Chengdu

• Overview
  Country: China

  Population: 14,427,500

  Time zone: China standard time (UTC+8)

  Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Sichuanese dialects

  Currency: Renminbi (yuan; ¥) (CNY)

  Drives on the: Right

  Calling code: +86

  Official website: www.chengdu.gov.cn

  Best for:

  Big city

  Culture

  Food

  IT

  

  As the largest city in Western China and a magnet for foreign investment, Chengdu offers forward-thinking interns a fascinating taste of business in China’s fastest developing city. Best known for giant pandas and fiery cuisine, Chengdu is rapidly becoming one of the country’s most pertinent business hubs. Since the government launched its plan to boost economic development in China’s western regions, the city has attracted over half of the top 500 global enterprises, and established a name for itself across many industries.

  Its impressive list of companies from the IT, aviation, fashion and finance fields, laid-back culture and strategic location, make Chengdu a city to watch and an exciting place to intern. You will get an exciting feel of "real China" while you are in Chengdu; contrary to many other large Chinese cities, this one is far into the country and has thereby retained more of its unique culture than the coastal cities of Shanghai and Shenzhen. Especially for those who have been to Chine before or who have studied some Chinese previously, this is the perfect next step for you. 

   

  Get in touch with Hutong School today to kickstart your career in Chengdu! 

   

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  Examples of internships in Chengdu
  Game development intern	Graphic design intern	Marketing and business development intern
  Product development and marketing intern	Copywriter and website assistant intern

   

   

  ​Apply now to start your internship in Chengdu

   

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• Student Life

  

  Living in Chengdu offers a vastly different experience of China to living in Beijing or Shanghai. As a second-tier city located in a fascinating region, Chengdu boasts all the features of a modern-day city, combined with a rich and vibrant traditional culture. This is the modern-day China that millions of Chinese people live in. 

  Following a day at the office, head to one of the city’s many teahouses to unwind, or join in with the locals practicing Tai Chi in People’s Park. Then, head into town to sample some world-renowned Sichuan dishes, before cooling your mouth down with a few drinks in one of Chengdu’s modern bars. 

  Owing to its location, there are several exciting things to see and do around Chengdu. You can make the most of your weekend by venturing out to national parks like Jiuzhaigou, or visiting famous cultural spots like the Leshan Giant Buddha. Just like its economy, Chengdu’s foreign community is growing. As a second-tier city, Chengdu is home to fewer foreigners than larger ones, making it easier to step out of your comfort zone and meet the locals!  

   

  Get in touch with Hutong School today to kickstart your career in Chengdu! 

   

  Did you know?

  Examples of internships in Chengdu
  Game development intern	Graphic design intern	Marketing and business development intern
  Product development and marketing intern	Copywriter and website assistant intern

   

   

  ​Apply now to start your internship in Chengdu

   

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• Practical Information

  Chengdu is a well-connected city, with links to places across China and the world. It has its own airport, which operates domestic and international flights. As the most important city in western China, Chengdu has extensive rail links to Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and more. High speed lines are still being developed in the region. 

  From here you can easily travel around China and explore this vast and fascinating country. 

   

  Get in touch with Hutong School today to kickstart your career in Chengdu! 

   

  Did you know?

  Examples of internships in Chengdu
  Game development intern	Graphic design intern	Marketing and business development intern
  Product development and marketing intern	Copywriter and website assistant intern

  
  ​

  ​Apply now to start your internship in Chengdu

   

  	Read More about this Destination...