Renting in China

5 Steps to Renting an Apartment in China

Finding a good apartment in China is vital to your happiness. The search can often be frustrating, but in this five-step guide, we show you how it can be done.

The Rising Cost of Chengdu Living

The cheap, comfy Chengdu we once knew is on its way out. In its place emerges an economic powerhouse in the making, putting a pinch on wallets across the city.

Chengdu tips

Six Tips to Help You Adjust to Chengdu

If you’re in Chengdu or thinking about coming to Chengdu, there are a few preparations you should make. Brendan spells out the details after a year of integrating into the city.

Raising a Child in China: Mixed Blood Prince

Over the last 6 months, I’ve been raising my half-Chinese child in China, his home country. Recently I’ve been noticing how they treat him: they love him too much.

Country Living: A Day in the Life

It’s a hard life out in the countryside, but someone has to do it. For the next few weeks I’ll share with you the community living outside of Chengdu in Flower Town, a harmonious mixture of farmer, worker, artist and dreamer.