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22/05/2017

Is My Money Real?

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We have had a few queries from newcomers to Chengdu who are concerned after hearing horror stories about people losing a lot of money by being given fake money. Here’s a quick guide about how…

18/05/2017

Have you experienced these top 5 confusions between Chinese and Foreigners?

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Have you experienced these top 5 confusions between Chinese and Foreigners?

15/05/2017

OK, so this is something that almost every Chinese person knows about but many foreigners are still unaware of. So we want to share this nifty little money saver for those still in the dark. Alipay has many cool little features but this is one of our favorites. Every time you spend money with Alipay (Official payment - not transfer) you will get 10MB of free mobile data! [ 117 more words ]

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Ok, so this is something that almost every Chinese person knows about but many foreigners are still unaware of. So we want to share this nifty little money saver for those still in the dark.

13/05/2017

It is approaching that time of year when many foreigners are nearing the end of their year-long contract in China and are looking forward to a well deserved break. Whether you are heading back home or to another country to continue an international adventure, we all know that trying to convert large amounts of money to another currency can be a nightmare! [ 424 more words ]

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It is approaching that time of year when many foreigners are nearing the end of their year long contract in China and are looking forward to a well deserved break. Whether you are heading back home…

04/05/2017

Almost every attraction in china has a student discount... and you don't have to be a student!

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Did you know that almost every attraction in china has a half price student discount…. and you don’t have to be a student to get it!

30/04/2017

It's a beautiful day to ride a bike and ofo is free to ride for the national holiday, so get out there and enjoy the sunshine!

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Ofo is another bike sharing app which has a fleet of distinctive yellow bikes scattered around the city. What are the pros and cons? How can you get the most out of ofo?

27/04/2017

Luckily Chengdu is a very safe city when compared to the likes of Beijing or Shanghai but of course, like almost anywhere else it is essential to be aware of what could happen if you're no to careful. Area's to be extra careful Chuan Xi road and Tianfu Square area Metro stations and busy bus stops Bars and Clubs Crowded areas… [ 821 more words ]

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Luckily Chengdu is a very safe city when compared to the likes of Beijing or Shanghai but of course, like almost anywhere else it is essential to be aware of what could happen if you’re no to…

25/04/2017

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24/04/2017

Aliypay and WeChat Pay both enable you to pay for just about anything in just about every shop, restaurant and website in bigger Chinese cities such as Chengdu, and increasingly in smaller rural areas as well. A Brief Introduction Aliypay was launched in China in 2004 and is owned by Alibaba Group. It now has the biggest market share of online payments in China. [ 197 more words ]

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Aliypay and WeChat Pay both enable you to pay for just about anything in just about every shop, restaurant and website in bigger Chinese cities such as Chengdu, and increasingly in smaller rural ar…

21/04/2017

Best free apps for learning Chinese

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Learning Chinese is not easy, especially as the locals tend to shout a lot and speak very fast with different dialects. Many people go to a country and assume they will magically pick it up. Howeve…

20/04/2017

Pandas are a part of everyday life in Chengdu, form the constant shops full of panda merchandise to the panda theme metro line 3, they simply can't be avoided. Although some outsiders may visualise pandas roaming the streets and munching on wild bamboo in the parks, anyone who has been to Chengdu will know this is not the case. and despite China being the home of the Pandas, they are an endangered spicies and you won't find one unless you know where to look. [ 364 more words ]

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Pandas are a part of everyday life in Chengdu, form the constant shops full of panda merchandise to the panda theme metro line 3, they simply can’t be avoided. But where can you find one?