Chengdu Travel Guide

Chengdu Travel Guide

Chengdu, the capital of China's southwest Sichuan Province,  is famed for being the home of cute giant pandas. Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain, the city covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometres (4,749 square miles) with a population of over 11 million.

Benefiting from Dujiangyan Irrigation Project which was constructed in 256 B.C., Sichuan Province is reputed as the Heavenly State, Tian Fu Zhi Guo in Chinese, literally a place richly endowed with natural resources. Chengdu, as the capital, is extremely productive. The Min and Tuo Rivers, two branches of the Yangtze River, connected to 40 other rivers, supply an irrigation area of more than 700 square kilometres (270.27 square miles) with 150-180 million kilowatts of water. Consisting of abundant mineral resources, the land is extremely fertile.

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As the transport hub in southwest hinterland of China and the main access city to Tibet, Chengdu is easily approached thanks to its air routes and railways extending nationwide. The city bus and metro continue to develop, providing the locals and the tourists with great convenience.
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Sichuan Opera
Traveling or living in Chengdu can be a great fun. Besides the amazing places of interest, the city offers a lot inviting activities for visitors and expats. Sampling the famous Sichuan food is a must here. The hot and spicy dishes and varied tasty snacks are sure to whip up your appetite. Go shopping at the Chunxi Road, spend a leisurely afternoon in a teahouse, and watch a Sichuan Opera performance at night – this would be a perfect day giving you a deeper understanding of this charming city.
Jinsha Site Museum
The history of the city can be traced back 2,400 when the first emperor built his capital here and named the city. Through thousands of years its original name has been kept and its position as the capital and as the significant center of politics, commerce and military of the Sichuan area (once called Shu) has remained unchanged. Since the Han (206B.C.-220) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties when its handicraft industry flourished, the place has been famous for its brocades and embroideries. Shu embroideries still enjoy a high reputation for their bright colors and delicate designs, ranking among the four main embroideries in China. The city was also the place where the bronze culture, an indispensable part of ancient Chinese culture, originated; the place where the Southern Silk Road started; and the place where the earliest paper currency, Jiaozi (not the dumpling!), was first printed. It is listed among the first 24 state-approved historical and cultural cities and owns 23 state and provincial cultural relic units.

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- Last updated on Sep. 08, 2024 by Nancy He -
Questions & Answers on Chengdu Travel
Asked by Ping from THAILAND | Oct. 30, 2024 22:36Reply
how can I booking bus from Maoxian to Heishui
Hi,
how can I booking bus from Maoxian to Heishui
on booking system it doesn't Passport choise
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Answered by Rita | Oct. 31, 2024 18:56
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You can try to buy on the site upon arrival at the Maoxian Bus Station.
Asked by Ae from THAILAND | Oct. 24, 2024 07:36Reply
Problem booking Chengdu museum ticket
After clicking personal appointment, screen turned white. How can I book a ticket?
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Answered by Allen | Oct. 24, 2024 19:02
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Hello Ae, where did or from which page did you book the ticket from?
Answered by Ae | Oct. 25, 2024 09:28
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https://museum-guanwang.leleu.cn/# This website. And I also tried via wechat application, on wechat app. I could not select the date.
Answered by Rita | Oct. 27, 2024 18:24
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I tried and it works well. Maybe you can give it a try again.
Asked by Jenny Yong from SINGAPORE | Oct. 21, 2024 22:38Reply
Mt. Qingcheng
May i know if it is free entrance for visitor 60 years of age
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Answered by Marcy | Oct. 22, 2024 20:23
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Sorry, the free entrance is only for Chinese seniors.
Asked by Herbert from SINGAPORE | Oct. 20, 2024 08:41Reply
Leshan dafo view - boat
Does anyone know how/where to take a boat ride that goes to the front of Dafo?
Thanks
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Answered by Emily | Oct. 21, 2024 01:09
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You will take the boat at Jiazhoudu Wharf 嘉州渡码头 which can be reached by taking the battery sightseeing car at the north entrance.
Asked by G KC from NEPAL | Oct. 09, 2024 01:05Reply
I am Nepali citizen and permanent resident ( BRP) in UK, I have to go through TFU 2 to TFU 1
Do I need any visa ?
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Answered by Keith | Oct. 10, 2024 23:40
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You will have a layover at TFU? May I know your travel route? If you only transit at TFU and fly to another country, then you are covered by the 24h visa free transit and do not need a visa.
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