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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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Sichuan cuisine, characterized as spicy and tongue-numbing, is split into four major... Read More>>
There is no shortage of places to satisfy a shopping sweet tooth in Chengdu. Whether... Read More>>
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, and is the cultural and economic hub of the... Read More>>
Chengdu's entertainment scene is a mix of the traditional and contemporary, thanks in... Read More>>