Chengdu: The City of Pandas

If you’re seeking a unique experience on your trip to China, Chengdu is an ideal destination.

Chengdu is a key habitat of giant pandas and an important research base for their breeding. It is where people come to observe these adorable creatures up close and even feed and clean them, creating precious memories of intimate moments.

But Chengdu’s charm reaches far beyond its wildlife. It is also home to slow-paced traditional teahouses, spicy and flavorful Sichuan cuisine, old alleyways, and modern commercial districts. The busy city in southwestern China is like a book with each chapter hiding surprises waiting to be discovered, experienced, and cherished.

Curated Journeys

Day 1
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding—Jinsha Site Museum
Highlights: Pandas. Between 8:00-10:30, 13:30-15:30 and 17:00-18:00 are the best times to visit pandas.
The Jinsha Site Museum is also worth a visit. One of its cultural relics, the Golden Sun Bird, is a national treasure of China.

Day 2
People’s Park—Kuanzhai Alley—Chunxi Road—Jiuyan Bridge
Highlights: Every dimension of Chengdu life.
To experience the lifestyle of Chengdu locals, you can enjoy a cup of traditional Gaiwan tea at People’s Park, stroll through Kuanzhai Alley to soak up the charm of old Chengdu, and head to the Chunxi Road/Taikoo Li commercial district to feel the vitality of modern Chengdu.
You can also take a boat ride on the Jinjiang River at night to enjoy a holographic projection show about Shu culture, and head to the Jiuyan Bridge Bar Street to experience Chengdu’s vibrant nightlife.

Day 3
Wuhou Shrine—Du Fu Thatched Cottage—Jinli
Highlights: History. At the Wuhou Shrine,
you can delve into the culture of the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) and appreciate the wisdom and loyalty of Zhuge Liang (181-234), a renowned prime minister of the Shu Kingdom.
At the Du Fu Thatched Cottage, soak up the literary spirit of Du Fu, the Poet Sage of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and admire the beautiful scenery of the classical garden.