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Chengdu is the vibrant capital of Sichuan Province, home to over 21 million people and world-famous for its giant panda research base. Known as the 'Heavenly Land of Plenty', it blends ancient history with a laid-back culture, lively nightlife, and some of China's most iconic spicy cuisine.
Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and less humidity. Chengdu is famously foggy and overcast year-round, with hot humid summers and cool winters, making shoulder seasons the most comfortable for sightseeing.
The world's foremost giant panda research and breeding institute, home to dozens of giant and red pandas in naturalistic enclosures just outside the city center.
ChillTripA lively historic street featuring old-style architecture, antique shops, local snack food stalls, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Especially vibrant after dark and adjacent to the Wuhou Temple.
Address231号附1, Wuhouci Ave, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610093
4.4/5 on Google
ChillTripA beautifully preserved set of narrow alleys dating from the late Qing Dynasty, lined with teahouses, restaurants, and local snack vendors. A great spot to relax and soak up old Chengdu atmosphere.
Address127 长顺上街, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610032
4.3/5 on Google
ChillTripThe central square of Chengdu, dominated by a large Chairman Mao statue. Features an elaborate fountain water show synchronized to music every evening and at noon, with a shopping mall and metro hub below.
ChillTripA memorial park and museum dedicated to the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu, who lived here from 760 to 765 and wrote many of his greatest works. The current buildings date mostly from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
AddressM25G+QJV, Caotang Rd, 青羊宫商圈 Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610074
4.4/5 on Google
ChillTripAn important archaeological site featuring thousands of artifacts from around 3,000 years ago, including pottery, jade, gold pieces, and building foundations. Includes an excavation hall and a modern exhibition building.
Address2 Jinshayizhi Rd, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610074
4.4/5 on Google
ChillTripA famous temple complex dedicated to Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei of the Three Kingdoms period, one of the most visited historical sites in Chengdu and adjacent to Jinli Ancient Street.
AddressChina, Sichuan, Chengdu, Wuhou District, Wuhouci Ave, 231号, 附2号, 邮政编码: 610093
4.4/5 on Google
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ChillTripA concentration of street food vendors along Jinli Ancient Street offering famous local snacks such as dan dan noodles, rabbit head, and various skewers at very affordable prices.
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Visit the world's leading giant panda conservation and research center to observe giant and red pandas up close in naturalistic habitats, especially lively during morning feeding hours.
Explore the excavation hall and exhibition building of this 3,000-year-old archaeological site, one of the most significant Bronze Age discoveries in China.
A guided tour of China's oldest continuously operating distillery site, covering the archaeological excavation, a working modern distillery, and a baijiu tasting session.
Hop-on shuttle bus service connecting Chengdu's major attractions including Wuhou Temple, Jinli Street, Kuanzhaixiangzi, Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, and day trips to Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Mountain, Leshan, and Emeishan.
Home to the ancient Dujiangyan irrigation system, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a gateway to Qingcheng Mountain. Also hosts a giant panda base.
Famous for the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world's largest stone Buddha statue carved into a cliff face at the confluence of three rivers.
One of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, offering stunning scenery, ancient temples, and the chance to spot wild Tibetan macaques.
A massive riverside megacity known for its dramatic hillside topography, spicy hot pot cuisine, and vibrant nightlife, easily reachable by high-speed train.
Site of one of China's most extraordinary Bronze Age archaeological discoveries, featuring mysterious golden masks and bronze figures from an ancient civilization predating written Chinese history.
A scenic county administered by Chengdu, known for its natural landscapes and proximity to the Tibetan Plateau foothills.
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