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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>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>