The Chengdu Aquarium announced that it was closing November 1st. For those who’ve already booked tickets, it will still admit some group tours. As for the fate of the aquarium, sources have divulged that it is currently waiting for new owners to take ... Read More>>
Burton Coffee invites friends old and new to dress up and come celebrate Halloween together on October 29th! Draft beers are buy-one-get-one-free, tequila sunrises are half price, and best costume wins a bottle of wine. See also: “Music ... Read More>>
A total of 450 remote cameras were installed and activated in Chengdu on October 12th. They are mainly used to catch various violations of traffic laws, including running through red lights, speeding, improperly using the special lanes etc. See also: Big ... Read More>>
China’s only music theme park, Chengdu Dongqu Music Park, officially opened to the public on September 29th. The park features an arts performances and exhibitions area, music training, a music themed shop, bars and entertainment, and hotels. See ... Read More>>
Chengdu’s first IMAX theatre made its debut at Jiahua Movie City on September 24th. “2D” movie tickets cost 100-120 RMB, while “3D” movie tickets cost 130-150 RMB. See also: Listings – Cinema & Stage Read More>>
The 8th China International Food and Tourism Festival will be held in Chengdu from September 28th to October 8th. During the festival, thousands of gourmets and visitors are expected to come and taste various kinds of delicious foods from across the world. ... Read More>>
The 2011 Chengdu Biennale will be held from September 29th to October 30th at both the East Chengdu Music Park and the Chengdu Industrial Civilization Museum. The three central themes of the event are “Art, Design and Architecture”. The Chengdu ... Read More>>
The St. Petersburg Ice Ballet, the world best ice ballet group, is coming to Chengdu where it is scheduled to perform the two classic (ice) ballets "Swan Lake" and "Nutcracker". This marks the forth time that the St. Petersburg Ice ... Read More>>
Beijing Railway Administration announced a new train operation plan would be carried out from midnight, August 28th, according to which fast trains are set to replace bullet trains from Beijing to Chengdu and Chongqing, and several bullet trains will be ... Read More>>
Located next to western China's largest rail hub, Chengdu's East Railway Station, the largest bus station in Chengdu, is expected to open by August 31st. According to the plan, the long-distance bus station will connect to other long-distance and coach bus ... Read More>>
According to the Green Road Office of Chengdu Project Construction Committee, the construction of the 410 km Green road (成都绿道) was recently completed, reaching almost every tourist attraction in Chengdu; 65 km of the road is still under construction; ... 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>>
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>>
On August 1st, eight eye-catching policewomen carried out their “daily patrol” on roller-skates at Tianfu Square in Chengdu. See also: Huoguo Fever: Chengdu’s Best Places to Eat Hotpot Read More>>
The 1st China Chengdu International Designer Clothing Exhibition will be held from July 30th to August 7th at Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center. More than 80 top clothing brands from home and abroad are confirmed ... Read More>>
Chengdu’s Happy Valley will kick off its annual carnival on July 2nd. The carnival aims to blend carnival experiences from around the world and will run through August 28th. In addition, Happy Valley’s Bashu Ice World and Caribbean Water Park ... Read More>>
At 7:00 PM on July 23rd the Chengdu Beer Festival will hold its grand opening at Overseas Chinese Town. The festival will include not only beer but also music, food, dance and art. If you are in Chengdu or planning to go, don’t miss it! Getting there: ... Read More>>
Starting from June 1st, China’s first modernized entomological museum, Chengdu Huaxi Entomic Museum, opens to the public for free. The museum’s collection contains specimens of all types of butterflies and rare insects found in Sichuan, as well ... Read More>>
On June 3rd, the first Apple store in Chengdu will be unveiled inside the Suning Tianfu Overpass Chain Store. According to reports, the new shop will hold a series of promotional activities during its opening period. See also: TV bans, Art Sex, and ... Read More>>
Ballet West Academy, one of the leading ballet schools in the world, will perform the ballet version of the Shakespearean classic “Romeo and Juliet” at Jincheng Art Palace of Sichuan on Jun e1st and 2nd. Read More>>
On May 8th, Chengdu East Railway Station, which had been under construction for 2 years, was put in service. Eight trains now run from Chengdu to Changsha, Guilin North, Guangzhou and Wuhan, with tickets already on sale. Due to the geographical importance ... Read More>>
The 3rd Chengdu Zebra Music Festival (热波音乐节) will be held in Poly 198 Tulip Park from April 30th to May 2nd. The festival line-up includes bands and singers from both China and abroad (Canada, France and Australia). For a full line-up visit the ... Read More>>
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 reports, a second branch of Wangfujing Department Store, located at Tianfu Huicheng Square, will open at the end of December this year. Read More>>