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Chengdu 成都
The panda capital of China. A laid-back city of hot pot, teahouses, and the world's most beloved giant pandas.
Highlights
- Chengdu Giant Panda Base — 200+ pandas
- Sichuan Hot Pot — the world's spiciest cuisine
- Kuanzhai Alley — the old city's preserved district
- Wuhou Temple — the Three Kingdoms memorial
- People's Park Teahouse — the most authentic Chengdu experience
- Jinli Ancient Street — lantern-lit shopping and food
- Sichuan Opera — face-changing performance
Practical Info
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Getting there: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and the older Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) serve the city. High-speed trains from Beijing (7h), Shanghai (7h), and Guangzhou (5h) arrive at Chengdu East Station. The city has a modern subway system and is well-connected to the rest of Sichuan.
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