Chengdu saw a motionless contest this week, for the first time ever. The 200 participants were not permitted to move or laugh. Read More>>
According to official Chengdu city estimates, Chengdu has 25,000 foreigners living in its city. Amongst them are teachers, students, white collar workers, artists, and young innovators. Read More>>
Direct flights from Chengdu to Penang in Malaysia will be available from September 30. Read More>>
A Branch of the American charity shop Goodwill has opened in Chengdu. The store is located at South Renmin Road and will be accepting donations of clothes, toys, books and other unwanted items. Read More>>
Abercrombie and Fitch has graced Chengdu with their second mainland branch, which opened on August 30. Read More>>
According to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank, Chengdu is the most livable city in mainland China. The assessment is based on the Environmental Livability Index which rates the quality of urban environment, water resources, air quality and ... Read More>>
A man attempting to fly to Nepal from Chengdu with the wrong passport was caught red handed passing through Chinese immigration. The man was holding a foreign passport, and looked fairly similar to the picture. Read More>>
From today, June 3, foreigners working or claiming residence in Chengdu will be required to complete a criminal record check from their home country. The new initiative will apply to any foreigners who wish to apply to work, study, marry, or immigrate to ... Read More>>
United Airlines is opening a new direct route from Chengdu to San Francisco starting June 11. The Boeing 747 will make the return journey three times a week. This will mark the first direct flights to the USA from the Midwestern region. Read More>>
Thousands of buses in Chengdu have had GPS tracking installed. In emergency situations an alarm can be activated in 0.2 seconds. Read More>>
British Airways recently announced their discount fares for 2014. You cane now fly from Chengdu to continental Europe and the United Kingdom for as little as 3,100 RMB. Read More>>
Four people were killed and 11 injured in a brutal stabbing incident that occurred on a bus in Chengdu on August 25. Read More>>
Between the evening of June 19 and the early hours of June 20, Chengdu was hit by an intense rainstorm that caused many parts of the city to be flooded. Read More>>
Affair receiving approval from the State Council, it has been confirmed that Chengdu will allow citizens from 45 countries to enter the city without a visa for 72 hours. Read More>>
Air China will open its first direct flight from Chengdu to Frankfurt on May 19. Read More>>
The Sanlian Pet Market opened in Chengdu’s Longquanyi District on December 18. The market is nearly 50,000 sq. m and features dogs, cats and birds for sale as well as a large variety of pet supplies and flowers. As businesses continue to move to this new ... Read More>>
The first Apple Store in Mid-West China will open in Chengdu’s MIXC mall on December 15. The store is split in to two levels, has a full stock of Apple products and features a Genius Bar. Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 (Sun-Thu); 10:00-22:30 (Fri-Sat) ... Read More>>
A direct flight from Chengdu to London is expected to open in September of 2013, freeing Chengdu residents from having to fly through Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. Members of the Civil Aviation Administration of China met earlier this month with ... Read More>>
The largest teddy bear museum in the world is slated to open in Chengdu on November 11. The museum will occupy 10,000 square meters of floor space and will display over 1000 teddy bears from around the world. Other highlights include a Teddy’s home ... Read More>>
The 2012 Sichuan Mahjong Competition, hosted by the Chengdu Chess Association, recently concluded in spectacular fashion as two women, Jing Daiju of Qionglai and Wang Chao of Santai County, claimed the top two prizes of 200,000 RMB and 50,000 RMB ... Read More>>
According to reports, on June 6 disgruntled Foxconn workers at the Chengdu plant caused major unrest at their dormitories. Salary disputes and inefficient management were at the heart of the disturbance, which reportedly involved over 1000 people and lead ... Read More>>
Sichuan Airlines will open an international line from Chengdu to Shenyang to Vancouver. This is the fourth direct line to North America following lines departing from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The flight, which lasts approximately 14 hours, departs ... Read More>>
Chengdu recently began issuing new finance / IC combo card, named the “Rongchengka” (蓉城卡) that will gradually replace previously used bank cards. Currently, the new Rongchengka can only be used for depositing money to be used on the subway, ... Read More>>
The 86th China National Sugar and Alcoholic Commodities Fair will be held at the Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Center (CCNICEC) in Chengdu from March 23-26th. The trade fair will feature eight themed halls including: Wine and ... Read More>>