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"Out" in Chengdu: Gay and Lesbian Bars
'Out' in Chengdu: Gay and Lesbian Bars
May 24, 2012 Comments (0)

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. Here are the best gay and lesbian bars in Chengdu. Read More>>

Rock on: The 2012 Zebra Music Festival is Back!
Rock on: The 2012 Zebra Music Festival is Back!
Apr 10, 2012 Comments (0)

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
Freshen up Your Home: Flower and Plant Markets in Chengdu
Apr 04, 2012 Comments (0)

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 Chengdu. Read More>>

Letting Your ‘Qi’ Flow: Traditional Chinese Medicine Centres in Chengdu
Letting Your ‘Qi’ Flow: Traditional Chinese Medicine Centres in Chengdu
Mar 21, 2012 Comments (0)

Chinese medicine operates in a holistic way and has intrigued people all over the world for centuries. Whether you regularly get TCM treatment or just want to try it out, Chengdu is full of clinics offering traditional treatments. Read More>>

Vestiges of the Past: Ancient Towns Around Chengdu
Vestiges of the Past: Ancient Towns Around Chengdu
Mar 07, 2012 Comments (2)

If Chengdu’s city life is getting to you, and you feel an irrepressible urge to leave your urban tribulations behind, a host of beautiful ancient towns are only a short bus ride away. Read More>>

The Sardine Box: Guide to Chengdu’s Bus System
The Sardine Box: Guide to Chengdu’s Bus System
Feb 20, 2012 Comments (2)

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>>

Good, Wholesome Fun: Family Friendly Activities in Chengdu
Good, Wholesome Fun: Family Friendly Activities in Chengdu
Feb 06, 2012 Comments (1)

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>>

Find Some Air: The Best Nature Getaways Outside Chengdu
Find Some Air: The Best Nature Getaways Outside Chengdu
Jan 23, 2012 Comments (0)

Some of the best places to go to in Sichuan happen to be very close to Chengdu. While there are good nature spots within the province’s capital, it’s sometimes nice to actually leave the city to get your nature fix. Read More>>

A Full Stomach and Wallet! Cheap Eats in Chengdu
A Full Stomach and Wallet! Cheap Eats in Chengdu
Jan 09, 2012 Comments (1)

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>>

Space Away from the City: Chengdu’s Best Nature Spots
Space Away from the City: Chengdu’s Best Nature Spots
Dec 23, 2011 Comments (1)

Chinese cities are concrete jungles, and Chengdu is no different. A grey fog hangs over the city, reminding you that you are far removed from the natural outdoors – or so you thought. Actually, Chengdu is filled with parks, perfect for when you need some space away from the city. 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>>