ABOUT CHENGDU
Chengdu is the capital and the most populous city in Sichuan Province, located in southwestern China.
The city is fairly warm throughout the year and has high relative humidity. It is mostly known for pandas and its tasty and spicy food, which attracts foodies from all over the world. While in modernized Chengdu there are still many miles of bustling back streets to explore: free markets, flea markets, peddler markets, commercial districts, underground shopping malls. And what's more, the countless tiny restaurants specializing in Sichuan snacks, myriads of teahouses scattered everywhere... You are looking at one of China's most intriguing cities.
Food has no national boundaries, now more and more local Chengdu people like Western food. Not only because of the special delicious Western-style food but more of what it gives them, a feel of a different region. There are lots of foreign Restaurants & Bars in Chengdu as well. So.. if you miss home food or would like to meet more people from other countries? There is a lot of foreign hangout spots in Chengdu for you to explore.
Check out www.chengdu-expat.comfor more details!
- Attractions in Chengdu
- International hospitals
- International schools
Attractions in Chengdu游客必争之地
Kuanzhaixiangzi 宽窄巷子
Very nice place with lots of (expensive) tea houses, restaurants and local snacks. Great for relaxing. Streets date from late Qing-dynasty style but are rebuilt recently. Free government wifi in this place. There are also Sichuan opera performances and tickets are available on site. One feature worth mentioning is the art form of “ear cleaning”. Experienced practitioners can clean your ears using long and short needles in no time.
Wuhouci Temple武侯祠
This temple is built for commemorating Zhuge Liang, he is minister of Shu in Three Kingdoms Period. He is famous through the Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The gardens are attractive, but not extensive. It is next to Jinli Ancient Street
Jinsha Archaeological Site金沙遗址
Recently discovered site featuring various tools and art pieces from around 3,000 years ago. The amount of unearthed items is just massive. They include pottery, blades, jade items, building foundations and various golden art pieces. There are two main buildings: the hall constructed over the center of the excavation site and the modern exhibition hall with various artifacts on display.
No-resproducibility of Sichuan Cuisine 川菜之“不可复制性”
At the top of the list of the Eight Major Cuisines in China, the cooking of Sichuan cuisine has enjoyed a long history,with date back to the late Third Century B,C. With a history of thousands of years, the influence of Sichuan cuisine should not be undersimated. The classic Sichuan cuisine could be seen everywhere at home and abroad, such as Mapo tofu, Kung Pao chicken, Pork Lungs in Chili Sauce, Twice-cooked Pork Slices and Boiled Pork Slices in a Fiery Sauce.
In Chengdu, in addition to all delicious foods from each cuisine in China, Mexican food, Turkish cuisine, Indian cuisine, Japanese food, Korean cuisine, etc. from each country in the world are available, even in fast-food chains. With the autumn approaching, Chengdu will keep the habit to hold an “International Food Festival” for each year. During the festival, in addition to the snack streets that extend as far as the eye can see, the delicious foods from around the country and around world are displayed in dazzling way with plentiful flavors and favorable prices , all kinds of restaurants in the city also participate in the event. And Chengdu also embraces delicious foods on a grand and spectacular scale. You will know something about the popular delicious foods or the current ways to eat by taking a walk in the street. The combination of a season of harvest and abundant delicious foods is the greatest fun for people staying in Chengdu during such season.
Sample Chengdu Food(成都小吃之旅)
Food peddlers arrive as early as when the first shop opens so be sure to reward yourself with snacks and drinks. It is not uncommon for Chengdu locals to eat while they are shopping. Buying snacks and refreshments from street peddlers is a great way to explore food culture here. If you think speaking Chinese to peddlers is a hassle for you, have your calculator app ready on your phone, and let the peddler do the math for you.
Chengdu Global Doctor
Global Doctor China is a part of Singapore Fullerton Medical Group. Global Doctor has established 10 medical centers / medical offices in China.
Their mission is to provide excellent family medicine services with accessibility for specialist referral and hospitals admission to the expatriate communities in China. They also provide cashless access medical services for insurance members, cooperation with our Beijing Alarm Center to provide medical & travel assistance including evacuation & repatriation worldwide.
Chengdu Medical Center has remained conveniently located in close proximity to the central business district and the American & Germany Consulates. Global Doctor Chengdu has consistently provided high quality healthcare services to expatriates in Chengdu.
Global Doctor Chengdu medical team consists of international and experienced doctors, family physicians; they can provide bilingual services, including English, Mandarin, Korean, etc.
Appointment Tel 028 8528 3660
Address:Room 9-11, 2/F, Lippo Tower South Entrance, 62 North Kehua Road, Chengdu.
科华北路62号力宝大厦2层
Tel: 028 8528 3660
Chengdu Gleneagles Hospital
Gleneagles is Parkway Pantai’s international brand with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, India, China and Brunei. Across Asia, Gleneagles is synonymous with best-in-class patient experience and superior clinical outcomes.
Opened end of 2019, Gleneagles Hospital Chengdu is a modern facility with an experienced care team comprising specialists, nurses and allied health professionals, these hospitals cater to the healthcare needs of medical travelers and local communities alike. They provide comprehensive and high-end medical services of international standards for people in the central and western regions.
With around 350 beds planned (100 beds available in phrase 1). The hospital includes departments of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Stomatology, TCM, Dermatology, Psychology gy, Pain Treatment, Child Health Care, Women’s Health Care, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory Services and Medical Imaging Centre, etc.
Address
Building A2, No. 5333, Jinxiu Road (next to west plaza of East Railway Station), Chenghua District, Chengdu.
锦绣大道5333号A2座(近东站西广场)
Tel: 028-60216666
Chengdu Shenton Health Clinic
As Parkway Pantai Group’s newly introduced clinic brand in China after more than 10 years of operation under Parkway Health brand, Shenton Health follows the Singapore-based Shenton Clinic’s standard of care, aiming to provide international quality of care with affordable prices to more patients.
Services: Adult and children medical consultation and treatment, Medical referral services. Insurance and direct billing services .
Medical Services: General practice, internal medicine , pediatrics , obstetrics and gynecology , TCM, dentistry , dermatology, E.N.T and physical therapy.
24-Hour appointment: 028 8599 9979
Address: 成都市小天竺街75号财富国际12层
12F, Wealth International, 1st Block, #75 Xiaotianzhu Road, Wuhou District.
Chengdu Distinct Healthcare
Distinct Healthcare has two clinics in Chengdu, one down South Hi-Tech Zone (Gaoxin) and the other at 2nd Ring Road in the West.
Language: English, Chinese and Japanese.
Medical Services: Internal medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, pediatrics, baby checkup, pediatric, dentistry and dermatology.
24 Hours English call center to make an appointment: 4008820909.
Address (West): Room 808-806, Block A, Renhe Chuntian Office Tower, No. 19 2nd Ring Road West, Section 2, Qingyang District.
成都市青羊区二环路西二段19号仁和春天广场写字楼a座805-806
Address (South):Room 801-802, Block C, Maoye Center, No.28 Tianfu Avenue North, Gaoxin District.
天府大道北段28号茂业中心C座801-802单元
Tel: (028) 8416 7266
Chengdu International School (CDIS)
CDIS is part of the International Schools Consortium (ISC), a non-profit organization with six schools around China and one in the UAE. International Schools Consortium is committed to providing transformative, holistic K12 education to develop globally-minded individuals who learn, love, and lead. Established in 1997, CDIS Chengdu is the oldest international school in Chengdu. Conveniently located in the heart of the city just minutes from the CBD, CDIS provides rigorous academic programs and a wide variety of extracurricular programs. In support of all this, CDIS offers caring support for the unique transitions expat families go through, character education programs in all grades, and an active community for students and parents.
Address: 60 Shuinianhe South Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, China 610065
Phone Number: +86 (028) 6517 5228
Email: admissions@cdischina.com
Website: www.cdischina.com
Quality Schools International (QSI)
Quality Schools International (QSI) is a non-profit school organization that was founded in 1971, and accredited by Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges since 2008. QSI International School of Chengdu opened its doors in 2002, offering an American curriculumandmaintaining its accreditation with MSA through a continual process of identifying areas for growth and implementing a community supported action plan to push the boundaries of success and achievement in those areas.
The school welcomes students from more than 30 countries, creating a truly international learning environment. Our students, staff and parent organization (PSG) always extend a warm welcome to new families.
Address: #188 Nan 3 Duan 3rd Ring Road American Garden,QSI International School of Chengdu, China
Phone number: +86-28-8511-3853
Email: chengdu@qsi.org
Website: https://www.qsi.org/chengdu/
Léman International School(LIS)
Léman International School Chengdu (LIS), opened in the fall of 2009, is part of the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) group, which is the world’s leading premium schools organization with 66 international schools, boarding schools and private schools around the world. The school serves the pre-kindergarten to children of expatriate families from age 3 to 18 years in a Prekindergarten to Grade 12 program. Our purpose-built campus occupies 50 acres (20 hectares) in the Tianfu New Area of Chengdu and has capacity for approximately 1,000 students. LIS students benefit from the Juilliard Performing Arts Programme and the STEAM programme which are the collaborations between NAE, Juilliard School and MIT. They may also work with over 64,000 NAE students through in school.
Address: #1080 Da’an Road, Zhengxing County, Tianfu New Area, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610218
Phone number: +86-28-6703-8650
Email: admissions@LIS-Chengdu.com
The Nord Anglia Education website www.nordangliaeducation.com
Chengdu Meishi International School (CMIS)
Chengdu Meishi International School was established by Chengdu Meishi Culture Co.,Ltd, which is a branch of Shenzhen Meishi Group.
Approved by the Sichuan Education Department, the school was established in 2002. It lies in the Extension area of Renmin South Road of the Hi-tech Zone in Chengdu. The beautiful campus is equipped with in-door basketball stadium, full sized football field, tennis court, piano rooms, art spaces and dance studio. Currently, there are over 2,400 students in the school, including approximately 720 students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
Address: #1340 Middle Section of Tianfu Avenue, Renmin South Road, Chengdu, China
Phone Number: 86-028-85330968
Email: soffice@meishischool.com
Website:http://en.meishischool.com
Other Schools in Chengdu
Westminster School (opening 2020)
https://chengdu-expat.com/chengdu-westminster-school-preparation-phase/
Oxford International College of Chengdu
https://chengdu-expat.com/places/oxford-international-college-of-chengdu-cdoic/
Balboa International Academy
https://chengdu-expat.com/places/balboa-international-academy/
Griffin Global School
https://chengdu-expat.com/places/griffin-global-school/
Concordia International School
https://chengdu-expat.com/places/concordia-international-school-chengdu/
Beanstalk International Bilingual School
https://chengdu-expat.com/places/beanstalk-international-school/