Finally, things are certainly getting closer to normality in the city! Most malls, gyms, restaurants, bars, restaurants and other venues reopened in April, events start popping up again, and it won’t be for too long until kids can go back to schools.

Below the latest updates of what’s back in the city!

Schools Reopening, Holidays to be Reduced

According to the latest official information of the Chengdu Education Bureau, the opening schedule of schools in Chengdu is as follows:

• High School, 12th grade: April 1

• Junior school, 9th grade: April 7

• Junior school 8th grade + High School 11st grade: April 13

• Junior school 7th grade + High School 10th grade + Secondary vocational schools: April 20

• Primary schools 5&6th grade : April 27

• Primary schools 1-4th grade : May 6

• Secondary vocational schools: April 20

• Kindergarten: June 2

Provinces including Sichuan have stressed that the total teaching time of the semester won’t be affected by the breakout, which is to say that they will take weekends and summer vacation to make up.

Chengdu Kindergartens to Return on June 2

As the last batch of students (or even more parents) eagerly await about school, the Chengdu Municipal Education Commission announced on May 18 that kindergartens in Chengdu will be gradually reopening starting Tuesday June 2nd.

Kindergartens may decide their opening date upon approval from the district education department. The notice states that parents can voluntarily choose whether they want their children to return to kindergarten.

Kindergartens that reopen their doors have to abide by the COVID-19 epidemic prevention guidelines, which were set by the National Health Committee and the Ministry of Education. The guidelines include prevention and control plan, preparation of materials, emergency drill training, and communication, among others.

Note that the kindergarten’s summer vacation dates have not been announced yet.

Chengdu: What’s Open and Closed

It’s clear that COVID-19 is already impacting global, national, and local economies in quite a big way. It’s a really crucial time to come together as a community, and support the local businesses that we love. Or they will disappear forever. So make their day! 

For an updated list of restaurants, bars, touristic spots and other places, visit:

https://chengdu-expat.com/whats-open-and-closed-over-chinese-new-year-in-chengdu/