August VOL.9
感受成都
IN
Regulars
This issue
Travel
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Random Stuff Cuisine
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Chengdollywood Tom’s world
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Born to be mild
Listings
Summer is in full swing and with Chengdu's roads choked with traffic,
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BARS
SIGHTSEEING
CLUBS
HEALTH
KTV
taxis harder to come by than a
SPORTS
CAFES
legitimate copy of the new Harry
SHOPPING RESTAURANTS
Potter film and safety concerns over
HOTELS
buses, the common or garden bicycle
EDUCATION
seems a better way than ever to get
TRANSPORT
SERVICED OFFICES
around. To that end, the good folks at
BUSINESS
OFFICE BUSINESS
Bike China were kind enough to take the Chengdu Grooves team out to some of the more unusual tourist attractions that Sichuan's capital has to offer, including sofa and charcoal block factories, a cemetery and a halfdemolished town – all within the boundaries of Chengdu's fourth ring road.
Grooves gets our
(metaphorical) motor running and heads out on the highway…
Lost in transition
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August is a time of change in the Chengdu expat community, and for new arrivals in the city unsure how best to adapt to new surroundings help is at hand
26 Magic Mao-ments Over 20 years ago Mr. Wang opened up his home so that
Sea food and eat it Despite being many miles from China's expansive coastline, Chengdu still boasts a fine array of
in the form of advice from experienced international
visitors could see his extensive collection of Chairman Mao
seafood restaurants, and our resident gourmet
school headmaster Richard Mast.
and other Cultural Revolution memorabilia.
explores one of them.
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COMING EVENTS
Chengdu This Month
The '2009 TORO Servcorp Bowl Off'
Obstruction A new exhibition from the Thousand Plateau Art Space
August 2009
This charity event will take place in Chengdu on 18 th August 2009 at the Lian
Da jia hao!
Cheng Bowling Club in Hi there Grooves-watchers and welcome to the August
Sichuan Stadium. The
edition. Despite July's reputation here in Sichuan as a
Servcorp event aims to
rather sedate time of year, last month was anything
bring together more than
Mother Nature once again showed her
100 people within the
power to both demolish and astonish in equal
commercial real estate
measure, with floods, an earthquake in neighbouring
industry, host a fantastic
Yunan province and a total solar eclipse all making the
evening of fun and raise awareness
but quiet. August VOL.9
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front pages around China.
and much needed funds for an education project of Operation Blessing.
A lot is rightly made of the power of nature, especially
tickets at each location.
Donations are collected through corporate sponsorship packages and raffle Editor-in-Chief: Thomas Herbert
Contributors:
after the events of last May, however last week I was
Managing Editor: Matthew Corefroi
witness to a small but nonetheless fascinating
Cuisine Editor: Matthew O'Connor
Kirsten Allen, Mark Allen, Matthew Corefroi,
Photographers: Pierre Honoré, Julien
Tony Crawford, Fred Dintenfass, Guy Dru Drury,
Rideller, Suo Ji, Amy Hallam Art Director: Aurelien Saint Remy
Operation Blessing is an International Humanitarian Organization aiming to
that explores Ontological questions on art that have yet to be fully explored in China's relatively secular society. For more information visit the website: www.1000plateaus.org Opening: July 28 th 2009, 3pm Exhibition Time: July 28 th – Sept. 30 th, 2009 Exhibition Venue: A Thousand Plateaus Art Space, 87 Fangqin Jie, Chengdu 成 都 市 芳 沁 街87号
Regulars ·Tuesdays: The Bookworm – Quiz night 7:30pm (held on alternate
example of a different kind of power – people power.
relieve human suffering and facilitating the development of communities by
Kieran Fitzgerald, Dan Garvey, Jason Gu,
Next to my apartment is a small patch of waste ground used by
addressing larger issues of education, food security, potable water,
·Wednesdays:
Sarah Guldin, Gavin Harris, Katherine Lea, Lisa Li,
residents as a timesaving shortcut through to the main road. It also
Graphic Designer: Hou Bin
employment, community health and disaster mitigation projects. Servcorp and
Shamrock Bar - Pool Competition 20 RMB per match starts
Richard Mast, Matthew O'Connor, Mahnoor Salman,
Marketing Manager: Aurelien Saint Remy
serves as a kind of communal area, and during the day it's nearly
Kunal Sinha, Peter Snow-Cao, Catherine Stefanini,
the Bowl Off sponsors in each location are looking forward to a fun-filled and
8.30 pm
always full of staggering toddlers, youngsters scooting around on
successful fundraising event.
Cover Page: ‘Under My Umbrella’ By Pierre Honoré,
John Wen, Lili Yang, Nancy Yu, Mei Zhang,
those wobbly skateboards and old ladies exercising vigorously to
Ashlee Zhong, Lao Zhu.
·Saturdays:
music. One day last week my girlfriend and I arrived home after work to find a shirtless man studiously bricking up the entrance to the area. We asked him what was happening and were told that it was private land,
We went round to the compound's main gate to do some inhabitants had beaten us to it, and were busily engaged in hounding the management and guards about the lost of 'their' space. Thinking that there was nothing they could do we left them to it. However, the next morning we went to inspect the blockage in more detail, and the
(available in all Grooves outlets)
SQR Jingcheng 500 KM Charity Cycle Challenge
only thing that remained of it was a small trail of sand and an untidy pile of bricks next to where the wall had briefly stood. “It was pulled down last night”, smiled one of the guards, “the management decided that it was best to let people use the space”.
4:30pm-6:30pm
Léman International School
08‐09 August 2009
- First day of school is Monday,
September 7, 2009. Call Donald Smith, Director of External Affairs
Confederation of British Industry's Chief Representative Guy Dru Drury will be
at 138.8052.8130 or Tina Chen, Assistant to the Headmaster, at 8517.9183.
embarking on his own journey from Beijing to the former imperial resort of Chengde following the route of the
FROM THE READERS
Traveling by a
My stay in Chengdu has been wonderful. I got to see lots
mixture of road and mountain bike he
of great and historic places. It was wonderful when there
Jingcheng highway.
aims to cover the mountainous 500 KM roundtrip route in 20 hours over the
were Chinese festivals which filled the skies with
weekend of 8‐9 August.
fireworks. Also I had a great experience at my school,
It is all in the name of a good cause, namely raising money for the
also shopping with my mom. The people here have been
reconstruction of the Guangji kindergarten destroyed in last year's
very friendly. I love to eat some of the Chinese food. I got
meeting new people. I loved learning mandarin. Well…
So far the wall has stayed down - a triumph for common sense or a short-lived victory in the battle to modernise Chengdu? Well that remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure, it'll be a brave person who tries to take that area back from the mob of children, mothers and septuagenarians intent on keeping it their own!
devastating Wenchuan earthquake. The Chengdu based charity Sichuan
to learn about China's history. Just in front of us many
Quake Relief (www.sichuan-quake-relief.org) is organizing fundraising for
things were built. The places, the sights, every single
the project and hopes to raise between 500,000-2 million RMB to
thing I got to see was amazing. When I grow up I hope I
reconstruct, rebuild and run the school.
zàijiàn!
can come back here, and improve my Chinese and see even more beautiful sights, by the time, it will be even
From everyone here at Grooves we hope you enjoy the edition,
chengdu@cgrooves.net
Leg and Whistle – Chinglish corner language exchange
and its owners (he wouldn't disclose who the owners were) didn't want people going through any more. So that was that. Or was it?
investigating, and found that 30 or so of the complex's older
2009
·Thursdays: Mooney's - Free selection of cocktails for ladies all night.
Thank You
For more listings Get your new and improved free copy of
Tuesdays, see inside for details)
If you would like to support Guy's efforts then please give generously to
more beautiful and pretty. I had a great time in Chengdu.
SQR directly. If you would like more information on this or any of SQR's
Regards,
other projects please visit the website listed above.
Mahnoor Salman, 11 Islamabad, Pakistan
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PAST EVENTS
CHENGDU FACES Counter Strike: Red versus Black
The US-China Exchange Association ( USCEA ) and USChina Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization ( UCESCO ) held the "Global SME Business Expo 2009" in Chengdu on July 17, 2009. US-China Exchange Association ( USCEA ) is a multinational, non-for-profit organization headquartered in New Jersey, USA. As the core member of US-China Economic Cooperation Organization ( UCECO ), USCEA maintains long time partnership with US Department of Commerce, US Small Business Administration, US National League of Cities, and many other government agencies and business organizations. The mission of USCEA is to build a pragmatic and efficient platform for US-China business exchanges and develop various international exchange programs and activities so as to promote mutually beneficial and winwin cooperation between US-China local governments and companies.
Total Eclipse passes over Sichuan
French National Day @ Kempinski Global SME Business Expo 2009.
Eclipse nearby Luodai's mini great wall.
July was dominated by the once in a lifetime event that was the Total Solar Eclipse. As a spectacle for those based in Chengdu the occasion was slightly 'clouded' by the overhead conditions, but nonetheless it was a truly spectacular (if slightly eerie) sight to see the city submerged in darkness during daylight hours. Hoping to see a bit more (or more accurately less) of the sun, the good folks at the bookworm organised a bus to go up to nearby Luodai's mini great wall (pictures see page 09). Elsewhere in Chengdu, interested bystanders flocked to Tianfu Square to see if the power of the people could clear a path for the sun to peek through the clouds.
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TRADITIONS
NEWS National: Shanghai encourages aging population to have 2nd baby Eligible couples in Shanghai are now being encouraged to have a second child, as authorities make an effort to tackle the burden of an aging population. Family planning officials and volunteers will make home visits and slip leaflets under doorways to encourage couples to have a second child, but only if both grew up as only children.
Death penalty for man who killed 4 in drink-driving accident A court in Chengdu has sentenced a man to death for a drunken driving accident that killed four people, in what Chinese state media are describing as a first for the country. Sun Weiming, 30, was found guilty of endangering public safety and sentenced to death, several state-run newspapers reported. Sun was drunk and speeding in Chengdu last December when he struck four other cars, killing four
“We advocate eligible couples to have two children because it can help reduce the proportion of the aging people and alleviate a workforce shortage in the future," said Xie Lingli, director of the Shanghai Population and Family Planning Commission. Shanghai, the country's most populous city, has more than 3 million registered residents aged 60 and above, nearly 22 percent of its population. By 2020, the proportion is expected to rise to about 34 percent.
people and seriously injuring one. He was also driving without a license. Several media outlets, including the Tianfu Morning Post and the Sichuan News Network, said the case marked the first time in China that a person has been given the death penalty for endangering public safety by driving drunk, although this claim could not be officially confirmed. Tianfu paraphrased the judge as saying Sun's decision to drive without a license showed his contempt for traffic regulations. The
China's family planning policy has been relaxed in recent years, with some parts of
fact that he was fleeing another crash when the fatal collision occurred also showed
the country allowing couples who are the
he was acting intentionally.
only children in their families to have a
Sun had drunk "large quantities" of a strong Chinese spirit at a relative's lunchtime
second child. "The rising number of aging
birthday party on the day of the accident, and he had a blood alcohol level of 0.13, or
people will put pressure on the younger
135.8 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. China's legal limit is 0.08.
generation and society as a whole. We need to find ways to solve the problem, but
Source: Various
it doesn't mean China's one-child policy will be reversed," Xie stressed. Source: China Daily
New taxis to hit the streets of Chengdu
The Yi Minority Torch Festival Xichang is the capital of and gateway to Liang Shan Prefecture, which
depending on where you are in the region, but usually consist of song
is located to the south of Sichuan Province and also straddles part of
and dance parties, horse races, bullfights, archery, wrestling, and
Yunan. The autonomous area is made up of 16 counties and has a
tugs-of-war competitions.
population of more than 4.5 million hailing from many different
Four killed, over 50 missing in Sichuan landslide
The first fleet of 40
minority groups like the Yi, Han, T1betan, Hui, Miao, Mongolian and
This general convergence of people is also a good chance for young
A landslide triggered by the recent heavy
specially adapted taxis for
Dai. The Yi minority people make up 43% of the overall population and
men and women from the region to find love, and consequently they
rainfall in Kangding County, Sichuan, left
disabled passengers will
hence this land is usually called the Yi Autonomous Region.
50 missing and killed at least four. The
arrive on Chengdu's streets
pay particular attention to their costumes. In some villages the young women wear a stiff, triangular piece of material on either side of their
rescue operation to find the missing
in September, the Chengdu
The Yi people originate from a matriarchal society with an intricate
headwear to attract the attention of young men, but no young man
people was hampered as the only
Evening News reported.
caste system, and celebrate several unique festivals, the most
should ever touch this ornament, or he will be obliged to labor for
highway to the scene was blocked by stones. According to reports the stones, which were intended for building a hydroelectric power station, were flushed onto the highway by the slide, keeping large rescue machines from reaching the site.
The city's new 'accessible cars' resemble London's iconic black cabs, have no seats on the front passenger side of the vehicles and can easily accommodate wheelchairs.
A total of 136 temporary sheds for workers building the station were buried by
The taxis cost 220,000 yuan ($32,200) each and are equipped with
500,000 cubic metres of mud and rocks.
More than 100 rescuers continued
standard GPS systems. Those who need the cabs can order them by phone,
searching through the rubble with shovels, portable lifting jacks and cutting machines
but the taxis will also be permitted to carry regular passengers if drivers do
for the missing people. To reach the rescue site aid workers have had to climb around
not receive any calls, according to the city's traffic authorities, who also
while watching out for more falling stones. About 30 rescuers were seen trying to move an overturned truck to search for bodies, but their efforts were in vain without the help of large machines.
announced that Chengdu has recently ordered 760 new regular taxis to cope with the extra demand that the city has been experiencing.
Source: Global Times
Source: Chengdu Evening News
important of which is the Torch Festival. Dubbed "the Carnival of the
three years at the girl's home! According to tradition, a man should
Orient", the origin of the Torch Festival may have something to do with
send sweets to the “lady of his heart�. If the subject of his wooing
the worship of fire by ancestors, who believed fire had the power to
takes a shine to him, she will eat the sweets and buy him a bottle of
repel insects, drive away evil and to protect their crops. On the 24th
alcohol.
day of the sixth lunar month each year, when the handle of the Big Dipper turns upward, the Torch Festival begins (this year lasting three th
th
days from the 12 to the 14 of August).
In another part of the region, when a young man decides that a certain young woman is the one for him, he snatches away her embroidered belt when she is not looking. This practice can be traced back to the
During the festival, big torches tied up with dried pine wood and other
ancient Yi marriage custom, where the bridegroom pretends to kidnap
light wood are erected in all villages, with small torches placed in front
his bride. If the young woman returns his feelings, she will allow him to
of the door of each household, all of which are burned for three days
court her. If not, she will put on another belt, and the man may keep the
and nights.
one he seized.
There are also many other activities, which vary
Shaq's basketballs spark row The fate of four signed basketballs given by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal to Sichuan earthquake survivors sparked an Internet storm in China last month. The 15-times All Star doled out the balls to four children when he was visiting a school in Mianyang, the city worst affected by the earthquake which killed more than 80,000 people last year. The boys were devastated when the balls were subsequently confiscated by school staff, and China's increasingly assertive internet community rallied to their cause. More than 90 percent of the 3,200 respondents to a Xinhua.net online poll felt the school had no right to take the gifts and comments on forums cast doubt upon official denials that they would be used for "private purposes," China Daily reported. O'Neal, who is hugely popular in basketball-mad China, later dispatched replacement balls to the students. "I never thought it would be like this. I can imagine how disappointed the boys must be," O'Neal told the paper.
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Source: Reuters
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CHENGDU LIFE
CHENGDU LIFE Foreign bartender in a foreign bar –Antoine Gueoci How old are you and how long have you worked here? “I'm 22 years old and still having one year left at school in France - I have only worked here for 4 days! “ What are your working hours here? “ From 5:00pm till late – basically whenever the last customer leaves” Why did you choose to work in this bar? “ I came to visit my relative in Chengdu, and he is running the bar so I decided to
What's your favourite part of the job? “ I like the upstairs section. Downstairs can get a bit rowdy when it's busy, so upstairs is a little quieter and there are comfortable couches up there” Do you drink more or less since you started working in a bar? “ To be honest I haven't really changed my drinking habits; just the same amount as usual” What's your bar's house cocktail? “Magarita, maybe… we have lots of fancy cocktails” What is the strangest thing you've seen a customer do when drunk? “I haven't seen any; all our customers are extremely well behaved ;-)” Does your family support you with this job? “They're fine with it, you know, it's just for a short time”
work here for a while”
Name: Lucia Ren Hometown: Chengdu
3 Bartenders
Bar: The Leg and Whistle How long have you worked here? Why did you choose to work here?
4 months
“Compared to Chinese bars the Shamrock is a
By Ashlee Zhong and Tom Herbert
more relaxing, less-pressured working
What's your favourite part of the job?
environment which also offers me a feeling of
hmm… I can play pool and make friends
home since I'm not a local. Most customers here Due to culture and price in the past the drinking in China tended to mostly go on at home, in restaurants and after the mid 80s in Karaoke bars. However, with the rise of all things western times are changing, and bartenders (or, depending where you come from barmen, barkeepers, barmaids,
are really nice as well; you don't see drunken
Do foreigners and Chinese have different drinking habits? What
fights here at all”
are they?
What's your favourite part of the job?
or play pool, but some Chinese like to play games, usually noisy ones!
Yep! When foreigners are drinking they just like to talk, listen to music
mixologists or tapsters) in foreign-owned establishments are at the front line, serving guests from both the east and the west. Grooves spoke to 3 of them to find out what they think about alcohol, drinking habits and the strangest thing they've seen their customers do whilst inebriated…
“ I can communicate with customers in English and make friends with them”
What is the strangest thing you've seen a customer do when drunk?
Do you drink more or less since you started working in a bar?
Chinese bartender in a foreign bar - Mike
“ Definitely more! Some customers invite me for couple of drinks once in a while, but I actually don't drink that much”
working at the Shamrock What is the strangest thing you've seen a customer do while How old are you and how long have you worked at the
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drunk?
Shamrock?
“ Well, foreigners do lots of weird things when they're drunk, like
“I'm 30 years old and have been working at the Shamrock at
doing striptease dancing on the stage! However, if they go too far we
least 6 years“
will stop them!”
What are you working hours? Do you do other jobs?
Does your family support you with this job?
“I work here from 6:00pm to 12:00pm, which is just perfect
“ Absolutely, it is a good place to work. All of the bartenders in
for me. I actually bartender as a second job, I work in a Real
Shamrock are college students who are able to speak good English,
Estate office during the day”
plus I can make more money”
Well…I once saw a man standing in the toilet asleep What's your bar's speciality cocktail? It's the Leg and Whistle Long Island Ice Tea (also known as a 'Strong Island') Do you drink more or less since you started working in a bar? If I'm honest, more, because the Leg and Whistle have lots of good things to drink...I can't help it! Is drinking alcohol a harmless social lubricant or a danger to society? I think it's fairly harmless.
It's certainly better than drugs or
something. When you're drinking it becomes easier to talk with people and make friends. I just drink socially anyway
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CHENGDU IN PICTURES
CHENGDU IN PICTURES
Summertime in Chengdu Photographs by Pierre HonorĂŠ
Welcome to Chengdu in pictures - a new section for CGrooves. The basic idea is that we give our resident snapper a theme for the month and see what he comes up with. We decided to go with a gentle start this month, and so have plumped for the theme of 'summertime in Chengdu'.
We hope you enjoy the pictures, and if you have an idea and/or pictures you feel would be suitable for this page then feel free to drop us an email on contact@cgrooves.net . Happy snapping!
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FEATURE
On your bike! The team – Jason, Rachel, Julien, Tom
Chengdu Grooves hit the road with Bike China With Chengdu's roads choked with traffic, taxis harder to come by than a legitimate copy of Harry Potter and safety concerns over buses, the common or garden bicycle seems a better way than ever to get around. Not only is it a good way to blow away some cobwebs, but whilst riding you can also come across many weird and wonderful sights that you might otherwise miss staring out of the taxi window. To that end, the good folks at Bike China were kind enough to take the Chengdu Grooves team out to some of the more unusual tourist attractions that Sichuan's capital has to offer, and get some exercise along the way!
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FEATURE
FEATURE Chengdu's heart Built in 1989, this grand pavilion marks the spot where the fu and nan rivers converge to form the spiritual heart of the city. Come rain or shine Chengdu's fishermen are out trying their luck in the murky waters near the pavilion, which also overlooks the picturesque Anshun bridge, home to bars, cafés and one of Chengdu's most expensive
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restaurants. rt 1
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Sofa so good The Price of Progress
Just to the south of Chengdu's 3 rd ring road you'll find a group of low-slung red brick buildings that house a collection of sofa factories. We popped in to have a chat with Mr. Li at the newly opened 'Golden Arrow' sofas, and upon entering a run down and generally unassuming-looking building found ourselves transported into a gleaming sofa showroom, with all manner of couches, easychairs and settees in a variety of different colours and shapes. The sofas are made in-house by local workers and are mostly intended for domestic consumption. Mr. Li explained that they use wood from the lumber yard close by who in turn source it from Sichuan and Yunan provinces.
Our guiding light Born in north eastern China's chilly Jilin province, Jason Gu came to Chengdu to study English at Sichuan Sports University, and it was while studying that he was introduced to Bike China founder Peter Snow Cao and began working for him in 2007. After graduating he continued to work for the company and now travels all over China, taking tourists and enthusiastic bikers alike around some of the most well-known (and some less popular but equally fascinating) areas of this immense country. In the future he's hoping to settle down and buy an apartment in Chengdu, which he now calls 'his second home'.
Just north of the Liuli flyover on Chengdu's 3 rd ring road, a formidable row of newly completed tower blocks sit glinting in the sun.
Clustered around the foot of these
buildings is the half-demolished village of Liulimiao, which is scheduled to be fully
Zhu Guo Si Cemetery
flattened later this year in order to make room for more high-rise apartment
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complexes. The locals don't seem to be
After leaving the charcoal sellers behind, we cycled up
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to the vast, sombre expanses of Zhu Guo Si cemetery.
letting the impending destruction get them
Since the early 1990s in an effort to conserve space the
down though, and when we pass through
authorities decreed that all Chinese living in urban
there's a lively market in progress with stalls
areas must be cremated, but you can still find the more
selling everything from meat to Michael
traditional family burial plots with raised earth mounds
Jackson CDs.
in older cemeteries outside the city. Most gravestones are made of black marble, and in Sichuan it's traditional to have a bamboo pattern engraved. At the top of the headstone you'll generally see the Chinese character 慈 (meaning kind/merciful) or 爱 (love). Couples or families are usually placed together in the same plot, with the female on the right represented by a phoenix or
Afterlife kits
Coal comfort About 400 metres on from the sofa factory we come across several dusty workers grinding up charcoal and feeding it into a large press to make cinder blocks. “Hey!” shouts Mr. Wang, a local who has been making the cinder blocks since he was 14, “come and buy some, they're great for making shaokao (barbeque) or heating your bed!” We decide to pass and move on.
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Burning money for a deceased relative or friend to ensure that their spirit can get by in the afterlife is a popular tradition in most Asian cultures. It's not really about the amount of money you burn but the symbolism behind it, and it's actually considered unlucky to burn real money. At the Zhu Guo Si cemetery there are stalls selling not just money, but pretty much everything you can think of to ensure a safe arrival in the afterlife. Apart from cash there are shirts, watches, mobile phones, servants and even a grand looking detached house available.
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female lion (holding a cub under her paw), and the male on the left represented by a dragon or male lion (with a ball under his paw).
For more information on bicycle trips around Chengdu, Sichuan or China go to www.bikechina.com and follow the links
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SPORT
SPORT Results
Football
Chengdu Blades
Chengdu Wanderers F.C.
The Chengdu Blades have three home matches in August:
July brought a much-needed break for the Wanderers team, as
2 nd August - Blades v Shanxi Chanba 22 nd August - Blades v Changchun Yatai 30 th August - Blades v Qingdao Zhongnong
the temperatures soared and the high humidity slowed the guys down from a sprint to an uncomfortable jog. The results reflected this, with the team dropping 5 points in the final 2
McEnroe v Borg in Chengdu ??? You cannot be serious !!!
games to sit in 4th place of the Chengdu City League. Still, a fine first half-season for the league's debut team. Smiles were back on the faces of the players though when the biannual Players Awards came round, hosted by the Shamrock. The results: Player of the Year – Jian Kuo (pictured) & Philipp Scherer (shared award)
Match day package available from the Shamrock, please call Isabel on 13881883377. Tickets are also available from booths around the stadium – for more information call 13708031408 (Chinese only). For information on Corporate Hospitality or Sponsorship contact Andrew on: andrew.johns@sufc.co.uk
Managers Player of the Year - Nick Rose
Blades July Results:
Captain's Player of the Year – Skidow Top Goal Scorer – Gavin Harris
Shenzen Shangqinyin 1 Blades 0 Blades 2 (Rodrigues 2) Shandong Lvneng 0
Most Improved Player – John Fowler Most Unlucky Player – John O (misunderstood by referees) Greatest Goal – Philipp Scherer Wanderers' next game sees them host Mofang at 15:30PM on Saturday August 15th. The game will be played on the new Home pitch at Sichuan Da Xue's East Gate. Come along
English Premier League
and support the guys. If you would like to trial for the team contact chengduwanderers@gmail.com, and the team trains every Wednesday from 6PM-8PM at the Hua Xi Campus Plastic Pitch.
The noble sport of tennis is coming to Chengdu in a big way over the coming Keep up to date with all results and news at
months and local fans will be in for a treat.
www.clubwebsite.co.uk/chengduwanderersfc
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Start at 4:00 pm Group B: Rios vs Bruguera Start not before 5:30 pm Group A: Borg vs Ivanisevic
Cricket
Sat 15/ 08 19.45 Sat 15/08 22.00 Sat 15/08 00.30 Sun 16/08 20.30 Sun 16/08 23.00
Chelsea V Hull City Blackburn V Man City Everton V Arsenal Man Utd V Birmingham Spurs V Liverpool
Sat 22/08 22.00 Sat 22/08 22.00 Sun 23/08 20.30 Sun 23/08 22.00 Sun 23/08 23.00 Sat 29/08 19.45
Arsenal V Portsmouth Wigan V Man Utd West Ham V Spurs Burnley V Everton Fulham V Chelsea Chelsea V Burnley
Sat 29/08 22.00 Sat 29/08 00.15 Sun 30/08 20.30 Sun 30/08 22.00 Sun 30/08 23.00
Bolton V Liverpool Man Utd V Arsenal Portsmouth V Man City Everton V Wigan Aston Villa V Fulham
The Ashes - England V Australia 3 rd Test 30/7 -03/08 Edgbaston 4 th Test 07/08 – 11/08 Headingley 5 th Test 20/08 -24/08 The Oval Play commences each day from 18.00
The Chengdu Open is to be held in November and will feature two of the
Start not before 7:30 pm Group B: Chang vs Enqvist
greatest players in the history of the game – Bjorn Borg and John
Start not before 9:00 pm Group A: McEnroe vs Wilander
McEnroe. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, these two great rivals set the tennis world alight with a series of matches that will never be forgotten. The
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6:
fiery New Yorker McEnroe with a game built around a relentless serve-
Start at 4:00 pm Group A: Borg vs Wilander
volley attack was in total contrast to the ice cool Swede whose defensive
Start not before 5:30 pm Group B: Rios vs Enqvist
game and temperament were flawless. Their epic, 5 set Wimbledon final of
Start not before 7:30 pm Group A: McEnroe vs Ivanisevic
1980 is widely regarded as the greatest match of all time.
Start not before 9:00 pm Group B: Chang vs Bruguera
What could possibly bring these two legends to Chengdu?
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7: Start at 4:00 pm Group A: Ivanisevic vs Wilander
Rugby Union
30 minutes south of Chengdu the Sichuan Government has built what must
Start not before 5:30 pm Group B: Bruguera vs Enqvist
be one of the most modern and best equipped tennis centres in all of Asia.
Start not before 7:30 pm Group A: McEnroe vs Borg
The Sichuan International Tennis Centre boasts a 7000 seat main
Start not before 9:00 pm Group B: Chang vs Rios
Tri Nations
stadium, as well as a range of top class sporting facilities and the obligatory
Sat 01/08 21.00 South Africa V New Zealand
5 Star Hotel. Christening such a mighty edifice certainly warrants the
Sat 08/08 21.00 South Africa V Australia
presence of 8 foreign experts in the field of tennis
Sat 22/08 21.00 Australia V New Zealand
Along with Borg and McEnroe, 6 other former top 10 players will be in action
Formula 1 Grand Prix 23/08 21.00 Spanish Grand Prix 30/08 21.00 Belgian Grand Prix
including Mats Wilander (Sweden) , Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) , Michael Chang (USA), Marcelo Rios (Chile), Sergi Bruguera (Spain) and Thomas Enqvist (Sweden). The record of these 8 players includes 27 grand slam
The first ever Chengdu Charity Tennis Tournament is currently in
singles titles led by Borg with 11 (6 French Open and 5 Wimbledon) and
the planning stage and is expected to be held in mid September
McEnroe with 7 (4 US Opens and 3 Wimbledon).
(exact dates TBC). The tournament will be open to players of all
times are subject to change,
Tickets for this rare opportunity will soon be available online from
the SQR Guangji Preschool & Kindergarten reconstruction
for all the latest news check
http://www.chengduchampions.com/
times given are in Beijing Standard time. Fixtures and
your online sports provider
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Start at 2:30 pm Group A 2nd vs Group B 2nd Start not before 4:00 pm Group A 1st vs Group B 1st
Sat 29/08 18.00 Australia V New Zealand
Grooves reminder: All
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8:
levels and all funds raised will go to charitable causes including
So sports fans, get ready to enjoy a great autumn of tennis.
project. Those wishing to participate in, and/or sponsor this event should contact Dan Garvey on garvey.dan@gmail.com
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FEATURE
TRANSITIONING WITH CHILDREN INTO A NEW LOCATION By Richard Mast, B.Sc. Dip.Ed. M.Ed
Even if you and your family have moved locations within your home country or overseas, the issues related to transitioning still apply. Certainly age and experience helps but the emotional adjustments apply to everyone. If this is your first time away from home then you can expect there will be more adjustments to face than you may have initially thought. This article focuses upon the needs of a family, but the key components apply to us all.
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FEATURE
FEATURE Children are quick to pick up the
Take your child's concerns seriously
emotions around them, so check in with your emotions, and be careful when you are on your own. If you are becoming overly anxious or even angry, then it may be time to talk to an expatriate friend. If you
Fear of the unknown and being left behind are common among children. Do not trivialize this. Be understanding. Hold periodic family meetings about the move to review progress made and how everyone is feeling. In this way the children will feel they have some control and their opinions are respected.
Encourage your child to stay in touch with old friends
do not transition well, your children
Not only will your child be appreciative of your understanding that the transition is
will struggle. The needs of the adult
difficult, he or she will also feel less alone until new friends are made. Email and
must be met as much as that of the children.
telephone /internet calls are just some of the ways older children can remain in contact with important friends and relatives.
Get off to a strong start If you feel that your child needs
Provide some familiar things as soon as possible. Keep aside a few important
assistance or that you need support
items, such as books, toys, blankets, music and especially favourite food! The
contact your child's school.
child's room should also be a priority to make them feel safe and settled. Get them
Teachers and administrators of
involved in setting it up just the way they like it.
international schools deal with this situation year after year.
Help them make new friends Don't assume an easy going child at home will be the same in the new place. It is easiest with younger children who communicate through their play and have fewer problems with language barriers. For older children, you may need to enlist the
THE CHALLENGES FOR CHILDREN
help of other parents or school personnel.
Don't minimise the importance of fitting in The investment in a couple of new outfits will be well worth it if it makes your child feel more relaxed with new friends.
Start off with a routine and consistency Structure gives reassurance! It will also help all of the family get through the next adjustment phase of living abroad.
Plan ahead for fun! No matter how excited you are about the move, your child will have misgivings. Having something to look forward to will help them put their worries aside. A
Even the most flexible children of all
celebration, a special trip when you arrive, a small treat or a new bicycle are some
ages face challenges.
ideas. It can be anything that will help your children see the move as positive and special.
Don't forget that a move involves
Don't over compensate
many changes. When moving abroad, the loss of all that is familiar and losing close friends and relatives are more important to the
L
iving in a new country can be a wonderful growing experience for the whole family. The moving period however can be a trying time, especially when you have children!
Children tend to prefer the familiar and can find it hard to face the unknown and be uprooted, but with planning and making sure you address your children's needs and worries, you can make the move a success and set the foundation for a wonderful life abroad. Excitement and having an attitude of adventure is great, but a parent who is excited about living abroad may project his or her hopes and aspirations on the children and tend to overlook the child's concerns. Be careful that you don't gloss over these concerns.
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Because parents feel guilty about having to uproot their children they may exhibit a tendency to over compensate. This can manifest itself in spending too much on clothes and toys, as well as allowing the children to behave in ways that they would not accept at home. Parents should maintain their values and discipline as if
child than dealing with a foreign language, a new cultural environment and
Comments like “You'll be
they were at home. Children require this consistency even if it is harder for the
a house which is not yet a home! (A child's priorities are not always the
parents to maintain.
fine - it just takes time”
successful transition).
or “You'll make friends -
This sense of loss can bring forth anger, resentment and a sense of
same as an adult's: learning about your child's priorities is vital to a
don't
worry”
will
not
help the children cope with their anxiety.
The decision to bring yourself and your family to another country is difficult and profound. In the first months and, maybe, year of transition, things are tough.
helplessness. Fear of change and uprooting can also trigger clinginess and
There is an initial phase of euphoria, of excitement but at some point you face the decision and its consequences – and this is not easy for any member of the family.
immature behavior. Other children, urgently wanting to fit in may become
Remember then, that what you are experiencing applies to everyone. We all go
hyperactive. Reacting with understanding is the first step to help make the
through this to various degrees.
move a positive one. The good news is that it is worth it.
Richard Mast, B.Sc. Dip.Ed. M.Ed is Headmaster of the Léman International School, Chengdu
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DISCOVER CHENGDU
Wang Anting's Little Exhibition By Tom Herbert
Even as a young leaflet circulating the streets of South West England, Grooves was always an inquisitive publication and, despite the felicidal warnings about curiosity taught to us by old Grandma Grooves, remains so to this day. Therefore it should come as no surprise to regular readers that after receiving a tip-off from a friend about a man in Chengdu running a Chairman Mao m em ori al m us eum from hi s house, Grooves dashed over there as recklessly as a local taxi driver needing to get home quickly after too much green tea. Tucked away on a side-street a few blocks North West of Tianfu square you'll find Wang Anting's Little Exhibition. And little it certainly is, as the museum takes up the entirety of Mr. Wang's cluttered and dusty one-room house, with most of the 'exhibits' piled high on top of each other. Mr. Wang, 75, has been running his exhibition for over 20 years, although recently due to ill health he hasn't had too much time to devote to cleaning and organising his collection. He shuffles out on two walking sticks to greet us, his hearing aid crackling loudly and echoing every time he speaks. Despite his ailments he still seems full of beans and answers our questions in a broad Sichuan dialect. As a youngster in China in the early 50s Mr. Wang was desperate to join up with his friends and fight in the Korean War, but in his own words “I wasn't a good enough soldier – you need to be really good to fight for your country abroad you know!” Instead he was one of the first workers from the People's Republic of China to enter T1bet as a lumberjack. After returning to Chengdu he began his own personal homage to Mao Zedong, the then leader of the newly formed People's Republic of China, and now boasts an incredible 50,000 badges, posters, portraits and busts of his beloved Chairman displayed in his home and sustained by patrons
Now, sadly, it seems as though time and tide has caught up with Mr. Wang and his collection, both of which are looking a little ragged around the edges, and the curator is looking at handing the care of his collection to a new custodian. “I'd be happy to let someone else have the museum – for the right price!” he quips. “I don't want to just give my collection away to children, they have no idea what Chairman Mao represents, and would just throw my badges away. I need someone who can appreciate them and keep his memory alive”. After finally leaving Mr. Wang to his thoughts and his badges, one would imagine that most visitors probably go through a range of mixed emotions. What should one be feeling now? Fascination at having seen possibly one of the largest collections of contemporary Chinese historical items known to man? Guilt at having only handed over a voluntary donation to see it? Pity for the old custodian and his exhibits slowly decaying in decrepit surroundings? For this magazine at least, all of the above and more were true, but one thing is certain, if you feel the inclination to visit you won't leave Wang Anting's Little Exhibition unmoved.
offering voluntary contributions to enter (if they can afford it). Looking at the guest book there seems to have been a stream of both Chinese and
The Exhibition is open on weekdays and Saturdays from 10am to 6pm.
foreign visitors, with one American
There is no formal entrance charge, but if you wish to take photos of the
admirer so enamoured by the exhibition
exhibits or curators expect to be asked for a small donation.
that he sent a special Chairman Mao T-shirt over from the US as he thought Mr. Wang might like it.
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Wang Anting's Small Exhibition (王安廷小小展览馆) Address: 23 Wufu Street (地址: 成都市五福街23号)
NIGHT LIFE BARS E7 Carol's Too Bar and Restaurant Hip-Hop bar with a dance floor, pub food and pool table. 11 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4 卡罗酒吧·人民南路 4段11号 . Tel. 85219036 D8 Empty Bottle Typical Chinese-style crowded bar with live stage performances. Yulin Shenghuo Plaza 3rd FL, Yulin Nan Lu 空瓶子酒吧 玉林南路玉林生活广场3楼 Tel. 85599798 www.ebpub.com G6 1855 1st FL Greenwich Village,No.1 Wangjiang Lu 望江路1号格林威治城1楼 Tel.65668088 G5 Hemp House Chinese reggae-style nightlife bar, big rooftop garden. Dongmen Da Qiao, Oriental Time Plaza, 3rd FL 麻糖·东门大桥东方时代商城三楼
F7 Hooters 美国猫头鹰餐厅 1F, No.62, Lippo Tower, North Ke Hua Road 科华 北路62号力宝大厦一楼 Tel. 62818877 D5 Jah bar Chinese minority-style decorations, laid back, concerts and jams, terrace by the river. 36 Laonanmen Daqiao, Hongmen Jie No.118. 家吧·老南门大桥黉门街36号附118号. Tel. 13689051773 D7 Little Bar Chengdu's oldest rock bar now in a state of semi-retirement thanks to the opening of big brother 'new little bar'. No.55 Yulin Xilu 小酒馆·玉林西路55号 Tel.85568552 F7 Le Cafe Paname Well-established on the Chengdu night scene, international bar, wine, cocktails, DJ's and concerts. 143 Kehua Bei Lu (Lanse Jialebi, 2nd FL). 巴黎咖 啡 · 科 华 北 路 143号 蓝 色 加 勒 比 . Tel. 13438094591 D8 Lily Shadow's Fusion Bar Wide cocktail selection, international red wine menu. 1st FL.Fenghua Yuan, 3 Tongzi Lin Zhong Lu. 睡莲 花影·桐梓林中路3号风华苑商铺一楼. Tel. 85143226 D7 Machu Picchu Small cozy bar 14 Fang Hua Heng Jie 马丘比丘咖啡馆 芳华横街14号. Tel. 85132903 D8 Music House Big Chinese bar 3/F Yulin Shenghuo Plaza, Yulin Nan Lu 音乐房子·玉林南路玉林生活广场三楼 Tel. 85574366
F8 Modz Singaporean-style bar with live music Manhattan Bldg.2,4 Xin Xiwang Lu 沐思·新希望路4号曼哈顿2期2号一单元一 楼. Tel. 85259444 G6 Mooney's Classic upscale Irish pub in the Shangri-la hotel. Shangri-la Hotel, 9 Binjiang Dong Lu 香格里拉大酒店爱尔兰吧滨江东路9号 Tel. 88889999-6896 D5 Nanuna Lounge bar with occasional parties and a terrace 36 Laonanmen Daqiao, Hongmen Jie 纳奴哪·老 南门大桥黉门街36号 Tel. 85551926 C/D7 New Little Bar Bigger than its smaller brother, wooden decrations, weekly concerts. 87 Fang Qin Jie, Fengshang Yulin Shangwu Gang, 1st FL. 小酒馆·芳沁街87号附5号丰尚玉林 商务港1楼 Tel. 85568552 E7 Shamrock Pub and Restaurant Well-established Irish pub, terrace, sports on TV. A popular hangout for expats. 三叶草爱尔兰西餐酒吧人民南路四段15号附 1号. Tel. 85236158 www.shamrockinchengdu.com F7 The Leg and Whistle Authentic British pub, Pool table international beers, sports on TV Kehua Jie, Chuan Da Huayuan Bldg.B2. 英格兰酒 吧·科华街川大花园红座B2附19号二楼. Tel. 85461958 E8 Boiling Club Hollywood Plaza, 18 Erhuan Lu, South Sect.3 at Zijing Bei Lu 好莱坞广场，二环路南三段18号紫荆北路 Tel. 66859998
G1 Dave's Oasis Binjiang Lu 21 滨江路1号附21号 Tel. 86723808
CLUBS D5 No.1 Club 外滩一号 Next to the Big Boat 万里号邮轮旁 Tel: 85552222 F4 1+1 Area Longest running gay bar in Chengdu providing a show every night. Dianzi Mansion 3rd FL, 20 Hongxing Lu, Sect.2. 变 奏酒吧·红星路二段20号电子大厦3楼. Tel: 15928164545 A/B5 88 Club Increasingly crowded, self-important bar of the moment. Shangpin Kanghe, No88 Shao Ling Lu 少陵路88号尚品康河 Tel: 87033688 E7 A+ Chinese fashion club. 30 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4 人民南路四段30号 G6 Babi 2 Jiuyan Qiao, 6 Taiping Nan Jie 芭比 2·九眼桥太平南新街6号 Tel. 66059955 A/B5 Babi 3 Shangpin Kanghe, No88 Shao Ling Lu 少陵路88号尚品康河 Tel:89625555 E8 Cotton Club Fengde Guangchang No.22-23,6 Hangkong Road. 航空路6号丰德国际广场附22-23号. Tel. 85212115
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RESTAURANTS-KTV-CAFE F/G6 Ling Dian Cheap, young all night Chinese club Yihuan Lu, South Sect.1. 零点俱乐部·一环路 一段7号. Tel. 85444348 E4/5 MGM Huge, three-floor Chinese club Lihua Street, Yanshikou, Shangye Guangchuang. 美高国际娱乐会所·盐市口商业广场. Tel. 86666618 G6 Soho Jiuyan Qiao, 6 Taiping Nan Jie 苏荷·九眼桥太平南新街6号 Tel. 66935588 G6 Sucre Jiuyan Qiao, 6 Taiping Nan Jie 苏格·九眼桥太平南新街6号 Tel. 85458585 G6 Seven Jiuyan Qiao, 6 Taiping Nan Jie 九眼桥太平南新街6号2楼 Tel. 85350111 E6 SOS SOS风暴酒吧 5th Floor, Bailian Tianfu Building, No.9 middle Ke Hua Road. 成都市科华中路9号百联天府五楼. Tel. 85287799 A/B5 Zoo 汝果酒吧 Shangpin Kanghe Guangchang, 88 Shaoling Lu, Shuangnan 双楠少陵路88号尚品康河广场 F7 Xiongmao Club Blue Caribbean Plaza, 2nd FL.143 Kehua Bei Lu. 熊猫·科华北路蓝色加勒比广场2楼. Tel. 13881725871 F6 Ola 1st Fl. Haowangjiao Plaza, Jiuyan Qiao. 我的太阳 酒吧·九眼桥好望角广场1楼 Tel. 85291320 G3 Dubai Club 2FL, C area, Wanda Commercial Plaza, Erhuanlu Dong 5 Sect 迪拜酒吧·二环路东5段万达商业广场C区 2楼 Tel. 82008000 G5 MC 1st Floor, Haicheng Building, No.6 Tianxian Qiao Bei Lu Mc酒吧·成都天仙桥北街6号 海成大厦1楼 Tel. 86666029 C5 Mojo Six No. 6 Wenmiao Qian Jie Shua Du 庙街6号·耍都文庙前街6号 Tel: 66766016/86111110
KTV F7 ATT Liangfan Cecheng Yatail Plaza 2/F 58 Kehua Bei Lu ATT. 量贩歌城（棕北店） 科华北路58号亚太广场2楼 TEL.85237523 F4 Holiday Liangfan KTV 23 Zongfu Lu ,3-4 FI. 好乐迪量贩KTV（总府路店） 总府路23号3-4楼. TEL.86619999 D/E3 Milo KTV New City Plaza 4th FI.,1 Xi Da Jie 米乐星KTV 西大街1号新城市广场4楼 TEL.86690505 E5 Kempinski Club 3th Floor, 41 Renmin Nan Road, Sect.2 人民南路 四段42号3楼 Tel. 85269999--75
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RESTAURANTS CAFES D6 Afternoon 8 Xiao Tian Xi Jie. 午后蓝山咖啡 Tel.85586996 D6 Mr. Children Cafe 38# Jinling Heng Lu 金陵横路38号 Tel.81221632 F5 Also Milo Western and Taiwanese-Style Cafe Champagne Plaza, 2nd FL,Dongdajie 欧素米萝咖啡·东大 街香摈广场2楼 Tel. 86652615
F7 143 Kehua Bei Lu, Blue Caribbean Plaza, 2nd FL. 良木缘咖啡·蓝色加勒比201-202，科华 北路143号 Tel. 85350311 F5 6 Dong Da Jie, Chun Nan Plaza, 2nd FL 良木缘咖啡·春熙路南段1号春南商场2楼 Tel. 86652866 D/E3 Platinum City, 3rd FL, 27 Qinglong Jie. 良木缘咖啡·青龙街27号铂金城3楼 Tel. 86282868 F8 Milan Cafe Upscale cafe with terrace 12 Hangkong Lu 航空路12号 Tel. 85230999
F5 Beo Cafe No.150, Tianyun Lu, No.7 Buildiing D, Chengdu HiTech Intornational Plaza 玻咖啡 高新区天韵路150号 ,高 新国际广场 D座1楼7号 Tel. 85321356
F7 Momo Book Cafe Cozy and quiet cafe SOHO Bldg. Gr. FL,60 Kehua Bei Lu 1-38 默默·科华北路60号SOHO沸城1-38 Tel.13980088494
F8 Bellagio Balian Shopping Center, 9 Central Kehua Rd. 科华中路9号百联购物中心. Tel. 85254321
F7 Piazza D'oro Chic cafe with a terrace 58 Kehua Bei Lu, SOHO Bldg. 1st FL, No.109 黄 金 广 场 · 科 华 北 路 58号 SOHO沸 城 1层 109号 Tel. 85356619
C/D5 Carol Cafe Cafe on the very touristy Jinli Street No.38, Jinli Lu, 卡罗咖啡·锦里路38号 Tel. 85511022 Coffee Beanery F4/5 2 FL. Gaobang Dept, No45 North Chunxi Lu. 宾诺咖啡·春熙路北段45号高邦百货2楼 Tel. 86667338 D8 Zijing Store: No.85 N.Zizhu Rd, Near Carrefour, Chengdu 成都市紫竹北街85号大世界商业广场一层 Tel.82955986 A6 Shuangnan Store: Add-16# Zhixin Garden No. 1 Yunying Rd Outer Shuangnan, Chengdu 外双楠云影路1号置信云影苑附16号 Tel.87033218 D7 Fangcao Store: No.92 East Fangcao Rd, Chengdu 成都市芳草东街92号 Tel.82953557 G5 Dadawa 312 Oriental Times Plaza, 18-32 Lower Dong Da Jie. 达达娃咖啡馆·下东大街18-32号 东方时 代商城312 Tel.89598694 F4/5 Fruit Expert Fengxiang Bldg., 3rd Fl., 10Chunxi Lu Bei Jie. 生捞 果 西 餐 厅 · 春 熙 路 北 街 10号 凤 祥 楼 3楼 . Tel.86727770 www.fruitexpert.com.cn C6 Leanna's Balery 4 Shuhan Jie No. 1 莲娜西点坊·蜀汉街4号附1号 Tel.85582088 E1 Muffin Cafe 48 Dong Yi Lu. 莫非咖啡·东一路48号 Tel. 87718772 F5/6 Coffee Symbol 4 Xinnan Lu, 2nd Fl.SZ. 咖啡符号·新南路4号 2楼. Tel.85453896 D7 Trio Book and Music 3 Ruisheng Tower, 36 Fangcao Lu. 芳草街36号瑞 升大厦附3号. Tel. 85124033 Goodwood Cafe Popular upscale cafe F7 16 Kehua Bei Lu. 良木缘咖啡·科华北路 16号. Tel.85236170
Spring Coffee E7 1/F Western Tower, 19 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4. 春天咖啡·人民南路4段19号威斯顿联邦大 厦1楼. Tel. 85235123 E/F4 Renhe Tower 5th FL, 59 Renmin Dong Lu. 春天咖啡·人民东路59号仁和大厦5楼. Tel. 86656221 Starbucks Coffee F4 15 Zongfu Lu, Wangfujin Dept. Store, 1st FL. 星 巴克王府井店总府路15号王府井百货1楼. Tel. 86625350 E4 19 Dongshun Jie, Renmin Shangchang, Yanshikou. 星巴克·东御街19号人民商场12楼. Tel. 86658250 F7 Western Tower, No.B1, 19 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.4. 星巴克·人民南路4段19号威斯顿联 邦大厦1楼. Tel. 85268546 C5 Xiuxian Jie, Jinli. 星巴克锦里店锦里休闲街. Tel. 85585132 E4 61 Renmin Dong Lu, Xiangxieli Plaza, 1st FL. 星 巴 克 人 民 东 路 61号 香 榭 丽 广 场 1楼 . Tel.86679220 E3 51 Qinglong Jie. 星巴克倍特店青羊区青龙 街51号. Tel. 86697801 E5 Fortune City, 6 Daye Lu. 星巴克大业路6号财 富中心1-2楼. G5 Zig Lila Xiao Jie, Bldg. 7, Shangri-la. 香格里拉酒店 旁里拉小街7号楼. Tel. 65658236 Music's Coffee D3 No.4, Xin Xiwang Lu 碎碟音乐咖啡·新希望路4号 Tel. 85244006 C4 No.3 Tonghui Men Lu 通惠门路3号 Tel. 86285452 D4 No.19, zhai Xiang Zi 窄巷子19号 Tel. 86255192 Off map No.279 Tianfu Dadao Zhong Duan 天府大道中段279号 Tel. 65531335 Bristol F7 No.141 Kehua Bei Lu 布尼斯朵咖啡店·科华北路141号 Tel. 85402818
D7 Indie Coffee 硬地咖啡 No.87-7 Fangqin Lu 芳沁街87号附7号 Tel. 66252268 D3 DoDo's Cafe No.12 Xiaotong Lane 朵朵家·青羊区小通巷12号 Tel. 86262508 Off map Sixteen's Cabaret 2/F, Beside of Parking of Ito Yokado Shuangnan 十六铺咖啡·双楠伊藤洋华堂停车场旁2楼 Tel. 87020865 B3 High Connections Coffee House A-20,No.6 Shuangqing Nan Lu 嘉联咖啡，双清南路6号附A-20号 Tel. 87325855
RESTAURANTS E7 Cafe Firenze Romantic decoration, deals for lunch sets. 32 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4. 翡翠虹西餐咖啡厅·人民南路4段32号. Tel. 85585527 D4 Desir No.33, Kuan Xiangzi. 滴意·宽巷子33号. Tel. 86266535 www.desirchengdu.com F7 Grandma's Kitchen Classic Western chain restaurant in a homey atmosphere Kehua Bei Lu 143 2F Blue Caribbean Plaza. 祖母 的厨房·科华北路143号蓝色加勒比二楼. Tel:85242835 E7 Bookworm Popular Western literary hangout 28 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4. 老书虫·人民南路 4段28号. Tel. 85520177 D/E8 Del Mar Mediterranean restaurant with outdoor patio 10 Tongzi Lin Dong Lu. 地中海西餐厅·桐梓林 东路10号. Tel. 85159325 Houcaller Beefsteak Chinese Western-style restaurant chain. D/E3 No.25 Qinglong Jie 豪客来·青龙街25号 Tel. 82902996 Off map Indoor 54 zijing Nan Lu No54 门里 紫荆南路54号附1 号. Tel. 85123988 E5 La Brasserie Western restaurant inside Sofitel Wanda. 15 Binjiang Zhong Lu. 巴塞丽西餐厅·索菲特万达大饭店·滨江中 路15号. Tel.66669999 ext. 3322 D8 Lily Shadow’s Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant, pink and comfortable Feng Hua Yuan, 3 Tongzi Lin Zhong Lu, 1st FL. 睡 莲花影·桐梓林中路3号风华苑商铺一楼. Tel. 85143226 E8 Seasons International International cuisine in the Kempinsky Hotel 42 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4. 宜时自助餐厅·凯 宾斯基酒店·人民南路4段42号. Tel. 85269999-5510 F7 Tianfu First Class Cuisine No.145, Kehuabeilu 科华北路145号附2号 Tel:85219232 D8 Munchen 1810 Bavarian restaurant and bar Hollywood Plaza, 1st FL, Erhuan Lu, 3rd South Sect. 慕尼黑1810美食酒吧·二环路南三段好 莱坞广场一楼 Tel. 86181810
E7 Vera Napoli Pizzeria Bar No.30, Master Commercial Street, Renmin Nan Lu 48 那不勒斯餐吧 人民南路四段48号，首座商业街1楼36号 Tel:62938803
E7 Zoe's Bar-B-Que American-style BBQ, good skillet breakfast, nonsmoking. 30 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.4. 爱舍西餐·人民南路 4段30号附12号. Tel. 85593345
D8 Parrot Lounge, cafe, bar and restaurant with fusion food and a terrace 62 Xingguang Road. 鹦鹉西餐厅·新光路62号. Tel. 85185323
BBQ & BUFFET
D6 Peter Pan Italian Restaurant Authentic Italian food restaurant cooking their own natural grown products. 8 XiaotianXijie. 彼得潘意大利餐厅·小天西路 8号. Tel. 85577058 Peter's Tex Mex Grill American and Mexican food, homey decoration, non-smoking F7 117 Kehua Bei Lu 彼 得 西 餐 · 科 华 北 路 117号. Tel. 85227965 D/E8 2 Tongzi Lin Dong Lu彼得西餐·桐梓林东 路2号. Tel. 85180903 E8 Paulaner Brauhaus Authentic German food and microbrewery in the Kempinsky Hotel 42 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.4. 普拉那啤酒坊·人民 南路4段42号. Tel. 85269999— 5540 D8 Red River Grill 85 Zizhu Bei Lu Great World Mall,2nd Floor 红河西餐厅·紫竹北街85号大世界广场步行 街2楼 Tel. 82955499 D5 Salut Authentic Spanish and Catalan tapas bar and restaurant, imported products for sale, terrace 118 Chunjianghuayue, No19 Wuhouci Da Jie. 武侯 祠大街19号·春江花月夜118 Tel. 85566709 F4 Swensen's An American global chain store from San Francisco. Offers 24 yummy tasting imported ice cream flavors, sundaes and fun, casual dining experience. Menu range from soups, salads to pastas and steaks. Value for money! Restaurant is set in a quaint romantic old Chinese style architecture. Jin Hua Guan No.8 Chunxi Lu. 双胜冰淇淋西餐厅·春熙路锦华馆8号. Tel. 86655578
E6 Talk Chic Italian and French restaurant, lounge and private spaces Maison Mode Skyone Bldg, 5th FL. 56 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.2. 话尚美餐吧·美美天一大厦人民南 路二段56号. Tel. 85200258 D4 Wood Fish Cafe 26 Kuan Xiangzi. 木鱼·宽巷子26号 Tel. 86265040 Xianggeli D/E3 Platinum New Age City, 3rd FL, Qinglong Jie. 香格丽自助西餐厅·青龙街铂金时代广场 3楼. Tel. 86694388 A5 Shuangnan Ito Yokado Food City. 5th FL. 香格 丽自助西餐厅·双楠伊藤洋华堂5楼美食城. Tel. 87010150 Off map Jiaxinmao Guangchang, 1st FL, Jiaoda Lu. 香格丽自助西餐厅·交大路183号嘉信茂广 场1楼. Tel. 87611487
F4/5 Arawaks BBQ Bar 2 Chunxi Lu Dong Duan. 阿拉瓦克巴西烤肉·春熙路东段2号 Tel. 86661778 Cabral Brazilian BBQ Chain of Brazilian barbeque restaurants specializing in all you can eat deals D8 Great world Plaza, 2nd FL, 85 Zizhu Bei Lu. 卡布罗尔巴西烤肉·紫竹北街85号大世界商 业广场2楼. Tel. 82955988 D/E3 Golden Hawaii Plaza, 2nd FL. 84 Xi Da Jie. 卡布罗尔巴西烤肉·西大街84号金色夏威夷 广场A座2楼 Tel. 86273661 E8 Hot Spot Upscale Japanese and Korean-style restaurant. Feng De International Plaza, 6 Hangkong Lu. 铁在 烧·航空路6号丰德国际广场近新希望路6号 附1号 Tel. 85266877
PIZZA F7 Casa Mia Italian restaurant with a brick oven, quiet atmosphere. 123 Kehua Bei Lu. 卡萨米亚·科华北路123号. Tel. 85244968 E5 Highfly Pizza Popular Chinese pizzeria providing large portions. 18 Binjiang Zhong Lu. 高 飞 批 萨 · 滨 江 中 路 18号. Tel. 86652656/8667861 www.highfly-cacaja.com
F4/E5 Origus Fast-food-style pizza buffet restaurant. 87-91 Chunxi Lu Chengshou Jie (opposite to Ito Yokado) 好伦哥·春熙路城守街87-91号（伊藤洋华堂 对面）. Tel. 86667211 D/E3 Wuxing Electronics Bldg. 2nd Fl., 15 Babao Jie (adjacent to Carrefour) 好伦哥·八宝街15号五星电器商业广场2楼 (家乐福旁) Tel. 86268491 F7 Red Tomato Pizza Pizza, pasta, bagels and Taiwanese food. Kehua Bei Lu, 9 Zongyuan Xiang No.3. 红番茄美食屋·科华北路棕苑巷9号附3. Tel. 66854545 C6 Sardinia Pizza 16 Wuhouheng Jie No. 3-4 撒丁披萨·武侯横街16号附3-4号 Tel:85590492
INDIAN E5 Cacaja Indian food chain, lunch sets for singles or couples. 18 Binjiang Zhong Lu. 印 度 菜 菜 · 滨 江 中 路 18号. Tel:86670399 www.highfly-cacaja.com E7 Namaste / Afila Well-established Indian restaurant, authentic Indian decor 20 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4. 亚非拉印度餐吧·人 民南路4段20号. Tel. 85569118
E7 Tandoor Quality Indian restaurant 34 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.4 (behind Sunjoy Inn) 坦道印度餐厅·人民南路4段34号 Tel. 85551958
JAPANESE Ajisen Ramen International chain of noodle restaurants, Japanese interior Off map 27 Luomashi Qinglong Jie, 2nd Fl.味千拉 面·骡马市青龙街27号一楼 Tel. 86282590 E3 New Platinum Age City, 8 Shuncheng Dajie. 味 千拉面·顺成大街8号成都新世界百货地下 负一层1号商铺 Tel. 86713834 F4/5 Sunshine Dept. Store, 3rd Fl.3A, 1 Chunxi Lu East Sect. 味千拉面·春熙路东段一号阳光百货3层3A03号. Tel. 86728786 D3 1 Xi Dajie New City Plaza 味千拉面·西大街 1号新城市广场 Tel. 86699303 Off map Auchan 1st Fl. 9 Zhanhu Lu 味千拉面·站华路9号欧尚超市一层 Tel. 85321586 www.ajisen.com.cn F4/5 Baqian Dai Japanese Champagne Plaza, 3rd Fl., Hongxing Lu at Dong Dajie. 八千代日本料理·红星路东大街香槟 广场3楼313. Tel. 66578823 E5 Fuji Japanese Restaurant 15 Binjiang Zhong Lu. 索菲特万达大饭店·滨 江中路15号. Tel. 66669999 ext. 3300 E7 Hefeng Liaoli RMB168 all you can eat and drink sake, English menu 20 Renmin Nan Lu No.4. 和风料理·人民南路 4段20号附4号. Tel. 85570202 www.hefengll.com Kataga Japanese E7 60 Kehua Bei Lu, SOHO Bldg. No. 211. 加太贺·日本料理·科华北路60费城211号. Tel. 66428283 F5 2nd Fl. Platinum City, 27 Qinglong Jie. 加太贺·日本料理·青龙街27号铂金城2楼 Tel. 66585333 F5 Shidai Huazhuang Mansion 2nd Fl., Hongxing Lu Sect.4 加太贺日本料理·红星路四段时代华章2楼 Tel. 86721216 Hokkaido Japanese chain restaurant, all you can eat and drink specials E7 Blue Caribbean Plaza, 143 Kehua Bei Lu. 北海 道日本料理·科华北路143号蓝色加勒比 D8 Yulin Life Plaza, 1-7 Yulin Nan Lu, 2nd Fl. 北海 道日本料理·玉林南路玉林生活广场2楼. Tel. 85588681 F5 Champagne Plaza, 3rd Fl., Hongxing Lu ar Dong Dajie. 北海道日本料理·红星街东大街香槟 广场3楼 Tel. 86661248 F4/5 Sapporo Ramen Kikusui Grill and buffet specials Lido Bldg. B, lsetan Dept. Store, 7th Fl., Dakejia Alley No.8. 菊水烤肉和拉面·大科甲巷8号利 都广场B座伊势丹百货7楼. Tel. 86670577 F4/5 Tonkatsu Wako 8 Dakejia Alley, Chunxi Lu, Lido Plaza Block B (lsetan Bldg.), 7th Fl. 和幸·春熙路大科甲巷 8号伊势丹百货7楼. Tel. 86662616
E3 Uta-andon Sushi, tempura with imported ingredients. Lido Bldg. B, lsetan Dept. Store, 7th Fl., Dakejia Alley, No.8. 歌行燈餐饮·大科甲巷8号利都广 场B座伊势丹百货7楼. Tel. 86665191 G7 Sakae Sushi 366# 3F, No.68 Wanda Plaza Section 1, Jinhua Road 荣寿司回转带日式料理·锦华路一段 68号万 达广场3楼336 Tel. 84191568 G6 Osakaya No.12-13, 1st FL, Green Village City, Jiuyan Qiao 大阪屋·九眼桥格林威治城1楼12-13号 Tel: 85292706
KOREAN F7 Huizhifeng BBQ 143 Kehua Bei Lu. 惠之风铁板烧·科华北路 143号. Tel. 85225306 E/F4 Jincaomao Korean BBQ Yanshikou Zhonghuan Guangchang New World Dept. Store, 1st Fl. 金草帽正统韩国烤肉·盐 市口中环广场新世界百货负一楼. Tel. 86713753 F4/5 Jinfu Gong Korean BBQ Sunshine Dept. Store, 3rd Fl., Chunxi Lu (opposite to Ito Yokado). 金福宫·春熙路阳光百货3楼 （伊藤洋华堂对面） Tel. 66246198 E5 Korean BBQ The oldest Korean BBQ in town 10 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.2 Jinjiang Hotel.锦 江 宾 馆·人民南路2段80号 Tel. 85582222ex6190
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RESTAURANTS THAI Banana Leaf Thai Restaurant Thai restaurant chain F4/5 First City Shopping Ctr. Bldg.B, 4th Fl., Chunxi Lu, 1 Xiaokejia Xiang 蕉叶泰国餐厅·春熙路小科甲巷1号第一城 购物中心B座4楼 Tel.86668200 E4 8 Xiyu Jie. 蕉叶泰国餐厅·西御街8号 Tel. 86133030 E4 Fiesta Thai Classic Thai with a rooftop terrace 6 Linjiang Lu, next to Traffic Hotel 非常泰·临江路6号（交通饭店旁） Tel. 85454530 E4/5 Parkway Thai Restaurant Original decor, classic food Lido Bldg. B, Isetan Dept. Store, 7th Fl., Dakejia Alley No.8. 百世威泰国餐厅·大科甲巷8号利 都广场B座伊势丹百货7楼. Tel. 86716223 Thailand Shark Fin Restaurant Upscale Thai restaurant featuring shark fin. F7 10 Shenglong Jie (off Consulate Rd.). 泰 国 鱼 翅馆·领事馆路盛隆街10号 Tel. 85220393 D8 Zishan Mingyuan Bldg. 11, 2nd Fl., Shenxianshu Nan Lu. 泰国鱼翅馆·神仙树南路紫荆名园 11栋2楼. Tel. 85132729, 85136162
OTHER ASIAN E4 Old Chang Kee No. 48, Zheng Kejia alley,4F2#, Chun Xi Lu 老曾记·春熙路正科甲巷48号4楼2号 Tel. 86671818
RESTAURANTS-HOTELS-TRANSPORT-SIGHTSEEING Huangcheng Laoma Chengdu's most prestigious hotpot restaurant. D8 20 Erhuan Lu, 3rd South Sect. 皇城老妈·二环路南三段20号. Tel. 85139999 C4 106 Qintai Lu. 皇城老妈·琴台路106号. Tel. 86148510, 86131752 A2 South gate of the Jinsha Museum, opposite the parking lot. 皇城老妈·金沙博物馆南大门停 车场对面. Tel. 81713030, 81713232 www.hclm.net
E7 Lion Pavilion Upscale restaurant specializing in seafood and hotpot. Shizi Lou, 30 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4 狮子楼·人民南路4段30号. Tel. 85587979 www.bwszi.com
VEGETARIAN
D/E7 Three Ears Hotpot Famous hotpot restaurant 10 Nijia Qiao Lu. 三只耳火锅总店·倪家桥路 10号. Tel. 85530188
CANTONESE D3 Harbour City Restaurant Cantonese and Sichuanese cuisine. 18 Changshun Xiejie 海港城大酒楼·长顺下街18号 Tel. 86258880
G5 Cafe Z Big selection of food, all you can eat deals. Shangri-la Hotel, 9 Binjiang Dong Lu 蓉咖啡·香格里拉大酒店·滨江东路9号 Tel. 88889999
G6 Shang Palace Cantonese, Sichuan and dim sum Shangri-la Hotel, 2nd Fl., 9 Binjiang DongLu. 香宫·香格里拉大酒店·滨江东路9号. Tel. 88889999 ext. 6468
E7 The Sultan Halal Turkish Food for meat lover + vegetarian. Private rooms with pillows + sheeshas No.1, Yulin Nan Jie, Dushi Jin’ an Bldg.14 苏坦·玉林南街一号都市金岸附14号 Tel. 85554780
F4/5 Yue Restaurant Upscale Hong Kong-style restaurant. Lido Bldg. B, Isetan Dept. Store, 7th Fl., Dakejia Alley No.8. 海悦花园大酒店悦中餐厅·大科 甲巷8号利都广场B 座 伊势丹百货7楼. Tel. 81918888-3232
OTHER CHINESE
G6 Bridge Restaurant Fashionable Sichuanese restaurant on Marco Polo Bridge. 66 Binjiang Dong Lu. 廊桥川菜酒楼·滨江东路 66号. Tel: 84443888 E3 Chen Mapo Tofu Restaurant Most famous Sichuanese restaurant in Chengdu. 81, Kehua Bei Lu. 科华北路8号陈麻婆·人民 中路3段37号. Tel. 85233655
HOTPOT & CHUAN CHUAN XIANG A3 Chongqing Konliang Shanyu Hotpot Typical Sichuanese hotpot specializing in eels. 368-6 Qingjiang Dong Lu. 重庆孔亮鳝鱼火锅清江东路店·清江东路 368-6号. Tel. 87338779
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A5 11-15 Waishuangnan Zhixin Lu 牛牛福·外双楠置信路11-15号 Tel. 87042323
C3 Weidao Jianghu Well-known hotpot restaurant. 9 Yihuan Lu. 味道江湖火锅·一环路西三段 9号. Tel. 87762319
F5 Palace Restaurant Various Chinese cuisines with a focus on Cantonese. 15 Binjiang Zhong Lu. 索菲特万达大饭店·滨 江中路15号. Tel. 66669999 ext. 3366
B5/6 Ba Guo Buyi Old Chengdu environment 63, Shenxianshu Nan Lu巴国布衣·神仙树南路 63号Tel. 85511999
Niuniufu F4/5 2nd Floor Lido Square Block A, 8 Dakejia Alley, Chunxi Lu 牛牛福三国烧烤·大科甲巷8号利都广场A座 2楼 Tel. 86718715
C6 Zonghe Bldg. 2nd Fl., 13 Yihuan Lu, South Sect.4 牛牛福·一环路南四段13号综合楼2楼 Tel. 85159393
E4 8 Trees Wine Bar Chinese-Malay cuisine in a romantic environment. 9 Ping'an Xiang (25 Xihuamen Jie, next to Catholic Church) 8棵树·平安巷9号（西华门街25号） Tel. 86699060 www.8trees.com.cn
SICHUANESE
E7 Macau Restaurant 28 Renmin Nan Lu Sect. 4. 澳门豆佬·人民南 路4段28号. Tel. 85521777
Baidu Kaorou North Korean-style BBQ, national restaurant chain0 F7 5 Kehua Jie. 百度烤肉专门店 科华街5号. Tel. 66225559 G6 9 Hongwasi Jie. 百度烤肉专门店·红瓦寺街9号. Tel. 85245588 Haerbin Jiaozi Northeastern cuisine chain D7 11 Yulin Xi Lu. 哈尔滨饺子·玉林西路11号. F6 77 Xinnan Lu. 哈尔滨饺子·新南路77号. E4 Halal Restaurant Muslim food, English menu. Huangcheng Mosque 1st Fl., Xiyu Jie 皇城寺天方楼大饭店·西御街108号皇城清 真寺一楼 . Tel. 86144821 Lanzhou Lamian D5 3 Wuhouci Da Jie. 清真兰州拉面·武侯祠 大街3号.
F3 A Lotus On The Water Famous vegetarian restaurant inside Wenshu Temple. 5 Baiyunsi Jie, Wenshu Fang 清水荷花· 文殊坊白云寺街31号2楼 Tel. 86921839 E/F3 Vegetarian Hall Of Wenshu Temple Touristy vegetarian restaurant. 15 Wenshuyuan Jie. 文殊院素厅·文殊院街. Tel. 86932018 D/E3 Vegetarian Lifestyle Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant. Zaozi Shu 4-A Platinum Age City Ⅱ Bldg. 27 Qinglong Jie. 枣子树·青龙街27号2号楼4楼铂 金城内. Tel. 86282848
DELIS & DESSERTS F7 Bread & Ice Baguettes, tiramisu, pies and cakes. 54 Kehua Bei Lu. 麦元素·科华北路54号. Tel. 66561196 Dairy Queen American fast food ice-cream chain. F4/5 Ground floor of Ito Yokado, Hongxing Lu Sect.3, 8 Kejiaxiang. 红星路三段大科甲巷8号·伊藤洋华堂1楼 E/F7Yanshikou Zhonghuan Guangchang New World Dept. Store, 1st Fl. 盐市口中环广场新世 界百货负1楼 Haagen Dazs American ice-cream chain. F4/5 Chunxi Lu Zhongshan Plaza. 哈根达斯·锦 江区春熙北路中山广场. Tel. 86664491 D3 New City Plaza, 1 Xi Dajie 哈根达斯·西大街 1号新城市广场. Tel. 86635675 Leonidas E5 Cai Fu Zhong Xin Shop 财富中心店 成都市锦江区大业路6号财富中心一楼集雅 德店 Fortune Center G／ FL.,Chapter Store. #6, Da Ye Road. Tel.028-86656586 F4/5 ISETAN Shop 伊势丹店 成都伊势丹百货，成都市大科甲巷八号力都 广场负一楼 Chengdu ISETAN Shopping Mall, Basement of Lido Plaza, #8, Da Ke Jia Lane, Off map Da Di Xin Guang Hua Shop 大地新光华店 成都市青羊区光华村街10号大地新光华百货 一楼集雅德店 Robbinz Department Store,G／FL.,Chapter Store. #10, Guang Hua Cun Road,Qin Yang District, Chengdu Dadi Xin Guanghua plaza Tel.028-81713431
F4/5 Q's Cafe Upscale Asian-style bakery Isetan, B1 Fl., Chunxi Lu Lido Guangchang. 伊 势 丹商场负一楼·春熙路利都广场（伊藤旁 边）. Tel. 86725987 D4 Debauve & Gallais No. 27 Zhai Alley 黛堡嘉莱·窄巷子27号 F4 Swensen's Jin Hua Guan No.8 Chunxi Lu. 双胜冰淇淋西餐 厅·春熙路锦华馆8号. Tel. 86655578 C6 Leanna's Balery 4 Shuhan Jie No. 1 莲娜西点坊·蜀汉街4号附1号. Tel.85582088
HOTELS HOTEL 4/5 STARS F4 Crowne Plaza Chengdu 31 Zongfu Lu. 皇冠假日酒店·总府路31号 Tel. 86786666 Off map InterContinental Century City Chengdu 88 Century City Boulevard. 高新区世纪城路88 号. Tel. 8534 9999 www.intercontinental.com E5 Jinjiang Hotel 80 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.2. 锦江宾馆·人民南 路二段80号. Tel. 85506666 E5 Kempinski Hotel 41 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4. 凯宾斯基饭店·人 民南路西段42号. Tel. 85269999 E5 Samsara Hotel 68 Renmin Zhong Lu, Sect.2. 成都瑞城名人酒店 (原圣索亚酒店）·人民中路二段68号 Tel 66768888 E6 Shama Central Point No.1,Section3,Renmin South Road,Chengdu 中汇广场·莎玛公寓式酒店 人民南路三段1号 Tel.61816000 www.Shama.com
F1 North Train Station Renmin Bei Lu, Sect. 1. 火车北站·人民北路一 段. Tel. 83322088 Ticket booking: 84445111 www.cdcz.net
F4 Asiana Airlines Minxing Financial Tower, Rm. 2801, 88 Tidu Jie. 提督街88号民兴金融大厦2801室. Tel: 86026470
G2 Beimen Bus Station 197 Yihuan Lu North Sect.4. 北门汽车站·一环 路北四段197号. Tel. 83379863
D5 China Eastern Airlines Hongda Mansion, 1st Fl., 2 Jinli Dong Lu. 东方航空公司·锦里东路2号宏达大厦1楼. Tel. 86155133
Off map Chadianzi Bus Station Westbound travel, incl. Songpan, Jiuzhaigou, Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Shan, Siguniang Shan, Aba and Ganzi Perfectures. 茶店子汽车客运站. Tel. 87506610 F1 North Bus Station (Gaosuntang) Langzhong, Bazhong, Santai, Zigong, Yibin,etc. Erhuan Lu North Sect.3. 高笋塘汽车站·二环路 北三段. Tel. 83382584 A3 Jinsha Bus Station 50 Qingjiang Zhong Lu. 金沙汽车客运站·清江 中路50号. Tel. 87332864 Off map Shiyangchang Bus Station 石羊场汽车客运站. Tel. 85314666 J6 Wuguiqiao Bus Station 五桂桥汽车站. Tel. 84711692 F5 Xinnanmen Bus Station 57 Linjiang Lu. 成都旅游汽车客运中心·新南 门临江路57号. Tel. 85433609 Off map Zhaojuesi Bus Station 昭觉寺汽车客运站. Tel. 83504125
AIRLINES E5 Air China 41 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.2. 民航机票处·人民南 路2段41号. Tel. 86668080
D5 China Southern Airlines 19 Shangdong Dajie. 南方航空公司·上东大街 19号. Tel. 85357777 E7 Hainan Airlines Western Tower, 9th Fl., Ste.9, 19 Renmin Nan Lu. 海南航空公司·人民南路4段19号威斯顿联 邦大厦9楼9号. Tel. 85268880, 85268268 www.hnair.com F4 KLM/Air France Times Square Bldg. A. Rm. 1603B, 2 Zongfu Lu. 荷兰皇家航空公司·总府路2号时代广场A座 1603B室. Tel. 86716960 E5 Sichuan Airlines 11 Renmin Nan Lu, 2nd Sect.四川航空公司·人 民南路二段11号. Tel. 86654858 E3 Silk Air First City Plaza 36 F, 308 Shuncheng Da Jie. 新加坡胜安航空公司·顺城大街308号冠城 广场36楼 Tel. 86528626 F4 Thai Air Sichuan Hotel 1st Fl., 31 Zongfu Jie 泰国航空公司·四川宾馆1楼总府街31号. Tel. 86757755,86781336 F3/4 Dragonair 5FL, Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel, No. 15, Section 1, Ren Min Zhong Road 港龙航空·人民中路1段15号, 天府丽都喜来 登饭店5楼 Tel. 81665561
SIGHTSEEING F4/5 Chunxi Lu Pedestrian shopping street Chunxi Lu. 春熙路·红星路. A/B4 Dufu's Cottage Beautiful gardens. Former residence of the poet Dufu 1 Waixi Caotang Lu. 杜甫草堂博物馆·外西草 堂路1号. Tel. 87319258 Www.dfmuseum.org.cn A/B4 Huanhuaxi Gongyuan Huge green urban park in the west of Chengdu. Next to Dufu's Cottage Qinghua Lu. 浣 花 溪 公 园·青华路杜甫草堂旁. C5 Jinli Street Street in an old Chinese style, very lively and animated. Nanmen Wuhouci Da Jie, 锦里古街·南门武侯 祠大街. D4/5 People's Park (Renmin Gongyuan) Citang Jie 人民公园·祠堂街 C4 Qinyang Temple Oldest Taoist temple 9 Yihuan Lu, West Sect.2. 青羊宫·一环路西二 段9号. Tel. 87766584 C4 Qintai Lu Street with ancient style architecture, restaurants and shopping 琴台路
G7 Wangjiang Pavilion and Bamboo Park By the river, quiet and ideal for a late night walk. Wangjiang Lu at Jiuyan Qiao. 望江楼·九眼桥望 江路. D4 Kuan Xiang Zi Kuan Xiang Zi is reminiscent of ancient Chengdu. Qing Yang area， Kuan Xiang Zi.青羊区宽巷子.
ART GALLERIES C/D7 K Gallery Modern art gallery 87 Fangqin Jie No.3-4. K画廊·芳沁街87号附3-4号. Tel. 66564898, 66458672 F7/G7 O-Gallery Contemporary Western art. 2th floor, Lippo Tower, No 62 Ke Hua Bei Lu. 科华北路62号力宝大厦二楼. Tel. 85283031 B4 Re-C No.48, Caotang Lu, Qingyang District 青羊区草堂路48号 Tel. 15902850591 D7 A Thousand Plateaus Art Gallery Chinese contemporary art gallery 87Fangqin jie (next to new Little Bar) 千高原艺术空间·芳沁街87号 www.1000plateaus.org Tel.85158238
CINEMAS
E4 Tianfu Square Central town square with metro station and Chairman Mao statue. 天府广场
F8 Chengdu SFG International Film Center Bailian Tianfu Mall, 5th Fl.成都上影国际影城· 百联天府购物中心5楼. Tel. 82008855
C6 Tibetan Quarter Traditional Tibetan restaurants and shops. Wuhouci Heng Jie. 武侯祠横街·藏饰用品一条街.
E7 Garden Cinema 18 Yihuan Lu South Sect.3. 花园影城·一环路 南三段18号. Tel. 85544206
G6 Shangri-la Hotel 9 Binjiang Dong Lu. 香格里拉大酒店·滨江东 路9号. Tel. 88889999 F3/4 Sheraton Lido Hotel 15 Renmin Zhong Lu, Sect.1. 天府丽都喜来登大饭店·人民中路一段15 号. Tel. 86768999 F4 Sichuan Hotel 31, Zongfu . 四川宾馆·总府街31号 Jie Tel. 86755555 E/F2 Tibet Hotel 10 1St Set Renmin Bei Lu 西藏饭店·人民北路一段10号. Tel. 83183388 F3 Sofitel Wanda Chengdu 15 Binjiang Zhong Lu. 成都索菲特万达大饭店·滨江中路15号 Tel. 66669999 F4 Chengdu Haiyatt Hotel No.12, Sec.3, Hongxing RD, Jinjiang District 成都海悦大酒店·四川省成都市红星路三段 (步行街) 12号 Tel.028-81918888
TRANSPORT Off map Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport 成都双流国际飞机场 Flight inquiries: 85205333 Ticket hotline: 85205518 www.cadirport.com E5 Airport Bus 5 a.m. to night time, departs every 20 minutes from Civil Aviation Ticket Office, Renmin Nan Lu, Sect. 2 人民南路二段民航售票处
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SIGHTSEEING-HEALTH-SPORTS-SHOPPING E4 Pacific Cinema 21 Qingnian Lu. 太平洋电影城·青年路21号. Tel. 86713529 A5 Shuangnan Cinema Ito Yokado, 6th Fl., Erhuan Lu West Sect.1, 6 Yidu Lu. 双楠电影城·二环路西一段逸都路6号， 伊藤双楠店6楼. Tel. 87029828 F3 Wangfujing Cinema 15 Zongfu Lu. 王府井电影院·总府路15号. Tel. 86756351 Xingmei Southwest Cinemas E4/5 75 Xia Xinshuncheng Jie (Yanshi Kou). 星美 西南影都·下西顺城街75号（盐市口人民商 场对面）. Tel. 86653808 H3 Fifth Avenue building B, 4th Fl., 26 Jianshe Lu (next to Dianzi Keda). 星美沙河国际影城·建 设路26号第五大道B栋4楼（电子科技大学 旁）. Tel. 84338285 F/G6 12 Yihuan Lu South Sect.1 (Hongwai Intersection). 星美学府影城·一环路南一段 12号红瓦寺路口. Tel. 85211595 D8 Zijing Cinema 2 Zijing Bei Lu. 紫荆电影城·紫荆北路2号. WanDa International Cineplex E5 4th floor CaiFu Square, No.6 DaYe Road 大业路6号财富中心4楼 Tel. 86700155 G7 3rd FL Wanda Square, Chengren Lu. 成仁路口万达广场3楼 Tel. 84548000
SHOPPING-EDUCATION-BUSINESS SPORTS
KG Centre F8 Tianfu Shopping Mall, Kehua Zhong Lu. 奇迹健 身·科华中路2号百联天府购物中心三楼. Tel. 85356311
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A3 3 Floor New Culture Palace Qingjiang Zhong Lu 清江中路59号新文化宫3楼 Tel. 66072266
HEALTH F9 Chengdu Angel Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital No.3 Gao Pan Lu 成都安琪儿妇产医院·高攀路3号 Tel. 81922222 E7/8 Global Doctor Kelan Bldg., Bangkok Garden, 2nd Floor,South Tower,Lippo Tower, 62 Kehuabeilu 环球医生成都诊所·科华北路62号 力宝大 厦南区2层. Tel. 85226058 www.globaldoctor.com.au E5/6 Huaxi Hospital of Sichuan University 37 Guo Xue Xiang. 四川大学华西医院·国学 巷37号. Tel. 85422114 www.goldencard.com D9 Parkway Health Chengdu No. 1 People's Hospital, 18 Wanxiang Bei Lu, Fanxiong Dadao, South High-Tech Zone. 高新 南区繁雄大道万象北路18号成都市第一人民 医院. www.parkwayhealth.com
D7 Harmony Dental Clinic 3 Ruiming Jie, Fang Cao Xi Lu. 瑞民街3号芳草西 2路. Tel. 85192312
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F4 Wang Fu Jing Dept Store 15 Zongfu Lu. 王府井百货·总府路15号 Tel. 86621188
F4 Canada China Business Council 12th FL., Shidu Plaza Bldg. D, 58 Beixin Jie 加中贸易理事会 北新街58号世都大厦12楼D座 Tel. 86736896 www.ccbc.com E5 EU Chamber of Commerce Garden City Hotel, Rm. 811, 8 Daye Lu 中国欧盟商会 花园城大酒店811室 Tel. 86710577 www.europeanchamber.com.cn
B&Q B3 No8.Qing Jiang Xi Lu 百安居·清江西路8号
Off map Parkson Shopping Mall Fl. 4, 258 Shawan Lu 沙湾路258号摩尔百盛购物中心4楼 Tel: 028-87701181 87704040
F7 No10, Hang Kong Road 航空路10号 C5 Leanna Bakery
C5/6 Pioneer No. 9 Gaoshengqiao Lu 先锋健身俱乐部·武侯区高升桥路9号 028-80277307
No.4-1, Shuahan Lu 莲娜西点坊·蜀汉路4号附1号 Tel. 85582088
E/F8 Jointek Fine Wines Large selection of international fine wines and spirits. Unit 1 No.5 Hang Kong Lu. 骏德酒业·航空路 5号附1号. Tel: 85250808
D3 7th FL, New City Plaza, No.1 Xi Da Jie 西大街1号新城市广场B栋7楼 Tel. 86251999
EDUCATION
SHOPPING
Off map Chengdu International School (CDIS) Zhonghai International Community, 399 Shuxi Lu. 成都国际学校·蜀西路399号中海国际社区. Tel. 86081162 www.iscchengdu.org
E7 Bookworm 28 Renmin Nan Lu, Sect.4. 老书虫·人民南路 4段28号. Tel. 85520177 Chengdubookworm.com
F5 Southwest Book City 1 Shang Dong Da Jie. 上东大街1-16号友谊广场 A座. F4 Times Xinhua Bookstore 5 Zongfu Lu. 时代新华书店（总府店）总府路 5号时代广场.
MARKETS Off map Chadian Home Furnishings Market Chadianzi Ziyun Lu. 茶店家具市场·茶店子子 云路（九里堤公交车站） E/F6 Computer City Yihuan Lu between Renmin Nan Lu and Kehua Bei Lu. 数码广场一环路人民南路4段. F1/2 Lotus Market (Hehuachi) Southeast of the North Train Station 荷花池 F4 Mobile Phone Market Taisheng Nan Lu. 手机一条街·太升南路 B4 Songxian Qiao Antiques Market Songxian Qiao Guwan Shichang. 送仙桥古玩市场. J6 Wugui Qiao Market Warehouse: Cangchu Kufang, Wugui Qiao Dong Qiao Cun Er Dui. 仓储库房·五桂桥东桂村二 队（王家大院内）. Store: Wugui Qiao Erhou Jiaoyi Shichang. 五桂桥 二手交易市场3区2栋68，69号. Tel:84713836 13008173430/88065329
商会
E7 American Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China Hongchuan Mansion, No. 606, 17 Lingshiguan Lu, Renmin Nan Lu Sect.4 四川美国商会·人民南路4段领事馆17号鸿 川大楼606 Tel. 85242405 www.amcham-southwest.org F4 British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China Times Plaza, No. 2625, 2 Zongfu Lu 中国西南英国商会
A1 Sichuan Chamber of International Commerce 36 Shuxing Xi Jie, 11th FL. 四川国际商会·成都市西沿线蜀兴西街36号 四川国际商会会馆11-12层 Tel. 61963099 D4/5 Sichuan Korean Chamber of Commerce Guancheng Business Tower, Bldg. B, Rms.12-67, 123 Xiaonan Jie 四川韩国商会·小南街123号冠城商务大厦 B栋12-67号 Tel. 86129466 E8 Thai Business Information Center Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chengdu, Fund International Plaza, 12th FL., Bldg. C, 6 Hangkong Lu 中泰商务信息服务中心·泰王国驻成都总领 事馆·航空路6号丰德国际广场C座12楼 Tel. 66897861 ext. 8021 www.thaibizchina.com
CONSULATES IN CHENGDU
领事馆 成都
F4 France Times Square 30th FL., 2 Zongfu Lu 法国驻成都总领事馆 总府路2号·时代广场30楼 Tel. 66666060/66666103 Www.consulfrance-chengdu.org E7 Germany Western Tower 25th FL., 19 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.4 德意志联邦共和国驻成都总领事馆人民南路 4段19号威斯顿联邦大厦 Tel. 85280800 www.chengdu.diplo.de E5 Korea Tianfu Lvzhou Mansion 19th FL., 6 Xia Nan Da Jie 大韩民国驻成都总领事馆 下南大街6号天府绿洲大厦19楼 Tel.86165800 / 13980956348(after-hours emergency line) www.mofat.go.kr E7 Pakistan Western Tower 8th FL., 19 Renmin Nan Lu Sect.4 巴基斯坦驻成都总领事馆 人民南路4段19号 威斯顿联邦大厦 E3 Singapore Guancheng Plaza E Wing, 31st FL., 308 Shuncheng Da Jie 新加坡驻成都总领事馆 顺城大街308号冠城广场31楼E座 Tel. 86527222 E8 Thailand Fengde International Plaza, Fl.12, Building 3 泰王国驻成都总领事馆·丰德国际广场3号 楼12层 Tel. 85192668/85192266 www.thaichengdu.com
C8 Leman International School (Showroom) No.50 Zishan Road, Gaoxin District 成都乐盟国际学校(招 生办公室)· 高新区紫 杉路50号 Tel. 85179183 www.LIS-Chengdu.com
D5 Chengdu Library 98 Wenweng Lu. 成都图书馆·青羊区文翁路 98号. F6 Excellence Foreign Language Bookstore 3 Kehua Bei Lu No.1. 卓越外语图书店·科华北 路3号附1号. Tel. 85254411
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
WINE SHOP
Whytewoolf Fitness Club G7 4th FL, Wanda Plaza, Erhuan Lu Dong Wu Duan 韦德伍斯·二环路东五段万达锦华4层 Tel. 84519666
DENTAL G6 Dr. Liu 3-9 Bacon Walking Street, Greenwich Village Bldg. No.1, Wangjiang Lu 美美牙科·望江路1号格林威治城3栋9号 Tel. 85292612
总府路2号时代广场2625 Tel. 66067119 www.britchamswchina.org
F7 HOLA 2FL，10 Hangkong Lu. 特力屋·航空路10号2楼 Tel. 85246666
E7 Shiji Diannao Cheng, Yihuan Lu South Sect. 3 奇迹健身 一环路南三段世纪电脑城 Tel. 85575573
BOOK STORES I2/3 4th FL SM Square, Jianshe Nan Lu 建设南路口SM广场4楼 Tel. 66769566
I3 SM Square, 29 Erhuan Lu East Sect. 2. 沃尔玛 SM广场店·二环路东二段29号 SM商业城. Tel. 84312323/84316588
INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKETS Auchan A1 98 Shuhan Lu at Tongshan Lu. 欧尚·蜀汉路 98号同善路口. Tel. 87535954 Off map 9 Zhanhua Lu. 站华路9号 Tel. 85322711 www.auchan.com.cn Carrefour E5 Fortune Bldg., 6 Daye Lu. 家乐福青石桥店· 大业路6号财富中心2-3楼 . Tel. 86700069 H5/6 162 Datiankan Jie. 家乐福双桥子店·大田 坎街162号. Tel. 84460285 E5 99 Erhuan Lu 1st West Sect. 家乐福光华店· 二环路西一段99号. Tel. 87342266
Off map IKEA 9 Zhanhua Lu. 宜家家居·高新区站华路9号. Tel. 85262345 www.ikea.com/cn/en F4/5 ISETAN Chunxi Lu Lido Guangchang. 伊势丹百货·春熙 路利都广场（伊藤旁边）. Tel. 80821111 Ito Yokado F4/5 Hongxing Lu Sect.3, 8 Kejiaxiang. 伊藤洋华 堂·红星路大科甲巷8号. Tel. 86715111 A5 6 Yidu Lu, Erhuan Lu West Sect.1. 伊藤洋华堂·二环路西一段逸都路6号. Tel. 87021111 H7 Jinhua Lu, Erhuan Lu East Sect.5. 伊藤洋华堂·二环路东五段锦华路. Tel.84192000 www.iy-cd.com
E3 1 Babao Jie. 家乐福八宝街店·八宝街1号. Tel. 86254735
E6 Maison Mode No.18, Sect. 2 Renmin Nan Lu. 美美力城·人民 南路二段18号. Tel.86200019
D8 10 Xinguang Lu. 家乐福大世界店 新光路 10号. Tel. 85138354 www.carrefour.com.cn
A3 METRO 1 Qingjiang Zhong Lu. 麦德龙·清江中路1号. Tel. 87303888
Century Mart F8 Tianfu Shopping Mall, 9 Kehua Zhong Lu. 世纪 联华超市（百联店）·科华中路9号百联天 府购物中心2-3楼.
F4/5 Pacific Department Store 12 Zongfu Lu. 太平洋百货·总府路12号 Tel. 86653388
I3 Jianshe Bei Lu, Sect.3. 世纪联华超市·建设 北路三段.
D3 Parkson Shop New City Square, 1 Xida Jie. 西大街1号新城广场. Tel.86780126
D9 Decathlon French sports supermarket chain. 9 Zhanhua Lu, Hi-tech Industrialtrial Development Zone 迪卡侬成都高新区站华路9号. Tel. 85310388
Wal-Mart A3 Gouwu Guangchang, 183 Jiaoda Lu. 沃尔玛交大店·金牛区交大路183号. Tel. 87606677/87627121
Off map Meishi International School 1340 Tianfu Dadao Zhong Duan. 美 视 国 际 学 校·天府大道中段1340号. Tel. 85330653 www.miscd.com Off map Eton House International School 9 Chenglong Dadao. 伊顿国际学校·卓锦城成 龙大道9号. Tel. 84777888 Www.etonhouse-cd.com H3 Alliance Francaise 159Yihuanlu Dongyiduan,Dianzi Xinxi Chanye Building 法语联盟·一环路东一段159号 电 子信息产业大厦1楼 Tel. 83202116 www.afchengdu.org D8 Golden Apple Eldo rndergarten 7 Xiaguang Lu. 金苹果银都幼稚园·新光路 8号. Tel. 85133381 www.61bb.com/english/index.asp D3 Gymboree New City Plaza, B Bldg., 7th Fl., 1 Xi Da Jie. 金宝 贝·西大街1号新城市广场B幢7楼 Tel. 86246666 B9 Quality Schools International (QSI) American Garden, 188 Sanhuan Lu Nan Duan. 美 国学校·美洲花园三环路南段. Tel. 85113853 www.qsi.org/cdu
FOREIGN TRAVELAGENCIES G2 Oriental Tours 18F, 9 Binjiang East Road 滨江东路9号18楼 Jennifer Q Rose Tel. 84596214/ 13880667932 jqrose@orientaltours.asia Overland china 可持续发展生态旅游解决方法 www.overlandchina.com team@overlandchina.com
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T
he chain-saw of modernization is ever present in
daughter. Possibly as
Dali's new town, where glass-fronted buildings
a result of Olympic
and 'western' tastes prevail. Big brand names and
advertising, an
logos, including many rip-offs of originals, compete for
emerging athletic
space.
culture or just the fact that it is comfortable
Like a monument to modernity and western taste, the
to wear, sportswear is
Riverside Café is a welcome retreat for 'laowai' looking
a favorite amongst
for something familiar and locals looking for something
Dali's youth. Sports
western. A coffee bar cum restaurant, the menu is as
brands seem to be particularly easy targets for the fake
universal as the interior incorporating an array of world
market, which is fuelled by heavy demand and price
cuisine, served in front of the 'global' backdrop of MTV.
sensitivity amongst young people. Aside from the
The only thing that gives away the fact we might be in
various 'adibas' bags, we see several mock Nike
However, brands that encourage tourism must be
stores, one of which has the slogan 'keep moving.'
careful that they are perceived as being socially
(Jade Mountains) and the wide selection of tea on the
responsible. Lonely Planet whose aim was to bridge the
menu.
Conversely, tourists – who flock to Dali in large
gap between 'authenticity' and first world tourist is
China are the spectacular views of the Chang Shan
numbers - tend to favour locally produced handicrafts.
perceived by some to destroy the fabric of local
With drinks priced
In the old town a whole street has emerged, nicknamed
communities as they become dependent on the
above the amount
'foreigner' street' selling everything from tie-dyed
objectification of their culture and way of life as a
that you might expect
bedspreads to hand woven bags. In more developed
means of survival. The knock-on effect of this has been
to pay to feed a family
markets mass-production is leading to a reappraisal of
the emergence of a 'Foreigner's Street' Yangren Jie.
at a local restaurant,
the way that goods are produced. Increasingly first
With restaurants serving cappuccino and banana
the Riverside Café is
world consumers want to know the story behind the
pancakes alongside small shops selling 'authentic'
something of an
product they are buying and are willing to pay a
local handicrafts, Yangren Jie provides travellers a
anomaly in the Dali
premium for something that has a story attached. This
retreat into homely comforts amidst the great unknown,
landscape. It's aimed
is especially true on the tourist trail where there is a
yet threatens the very survival of the cultural difference
at an aspirational audience interested in western
demand for 'commoditized' memories of a place - a
that they are seeking.
tastes. You almost sense the cast of Friends could walk
window into an 'authentic' world where consumers feel
in any time. Serving coffee, milkshakes and ice cream
that they are experiencing something new and different
Brands therefore must work together with the local
through their purchases.
communities to ensure that inbound tourism benefits
The locally produced Pu'er tea is an example of a
for people to live and visit. Examples of this could be
to patrons lounging in big, comfortable armchairs, it
the natural and cultural heritage, making places better
signals the beginnings of American café culture in lower tier Chinese cities. Haagen Dazs, Lavazza and
MODERNISATION,
Illy, though not present, would feel at home here and it
product which fits perfectly into the first world trend of
providing local management of tourism enterprises or
seems in the absence of any internationally reputable
provenance and wholesomeness precisely because it
creating tourism with philanthropic aims, such as
Chinese coffee or ice-cream brands there is an
is straight from the fields and rough around the edges.
projects that involve building schools or encouraging
opportunity for domestic and international brands to go
The tea is sold in blocks, wrapped in paper which
tourists to donate aid to local schools in the form of
head to head.
allows customers to see, touch and smell the tea before
pens, paper and books. Outside of the tourist industry,
they buy it, heightening the sensory experience. In an
opportunities for brands lie chiefly with their Corporate
age of increasing concerns over food safety,
Social Responsibility programs and in developing
consumers want assurance that what they are buying is
strategies in which they can make long term and
natural; in a world of tea bags, the Pu'er block tells a
meaningful differences to the communities.
story. Having recently shot to fame in the west since Victoria Beckham and other female celebrities started
GLOBAL MANAGEMENT AND THE
singing the praises of its fat-burning qualities (something the Chinese were onto aeons ago), there Glistening on the outskirts of the town, the inside of the
are huge opportunities for the region to export this
spanking new Walmart is as alien as its outside. With
product in all its 'authentic' glory.
wide, well-ordered aisles and stragglers who are only in
BANANA PANCAKE TRAIL by Catherine Stefanini
the store to sit down and watch TV, it is a far cry from
The trend towards 'authenticity' has particular
the disorder of the local wet markets. The fact that it
implications for the travel and hotel industry. Hotels
This article is part of the “China Beyond” report from the
resembles a ghost town on a Sunday morning signals
could profit from this by providing services that lead to
Ogilvy Discovery Team. “China Beyond” is an in-depth
that the appeal of the out-of-town one-stop-shop is yet
richer travel experiences such as providing 'local'
to catch on.
guides or tours 'off the beaten track' such as the archaeological tours which currently operate giving
“Today, when we reflect on the process of China's modernization, we can see that it is difficult for the Chinese to find the best way to realize its modernization”. --- Li Hongtu East Chinese Normal University, Shanghai 40
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qualitative study into consumers, brands, communication and retail opportunities in China's 4th-6th tier towns. If you wish to purchase a full copy of the report please contact the report's editor on: Kunal.Sinha@ogilvy.com
Like much of China, the disparity between ancient and
tourists a specialist's knowledge of the area. The
modern is pronounced and nowhere more so than in the
opportunity lies with the many busloads of tourists who
Ogilvy & Mather Group China (http://ogilvy.com.cn/) is the
way that people dress. In one interview we do with
get shepherded from village to village so quickly that
largest marketing communications network in China. It
some shopkeepers, the mother, adorned in the
they end up missing the true experience that comes
fluorescent cording of a traditional Bai headdress and
with spending time in a place and beginning to
attire, provides a stark contrast to the tracksuit
understand the rhythm and the lifestyles of the people
bottoms, t-shirt and painted nails chosen by her
that live there.
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Richard Margetson Coming back 4 months later Richard settled into his brother-in-law's apartment, roamed the streets and gradually got to meet the Chengdu expatriate locals, who offered him the possibility of work (and fun). “Chengdu was cheap, so different and as close to another planet as you could get. I had always wanted to travel and I really wanted to go somewhere where I could take time to get to know people. Chengdu was so laid back and easy, it was like the Darwin of China” But his time here has come to and end and he now has to go back to work. He says he has made a “million” friends, and also found time to travel the world, a lot of it with his son Max.
Interview and text by Katherine Lea
We wish him well and hope he will return to Chengdu and China again in the near future.
Look up Richard Margetson on Google and you get 340 hits – most of which document his life as an Australian radio and TV interviewer of the famous, the highly regarded, the political and the controversial. Whilst most of us know Richard as the past editor of Grooves, the talented host of parties and functions, and man about town, Richard's career has been one immersed in Australian theatre, radio and television.
BACKGROUND ·Education: Matriculation and 30 years work experience ·Family: Single. 1 son, Max age 10 ·Residence: Chengdu is my 8 th hometown - soon to return to Darwin, Australia INSIGHTS
Richard's fame (albeit local and Australia wide) started in 1986 when he followed his calling for theatre in Adelaide. “At first I was studying a BA but I was flunking out as I was starting to get involved with theatre, clowning and other things like that. Adelaide was vibrant and happening and full of top end creative people. My parents understood and said that they would support me for a year. Within that year I got my first professional gig and the ball
·Best way to keep competitive edge: If I knew that I'd be competitive ·Personal hero: Pete Townsend ·How do you motivate people? I don't try
Zharu Valley
·How do you motivate yourself: Relentless castigation, emotional blackmail ·Most unique office decor: Multi-coloured rock n roll Triple J radio station with coffee shop included · Favorite hobby: Cooking, movies, reading, theatre-galleries-concerts, Liverpool and Barcelona football clubs
started rolling for me”
JUDGMENT CALLS ·Best business decision: Quit acting, start radio broadcasting. Buy a house before the boom
But ten years into his successful theatre career his enthusiasm began to wane.
·Worst business decision: Sell a house in the boom. Forget to become Richard Branson
“I looked out on the stage one afternoon and had an epiphany –– I was watching an
· What advice would you have given yourself 10 years ago? Grow up. Travel. Learn a language. Become Richard Branson
Eco-Tourism in Jiuzhai Valley National Park Text by Kieran Fitzgerald, Photographs by Suo Ji, Amy Hallam and Kieran Fitzgerald
·Biggest management myth: Managers are in charge
older, relatively well-known actor and realized that I didn't want to do this all my life. Making money is really the problem with being an actor. You get one job and then you finish that job and have to go back to the beginning again” Wanting a more stable life Richard moved into radio, starting in public radio, then intelligent talk radio and then a few years later finally hitting the big time with a national radio station. Though the jobs and the cities have varied Richard has stayed
·Word that best describes you: Tenacious, bone idle (funnily not mutually exclusive) CONFESSIONS · What keeps you up at night? Loneliness. In Chengdu, whiskey and pool tables ·Pet peeve: Bad speling, administrivia, illogical authority ·Guilty pleasure: that's an oxymoron ·First job: Newspaper delivery boy
hosting.
TREASURES ·Favorite cause: The arts ·Favorite book: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Outsider, The Alchemist
But how did he end up in Chengdu?
move on to the next destination. There are over 70km of wooden walkways in the park, much of which are not seen by these particular tourists. The
actually fully understand. As stated by the national government,
trails that run on the opposite side of Jiuzhai Valley's famous lakes from the
2009 has been designated 'Chinese eco-tourism year', and their slogan is
roads are quiet, and even on a busy day in the park you will encounter very
"be a green traveler and experience eco-civilization". Grooves has featured
few other tourists.
articles on eco and sustainable tourism before, and if everyone abided by
·First choice for a new career: Elite musician
in radio now for over 15 years, excelling in on-air interviews and dabbling in TV
E
co-tourism is a very popular term in both Chinese and international tourism these days. It is a bit of a buzz word that many people don't
·Favorite subject in school: English, Classical History
the standard international guidelines, as well as environmental and cultural protection in China (and other countries, both western and eastern), its
tourism. There are many varying definitions of eco and sustainable tourism,
tourist destinations all would be better places to visit.
and in Jiuzhai Valley the main aims of the project are cultural and environmental education and conservation. Tourists are now able to visit
·Worst subject in school: Maths, metalwork
“My brother-in-law had been bringing Australian high school bands to Chengdu for several years as part of his business. He rang up and told me he needed an Englishspeaking host – so I applied to go and after the gig in Chengdu I was given a 16-day tour of China. I had been in the ABC for 14 years and I was burnt out and tired. I knew I needed something different and when I was here in Chengdu I thought 'I could live here' and went straight back and asked for long service leave”
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·Favorite movie: I assess each year - consistent runners include: Manhattan, Blade Runner, The Hit, Rear Window, Star Wars (IV as “the kids” call it), Apocalypse Now, Chopper, Paris Texas, Double Indemnity, Alien, Maltese Falcon, Toy Story 2, Pulp Fiction, any Cohen brothers or Bond - even the crap ones ·Favorite restaurant: Amalfi - Adelaide, Ku de Tah - Bali, Capitan Torres – Sydney, Chengdu - shao kao! · What's on your iPod? Everything! Rage Against the Machine to Chopin and Miles Davis, Lotsa funk ·What do you do to recharge the batteries? Plug in charger. Run away to China
In July 2009 Jiuzhai Valley National Park opened Zharu Valley to eco-
Being China's premier national park, it is surprising that real eco-tourism
more remote parts of the national park, see the different flora and fauna up
has not been available in the Jiuzhai Valley area until now. Like many
close and learn about the environment and local culture. Local people are
natural sites in China, tourism has been set up for tour groups to come, see
involved with teaching tourists about Jiuzhai Valley's culture, traditional
and take photographs. Experiencing the local culture and really getting to
ways of life, religion and environmental protection. This will ensure the
know an area have not been of particular concern to the majority of Chinese
conservation of the area's unique culture and the environment in which its
tourists, and in Jiuzhai Valley this is the case in 40% of the park. Visitors get
local people live.
off the shuttle-buses that drive them from site to site, take pictures and
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One of the local families has allowed their old home to be used as a cultural museum so tourists can learn how people lived in these enclosed mountain communities for centuries. Local ladies will also show how they have woven material for generations. This is one tradition that is in danger of being forgotten. It is hoped that through the eco-tourism project, traditions such as these will continue to be passed down to younger generations. The local Tibetan culture in Jiuzhai Valley is unique. Their local Tibetan dialect is only spoken in this region and it is quite different from Lhasa, Gan Zi, Qing Hai or Gan Su Tibetan. The religion practiced here is Benbo Tibetan Buddhism. This religion was introduced to the Aba Prefecture in the 2nd century BC, was integrated with primitive local wizardry into the Benbo Sect and became dominant in the 6th Century. In the 7th century, Tibetan Buddhism was introduced to the region. Although through numerous conflicts Buddhism did become prevalent, the Benbo Sect has survived and developed, and is now recognised as one of the five sects of Tibetan Buddhism while maintaining its own unique features. The Benbo and Tibetan Buddhists worship and make sacrifices to natural Gods. Stupas, prayer wheels, chorten and prayer flags can be seen throughout the park, evidence of the local belief that the soul is inherent in all things, including mountains. Small prayer wheels are carried by hand and larger ones placed in streams and rivers and are rotated by the flowing water. One rotation of the prayer wheel equals 100 recitations of the contained religious scripture.
Z
haru Valley itself is a steep-sided limestone and granite valley
species in the Zharu Valley include the blood
waterfall above Re Xi Village is
inside the Jiuzhai Valley National Park. A clear blue stream runs
pheasant, red-bellied golden pheasant, rufus
said by villagers to wash away
down its centre, with numerous tributaries winding down through
headed robin, kestrels and the golden
your illness.
thick pine and fir forests from the surrounding mountains on both sides of
eagle. The local guides who accompany
the valley. From the peak of the sacred Zha Yi Zha Ga (the name of the Tibetan king of all mountains) Mountain to the valley entrance, the altitude
Hiking through Zharu Valley offers a
you are extremely knowledgeable
ranges from 4,528m to 2,026m. Two of Jiuzhai Valley's nine Tibetan
completely different view of the national
about the area's culture and
villages, Re Xi and the abandoned Guo Du are nestled beneath the
park. The walking trails lead you through old
traditions, and will be able to pass
mountains only a few kilometres into the valley. A majestic Buddhist temple
abandoned villages to deep forest at lower
on old stories and legends during
guards the valley entrance like a sentinel.
altitudes and alpine meadows up above the tree line.
the hike, as well as advising on the best places and times to spot
As well as being home to spectacular scenery, a significant appeal
Zharu Valley offers various hiking and camping options along its 55km of
for visitors is Zharu's rich biodiversity, which until now has been
trails to ensure that the culture and environs of Zharu Valley are accessible
undiscovered by the many tourists who explore the other valleys of the park. Thus the diverse and pristine environment, a rare treasure of China, remains untouched and awaiting exploration. It is said that Sichuan is the land of abundance and Zharu Valley is no exception. The plant life of Zharu includes 40% of the total number of the plant species that exist in the whole of China. The rich forests and mountains of Zharu Valley are also home to 63 mammals, including the Sichuan golden monkey, Sichuan takin, giant panda, red panda, black bear, wolves, various deer, sheep, and wild cats. For bird lovers Zharu Valley also offers some rare treats. All of Jiuzhai Valley's 220+ bird species are present in Zharu. Some of the rare bird 44
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wildlife.
to all tourists. The main hike is the 3 day trek around the sacred Zha Yi Zha
The biodiversity of Zharu Valley is
Ga Mountain. This is the trail that devout Benbo Tibetan pilgrims do on the
a rare treasure in China that
15 th day of the lunar month. Near the second night's campsite is where you
presents exciting opportunities for enjoyment and exploration. Visitors who
are most likely to see the endangered Sichuan golden monkey and is also a
have an appreciation for exploring such pristine and diverse environments
good place to spot rare pheasants.
now have the chance to come and experience these natural wonders during their visit to Jiuzhai Valley National park.
This hike is challenging, can be steep and altitudes rise to over 4,100m. For hardy travelers who embark on this adventure the rewards are plentiful -
For more information on ecotourism routes in Zharu Valley or
spectacular views, the possibility of spotting some exciting wildlife and a
more general information on Jiuzhai Valley National Park visit
deeper respect and understanding of the local Benbo religion.
www.jiuzhai.com and follow the links. Tourism office contact details:
Other hikes include a one and a two day trek. These include the Re Xi
E-mail: ecotourism@jiuzhai.com
Village, the abandoned Guo Du Village and various sacred sites. If you are
Phone: 0837 7737811
feeling a little under the weather, washing your face at the base of the August,2009
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RANDOM STUFF
I n the spotlight
D r i nko sc o p e s
G Georgie F abuloso
by Chengdu's not-so-regular astrologer Binjulana+
Choose your month of birth and check out Binjulana's words of wisdom, perhaps over a glass or two of something nice.
“George 'Georgie' Fabuloso came to Chengdu from Europe JANUARIUS
AUGUSTAMASTUS
Yours is a very cold sign, so a sizeable glass of brandy is what your
Black beer and normal lager (Schizobrew) is the only way to extinguish the
drinky stars are indicating.
just a few years ago. Random Stuff was lucky enough to
thirst caused by your split personality. That's what our reader of scattered
catch him in his lunch break
beermats told us, we think.
for a brief 3-hour interview.” FEBRUANUS Red wine can be great. Still, Great Wall is cheap and does the job, and
SEPTEMBERINE
this work, but only wants to know the magnitude of the numbers and the consequent
is OK with cola.
Albeit in the wrong birth month, the recent solar eclipse points clearly
magnitude of his private yacht. That's focus.
to one beverage: gin. On motivation: On himself:
Successful people are not troubled by ambiguity and uncertainty because they are used to
I am extremely clever and very popular.
dealing with problems. I have extensive experience of problems; it's almost like as soon as
Thanks to me, Chengdu's economy has grown 943% in the past years.
crisis, at the epicentre, if you like. It's almost as if problems follow me around! Sometimes
“Yo ho ho,” thing going on. “Yo ho ho and a wine spritzer!” is for
It can be daunting to have to cope with the responsibility of being this handsome but you
love a joke, and so do they - sometimes I hear them saying, "What a joke!" Humour is so
yuppie pirates, who have yachts and pastel coloured flags.
just have to get on with it.
important. I always cackle when I fire people.
MARCHINI Your auspicious direction is southwest, and that signifies that tequila
OCTOPUPIO
is the way to spiritual enlightenment.
Cheer yourself up as winter sets in with a couple of large
I turn up at the office or at a meeting, there's a problem, but I love to be at the heart of any
glasses of rum. Pirates like it, so much so that they have that
APRILEO
my minions tell me, "George, if you don't come into the office, there aren't any problems!" I
Go on – have a few beers. Beer is supposed to reduce cholesterol,
You have to push yourself to be better. Everything about me is above average, including
The modern trend is to reward people for work well done, and be forgiving of errors. I take
according to recent brewery-funded research. Stellar Artois, a six-bodied
my divorce rate.
a more balanced, traditional approach, using a flexible blend of the slap and the stick.
cosmic formation, should be your guiding light.
NOVEMBESCES Your sozzled telescopular signs tell you that if you are looking for love,
Since setting up my investment business here I have become fabulously wealthy, although
it is high time to have a bottle of whisky, the drink of the true romantic.
my friends have not been so lucky.
MAYONNASIUS
On leadership:
An inner feeling of emptiness and ultimate worthlessness can be
I think there's always a fine balance to be found when managing underlings. They need to
counteracted by a blend of cider and couple of vodka chasers. This
DECEMINUS
month's wise purchase: a bucket. And a mop.
Bourbon, a fantastic drink, may not be to everyone's taste, but a few
be able to talk to me one-on-one but also there's a certain distance between us. My employees fear me, but at the same time, they laugh at me.
tumblers of this stuff will make you witty, attractive, and aromatic. So say your quaffing constellations this month. Go on!
Effective delegation is essential for the success of a business; a real leader never lets
On psychological edge: Understanding what makes people tick is so vital. I started out as a psychologist in a small practice in my home town, and I soon took over the partnership. In just 6 months I increased turnover by more than 300%. This was client turnover. Revenues dropped by 95%, the biggest change in income in the history of the sector in my country. From this experience I learnt two things: One, that entrepreneurs are more concerned with people's accomplishments than with their feelings; and two, that it's important to make a difference. I'm proud to be able to pass those lessons on. At heart, I'm an educator.
himself get bogged down in the nitty gritty of actually doing something.
JUSCES Sooner or later you are going to have to face up to the fact that
On success:
baijiu is pretty cheap and it certainly delivers. Treat yourself to an
To be a stand-out success, a businessman has to say what he means. This often means he
8 Yuan bottle.
+Fibulana is away, according to the alignment of Saturn and Voyager [and the
assumes everyone else does too, but you can't take everyone at face value. The other day
note she left on her desk–Ed.]
my now ex-accountant told me we were still bankrupt, but my experience, perception and
My subordinates in the office bought me a gift. They know I love sport and beauty, so they bought me a darts board with my face on it.
JULIPIO
Strong drink is wonderful, but it is important to remember that it is also tragically
impose yourself on a situation, and don't be distracted by inconvenient facts or stubborn
harmful to our bodies and minds. Random Stuff and its subsidiary companies in
negative people.
something you are going to have to cope with. “Have whatever
no way condone the act of consuming alcohol*.
Best business decision Symbols of achievement such as position, or luxury items have little relevance to me. As a
you like,” is what your boozy cosmic omens are saying, albeit in a * … unless you fancy a drink, or are thirsty, or feel a bit down, or need calming down, or just can't seem to
successful entrepreneur I find satisfaction in the performance of my business, and in the
get through a party sober and need it to get the courage up to dance or speak to someone, or have a chill, or
awe I inspire in the workplace. Satisfaction does not come from the appearance I present
just like the stuff.
Most recent highpoint
determination told me a different story. The lesson from this? Use your will power to
At this crossroads in your life, getting extremely drunk is
rather slurred voice.
Personal heroes Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela see a lot of themselves in me.
To leave my home country instead of pay back-taxes and alimony.
What keeps you up at night?
to my peers and the public, which is why my Maserati has heavily tinted glass - I don't want
Responding to all the complimentary emails I receive from customers, colleagues, and
to be noticed.
lovers.
On staying focused: A great businessman identifies problems with laser-like vision and begins working on their solution faster than other people. If vital machinery is not functioning, for example, something has to be done fast. That's when you need to scream at the secretary to refill the coffee container. Business leaders must focus on what they know best. Accountants spend days balancing
Guilty pleasure Reflective surfaces. Ponzi schemes.
Best piece of business advice Don't invest in your friends' companies.
What advice would you have given yourself 10 years ago? Carry on being amazing.
and auditing accounts - this is their role. The successful leader pretends to be grateful for
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WO XIANG QU KAN DIANYING
CHENGDOLLYWOOD STREET DVD
WHAT'S ON IN AUGUST We've given you the Pinyin names of these movies to help you get your tickets in time to buy the popcorn!
It may be hard to see all the new release movies in local everything from expensive outlets on the Southside of the city, chances street sellers outside your apartment. Here are a few
cinemas,but fortunately Chengdu has tons of DVD supplierstreasure chest stores behind unmarked doors, and the take-yourfresh ones you can grab on your way home.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 特种部队:眼 镜蛇的崛起 tèzhǒngbùduìyǎnjìngshédejuéqǐ
Inglourious Basterds 无良杂种 wúliángzázhǒng
The Final Destination
Release Date: August 7, 2009
Release Date: August 21, 2009
Release Date: August 28, 2009
Plot Summary: Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, whose previous
Plot Summary: Years in the making, this labor of love from Quentin Tarantino begins in German-occupied France, where
collaboration was the ear-splitting blockbuster "Transformers", join
Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) witnesses the execution of
forces with Spyglass Entertainment for another romping action-
Keen to catch a movie on the big screen this month? Here's our guide to the major cineplexes in Chengdu. Often the cinemas are unsure if their upcoming features will screen in English until just a few days before they open. If you want to see the movie in English, or with subtitles, you should look for the Chinese character (双 语 ) on the box office session listing board. Or, just try some of these simple phrases. Are there any screenings in English? You yingwen yuan ban dian ying ma? Does the movie have English subtitles? You yingwen zi mu ma? What time does the English screening start? Yingwen ban dian ying shenme shihou kai shi? Check our map references to find your closest cinema.
her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph
adventure: "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra". From the Egyptian desert to
Waltz). Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris, where she
deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in
forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema.
next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms
Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) organizes a group of Jewish
dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra
soldiers to engage in targeted acts of retribution. Known to their enemy as "The Basterds", Raine's squad joins German actress and undercover agent Bridget Von
organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.
Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) on a mission to take down the leaders of The Third
Julie & Julia 朱莉与朱丽叶 zhūlìyǔzhūlìyè Release Date: August 7, 2009 Plot Summary: Based on Julie Powell's book "Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen", Julie Powell recounts how she
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Cooking” and saved her soul. Julie Powell is 30-years-old, living in a rundown apartment in Queens and working in a soul-sucking secretarial her life, so invents a deranged assignment. She will take her mother's dog-eared copy of Julia Child's 1961 classic French Cookbook, and will cook all 524 recipes in the span of one year. At first she thinks it will be easy, but soon realizes
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picture "District 9" depicts a fictional world where extraterrestrials have become refugees in South Africa, confined to a specific area and forced to work. These aliens are called "Non-Humans" and are overseen by Multi-National United (MNU), a company which is utilizing alien technology. Dirk Michaels is a soldier working for MNU when he goes into District 9 and finds a tube. He activates the tube and is sprayed by a toxic chemical that makes him become half human and half "Non-Human", and a wanted man on both sides The movie is based on a short film also directed by Neill Blomkamp called Alive in Joburg.
A Perfect Getaway
Ponyo
完美逃亡 wánměitáowáng Release Date: August 14, 2009
金鱼公主 jīnyúgōngzhǔ
Release Date: August 14, 2009
bizarre sequence of events causes multiple race cars to crash, sending flaming debris into the stands, brutally killing his friends and causing the upper deck of the stands to collapse on him. When he comes out of this grisly nightmare Nick panics, persuading his girlfriend, Lori, and their friends, Janet and Hunt, to leave... escaping seconds before Nick's frightening vision becomes a terrible reality. Thinking they've cheated death, the group has a new lease of life, but unfortunately for Nick and Lori, it is only the beginning… The film marks the latest in the "Final Destination" series, and its first 3D installment, giving horror fans an especially visceral thrill ride.
Taking Woodstock 制作伍德斯托克 zhìzuòwǔdésītuōkè Release Date: August 28, 2009 Plot Summary: From Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), comes "Taking Woodstock," a new comedy inspired by the true story of Elliot Tiber (Demetri Martin) and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. It's 1969, and Elliot Tiber, a down-on-his-luck interior designer in Greenwich Village, New York, has to move back upstate to help his parents run their dilapidated motel. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers, thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for the motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor's farm in White Lake, NY, and Elliot
Plot Summary: Cliff and Cydney (played by Steve Zahn and Milla
Plot Summary: From the Academy Award-winning director and
finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life
Jovovich) are an adventurous young couple celebrating their
Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki comes "Ponyo," a
and American culture, forever.
honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful, and remote,
story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little
beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, they believe
Mermaid." Already a box-office success in Japan the film tells
they've found paradise, but when the pair comes across a group of
the story of Ponyo, a young and overeager goldfish (voiced by Noah Cyrus) and her quest to become human. It also features
frightened hikers discussing the horrifying murder of another
an outstanding roster of voice talent, including Cate Blanchett,
newlywed couple on the islands, they begin to question whether they should turn back. Unsure whether to stay or flee, Cliff and Cydney join everyone begins to look like a threat and nobody knows whom to trust. Paradise becomes hell on earth as the battle for survival begins...
月光光心慌慌2yuèguāngguāngxīnhuānghuāng 2 Release Date: August 28, 2009 Plot Summary: It's that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Horror master Rob Zombie directs as Myers unleashes a trail of terror in order to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past. But the town's got an unlikely new hero - if they can only stay alive long enough to stop the unstoppable!
Shorts 许愿石 xǔyuànshí Release Date: August 21, 2009
Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson and Frankie Jonas as
Plot Summary: "Shorts" is set in the suburb of Black Falls,
Sosuke, a young boy who befriends Ponyo.
where all the houses look the same and everyone works for
The Time Traveler's Wife
Mr. Black's Black Box is the ultimate do-it-all gadget that's
up with two other couples, and things begin to go wrong. Far from civilization or rescue,
Halloween II
WanDa International Cineplex th E5 Address: 4 floor CaiFu Square, No 6 DaYe
Release Date: August 14, 2009 Plot Summary: Produced by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings,
job that's going nowhere. She needs something to break the monotony of
Plot Summary: On what should have been a fun-filled day at the races, Nick O'Bannon has a horrific premonition in which a
第九区 dìjiǔqū
King Kong) and directed by Neill Blomkamp, science fiction
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D8 ZiJin Cineplex
District 9
conquered every recipe in Julia Child's “Mastering the Art of French
there's more to mastering the art of French cooking than meets the eye…
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Reich. Fates converge under a cinema marquee, where Shosanna is poised to carry out a revenge plan of her own...
死神来了 sǐshénláile
Black Box Unlimited Worldwide Industries Incorporated, whose 时空旅行者的妻子 shíkōnglǚxíngzhědeqīzi
sweeping the nation. However, the black box has done nothing
Release Date: August 14, 2009
for 11-year-old Toe Thompson, who just wants to make a few
Plot Summary: "The Time Traveler's Wife" is based on the best-
friends...until a mysterious rainbow-colored rock falls from the
selling book about a love that transcends time. Clare (Rachel
sky, hits him in the head and changes everything. The Rainbow Rock grants wishes
McAdams) has been in love with Henry (Eric Bana) her entire life.
to anyone who holds it, and before long wishes-gone-wrong have left the
She believes they are destined to be together, even though she
neighborhood swarming with tiny spaceships, crocodile armies, giant boogers... But
never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time
it's not until the grown-ups get their hands on the Rock that the trouble really starts.
traveler—cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live
Now Toe and his newfound friends must join forces to save their town from itself,
his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no
discovering along the way that what you wish for is not always what you want.
control. Despite the fact that Henry's travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love.
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CUISINE
CUISINE
红太阳海鲜
Recommended Dishes
Hong Tai Yang Seafood
蒸 蚝
(zhēngháo – ￥ 25 for 6;
Steamed Oysters with Ginger and
by Matthew O'Connor
Garlic) 扇 贝
(shànbèi – ￥ 25 for 12;
Steamed or BBQ'd Scallops) 辣 炒 蛤 蜊 (làchǎogélí – ￥30 per plate; Stir-Fried Clams) 虾 炒 蒜 苔 (xiā chǎ osuà ntá i – ￥ 30 Seating spills onto the streets, ordering is of
per plate; Shrimp Stir-Fried with Garlic
the point and choose variety and the lively
Shoots)
atmosphere feels as much like a beer garden as a restaurant, especially during Chengdu's
(zuìxiā– ￥ 40 per bowl;
醉 虾
balmy summer months when some customers
“Drunken Shrimp” - Raw Shrimp &
don't even feel the need to wear a shirt! Also worth a try are the Stir-Fried Crabs 炒 螃 蟹
three options for its preparation – salty “Xian La
Baijiu)
When so-called 'seafood
After you sit down (there is usually a short
(Chao Pang Xie – ￥ 30 per plate), done in a
咸 辣” , Sichuan “Ma La 麻 辣” , and braised “Hong
connoisseurs' lament that
queue), walk over to the display and start your
classic Sichuan “ma la” style, and the Crayfish 龙
Shao 红 烧”. I recommend the Hong Shao, as it is
爬 爬 虾 (pápáxiā– ￥ 30 per plate; Larger Shrimp found in northern China)
ordering. Laid out before you will be a half
虾 (Long Xia – ￥ 30 per plate) which are
not only delicious but will help to balance out the
Chengdu is lacking, this
dozen variety of clams, fresh ocean fish,
prepared with lots of ginger, garlic, and chilies.
flavors of the other dishes.
only betrays they have yet
different varieties of shrimp from both the
to properly explore the
Bohai and South China Seas, squid, sea
“Hong Tai Yang is one of the best places to sit down, relax and enjoy Sichuan's take on China's rich seafood culinary tradition”
city's
dining
varieties of crab. Everything is flown in fresh
culture. Chengdu actually
daily from Dalian, Fuzhou, Chaozhou and
h a s
market
snails, and usually two or three different
a m a z i n g
a n d
other seaside cities spanning China's immense eastern coastline.
affordable seafood which
龙 虾
(lóngxiā– ￥ 30 per plate;
Crayfish Stir-Fried with Spices) 炒 螃 蟹 (chǎ opá ngxiè – ￥ 30 per
There are a few different shrimp varieties on
Ordering some veggie dishes will also help
plate; Crabs Stir-Fried with “Ma La”
offer, and the best is undoubtedly 虾 炒 蒜 苔 (Xia
balance things out as well. Hong Tai Yang has a
Flavoring)
Chao Suan Tai – ￥30 per plate); shrimp stir-fried
signature Broccoli & Garlic 蒜 泥 西 兰 花 (Suan
with garlic shoots, which are the specialty of
Ni Xi Lan Hua – ￥10) which is phenomenal, as is
“ Qing Shi Qiao” – the
Oysters 蒸 蚝 (Zheng Hao – ￥ 25 for 6) are a
Hong Tai Yang. The brave should be sure to
the Stir-Fried Cabbage 炒 白 菜 (Chao Bai Cai –
红烧黄花鱼 ( hóngshāohuánghuāyú–￥ 30 per
must, as are the Scallops扇 贝 (Shan Bei –
have a go at the famous (or should I say
Seafood Market located
￥ 25 for 12) which are either steamed or
infamous) Drunken Shrimp 醉 虾 (Zui Xia – ￥ 40
￥ 10) - Stir-Fried Noodles炒 粉 (Chao Fen – ￥10) is an option as well.
Stock)
can be found at 青 石 桥 –
right downtown, just a
Steamed and smothered in minced garlic, the
BBQ'd open faced on the grill. There are
per bowl), which are live shrimp placed in a bowl
quite a few other shellfish options to choose
and immersed with baijiu. Patrons wait about 10
block or two away from the
from, and the Stir-Fried Clams 辣 炒 蛤 蜊 (La
minutes for the shrimp to drown in the baijiu, then
D a Ye R o a d C a r r e f o u r
Chao Ge Li – ￥ 30 per plate) come highly
fish them out and eat them raw.
( s o u t h - e a s t o f Ti a n f u Square).
recommended.
Local Beers are Y6, and kept at near freezing temperatures in the icy coolers at the front of the restaurant. For seafood lovers a summer night out at Hong Tai Yang is hard to beat. It's a good
An ocean fish known in Chinese as 黄 花 鱼
bet this place will become one of those local
(Huang Hua Yu – ￥ 30 per plate) or 'Yellow
stops you'll be frequenting once you discover it.
Croaker' in English is quite popular in the
Get out there and enjoy!
plate; Ocean Fish Braised in a Soy
螺 肉 (luóròu – ￥ 30 per plate; StirFried Sea Snails) 蒜 泥 西 兰 花
(suànníxīlánhuā–
￥ 10; Broccoli Stir-Fried with Minced Garlic)
Seafood Market and at all of the restaurants and By day the area houses mostly floral arrangement
炒 白 菜 (chǎobáicài – ￥10; Cabbage
vendors around it. Hong Tai Yang will give you
shops, but this area truly springs to life at night as many convert into bustling seafood restaurants.
Address in Chinese:
Address in English/Pinyin:
On the streets nearby, vendors set up their carts
红太阳海鲜烧烤大排挡 青石桥中街8号 成都海鲜市场旁边） （ 电话：028-86655127
Qing Shi Qiao Zhong Jie 8 Hao
and makeshift kitchens as one of the only proper street-food night markets remaining in downtown Chengdu gets underway every evening at sunset. 50
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Hong Tai Yang Hai Xian Shao Kao Da Pai Dang (Next to the Chengdu Seafood Market)
Stir Fried with a variety of spices) 炒 粉 (chǎofěn – ￥10; Stir Fried Rice Noodles & Veggies)
Telephone: 028-86655127
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LEGENDS
Lao Zhu's Sparkling Wisdom
FUN & GAMES
Crossword
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1. Author of Birdsong, Charlotte Gray and Engleby (6) 4. Country with the world's largest population (5) 8. The defense by an accused person of having been elsewhere at the time an alleged
Waiting by a Tree for a Rabbit to come
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offense was committed (5) 9. ------- plague, Black Death of the 1300s (7) 10. Collective name for garments worn by people (7) 11. Familiar way to address one's grandmother (4)
(守株待兔or sh o uzhūdàitù)
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12. The juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant (3)
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14. ---- Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII (4) 15. The ---- Office, the US President's domain (4)
Once upon a time in China's ancient Song Dynasty there was a farmer.
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18. A device, person or enterprise that proves to be a failure (3) 21. A system used for brevity or secrecy of communication, in which arbitrarily chosen words,
One hot summer's day he was working in the fields when all of a sudden
letters, or symbols are assigned definite meanings (4)
a rabbit came running past him, slammed straight into a tree and broke
23. Facility (7)
its neck. The farmer immediately grabbed the dead rabbit, took it home
25. Italian alcoholic aperitif obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and
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fruit in alcohol and water (5)
and made a stew - delicious!
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26. Die by inhaling water (5) 27. ---- Picasso, famous Spanish painter (5)
The next day the farmer was back working in his field when suddenly a
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thought occurred to him. “Why should I carry on working in the hot sun when I could just sit down and wait for the next rabbit?” And with that
Down
the farmer threw away his tools – for he did not need them anymore - sat
1. Authoritarian dictator of Spain from 1939-1975 (6)
next to that same tree and waited for a rabbit to come.
2. Mythical horse-like animal with a horn (7)
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3. Given a nonhereditary noble rank by a sovereign because of personal merit or for services rendered to the country (8)
At first the farmer thought his idea was good, and enjoyed relaxing in
4. Caribbean island of which the capital is Havana (4)
Hi Grooves-Watchers and welcome to our new fun and games
the shade. However, minutes turned into hours, hours turned into days
5. Situated within (5)
section! We hope you enjoy it and if you have any questions or
and days turned into weeks, and still no rabbits came. The farmer's
6. A mode of pronunciation, as pitch or tone, emphasis pattern, or intonation, characteristic
suggestions for us then drop us an email on contact@cgrooves.net.
of or peculiar to the speech of a particular person, group, or locality (6)
field grew nothing but weeds as he had thrown his tools away, and he
7. A deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity(5)
eventually died of starvation.
13. The ancient Greek god of the sea (8) 16. State in the southwestern region of the United States, whose capital city is Phoenix (7)
Have fun!
July Crossword solutions
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17. Ice mass that covers less than 50,000 km of land area（6）
The idiom “Waiting by a Tree for a Rabbit to come” is now used as a
19. ----- Attenborough， BBC wildlife and environmental documentary narrator and
metaphor to refer to someone who wants to get something for nothing.:
presenter（5） 20. Young swan（6）
Example:
22. ----- happy.（5） 24. A ring of light that surrounds an object or person's head in religious iconography (4)
你现在就是守株待兔什么都得不到！
Across: 3 Love, 4 Crownjewels, 7 Bacon, 8 Bazooka, 11 Polish, 12 Mahogany, 13 Gigantic, 15 Buns, 17 Feed, 18 Tool, 19 Chickens. Down: 1 Electric, 2 Pink, 3 Lollipop, 5 Oboe, 6 Passion, 9 Spaghetti, 10 Haydn, 14 Chopper, 15 Baton, 16 Salami.
Nǐxiànzài jiùshì shouzhūdàitù,shénmedōudébùdào! What you are doing now is just waiting by a tree for a rabbit to turn up - you will get nothing!
Chengdu Grooves' personal wise man explains the origins and morals behind ancient Chinese legends
Sudoku
T- REX’S RAP CAREER By Ryan North
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TOM’S WORLD Wednesday, 27th August
Globalisation and Green Hats ABOUT ME
Let's go back in time to the early '80s, and Deng Xiao Ping, leader of the Chinese Communist Party, veteran of the Long March and seen by many as the founding father of modern China was touring the United States. Part of the state visit saw Deng and his entourage pay a visit to east coast seat of learning Boston. After the business of the day was complete, Mr. Deng's diplomatic counterparts decided to take him to see that most American of institutions, a basketball game, at the team founded in tribute to the city's Irish community, the Boston Celtics. All was going well and the Chinese delegation seemed to be enjoying the action when things suddenly and unexpectedly took a turn for the worst.
As a token of friendship to
commemorate the occasion, a state official attempted to present the Chinese leader with one of the Celtics' trademark green hats, but instead of accepting it the usually unflappable Deng looked horrified and not only refused to accept the hat, but vigorously and repeatedly
Never give a clock, as song zhong (the Chinese for give clock) sounds very similar to the phrase for making funeral arrangements, and clocks also represents time running out or slipping away i.e. impending death (strangely giving watches are ok)
pushed it away. Bemused, the hat-giver looked over at the rest of Deng's group, all of whom were looking as shocked as their illustrious leader. The reason for such an extreme reaction? Well, the phrase 'wearing a green hat' in Chinese mocks a man's masculinity, as it implies that his partner is cheating on him.
Scissors and knives symbolize the cutting of ties – not such a good move, especially when trying to forge a relationship with a new Chinese business partner
2009 (8) August(1) Globalisation and Green Hats
2009 (7) July (1) Hold on to your ear drums
2009 (6) June (1) Snake, Rattle and Roll
In one sense adapting to life in China isn't the enormous cultural leap that many who have yet to visit this vast and diverse nation imagine. Globalising influences like television, movies and the internet have narrowed cultural divides, and especially in larger, more
Giving an umbrella (or yu san in Mandarin) is not recommended, as the san can also mean to crumple or disintegrate, and you don't want to rain on anyone's parade!
economically developed cities such as Shanghai or Beijing the Chinese are so used to dealing with foreigners that one can walk down the street without attracting so much as a
Shoes are not a good gift, as xie sounds similar to the mandarin for evil
solitary 'hello!' In modern China there are no vast religious, political or ideological barriers to adapting to life
' Giving a book' in the Chinese language sounds the same as 'delivering defeat’
here that one might find in some parts of South America or the Middle East, and the Chinese themselves are, on the whole, a practical and flexible (if superstitious) race. This flexibility may well be part of the reason that most Chinese who move abroad adapt and integrate relatively well into whatever society they arrive in. However, with a country that was cut off from the rest of the world for the best part of the twentieth century there will inevitably be differences in attitudes and outlooks that come into play when people from two different societies meet, with the green hat incident serving as a high profile example of this. Incidentally, I'm pretty sure that this particular issue has reared
Never wrap your gifts in white or black paper. Colours are important, red is lucky and used for celebrations, and white and black are bad as they associated with death When at a Chinese banquet, always try to leave a small amount of food left in your bowl when you are full. Failure to do so symbolizes that your host didn't serve you enough food – a grave insult in China's culture of hospitality
its colourful head in a diplomatic setting at least one before. Sitting proudly in Beijing's National War museum, presented to the head of the People's Liberation Army by his counterpart in the Australian forces is a faded slouch or bush hat that makes up part of the antipodean country's military uniform – in green. It must have been a brave official who handed a green hat over to the head of the world's biggest army! There are countless other little cultural or linguistic faux-pas that an unwary and unprepared visitor can make in China, a selection of which can be found in the side bars, some of which are understandable, others slightly less so. However, as pointed out above, none of these represent a catastrophic or unforgivable error, as most Chinese understand that their cultural norms are different to most other societies, and don't generally take offense when these minor indiscretions are committed. On rare occasions can even be an amusing way to break the ice between strangers from different lands! Still, it's probably best to leave that Celtics hat back at home for now, just in case…
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Also food related - do not stab your chopsticks into your rice bowl and leave them propped up, and this resembles incense sticks burnt at family graves – yet another reminder of death Numbers are also important, and just as the number 13 is an ill omen in the west, so the number 4 is frowned upon as it sounds similar to the Chinese word for death