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Chengdu 成都

Chengdu 成都

The panda capital of China. A laid-back city of hot pot, teahouses, and the world's most beloved giant pandas.

Highlights

  • Chengdu Giant Panda Base — 200+ pandas
  • Sichuan Hot Pot — the world's spiciest cuisine
  • Kuanzhai Alley — the old city's preserved district
  • Wuhou Temple — the Three Kingdoms memorial
  • People's Park Teahouse — the most authentic Chengdu experience
  • Jinli Ancient Street — lantern-lit shopping and food
  • Sichuan Opera — face-changing performance

Practical Info

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Getting there: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and the older Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) serve the city. High-speed trains from Beijing (7h), Shanghai (7h), and Guangzhou (5h) arrive at Chengdu East Station. The city has a modern subway system and is well-connected to the rest of Sichuan.

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