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Here on this page we provide a travel guide to the city of Chengdu. Chengdu, is the capital of Sichuan province. It is one of the most important economic centers and transportation & communication hubs in Southwestern China. Chengdu locals are renowned as more relaxed than other Chinese cities counterparts. At night, those who travel there can see residents flooded in the streets drinking tea, playing cards or mahjong. Chengdu is just a very pleasant city to do this: taste some of the great food as well as the mellow atmosphere, do some shopping and have tea in a tea house. The enviable, relaxed lifestyle enjoyed by locals and foreigners makes Chengdu a recreational and unhurried travel destination.

Chengdu's improved transportation network extending nationwide provides travelers greater convenience. It is also the main inland access city to Tibet. Undoubtedly one of the major objectives of travel to Chengdu is to watch the Panda. Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center supports the world's only giant panda breeding and research base. Currently, Wolong Panda Reserves, Ya'an Panda Reserve Base and Panda Zoo are the main destinations for Panda discovery travel. Other interesting travel attractions include: Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Sanxingdui Museum, Wuhou Memorial Temple and the Temple of Marquis Wu, etc. Natural beauty abounds in surrounding areas such as the Emei Mountain, the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huang Long Valley (Yellow Dragon Valley).

Sampling the famous Sichuan cuisine is a must on a travel to Chengdu. Various of local dishes and snacks with the main spicy flavor will easily give you a good appetite. Chengdu is also famous for its brocades and embroideries- "Shu Embroideries", which enjoys a high reputation for their bright colors and delicate designs, ranking among the four main embroideries in China. It is a good choice for your souvenir list. Below is the detailed guide to Chengdu attractions. Welcome to check out our other pages for more travel guide to Chengdu. Feel free to contact us if you plan to travel there. We will provide the professional advice, individual itinerary and excellent travel service.

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  • The Temple of Marquis WuThe Ancestral Temple of Marquis Wu (Wu Hou Ci) is located in the southern suburb of Chengdu City in Sichuan Province. The Ancestral Temple of Marquis Wu was first built in the sixth century, next to the ancestral temple of Liu Bei ... ...
  • Du Fu Thatched CottageThe Thatched Cottage of Du Fu is located at the side of the Flower Washing Brook in the western suburbs of Chengdu, the former residence of the famous Tang Dynasty poet, Du Fu. There are exhibitions that provide details of Du Fu's ... ...
  • Panda ZooThe Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center is one of the biggest if not the biggest centers in the world for pandas and is truly unique, located in the northern suburb of Chengdu on Futou Hill. The base has served several purposes, w ... ...
  • Mt.EmeiMt. Emei has a long history, located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province. It is towering, beautiful, old and mysterious. Mt. Emei is like a huge green screen standing in the southwest of the Chengdu Plain. Looking its winding and bea ... ...
  • Wangjiang Tower ParkWangjiang Tower Park lies on the south bank of Jinjiang River, one of three famous cultural relics in Chengdu. Wangjiang Tower is dedicated to a woman, Xue Tao, a poet in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Since in the past women had low ... ...
  • Sanxingdui MuseumSanxingdui is a cultural relic of the ancient Shu (Sichuan). The Sanxingdui Museum is located in Northeast of Sanxingdui archeological site, west of the famous cultural city of Guanghan, on the bank of Jian River, 40 kilometers no ... ...
  • Wolong Panda Reserves The Wolong Giant Panda Reserve Center, located in the east of Mt. Qionglai, about 3 hours drive from Chengdu, is one of only a few places in China that carries out research work on giant pandas breeding and bamboo ecology. It is a ... ...
  • Leshan Giant BuddhaThe Leshan Giant Buddha, located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, at the confluence of three rivers which are Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River, is a statue of Maitreya (a Bodhisattva) in sitting posture. The co ... ...
  • Ya'an Panda Reserve BaseYa'an, a prefecture-level city where the first panda was found, is located in the western part of Sichuan province of the PRC covering an area of 15,300 square kilometers and a population of 1,530,000. The modern Ya'an county was ... ...
  • Zigong Dinosaur MuseumZigong Dinosaur Museum, 9 km northeast of the center of Zigong, Sichuan, is a large museum which has been built at the world-famous Dashanpu Dinosaur Fauna. Zigong Dinosaur Museum is also the first professional dinosaur museum in ... ...
  • Zigong Salt History MuseumThe Zigong Salt History Museum is situated in Zigong City, Sichuan Province. Its buildings utilize China's traditional architectural methods: an 86-meter-long central axis comprises the central hall, with the subsidiary group of b ... ...
  • Chengdu Reaearch Base of Giant Panda BreedingThe Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding was established in 1987, is located in northern suburb of Chengdu axes Hill, 10 km away from the urban area, there is a wide road connected with the city panda, giant panda has bec ... ...
  • Jinli Ancient StreetLocated in Chengdu City, Jinli old street was originally built as a commercial street during the Shu Kingdom (221 A.D.-263 A.D.), Jinli Old Street was reconstructed in 2004 in the traditional architectural style of Sichuan Provinc ... ...
  • Huanglongxi Ancient TownHuanglongxi is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. Situated in Shuangliu County, 30 kilometers southeast from Chengdu, Huanglongxi Ancient Town is greatly admired by visitors for its beautiful natural scenery ... ...
  • Chunxi Road Walk StreetAs Wangfujing in Beijing, the most famous one is the well cover with literary quotation carved on the copper side. Every day, almost all the visitors here would take photo standing along the well to prove his worthy trip. However, ... ...
  • Mount Qingcheng
    Located east to Chengdu and Dujiangyan with a distance of 68 kilometers, Mount Qingcheng dominates the Chengdu plain. It is one of the most famous Taoist holy lands in China and listed together with the neighboring Dujiangyan ... ...
  • The Dujiangyan DamDujiangyan, 45km north of Chengdu, is the oldest as well as the only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. The project consists of three important parts, namely Yuzui, ... ...
  • Kuan Zhai Alleys
    Kuan & Zhai Alleys literally means “Wide and Narrow Alleys” in Chinese, but they are not really wide or narrow at all. As one of the three conservation districts of historic sites of Chengdu City, Kuan & Z ... ...
  • Xiling Snow Mountain
    Xiling Snow Mountain is a national scenic resort, which lies in Dayi County, Sichuan province. With the area of 375 square meters and a height of 5,364 meters above sea level, Xiling Snow Mountain, the highest peak in Chengdu ... ...
  • Pingle Ancient Town
    Pingle Ancient Town is about 90 Km west of Chengdu and about 20 Km away from Qionglai City where you need to transfer from Chengdu to Pingle.The town was formed as early as West Han Dynasty (150 B.C.). Pingle was an importan ... ...
  • Sichuan Provincial MuseumThe Sichuan Provincial Museum, originally known as the Sichuan Museum, is situated at the Renmin South Road in Chengdu City. First built in March 1941 and moved to the present site in 1965, the Museum now covers an area of 46,000 ... ...

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Hi, I am in Chengdu now and I’d like to visit a place different from the common ones. So do you have any recommendation?

Name:Re:Chengdu Tour

Thanks for your asking. I recommend you the Hailuogou, or trumpet shell valley. It is one of Sichuan's lesser-known attractions, about 300 kilometers southwest of Chengdu, the capital. It offers a panoramic vista that includes the snow-covered 7,556-meter-high peak of Mount Konka, often called the king of mountains in Sichuan. You can also see a rare low-altitude glacier, silent Tibetan prayer stone altars, beautiful trees and lovely animals - all encompassed in crystal clear pure air. So if you are nimble on your feet, and enjoy a good energetic hike up the mountains, your reward will be a peaceful piece of paradise undisturbed by cacophonous crowds.

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How many hours does it take from Chengdu to Hailuogou?

Name:Re: Hailuogou Trave Guide

It takes about 7-hour drive from Chengdu to Hailuogou.

Name:The Chengdu Panda Base Tour Reply

I am going to visit Panda in China. Can you recommend a place for me?

Name:Re:The Chengdu Panda Base Tour

I think The Chengdu Panda Base is a great choice. It is a well-known institution for the preservation of endangered wildlife, integrating scientific research and breeding of giant pandas, conservation education, tourism education, and panda cultural events. You can have a close look at the pandas there.

Name:Pingle Anciet Town Travel Reply

Hello, I’d like to visit Pingle Anciet Town in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Could you please tell me how to get there from the urban of Chengdu?

Name:Re:Pingle Anciet Town Travel

Of course. It is 65 km away from the urban of Chengdu, and 18 km away from Qionglai. Take bus from Xin Nan Men Bus Station to Qiong Lai City(2 hours). There are many mini vans to Pingle Ancient Town(half hour) in Qiong Lai City Long Distance Bus Station. The fastest way is to take the bus from Jin Sha Bus Station which is located in West of downtown, it o¬nly takes 1 hours to Qiong Lai City.

Name:Chengdu Snacks Reply

I’d like to visit Sichuan Province, China and I have heard that there are many delicious snacks in Chengdu. Can you recommend some authentic kinds to me?

Name:Re: Chengdu Snacks

Certainly. Actually the real gourmet lure comes from food stands and small restaurants scattered on the streets of Chengdu. I will recommend some to you: Catholic Church Chicken Slices, Dan Hong Gao, or Chengdu-styled Mini Pancake, San Da Pao, or Three Cannonballs, Ma La Tang, or Spicy and Hot, Leng Dan Bei, or Cold Dishes and Beer, Little Tan’s Tofu, etc

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Hello, I am planning to visit Chengdu, Sichuan Province. So do you have any great recommendations?

Name:Re:Chengdu Travel Guide

Thanks for your asking. Panda and the changing-face opera are the most famous things there. So you can visit the Panda Institute and enjoy a fantastic changing- face opera.

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