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How to Get your Driving License in Chengdu

20 hours ago

For those expats itching to get back into the driver's seat, here's some handy info to help you get your license and drive off into that Chinese Sunset.   Foreigners, as well as residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan who wish to drive in China must apply for a…

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Explore Tibetan New Year Culture

A once in a life time event, the Tibetan New Year and Chinese New Year fall at the same time.…

5 days ago
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The Metro’s About to Get Faster, In More Ways Than One [January 2019]

Ever found yourself walking past the endless Metro construction and thinking what's it all for? Well, we've got the down-low…

1 week ago
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Become An Academic Judge | USAD & USAP Need You

If you're looking for professional development opportunities and to give your resume a boost, USAD & USAP are offering the…

2 weeks ago
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QR Code payment now available on the Chengdu Metro

Chengdu’s metro system has just launched a new payment service, allowing commuters to pay for travel by scanning their mobile…

2 weeks ago
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Deal of the Week – Pizza!

Every so often, followers of Chengdu-Expat, receive a special deal on a great product or service in Chengdu, for one week only.…

2 weeks ago
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2018 Awards • Nominate Your Favorites!

The Chengdu-Expat awards are back for the third time, to celebrate the communities, places, and people that made living in…

3 weeks ago
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BMW ReachNow Premium Ride-hailing service in Chengdu

Check out BMW’s luxurious Ride-Hailing in Chengdu – Get coupons as soon as you sign up Its’s only about a…

4 weeks ago
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2018 New Year’s Eve in Chengdu

As 2018 is coming to and end in and it's time to celebrate. There are dinners, drinks specials, parties and…

1 month ago
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Where to Get Inked in Chengdu

Looking to get tattooed in Chengdu? There are many great places in the city to get inked, and here we…

1 month ago
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December 2018 Marathon Dates Announced And Other Chengdu News

Two 2019 Chengdu Marathons Open for Registration Great news for the growing community of avid runners today in Chengdu, as…

1 month ago
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2018 Chengdu Christmas Events Overview

Spending Christmas in Chengdu this year? If your diary isn’t already full, get involved in some restaurant offers, scrumptious hotel…

2 months ago
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Instagrams of November [2018]

As November comes to an end, Chengdu is taking on a new look. Ginkgo leaves are falling, fog hovers around skyscrapers,…

2 months ago
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5 Things To Do In Chengdu This Week [Nov 26]

Laughter, some kind of secret heat, Christmas cheer, a stiff drink and a thrilling film. We've found five ways to warm…

2 months ago
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How To Overcome Your Chinese Fears

How many years have you been living in Chengdu? How is your Chinese? How far can you go in three…

2 months ago
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2018 Holiday Bazaar Photos

The 2018 Chengdu Holiday Bazaar took place this weekend on Saturday 24th November, at CDIS ’s new campus in the heart of…

2 months ago
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News Winter 2018: 6 Visa-Free Days in Chengdu & More

Friends and family visits may have just got easier - as a new visa-free travel policy is coming into place…

2 months ago
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Heathrow to Chengdu direct flight to open in April

Starting April 2019, visiting family may become a lot quicker for a lot of expats. London’s Heathrow Airport will be…

2 months ago
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Chengdu to Launch 6 Day Visa-Free Transit Policy

Starting January 2019, Chengdu will join several other Chinese cities in launching a 144-hour visa-free transit policy. This will allow…

2 months ago
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African Swine Fever Reported in Sichuan

African Swine Fever has appeared in Sichuan, now officially having cases in 18 of China's 31 provinces. It is important…

2 months ago