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'Out' in Chengdu: Gay and Lesbian Bars
"Out" in Chengdu: Gay and Lesbian Bars
May 24, 2012

Photo: virtualtourist.com Chengdu is one of the most open-minded cities in China. A quick look at the seductive male burlesque shows down Dongmen Daqiao on a Saturday night will convince you of that. This south-western metropolis, built for a comfortable lifestyle, is also a place of sexual tolerance. This tolerance and freedom is most visible in the open signs of affection in public, and in the surprising number of gay and lesbian bars. Here’s a list of the best ones. Gay Bars (同志酒吧| Gay吧) 1) MC Bar... Read More>>

Rock on: The 2012 Zebra Music Festival is Back!
Apr 10, 2012
Rock on: The 2012 Zebra Music Festival is Back!

The Zebra Music Festival is back in Chengdu at the end of April. Read on for the official line-up, dates, ticket information and festival details… Read More>>

Freshen up Your Home: Flower and Plant Markets in Chengdu
Apr 04, 2012
Freshen up Your Home: Flower and Plant Markets in Chengdu

The smell, the quiet beauty, the health effects – buying house plants has its advantages. But knowing where to get good quality for good prices can be tricky. Here are the best plant markets in... Read More>>

Nightlife

Need a Drink? The Best Bar Areas in Chengdu
Need a Drink? The Best Bar Areas in Chengdu

From laid-back reggae bars to high-class cosmopolitan chic bars, Chengdu’s got it all. So let’s get down to it. Here it is: the best bar areas in Chengdu. Read More>>

Food & Drink

A Full Stomach and Wallet! Cheap Eats in Chengdu
A Full Stomach and Wallet! Cheap Eats in Chengdu

Tasty hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Chengdu saturate the city, from shockingly cheap noodle shops to very affordable dumpling houses. If you’re looking to get your fill on a great meal and not spend too much Yuan, consider some of these restaurants in Chengdu. Read More>>

Tips & Advice

The Sardine Box: Guide to Chengdu’s Bus System
The Sardine Box: Guide to Chengdu’s Bus System

Whether you’re broke, out of options, or in search of a genuine Chinese experience, the Chengdu bus is happy to oblige. Read on for a look into the best bus routes and tips to navigate freely around the city. Read More>>

Shopping

The Best Spots for Imported Food Products in Chengdu
The Best Spots for Imported Food Products in Chengdu

Think you can’t find grainy Dijon mustard or a 6-pack of Corona just because you’re living in Chengdu? Think again! We’ve rounded up the top contenders for one-stop import food shopping - to help you find those elusive edibles we all crave after too many months of mala. Read More>>

Travel & Outdoors

Good, Wholesome Fun: Family Friendly Activities in Chengdu
Good, Wholesome Fun: Family Friendly Activities in Chengdu

Whether your family is visiting Chengdu or you are simply looking for reasons to get out and do something with the kids, Chengdu offers a range of children friendly activities. Read More>>

Art & Entertainment

Chengdu Polar Ocean World Finally Unveiled to Public
Chengdu Polar Ocean World Finally Unveiled to Public

Chengdu residents could only dream of rare and mysterious polar animals, a colorful undersea world and swimming in harmony with sharks and other marine animals – until now. After 4 years of construction, Chengdu Polar Ocean World has finally opened to visitors. Read More>>

Seasonal/Festivals

2010 Chengdu Beer Festival Meets FIFA World Cup this June
2010 Chengdu Beer Festival Meets FIFA World Cup this June

Sobriety becomes a distant memory in Chengdu from June 11th to August 31st, when the 2010 Chengdu Beer Festival kicks off at the same time as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read More>>

 
Chengdu Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Chengdu Dining
Brief Intro to Chengdu Dining

Sichuan cuisine, characterized as spicy and tongue-numbing, is split into four major... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Chengdu Shopping
Brief Intro to Chengdu Shopping

There is no shortage of places to satisfy a shopping sweet tooth in Chengdu. Whether... Read More>>

Exploring Chengdu

Rough Guide to Chengdu Travel
Rough Guide to Chengdu Travel

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, and is the cultural and economic hub of the... Read More>>

Entertainment

Chengdu Entertainment Overview
Chengdu Entertainment Overview

Chengdu's entertainment scene is a mix of the traditional and contemporary, thanks in... Read More>>

 
Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Same Name, Different Game: 5 Ugly Facets of the Chinese Workplace

Every office has the same basic feel, right? The same code of ethics, the same unspoken definition of decency, right? Wrong. Read on for five unscrupulous practices largely accepted in Chinese offices that would normally get you fired. More>>