Chongqing Expat Guide

22/12/2023

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功能介绍 Stay with CQGuide for exploring secrets of the city, hot events, restaurant reviews and top tips on our WeChat accounts.

15/12/2023

Dive into a world of festive creativity as we explore stunning tree designs. Let the holiday spirit and the quest for the best tree begin! Check it out now and leave your comments vote for your top pick! 🎅🎁 And you will have a chance to win big in our lucky draw!
🎉 Don't miss out on the festive fun!

Next up, a wave of Christmas trees is about to hit! Are you ready?｜接下来，一大波圣诞树即将来袭！你准备好了吗？

11/12/2023

🌟 Had an amazing time at the CQMEETUP dinner last Saturday on December 8th at Marriott Executive Apartment! 🍽️🥂 Over 20 wonderful friends gathered to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season together. 🎄 The joyous moments were filled with delicious food and shared happiness. Each moment spent with everyone felt like unwrapping a beautiful gift! 🎁 Of course, 🧑‍🎄 Santa reminds us, “Happiness is not just for Christmas!” Excited for an even better year ahead with all of us together. 👭 Join us on our journey for more international-style fun and excitement! 🎉 🌐

04/12/2023

CQMeetup-Sunday Brunch 2023-12-01

30/11/2023

Embrace Chongqing's Winter Warmth 2023! ❄☕
Winter has arrived, and Chongqing is ready to warm you up! Start your day with delightful hot drinks at local spots around town, offering flavorful brews like never before. Indulge in comforting coffees and teas, perfect for the chilly mornings and serene afternoons. And when evening sets in, treat yourself to the cozy atmosphere of various venues, where hot wines and cocktails await to thaw the winter's chill.
Join us in savoring the pleasures of winter in Chongqing! 🌟☕🍷

Winter is here, and a cup of warm drink in hand brings comforting warmth.｜凛冬已至，冬日的一杯暖饮，是捧在手心里的温暖。

23/11/2023

🍁✨ Exciting News for Nature Enthusiasts! 🍂✈️
Just released an amazing article on our WeChat official account, introducing the picturesque red leaf spectacle in Fengjie and Wushan, nestled within the enchanting Three Gorges. 🍁🍃 Plan your getaway between mid-December and January to witness nature's breathtaking transformation into a canvas of vibrant reds and golds. 🌳🍂 Discover insider tips and hidden gems in our article to make your winter trip unforgettable. Share the beauty of nature with your friends and let's embark on this colorful journey together! 📸🍁

I promise you that I’ve been there and was truly mesmerized by the sea of fiery red leaves! ｜小编发誓，亲自到那儿看过，真的被漫山遍野的火红震撼到！

22/11/2023

Rewind | Romeo Sang the Jasmine Flower!
Hey, guys! CQTOUR is coming~ 😃
On November 19th, the original English play Romeo and Juliet by the British TNT Theatre was staged at Qunxing Theatre, Chongqing. 🎭
On the stage, every movement created a tremendous sound with exaggerated actions and perfect sound effects… 🎶
The play used few high-tech stage techniques, yet it showed the classic performance in the Shakespeare’s era.
Also, the actor Romeo sang the Jasmine Flower for us and praised Juliet in Chinese!
It brought us into Shakespeare’s literary world to experience the unique charm of returning to simplicity and the pure love! 🎭💕
And the immortal love of Romeo and Juliet just encourages us to bravely pursue love! 😍

17/11/2023

Mermaids coming! 🧜
Just this weekend!
Get ready for a national-level competition among beautiful mermaids! 🥳
Hundreds of “fish” competing and dancing.
When mermaids are swimming in front of you,
It just like a magic! 😍
💙
The Chinese Mermaid Championship is to be held in Chongqing for the first time!
The princesses and princes of the sea
will bring you a breathtaking underwater art feast. 😁
💙
Beautiful costumes and makeup,
powerful storytelling performances,
roles like Nezha, charming Green snakes, lovely foxes…
💙
Prepare to be amazed! Eye-popping visuals! 👀
The competition venue simulates a sunken ship in the ocean with thousands of fish.
💙
Indulge in performances of “hovering underwater, swimming in parallel, mermaid bubbles 🫧” and others.
Mermaids will compete together, showcasing their professional diving skills and athletic spirit! 🕛: November 18-19, 2023
📍: “Sunken Treasure” Section, Rongchuang Ocean Park (1st floor, Rongchuang Mall)

13/11/2023

Food Exploration in Chongqing | Recharge at "Penny’s Bistro"!

Feel at home in Bistro! Today, we’re heading for Penny’s Bistro, a haven for enjoying leisure time and delicious food! The dishes here add a touch of down-to-earth charm instead of sophistication. 🍃

📍: L7, InCity
🕛: 10:00-22:00

Entering Penny’s Bistro with wooden decor, scattered warm lights, and a semi-open kitchen, you feel like sitting by a cozy fireplace on a winter day, surrounded by the aroma of food. It’s a place that exudes relaxation, friendliness, and warmth. 🪔

Dishes 🤎:
Meat Ball, Tieguanyin Tea & Tomato Sauce with Cheese 🍅🧀
The rich cheese blends with the sweet tomatoes, accompanied by the aroma of Tieguanyin tea and juicy meatballs, creating a flawless symphony of taste.

Fuling pickles and creamy pasta🧁 🍝
Here! My favorite dish: Fuling pickles! It retains the creamy goodness as the refreshing crunch of the pickles adds a delightful twist. Have a try!

Iberico Pork Taco, Roast Chili Sauce 🌮
With a crunchy outer shell, the black-haired pork is grilled to a mouthwatering charred perfection, offering a burst of juiciness. And the fiery chili sauce ignites taste buds, creating a new level of richness and depth.

Crab Roe & Crab Meat Risotto 🦀
The rice is soft, melding with the fresh seasonal crab meat and velvety crab roe. Each bite immerses you in a wave of intense maritime flavors.

Here at Penny’s Bistro, you’ll not only enjoy delicious food but also feel the romance that the mountain city brings to you. 💕

13/11/2023

Sharing delicacies with friends is such a happiness! 💃
We all need a gathering like this to recharge! ⚡⚡
Penny’s Bistro is a place that exudes relaxation, friendliness, and warmth. 😊
The dishes here are a fusion of Chinese and Western cuisines, creating a delightful blend of flavors! 🌍🍽
Its chef Michael 🧑‍🍳 is a master of innovation! 🎉
Iberico Pork Taco, Roast Chili Sauce,
and Fuling Pickles and Creamy Pasta🍝
are one of the most popular ones! 👍🏻
Meeting new friends and savoring new delicacies here.
Such a meaningful day! 🌟

Come on! Join us in this trendy and exciting events! 🌍💃

13/11/2023

“It’s autumn 🍁in Chongqing that brings the promise of new love.”[爱心] Hey, guys~The autumn is coming! Don’t miss these instagram-worthy locations in Chongqing! Have a romantic autumn trip~🍁

Follow me! Let’s discover the hidden color treasures in Chongqing!｜和小编一起在重庆的大街小巷，探索最具秋天气息的地方，找寻藏于城市中的色彩宝藏！

08/11/2023

A hot party last night? Oh come on! Dive into another Sunday brunch! 😍
Join Diane on a mouthwatering brunch adventure at Pana in Hilton Hotel, Chongqing! 🍽🥂
Parma ham, cream of mushroom soup. 🤤
Oysters transported by air during the winter,
Go's Oyster and Regal Oyster from France,
and Mona Oyster from New Zealand!
Cold cut platter: ham paired with sweet melon, superb! 😋
Get ready to indulge in a delightful feast that will leave you craving for more. 🤤
Don’t miss out on this incredible brunch experience that will transport you to a world of culinary bliss! 😍🙌
Let’s go go go！🏃‍♂💨

07/11/2023

Chongqing Food Adventure | Indulge in Hairy Crabs in the Clouds! 🦀☁

It’s the best time to eat hairy crabs again! “The Lixury Hotel Chongqing - Shen Restaurant” has provided a seafood buffet dinner. Let’s go! 😃
📍: 69F, the Lixury Hotel Chongqing - Shen Restaurant, World Financial Center, No. 188, Minzu Rroad, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
⏰: 17:30-21:30
💲: 300+ per person

On the 69th floor, the restaurant offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the mountain city, where the Jialing River and the Yangtze River converge, and neon lights intertwine with the starry sky. 🌃🌌

This buffet features dozens of mouthwatering dishes from a fusion of Chinese and Western cuisines to a variety of fresh seafood: New Zealand green-lipped mussels, prawns, lobsters, salmon… Cold cuts, barbecue, and beverages. Help yourself! 🍽😋

Specialty: Golden and tempting Yangcheng Lake crabs prepared in three different ways:
Steamed: Each bite wraps your taste buds in the original essence of the crab meat, with a delicate and smooth texture. 🦀
Drunken: Marinated for 6 hours with Shaoxing Huadiao wine, dried tangerine peel, star anise, and fragrant leaves. The wine is rich with sweet taste! 🤤
Salted: After being cooked with sea salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and fragrant leaves, the flavor becomes even more exquisite.

Flaming Wagyu Beef with Siberian Caviar: The beef is sourced from grade 5+ Wagyu rump, Australia, with a tender and melt-in-your-mouth texture, and with a rich smoky flavor. Paired with the caviar, it creates a delicate oceanic flavor, sweet and savory. 🥩🤩

Outside the restaurant, you’ll find yourself in the bustling heart of Jiefangbei. After a pleasant feast, take a walk and enjoy some shopping. Couldn’t be better! 🛍
The “Shen Restaurant,” is a place where you can not only savor the delicious food but also appreciate the romance and charm the mountain city brings. 🌆💖

06/11/2023

【An Art Journey · Hungary】🌍
Get ready for 2023 WESTERN CHINA
HUNGARIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
AUTUMN OF BUDAPEST! 🍂
We are bringing you an awe-inspiring exhibition – “THE JOURNEY: JÁNOS FAJÓ AND THE PESTI WORKSHOP”! 🖼🥳
It is presented by the Consulate General of Hungary in Chongqing, MNB Arts & Culture, the Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center (Beijing) and the Chongqing Art Museum, 🤝
showcasing abstract masterpieces of six exceptional Hungarian artists in the 1970s.
Artistic forms like oil paintings 🖌 and prints
unveil the unique charm of Hungarian Op Art! ✨

Exhibition Artists: Imre Bak, János Fajó, Tamás Hencze, llona Keserü, István Nádler, András Mengyán
Time: Until November 19, 2023 ⏰
Venue: Chongqing Art Museum, Cathay Art Center, 2F, No.1 Linjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Admission: Free
Entrance: Jiefangbei landmark - 🍎 Apple logo – climb stairs 🪜

Prepare to step into a whole new world! 😃
Embark on a mesmerizing art odyssey to
feel the artists’ passion for life and beauty! ❤
Come on! Join us in this trendy and exciting event! 🕺

02/11/2023

What a good news to Chongqing people and the tourists to Chongqing !

02/11/2023

Rewind (Special Edition) | 🎃 Happy Halloween
CQNightlife is here, folks! 😃
A spooktacular pumpkin adventure! 🎃
Let’s dive into this bewitching journey 👻
Chilling your blood? 🦇
As night falls, a revelry of merry ghosts unfolds! 🥳

Come on! 🕺
😃 Join us in this trendy and exciting event ~ 🎉

31/10/2023

In Jin Yao Xuan · Chuan Shang, in the Westin Hotel, 53rd floor high,
we gathered here and enjoyed a feast of exquisite cuisines.
On Oct. 28th, Chaine des Rotisseurs, the oldest French food association, hosted a special “HELLO WE " dinner.
Everyone dressed up for Halloween. 🎃
The chef prepared creative Halloween dishes for us, 🍽🍲
the “Pumpkin, Lobster Bisque”, tender and creamy; 🎃
the “Char-grilled Australian M9 Wagyu Beef Top Blade”, fresh and juicy; 🥩
the "Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab” and “Home-made Spaghetti", rich and savory, 🦀
to name a few.
That night was our happy memories! 🌛

Chaine des Rotisseurs was established in Paris in 1950. Today, it has become an international organization that brings together food enthusiasts all over the world. Dedicated to preserving the essence of French cuisine, the organization combines traditional “French table culture” with contemporary trends, achieving constant growth in the new era.

If you are interested in this kind of event, stay tuned for more updates! 🥳

31/10/2023

CQMEETUP is here, folks! 😃🎉
Feeling tired? Have a shot! 🍻
We’re heading to the newly opened
Penny’s Bistro in InCity Plaza.
A Hong Kong celebrated chef is invited there🧑‍🍳
to take us on a culinary journey of fusion flavors from around the world.
[Meat Ball, Tieguanyin Tea & Tomato Sauce with Cheese,
Iberico Pork Taco, Roast Chili Sauce,
and Crab Roe & Crab Meat Risotto] 🌮🍝
Fuling pickles and creamy pasta,
such a wonderful combination!
Don’t miss out on Saturday night!
Come on! 🕺
Let’s have a blast at this trendy and international event. 🥳 🎉

30/10/2023

Performance in Chongqing | Hong Kong Strings-Passionate Hong Kong Hot Chongqing 🔥
What wonders will the “Hong Kong-style” strings bring to us?
On Oct. 25th, a concert combining Chinese and Western elements with a strong “Hong Kong style” is to be staged in Chongqing!
Yao Jue, acclaimed as China’s top violinist,
artistic director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra,
will showcase enchanting melodies that resonates with our innermost being
accompanied by the orchestra.
The performance features string music,
where the audience will not only appreciate Western classical masterpieces,
but also enjoy a medley of classic Hong Kong songs adapted for strings!
We would like to express our gratitude to the organizers,
and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
for bringing such a wonderful performance!
Liaison Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in Chongqing is committed to promoting cultural and artistic exchanges, cooperation, and development between Hong Kong and Chongqing.
CQGUIDE is looking forward to more fantastic performances.

29/10/2023

Upcoming events in Chongqing
CQMEETUP, CQNIGHTLIFE, CQTALK, Sport, Art, Exhibitions, Shows…

Upcoming events in Chongqing music, parties and shows.音乐，派对，表演任你挑选！

20/10/2023

In this busy city, we seem to have become accustomed to the convenience of computers and phones, gradually distancing ourselves from the charm of ink and paper. Now, let's regain the charm of traditional culture and feel the unique beauty of calligraphy art! YourMandarin invites renowned calligraphers to provide on-site guidance, revealing the secrets of calligraphy and allowing you to appreciate their masterful skills. Under the guidance of professional teachers, you will have the opportunity to personally create calligraphy, experiencing the charm of calligraphy. Let's use our pens to interpret emotions and let ink bring culture alive.

📞📞🎉🎉join us and DM me[爱心][爱心]

20/10/2023

In this busy city, we seem to have become accustomed to the convenience of computers and phones, gradually distancing ourselves from the charm of ink and paper. Now, let's regain the charm of traditional culture and feel the unique beauty of calligraphy art! YourMandarin invites renowned calligraphers to provide on-site guidance, revealing the secrets of calligraphy and allowing you to appreciate their masterful skills. Under the guidance of professional teachers, you will have the opportunity to personally create calligraphy, experiencing the charm of calligraphy. Let's use our pens to interpret emotions and let ink bring culture alive.

Just DM me join us🔥🌹

20/10/2023

😍😍😍👋👋🥩
Through the transparent glass table, the colorful tableware and food complement each other. The aroma of freshly baked bread fills the entire space, and it is paired with fresh juices and colorful fruit salad, making people feel happy. The barbecue of meat and seafood is even more mouthwatering. Delicately prepared chicken, beef and seafood sizzle on the grill, evoking the desire for food.🍷🍷🍷

17/10/2023

How is everybody? Here comes our CQ Meetup gathering! We proudly announce that WOORI will kindly offer the venue and authentic 🇰🇷 Korean food 🇰🇷 for CQ Meetup guys!🥳🍾🎊
⏰20th October  (Friday) at 19 pm!!!
Restaurant location: No.50, Ziwei Street, Yubei District
Discount12% off on food, drinks and snacks and go dutch!
Please notice that we have only 12 limited seats!!! and size the opportunity.

Just as before, you could order in advance according to the menu.

Look forward to seeing you!
Feast your stomach on WOORI food！Join US！！

Just DM Me🎉❤️❤️

17/10/2023

How is everybody? Here comes our CQ Meetup gathering! We proudly announce that WOORI will kindly offer the venue and authentic 🇰🇷 Korean food 🇰🇷 for CQ Meetup guys!🥳🍾🎊

⏰20th October (Friday) at 19 pm!!!
Restaurant location: No.50, Ziwei Street, Yubei District
Discount12% off on food, drinks and snacks and go dutch!
Please notice that we have only 12 limited seats!!! and the opportunity.
#
# before, you could order in advance according to the menu.

Look forward to seeing you! Feast your stomach on Woori Food! Join US！！

If you want, DMe!📞📞📞

Example：Name - food + drinks +snacks

1.Chongqing Guide Team+Food+
2.
3.

16/10/2023

CQMEETUP x CasaDami
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Open kitchen design of dining room
There is a feeling of gathering at home.
Romantic, warm and cozy
Demian carefully prepared table flowers for us.
There are 20 friends this time.
From Canada, France, Russia, Japan, Australia, Yugoslavia and other countries.
Diane and Jessie are the Host of this time.
Everyone was enjoying the traditional Italian food room.🌹🌹🌹
Exchanged their opinions on experiences, travel, culture, language, food and so on.🍕🍕
This CQ MEETUP has added a happy and marvellous memory to the short autumn day ~
Come with us and take a review to an international model activity with international flavor and fun ~💐💐💐

16/10/2023

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉CQMEETUP x CasaDami
Open kitchen design of dining room
There is a feeling of gathering at home.
Romantic, warm and cozy
Demian carefully prepared table flowers for us.🌹🌹🌹🌹
There are 20 friends this time.
From Canada, France, Russia, Japan, Australia, Yugoslavia and other countries.
Diane and Jessie are the Host of this time.🔊
Everyone was enjoying the traditional Italian food room.
Exchanged their opinions on experiences, travel, culture, language, food and so on.
This CQ MEETUP has added a happy and marvellous memory to the short autumn day ~
Come with us and take a review to an international model activity with international flavor and fun ~🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

11/10/2023

🎉🎉🎉Today, Chongqing Expat Guide was invited by AISL Harrow School to participate in the Harrow Seal Conferment Ceremony on campus, celebrating the achievements of a holistic education.
The most exciting part is the recitation of Chinese Tang and Song poetry, where students and teachers from different countries unfolded a scroll for us to appreciate the charm of Chinese poetry and showcased the unique cultural experience of Harrow School.
In addition, children demonstrated their talents in musicals, stage plays, and piano solos. It's really great! Friends who are interested in international schools can continue to pay more attention to AISL Harrow Chongqin international school, this British style international school!🎉🎉
今天，重庆对外指南受哈罗学校邀请，共赴校园参加哈罗学校巡回授章庆典，共贺全人教育佳绩。
最为精彩的是中国唐宋诗词朗诵，来自不同国家的学生和老师为我们展开一幅诗词画卷，共同领略中国诗词的魅力，也彰显哈罗学校独特的文化体验。
此外，孩子们音乐剧，舞台剧，钢琴独奏中各显才能。真的非常棒！对国际学校有兴趣的小伙伴们，可以持续关注重庆哈罗礼德，这所英式国际学校。🏫🏫👋👋👋

11/10/2023

🎉🎉🎉Today, Chongqing Expat Guide was invited by AISL Harrow School to participate in the Harrow Seal Conferment Ceremony on campus, celebrating the achievements of a holistic education.
The most exciting part is the recitation of Chinese Tang and Song poetry, where students and teachers from different countries unfolded a scroll for us to appreciate the charm of Chinese poetry and showcased the unique cultural experience of Harrow School.
In addition, children demonstrated their talents in musicals, stage plays, and piano solos. It's really great! Friends who are interested in international schools can continue to pay more attention to AISL Harrow Chongqin international school, this British style international school!
🎉🎉🎉
今天，重庆对外指南受哈罗学校邀请，共赴校园参加哈罗学校巡回授章庆典，共贺全人教育佳绩。
最为精彩的是中国唐宋诗词朗诵，来自不同国家的学生和老师为我们展开一幅诗词画卷，共同领略中国诗词的魅力，也彰显哈罗学校独特的文化体验。
此外，孩子们音乐剧，舞台剧，钢琴独奏中各显才能。真的非常棒！对国际学校有兴趣的小伙伴们，可以持续关注重庆哈罗礼德，这所英式国际学校。🏫🏫🏫