Shadow & Bing Ice Shop 雪多冰台湾甜品店
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Digging into an icy treat makes the muggy, hot weather in Chengdu more bearable, and Taiwan style shaved ice shops are getting more popular. We often make do with the inexpensive bao bing (刨冰) that is sold on the street, but we wanted to check out one of the more popular sit-down chains and...
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Sphere Café
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Stretching south of the third ring is a jungle of larger than life construction projects, the software park, and the Century City area which has become a popular destination for urban dwellers thanks to Metro line 1. The exhibition centre, the art museum with its recent popular Picasso exhibit,...
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45 Xiao Jia He Street Barbecue 肖家河街45号烧烤
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Some say an evening of hot pot is the quintessential Chengdu food culture experience, but one could make a good case for barbecue. Sitting at low tables around a tray of grilled goodness with a couple of cold ones while the conversations around you float into the night is one way to really catch...
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Puzhong Kitchen 普众厨房(青龙街店)
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
With rolled-up-shirt season approaching, we are mindful of our midsections and have been scoping out healthier fare. We were pleased to see a new branch of our favourite Chinese health food restaurant, Pu Zhong Kitchen, open up near Ba Bao Jie. Their other location is like a dining hall with an...
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Shamrock 三叶草餐厅酒吧
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
We sometimes get distracted with all of the new places opening up around town and forget about the stalwarts. The Shamrock is one of the handful of foreign owned independent bars in town and will be celebrating their tenth anniversary later this year. The Shamrock is a favourite haunt of students...
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Mooney's Bar 爱尔兰吧
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
The cosy atmosphere at Mooney's belies its 5-star location in the Shangri-La hotel, but the food quality really gives it away. MORE was invited to sample a few of their featured menu items recently. One standout offering was the rib eye steak. This kitchen understands that good steak is about...
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Green Day 绿天
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Back when we used to hang our hats near Xiao Tong Xiang, it was a sleepy residential alley with the occasional tea house and small restaurant. The only places where we could get by with English were the Loft Hostel and Dodo's Cafe. In the couple of years since Kuanzhaixiangzi has become a...
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Ye Xian Ju Teahouse 野闲居
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
This teahouse on a quiet street in the south of Tongzilin has all the characteristics of a good neighborhood teahouse: comfort, good ventilation, hospitable service, and just enough space between tables that you can either keep to yourself or listen to others' chatter. What makes the place stand...
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Luodai 落带
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Touristic (Dieter)
In my opinion Luodai is more a "Touristic" than an "Old" town. Well, for Chinese touristic goes hand in hand with shopping and "热闹". Not really an old town, lot's of different shops, good to buy small souvenirs and stroll for an afternoon. Better avoid the crowds during the weekend or holidays.
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Maison Mode 美美力诚百货
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Susan Johnson (More chengdu)
It's difficult to imagine a place like Maison Mode in Chengdu a few short years ago, when the most common street styles in Chengdu were either dull and utilitarian or cute and sparkly. Now, the clothing of the young and well-heeled shows an awareness of international clothing trends and brands....
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@ World Computer City @世界电脑城
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Susan Johnson (More chengdu)
Anchored on the north side of the street by @World and on the south side by the Digital Plaza, this stretch of road between Renmin Nan Road and Moziqiao is a magnet for those whose needs and desires take electronic form. Both @World and the Digital Plaza have several stories of computers and...
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Jiezi Old Town 街子古镇
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Susan Johnson (more chengdu)
Ticket: Free admission
Busses: Busses depart every 30 minutes from the Chengdu Jinsha Bus Station to Jiezi Town. Service begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5:40 p.m. You can also take a bus from Chongzhou to Jiezi Town.
Jiezi is an old-style town located in the Mt. Qingcheng/Dujiangyan area...
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Jiu Qian Tang 九千堂养生源
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Pete Sweeney (more chengdu)
Jiu Qian Tang was founded in 2005 with special service of Chinese medicine treatments. All staffs in Jiu Qian Tang are experienced experts from different medical colleges, highly excelled in acupuncture, massage and healing treatment.
Jiu Qian Tang is located at 24-34, Longmen Alley, Shuangnan...
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He Ri Jun Hot Springs 何日君温泉水疗
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Pete Sweeney (more chengdu)
Chengdu, while beautiful, gets cold come winter. My favorite place to warm up is a traditional Chinese bath, and He Ri Jun Hot Springs is convenient, cheap, and comprehensive.
The concept of the Chinese spa can be daunting for those who don't know what to expect. First, a Chinese bath is...
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