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>>

The new bullet train linking Shanghai and Chengdu was officially launched yesterday. The approximately 2,000 km journey now takes only 15 hours and 18 minutes, reducing the previous journey time by about 5 hours. 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>>

Fanmu Art Hall is bringing Chengdu the Mashup Music Party this weekend. The three day party will include a variety of music from some of the regions hottest bands and DJs along with BBQ, food stalls photography, graphic design and art exhibitions, art ... Read More>>

Israeli singer, songwriter, composer, producer and engineer will be playing at Jincheng Art Palace in Chengdu on April 22. The multi-talented beauty plays the guitar, piano and clarinet while performing her original songs. 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>>

In Chengdu over Chinese New Year? Why not head over to the Wuhouci temple fair, taking place between January 28 and February 14, for some traditional folk performances and crafts. Read More>>

The ultimate China experience for Spring festival – a light show (which is an annual must) and pandas! Read More>>

The Russian Royal Ballet will be performing “The Nutcracker” in Chengdu on December 23 at the Huamei Jinxin International Theater. Read More>>

The sixth edition of the European Union Film Festival is set to take place this November in Chengdu. 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>>

Suede, Tang Dynasty, Zhang Chu and Miserable Faith…these are just a few of the bands scheduled to perform at the AMC Live Rock Music Festival in Chengdu on October 1-3. 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>>

If you’re wondering how to spend your nights in Chengdu this May, we recommend catching a gig or three at Chengdu’s Little Bar. Read More>>

The International Designer Clothing Wholesaler Exhibition will be held at the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center from April 29-May 7. Read More>>