Chengdu is a relaxed, laid-back city, and two-thousand-year histories leave which with numerous historical places of interest. Fertile lands and a favorable climate endow the city with picturesque surrounding scenic landscapes. Chengdu is often overlooked and serves as a stopover for people traveling on to Tibet. But it has a lot to offer and makes a great addition to anyone's China itinerary.

Top Attractions

Du Fu's Cottage

Wolong National Natural Reserve

Dujiangyan Irrigation System Description

Temple of the Marquis Wu (Wuhou Temple)

Jiuzhaigou Valley / Valley of the Nine Villages

Emeishan Mountain

Great Buddha of Leshan

Useful Phone Numbers

Tourism: 028-96927, 028-86622065, 028-86764621 (Fax)

Public Bus: 028-85073535, 028-85076868

Taxi: 028-86636630

Famous Universities

Sichuan University (Founded in 1896)

Southwest Jiaotong University (Founded in 1896)

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (Founded in 1956)

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

Chengdu Travel Tips No 1: Giant Panda 

The Giant Panda is regarded as China’s “national treasure”. If you don’t have time to go to Wolong Panda Reserve, then Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is also a good choice to see the rare animal-panda. Please be noticed that the cool morning is the best time to appreciate panda. There are giant panda reservation donation project in the base, therefore, travelers can adopt their loved panda or offer donation to other scientific items about panda here.  

 Chengdu Travel Tips No 2: Dujiangyan Scenic Area

Here the Dujiangyan Scenic Area refers to a series of attractions located on the south of Dujiangyan City and middle reaches of Min River including Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, Erwang Temple, Qinyan Building, Fulong Temple as well as Lidui Park. There are tourist service office and shopping center in the scenic area... Travelers could appreciate the expansion pack about Dujiangyan Project. Meanwhile, the tourism consultation and guide service are also available here.