The results of a public voting event entitled “Chengdu Top Ten Sites · New Top Ten Sites” were announced on the evening of April 17th. Chengdu’s top 10 sites include: Wuhou Memorial Temple, Mount Qingcheng, the Dujiangyan Irrigation ... Read More>>
According to Chinese traffic law, it is illegal for bikes, electric bikes, and other non-motorized vehicles turning left at an intersection to head down the wrong side of the street against oncoming traffic. Those caught doing so will now be fined 5-30 RMB. ... Read More>>
Chengdu was granted the Certificate of Achievement by the World Center of Excellence for Destinations (CED), becoming the first city in Asia to win the honor. Chengdu was the first city in China and even in Asia to accept the all-round assessment under the ... Read More>>
According to reports, construction of the Chengdu-Lanzhou Railway line will begin on February 26th and is expected to be finished in six years. When completed, it will only take four hours from Chengdu to Lanzhou and two hours from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou ... Read More>>
A netizen on Weibo recently disclosed a notice supposedly written by the Chengdu Tourism Bureau, claiming that from February 8th onwards, Tibet and the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan were closed to foreigners. The Weibo post immediately ... Read More>>
The Chengdu – Chongqing Railway Passenger Line has officially started construction. The transit line will measure 308 kilometres and construction will continue for the next four years. According to the plans, once the direct passenger line is ... 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>>
New direct flights between Chengdu and Kuala Lumpur were officially launched on October 20th. The new direct flights will take off every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It takes about four hours and 40 minutes for a one way flight from China to Malaysia. ... Read More>>
In the afternoon of January 10th, the Chengdu railway station began pre-selling tickets for the19th of this month which is the starting day of the Spring Festival transportation. Many passengers buy tickets ahead of time and railway tickets recently are not ... Read More>>
As planned, Chengdu Metro Line 1 will be put into trial operation by the end of September. Line 1 test operation time ranges from 07:00 to 21:00, with 10 minutes interval time between trains, Chengdu Railway Company stated on Sept. 23rd. A two-way line will ... Read More>>
A Rechargeable monthly subway pass went on sale officially on January 9 at Chengdu subway stations. The pass keeps track of every time a passenger rides the subway and deducts one ride from the card. Such monthly subway passes cost 90 Yuan, including a ... Read More>>
Starting February 20th, Chengdu is now implementing different work schedules to allow for different peak hours for getting to and from work in the downtown city area – with the exception of government offices, elementary schools, high schools, and ... Read More>>
On May 19th, the 2010 AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Women's Asian Cup will kick off at Chengdu Sports Center. The first matches of the tournament will be Australia vs. Vietnam and China vs. South Korea. All of the participating teams have arrived in ... Read More>>
Harry Potterand his wizardly bag of tricks are finally coming to Chengdu. Screenings of Harry Potter and Death Hallows Part 2 will begin with midnight shows on August 4th at theatres throughout Chengdu. Check local listings for locations and show times. See ... Read More>>
With work starting later this year and due for completion by the end of 2012 this latest highway will see the road length from Chengdu to Chongqing shortened to a mere 254 km, that’s 86 km shorter than the current highway and 40 km shorter than the ... Read More>>
Chengdu Metro Line 1 is set to open to traffic in October, and people have been guessing what the stations will look like after completion. A netizen recently uploaded first-ever-seen pictures of Metro Line 1 stations to a Chinese social networking site. ... Read More>>
With the Spring Festival nearing, passengers should make sure to check in two hours before take-off, as informed by Chengdu Shuangliu Airport. The airport has also added three check-in counters with self service for more convenience. Read More>>
.this_tab td{ padding-left:3px;} On February 17th, the new methods for obtaining discounts to Mt.Qingcheng - Dujiang Weir Scenic Area were announced. Depending on how far in advance one purchases tickets to the site, tourists can make savings of up to 90% ... Read More>>
Chengdu’s “Living Water Park” entry in Shanghai’s World Expo City will be located in the Expo’s City best training grounds. The park, which is 2680 square meters large, will allow visitors to witness the biological water ... Read More>>
Construction recently commenced on the “Galleria,” Chengdu's first upscale European upscale shopping mall. With a total investment of RMB 650 million, this is also the first large-scale comprehensive retail business in Chengdu directly invested ... Read More>>
From October 1-3, Chengdu’s main events will take place at Tazishan Park, People’s Park, Sports Center of Jinjiu District, Nanjiao Park and Xinhua Park. This year’s park events will carry the theme of “Praise the motherland, eulogize ... Read More>>
A grand National Day military review ceremony will be held in Beijing on the morning of October 1st. The flight route will be monitored in Beijing from 9am to 12am. Capital International Airport will stop for about three hours on October 1st, adjustment ... Read More>>
Chengdu’s new taxi stands were unveiled six months ago, though recently, most of them in the downtown area have been lit up, making it a gorgeous night on the streets. It is reported that the number of the new taxi stands will be increased to 562 ... Read More>>
Air China’s South West Company has announced that regular flights from Chengdu to Taipei will officially begin every Thursday from September 1st onwards. When the time comes, Air China will offer more Thursday flights from Chengdu’s Shuangliu ... Read More>>