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From giant pandas munching bamboo to red-lantern lanes, steaming mala hotpot and the riverside Leshan Giant Buddha — this is the atmosphere you'll really find in Chengdu.
The Giant Panda Base · fiery Sichuan hotpot and mala food · teahouses at People's Park · the Taikoo Li and Chunxi Road core · Kuanzhai Alley · Jinli & the Wuhou Shrine · and a gateway to the Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan and one of the most relaxed cities in China. Start the morning watching giant pandas munch bamboo at the breeding base · cool off at lunch over a bowl of fiery Sichuan hotpot · spend the afternoon sipping tea at a People's Park teahouse · then shop the design district of Taikoo Li and Chunxi Road before wandering the old lanes of Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli. From here the Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan are all easy day trips, and Thai passport holders enter China visa-free.
From giant pandas munching bamboo to red-lantern lanes, steaming mala hotpot and the riverside Leshan Giant Buddha — this is the atmosphere you'll really find in Chengdu.
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Panda Base · Taikoo Li/Chunxi Road · Tianfu Square · Kuanzhai Alley · Jinli & Wuhou Shrine · People's Park — see where everything sits so you can plan your route more easily.
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Taikoo Li and Chunxi Road put you in the central shopping core on the metro; Tianfu Square is the exact centre; Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli are the most atmospheric. Pick your area first, then choose a hotel below.
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⭐A great trip isn't limited to one city — here are 3 destinations near Chengdu that you can reach by high-speed rail for a day trip or an overnight stay.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan and one of the most relaxed cities in China — a place that pairs the Giant Panda Base with fiery Sichuan hotpot, easy-going teahouses and a fast-growing modern core. Sip tea at People's Park · wander the old lanes of Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli beside the Wuhou Shrine · shop the design district of Taikoo Li and Chunxi Road · and use the city as a base for the Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan, all easy day trips.
You can visit Chengdu on any budget — backpackers around ฿1,200–2,000/day · mid-range ฿2,500–4,500/day (excluding flights) · get into town from Tianfu Airport (TFU) or Shuangliu Airport (CTU) by metro and airport bus · in town, ride the multi-line metro, which is extensive and cheap · the best times to visit are March–May and September–November, when there is less rain and the weather is mild · and don't forget to set up a VPN · eSIM · Alipay/WeChat Pay before you go.
The Wherebest team is steadily adding in-depth Chengdu hotel reviews and travel guides — neighborhoods to stay in · sights · food · and day trips to Leshan and Mount Qingcheng. Start planning your trip with the full China travel guide →
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