Chengdu

Chengdu

Chengdu, also known as Rongcheng, home to giant pandas. A 3,000-year-old city of abundance with profound Three Kingdoms culture. Teahouse vibes and spicy hot pot create a relaxing destination blending ancient charm and fashion.

Chengdu, a city hard to leave, has kept its site unchanged for 3,000 years. It is the hometown of giant pandas, whose cute look warms visitors’ hearts. Wuhou Shrine tells stories of the Three Kingdoms, while Du Fu Thatched Cottage preserves the poetic legacy of the great poet. Red lanterns hang in ancient lanes; Jinli and Kuanzhai Alleys show the beauty of western Sichuan dwellings.

Sip bowl tea, watch Sichuan opera and taste hot pot and local snacks to experience the laid-back lifestyle of Chengdu. Ancient heritage coexists with modern shopping districts, and traditional crafts meet trendy fashion. With landscapes, culture, tasty food and folk life, this relaxing city charms every traveler with Bashu style.

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Must-Visit Attractions

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
A world-famous panda research and breeding base. Visitors can see giant pandas up close, the signature attraction of Chengdu.
Wuhou Shrine
A shrine honoring Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms. With red walls and bamboo groves, it is a sacred site of Three Kingdoms culture.
Jinli Ancient Street
An ancient-style pedestrian street next to Wuhou Shrine. Lantern-lined lanes offer Sichuan snacks and folk customs with stunning night views.
Kuanzhai Alleys (Wide and Narrow Alleys)
Well-preserved Qing-era lanes with western Sichuan courtyards, combining old Chengdu folk life and trendy boutiques.
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
The former residence of poet Du Fu. A quiet classical garden, a famous cultural site in Chinese literary history
People’s Park
Epitome of local Chengdu life. Visitors can enjoy bowl tea at Heming Teahouse and experience the slow lifestyle of locals.