Chengdu Travel Guide
A Chengdu guide for pandas, Sichuan food, teahouses, parks, and a slower China travel pace.
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Best for
- Food
- Pandas
- Teahouses
- Relaxed pace
Where to stay
First-time visitors should prioritize metro access, central neighborhoods, and easy airport or station transfers. Good starter areas include People's Park, Taikoo Li, Wuhou, Kuanzhai Alley.
Starter itinerary
- Day 1: Panda base, People's Park, and hotpot.
- Day 2: Wuhou Shrine, Jinli, and teahouse time.
- Day 3: Leshan Giant Buddha or Dujiangyan day trip.
Transport
Use metro and ride-hailing inside the city. For day trips, compare high-speed rail, bus, and private transfer timing.
Food to try
- Hotpot
- Dan dan noodles
- Mapo tofu
- Chuan chuan