Chengdu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Sichuan Province, China
About Chengdu
Chengdu is on the edge of the fertile plains of the Red Basin in China's Sichuan Province. Due to its agricultural wealth, Chengdu is sometimes called theHeavenly Land of Plenty. The Funan River bisects the city, although boat traffic, common until the 1960s, has all but vanished. The Chengdu administrative area is home to more than 14 million people, with about 10 million of them in the Chengdu urban area. Chengdu has the reputation as a very "laid-back" city that emphasizes culture and relaxation. As a result of this and much green space, it is ranked one of the most livable mega-cities in China. It is credited with a good nightlife scene, and contains many new western style buildings in the large city center. Summer weather is hot and humid, as the city is surrounded by small mountains
Top Attractions in Chengdu
Explore the best things to see and do in Chengdu:
- ★Anren Ancient Town
- ★Anshun Bridge
- ★A Thousand Plateaus Art Space
- ★Chengdu Museum
- ★Chengdu Natural History Museum
- ★Chengdu Panda Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- ★Chengdu Zoo
- ★Chunxi Road
Where to Eat in Chengdu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chengdu Bookworm
- 🍴Chen Mapo
- 🍴Fiesta Thai
- 🍴Grandma's Kitchen
- 🍴Hibiscus Phoenix Garden Restaurant
- 🍴Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant
Where to Stay in Chengdu
- 🏨Barsby Hotel
- 🏨Buddha Zen Hotel
- 🏨Chengdu Dreams Travel International Youth Hostel
- 🏨Chengdu Garden City Hotel
- 🏨Chengdu Jason's Nest Guest House
- 🏨Chengdu Mix Hostel
Chengdu Travel Guide Sections
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