How to Handle China's Pollution Like a Pro
Pollution in Chengdu has grown to alarming levels recently. Here's how to handle it like a pro. more »China Healthpollutiondevelopmenttipsguidechengdu
View ArticleHow To Guide: Travel Within China Pt. 2
3. WHERE TO SLEEP? The first time I told my American friend that I wanted to stay at a hostel in Shanghai instead of a hotel, she asked me if that was a type of motel where all of the cheap prostitutes...
View ArticleMilk Got You
Milk Got You! The news that my friend Chris brought over 50 pounds of baby milk powder in his luggage from the states for his baby cousin living in China didn’t really surprise me. We’ve all heard the...
View ArticleThe 2013 Mainland China Strategy Guide to Buying Milk Formula in Hong Kong -...
Are you a mother in mainland China who needs to feed your infant? Are you looking for the best way to purchase milk powder in China? Here's a guide to tell you everything you need to know about the...
View ArticleHow to Buy Tea in Chengdu
Everyone hears about Chengdu's teahouses, but nobody talks about buying tea in Chengdu. Here's all the information you need on buying tea in the city or from the north side tea market. more...
View ArticleChengdu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): A station guide
A closer look at Chengdu's latest and unusual addition to the public transport system and comprehensive guide around the stations. more »GeneralchengduguideStationbrtbuspublic transport
View ArticleChengdu Metro Line 2 West Extension to open June 8 - a station guide
The west extension will add six new stations and 8.7 km to Line 2. With the exception of the Xipu station, the area surrounding the extension is currently undergoing a rapid transformation from a...
View ArticleThe complete guide to smartphones and plans in China
China Mobile vs China Unicom or Telecom? 2G or 3G? How do I pay for Android apps in China? What's 'screen resolution' in Chinese? This 4 parts comprehensive guide answers all of these questions and...
View ArticleChengdu Dialogue in the Dark: an eye-opening experience
It's a rather unusual request to ask museum visitors to leave behind their bags, cameras, mobiles, watches, glasses, keys, and anything that may be lost on a tour through darkness. But as visitors to...
View ArticleChengdu Publishes New Birdwatching Guide
For the 33rd Birdlover's Week, the Chengdu Municipal Administration of Forestry and Gardens and the Chengdu Bird Watching Society have published the second edition of the Chengdu Birdwatching Guide....
View Article5 Steps to Renting an Apartment in China
A quick and easy guide to finding an apartment in China without the hassles of agents and high prices. more »GeneralhousingapartmentsLivingchengdurentinglandlordsagentsguide
View ArticleThe fastest criminal background check for US Americans in China - a guide
Applying for a work permit/visa in China and need your criminal background check letter fast? We've got you covered. Step by step. more »Generalguidecriminal recordUSamericanvisaworkpermitbackground...
View ArticleThe Chengdu-Shanghai High-Speed Train - Guide and Review
Considering transportation options for an upcoming trip to Shanghai? You could fly, but the July opening of the Huhanrong high-speed railway shortened the formerly 40-hour train route to a mere 15...
View ArticleChengdu guide for newcomers: Read this first
If you're among the many new transplants to Chengdu that arrive each fall, you're probably looking for ways to make your new home feel a little more like, well, home. And while signing up for life as...
View ArticleEating in Chengdu: The Essential Guide
Still figuring out what's for dinner (or breakfast or lunch)? Let us help you with our pool of Chengdu essential eating guides. This should provide a comprehensive introduction to Sichuanese cuisine,...
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