Chengdu

成都

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Best Time

March-June, September-November

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Suggested Duration

3-5 days

Chengdu Travel Guide

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is known as the “Land of Abundance.” It is the hometown of giant pandas and one of China’s most leisurely cities.

Must-See Attractions

Giant Panda Research Base

This is the world’s largest giant panda breeding research institution, where you can observe adorable pandas up close.

Kuanzhai Alley

Kuanzhai Alley is Chengdu’s most representative historical and cultural district, consisting of three parallel old streets: Wide Alley, Narrow Alley, and Well Alley.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Dujiangyan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of ancient China’s greatest hydraulic engineering projects, still functioning for irrigation today.

Food Recommendations

  • Sichuan Hot Pot
  • Mapo Tofu
  • Dandan Noodles
  • Long Chaoshou (Wontons)

Transportation Guide

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Tianfu International Airport connect to major domestic and international cities. The city has an extensive metro network.