You may not have been able to leave Chengdu this May holiday, but boy, did the city turn on the charm. And whilst we’re still in a relaxed stupor, there’s lots to fill you in on, that’s been happening here

Chengdu News Winter 2022

The 4 or 5 weeks between Christmas and the Lunar New Year can feel like a sort of listless vaccum, where nothing much of value happens in Chengdu, apart from trips to a tin of Quality Street, to see if anything but the toffee pennies are hiding

Chengdu News Autumn 2021

It looks like another autumn has arrived in the city, where we’re not going beyond China’s fine borders – and before you know it winter will be in town. Luckily there’s lots going on to keep us distracted; celebrations, yet another

Chengdu 2020 Metro Expansion

Chengdu 2020 Metro ExpansionThe Chengdu Metro seems to be being built at lightening speed, into each and every spare inch of the city. Long gone are the days where the only intersection was between lines 1 and 2 was at Tianfu Square. Now multiple lines intersect all

Chengdu News Autumn 2020

The US elections are over, and finally, we can focus on something a little closer to home… Chengdu doesn’t seem to have stopped to take a breath recently, as the construction of roads, metro lines, and new buildings ramps up.

Over 6,000 Ancient Tombs Discovered & Other Chengdu News

As the city swings (almost) back to full pelt, we don’t want you to miss long-postponed openings, and new discoveries in the city this month. Here’s what’s up:Over 6000 Ancient Tombs Discovered in ChengduMore than 6,000 ancient tombs dating back between the Warring

Chengdu News December 2019: Jiuzhaigou Reopens, New Metro Line and MORE

​Join us as we celebrate Jinli making Travel CNN’s most beautiful street list, get excited for the new metro line and Christmas events, reminisce about previous events in the city and more.Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area Open to Individual VisitorsIt has

Chengdu News November 2019

There is loads going on in and around Chengdu. Get all the information you need to keep up-to-date with what is happening in the city right here.2019 FISE ChengduFrom October 31st to November 3rd, the international Festival of Extreme Sports

Legoland, Marathon, Exhibitions & Other News

It’s getting chilly now and the rain is coming and going. But plenty is happening in and around Chengdu. Here’s what’s up:Legoland Is Coming to ChengduMerlin Entertainments announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Global Zhongjun Cultural

Another Sichuan Earthquake & Other News

Summer has officially left us and the rain is here. But there’s still been plenty happening in and around Chengdu. Here’s whats up:Neijiang EarthquakeA 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Weiyan County, Neijiang, Sichuan province, at 6:42 am on Sunday, one person

Floods, CATS, Direct Flights & Other News

Someone recently said that it seems Chengdu only operates for 8 months of the year; in the narrow window between Chinese New Year and Summer, then from autumn to the middle of winter. August is certainly one of the city’s

Is Chengdu on the Brink of Global Recognition?

Now after investing heavily in the province’s running ecosystem, Chengdu will bid to become the seventh city of the Abbott World Marathon Majors series, joining London, Tokyo, Berlin Chicago, New York, and Paris as host cities. This is just the beginning…

100 Days and Counting | Spring News

The city is awash with exciting events, exhibitions, and milestones to celebrate this month, here is what’s on:

Chengdu Spring 2019 News: Direct Flights and More

This month, there’s a plethora of new direct flights, railways links, and transport hubs coming to the city – as well as other province-wide updates.

Fallen Heroes: 30 Sichuan Firefighters Killed

Yesterday (April 1st) it was reported that at least 30 firefighters died after hundreds were sent to tackle a forest blaze in remote mountains.

What’s Happening in Chengdu [February 2019]

What’s been happening in mala city whilst you’ve been away for Chinese New Year? Catch up on the news here:

Chengdu’s Museum of Breakups

Emerging from in-between exhibitions of ancient history and traditional artefacts, the Museum of Broken Relationships Chengdu offers a contemporary display of modern relationships. Over a hundred different stories and tokens have been collected from all across China.