Chengdu Travel Guide
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province and is renowned as the “Land of Abundance” (Tian Fu Zhi Guo). It is richly endowed with spectacular natural resources and historical heritages, as well as the much-loved giant Panda.
Here are the guide to Chengdu we collected according to our years of travel experience, which covers the fact and culture about Chengdu, what to see and how to get to it, the climate and accommodation, the local dining and the recommended itineraries. Hope you will get the exact information you want for your tour to Chengdu.
Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain, Chengdu covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometers with a population of over 14 million. Throughout the whole history of China, the name and the address of Chengdu has never been changed. It is of great importance to the politics, economy and culture of Southwestern China and one of the most important city along the watershed of Yangtze. Here are more detailed information about Chengdu, including the fact about Chengdu, the culture and so on.
Chengdu assembles many famous attractions like Du Fu’s Thatched Cottage, Wenshu Monastery, Jinli Ancient Street, Kuan-Zhai Lane, Temple of Marquis and etc. Moreover, there are more thrilling sights in this area located outside Chengdu, including the Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha, Dujiangyan Irrigation Dam, Mount Qingcheng and so on. Check out for more details about the attractions in Chengdu.
As the hub of transportation in Southwest China, Chengdu offers its tourists a very convenient traffic transfer. With Shuangliu International Airport and the railways extending in all directions, it is easier to get to Chengdu by air and by train. And the local transportation is also convenient with hundreds city buses, taxis and the subway.
Chengdu enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate with the features of “early spring, hot summer, cool autumn and warm winter”. The four seasons can be obviously felt in Chengdu. Weather in Chengdu is mild and humid all year round with an annual average temperature of 16°C. The hottest months is July and August with highest temperature reaching 37°C. While the coldest month is January with the lowest temperature dropping to -6°C.
Sichuan cuisine is perhaps the most popular throughout the country and across the world with the zesty spices and deep flavor. Except the spices, Sichuan cuisine boasts a variety of flavors and different methods of cooking. The famous dishes are Hot Pot, Mapo Tofu, Fish Flavored Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Cow Lungs and so on. Check out for the details of these delicious Sichuan dishes.
As the most advanced city and a mature tourist destination in Sichuan, accommodation in Chengdu is much easier with hotels of all levels. There are much more hotels around the train stations and bus stations, as well as around the popular attractions. Besides, the youth hostels are easy to be found in Chengdu with better facilities and service. Here are several hotels in Chengdu with high reputation among visitors who once came to Chengdu, hoping you can find the one you would like to stay.
Tourists come to Chengdu will not only visit the attractions in Chengdu, but also have a chance to visit the famous attractions around Chengdu. 3-day tour is best to visit all the famous place in Chengdu and taste the local delicious dishes. 5-day tour is best to visit the famous place in Chengdu and the famous attractions outside Chengdu, like Mt. Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha and Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
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