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Chengdu is a laid-back city where tradition and modern life. Known as the hometown of pandas and hotpot, it’s also a place of quiet tea houses, ancient temples, and buzzing food streets. With spicy food, warm people, and a lifestyle that invites you to slow down, Chengdu charms you not with speed, but with soul.

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🏡 Independent courtyard + private hot spring pool A tranquil secret hidden at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain The guesthouse gently blends with bamboo forests and streams Open the door to a view filled with lush greenery Here, even time learns to slow down✨ - ♨️ Soak in the private hot spring pool at night Look up to see the twinkling stars Warm spring water, gentle mountain breeze The entire forest feels like it belongs only to you Daytime fatigue melts away in the rising steam - 🪵 The room features a minimalist natural wood style A tatami tea table faces the mountain view Brew a pot of local tea Watch sunlight filter through bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows Sitting and daydreaming is the best healing - 📖 Spend your day like this: Read under the eaves, listen to the wind through the bamboo Stroll by the stream, watch the water ripple Think of nothing at all Let your body and mind truly return to nature - 🚗 Travel is very convenient: About a 15-minute drive to Jiezizi Ancient Town Walking distance to Qingcheng Mountain Scenic Area Enjoy secluded tranquility without leaving the bustle of the world behind - 🌌 Travelers who have stayed say: “After being tangled up in the city for so long You always need a place like this To gently smooth out your wrinkled self”
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On a business trip, I stayed at a hotel recommended on Trip.com, and it was just perfect!!! 🏨Hotel Address: [Meihao Lizhi Hotel Tianfu New Area Xibo City Branch] No. 266, Longxiang West 1st Street, Zhengxing Street, Tianfu New Area, Chengdu 🏨Room: This room type is about 30 square meters, which is actually quite suitable. The window is a panoramic floor-to-ceiling window, equipped with a small sofa and a desk with chairs, very fitting! 🛏Mattress: Super soft and comfortable, many times I didn’t want to get up and just wanted to stay in bed. Overall, very cozy~ 🫖Tea Room: Located on the third floor, decorated with a great atmosphere, also equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows. The lighting and view are excellent. Sitting in the tea room after work is very relaxing and helps relieve the fatigue of the whole day. 🍽Breakfast: The breakfast variety is very rich, and the overall taste is quite good. There are all kinds of flavors, including stir-fried dishes, fried rice/congee, nutritious soup/rice noodles, noodles, wontons, salad, yogurt, milk, soy milk, black tea, bread, fried items, etc. The owner is from Yunnan and has made authentic Yunnan-style "Crossing the Bridge" rice noodles with freshly stewed native chicken in the hotel. You must try it if you get the chance!!! 💴Price: The lowest rack rate for this room type is 345 yuan, the online price is nearly 300 yuan, but I got it for less than 250 yuan with a Platinum membership. When you sign up for membership, the first night is discounted at 64%, which is very cost-effective, so I signed up. Don’t worry, the front desk will calculate which membership suits you best based on your actual check-in time and recommend it accordingly!!! ❣As a luxury hotel of eLong Club, the service is truly impeccable. They offer laundry service, which is very convenient. The staff are very enthusiastic when greeting guests. They also help with luggage and escort you to the room during check-in, providing tea and towels. The attention to small details is excellent and highly recommended!!!
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Chengdu is a calm, green city with atmospheric streets and Sichuan cuisine. But honestly, we added it to our China itinerary solely for the pandas. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas is the best option for meeting them. If pandas are a must-see for you, Chengdu is definitely worth adding. If you're planning other cities, I recommend checking in advance to see if they have large panda bases or zoos—you might not need a separate stop in Chengdu 🐼 If you're already planning Chengdu, here are a few locations I'd recommend: Jinli Street, Hong Ding Yan, SKP Chengdu, Dujiangyan, Starbucks Kuanzhai Alley. We stayed in Chengdu for two nights—that was enough time for the panda base and exploring the city. We skipped some of the places on the list because they would have required an extra day.
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【Chengdu Departure · Jiuxiang Ancient Town Pear Blossom Festival Comfortable Self-Drive】Comfort Guide at 300 RMB per Person 🌸Best Season: Mid to Late March (Peak Bloom + Off-Peak Travel) 🚗 Self-Drive Upgrade Plan for Comfort Chengdu → Jiuxiang: ▪️ Route: Chengya Expressway → Yaxi Expressway (Exit at Jiuxiang) ▪️ Vehicle Type: SUV/Business Vehicle (Recommended 4 people carpool, about 50 RMB fuel cost per person) ▪️ Parking: Ancient Town Scenic Area Parking Lot (10 RMB/day) 🏡 Highlights of Comfortable Experience ▫️ Scenic Area Shuttle Bus: Free loop bus (stops on signal) ▫️ Lunch Break Arrangement: Ancient Town Teahouse (20 RMB/person including tea and snacks) ▫️ Photography Service: Hanfu rental + follow-up shooting (80 RMB/hour) 🍜 Exquisite Dining Recommendations ▪️ Lunch: Flower Sea View Restaurant (50 RMB/person) Recommended: Pear Blossom Aromatic Chicken + Sichuan Pepper Fish ▪️ Afternoon Tea: Coffee Bar Under the Pear Tree (30 RMB/person) ▪️ Dinner: Yellow Beef Soup Pot (60 RMB/person) 🎫 Paid Experience Items ✅ Flower Sea Sightseeing Car (30 RMB/person) • Includes stops at 5 popular photo spots ✅ Intangible Cultural Heritage Zhazha Noodles Making Experience (20 RMB/person) • Finished product can be taken home ✅ Drone Rental (50 RMB/hour) 📸 Premium Photography Spots ① Pear Blossom Viewing Platform (Best time 10:00-11:00) ② Sanqiang Village Pear Blossom Avenue (Low-flying drone perspective) ③ Ancient Town Arcade Light and Shadow Corridor (Afternoon backlight shooting) 🎁 Quality Souvenirs ▪️ Hanyuan Sichuan Pepper Oil (30 RMB/bottle) ▪️ Huangguogan Gift Box (20 RMB/5 jin) ▪️ Handmade Pear Blossom Soap (15 RMB/bar) ⏰ Suggested Itinerary ▫️ 08:30 Depart Chengdu ▫️ 11:00 Arrive at Flower Sea Fruit Village ▫️ 11:30 Sightseeing car tour of core area ▫️ 12:30 Lunch at viewing restaurant ▫️ 14:00 Hanfu follow-up shooting + afternoon tea ▫️ 15:30 Ancient Town intangible cultural heritage experience ▫️ 17:00 Purchase souvenirs before return ▫️ 19:30 Disband in Chengdu 💎 Comfort Upgrade Details ❶ Book VIP parking spot in advance ❷ Equipped with car refrigerator + insulated box ❸ Complimentary sunscreen products + folding stools ❹ Professional photographer follow-up shooting for 1 hour
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Dujiangyan + Zhongshuge + Panda Valley one-day tour Who would have thought! Found the real-life Hogwarts castle in Dujiangyan🏰 Arched book corridors paired with mirrored ceilings It really feels like stepping into Inception Every snap looks like a blockbuster shot The visual impact is off the charts💥 A stunning bookstore you can visit for free It truly understands what girls love! Compiled a super complete check-in guide, babes, save this👇 📍Address: Zhongshuge, 2nd floor, Rongchuangmao, Dujiangyan, Chengdu ⏰Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 🚗Transport: 1-hour drive from Chengdu / 10-minute taxi from Dujiangyan High-Speed Rail Station 📸Photo Tips 1. The best spot is the platform on the second floor facing the stairs, where you can capture both the arches and the panoramic mirror reflections 2. Use a focal length around 14mm, or 0.5x ultra-wide on your phone, to instantly capture a stunning sense of depth 3. Avoid weekends! When it’s less crowded, you can capture the empty magical castle vibe Whether you love photography or are a book-loving artsy youth You’ll find joy here If you’re unsure where to go for a trip around Chengdu This is definitely worth rushing to!
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Have you ever imagined stepping into a garden and conversing with the poetic soul from over 1,200 years ago? On the banks of Huanhua Creek in the western suburbs of Chengdu stands the Du Fu Thatched Cottage. This is not only the former residence of the "Sage of Poetry" during his exile in Chengdu but also a sacred site in the history of Chinese literature. It lacks imperial grandeur but carries the timeless worries of "If only there were thousands of spacious houses" through its simple bamboo fences and thatched cottages. This journey is not an ordinary sightseeing trip but a quiet pilgrimage through verdant bamboo and clear streams, reflecting on poetry, life, and history. The essence of the cottage lies in the "Thatched Cottage Former Residence," symbolizing the scholarly spirit and common people's sentiments. Here, Du Fu spent four relatively peaceful years yet composed works like "The Song of the Thatched Cottage Broken by Autumn Wind," expressing his deep concern for the world. The greatest impression from visiting the cottage is this strong contrast and spiritual elevation of "living in a humble home while worrying about the world." The garden’s profound tranquility intertwined with the poetic and historical depth allows visitors to feel the loneliness, resilience, and vastness that transcend time and space as they move through the changing scenes. Detailed Travel Plan: · Visit Duration: Recommended 3-4 hours for a mindful tour. · Best Time: Early morning when the garden opens or weekday afternoons when crowds are fewer, allowing a better experience of the serene atmosphere. · Recommended Route (Immersive Tour Sequence): 1. Main Entrance (West Gate): Enter through the main gate bearing the plaque "Du Fu Thatched Cottage," full of ceremonial significance. 2. Great Hall - Poetry History Hall - Thatched Gate: Walk along the central axis, visiting commemorative halls in sequence. At the Poetry History Hall, feel the profound respect later generations have for the "poetry history." 3. Core — Thatched Cottage Former Residence: The focal point of the visit. Pause before the reconstructed thatched cottage, bamboo fences, and vegetable garden to imagine Du Fu’s family life and creative moments, experiencing the imagery of "the window frames the eternal snow on the Western Ridge." 4. Flower Path - Cottage Screen Wall: From the thatched cottage, head south into the famous red-walled corridor (Flower Path), an excellent spot for photography with bamboo shadows and red walls creating a deep artistic atmosphere. 5. Tang Dynasty Ruins - Huanhua Shrine: Visit the archaeological site of Tang Dynasty living quarters, confirming the cottage’s history. Then proceed to Huanhua Shrine to learn about local culture. 6. Orchid Garden - Bonsai Garden - Exit South Gate: Finally, stroll through the exquisite garden areas, calming your mind amid lush greenery and vitality before leaving through the south gate. Practical Tips: · Address/Transport: No. 37 Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu. Take Metro Line 4 to "Caotang North Road" Station, Exit B, then about a 10-minute walk. · Tickets: Adult ticket 50 RMB (advance booking on the official platform is recommended). · Guided Tours: Strongly recommend using the official audio guide or booking a guide to deeply understand the stories behind the relics and poems. · Nearby Attractions: Combine your visit with the adjacent Huanhua Creek Park and Sichuan Museum for a culturally rich day trip. As you leave the cottage and look back at the simple thatched gate, you will realize that what you take away is not just photos but a tranquility that settles above the noise, along with a profound respect for "the eternal matters of literature." This place is an indispensable landscape in the spiritual homeland of every Chinese person.
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#chinaadventures Stepping into Zhongshuge Bookstore in Chengdu feels like entering a dream sculpted from books, light, and imagination. As a photographer, I’m immediately drawn to the dramatic curves and mirrored surfaces that stretch shelves into infinity. The space plays with perception—arches melt into reflections, staircases appear to float, and books become architectural elements rather than objects. Every angle challenges the lens, inviting experimentation with symmetry, depth, and illusion. Light is the silent storyteller here. Soft, ambient glows highlight the warm tones of wood and paper, while reflections multiply scenes into surreal compositions. Shooting low exaggerates the towering shelves, while wide angles capture the cinematic scale of the space. Even the quiet presence of readers adds life, their silhouettes grounding the fantasy with a human touch. Close-ups reveal textures—the grain of timber, the spines of books, the subtle interplay of shadow—while long shots transform the bookstore into a modern cathedral of knowledge. Photographing Zhongshuge Chengdu is about more than documenting a bookstore; it’s about capturing a visual narrative where literature meets art and architecture. Each frame feels like a portal, a moment where reality bends and stories come alive—not just on the page, but through the lens itself.
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My trip to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. I spent the whole day here—from 8 AM to 4 PM—and managed to explore almost the entire vast territory. I was overwhelmed with emotion, it was an absolute delight! 🕒 Opening Hours: · The base is open from 7:30 AM to 6 PM (last entry at approximately 5 PM). · Tip: Arrive at opening time! The pandas are most active from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, eating breakfast and playing. 🐾 Park Zones: The base is vast and divided into themed zones. • The Old Area: The classic enclosures, where it all began. Perfect for a first encounter. • Infinite Hill Area: One of the new, expanded zones. There are four spacious panda pavilions (such as "Xuzhi" and "Yingzhi"), where pandas live in a near-natural environment. • Adventure Valley Area: Another new, large area with seven pavilions (such as "Shanyue" and "Yunyue"). The area is very green and picturesque. • Panda Cub Rearing Center: A must-see! Here you can see tiny panda cubs in their incubators. The chance to see them is especially good from August to December. • Red Panda Enclosures: This area is home to charming and active red pandas, no less adorable than their larger counterparts. • Panda Tower: A modern architectural landmark of the base, offering panoramic views of the entire park. 🚌 Getting around the park: The area is truly vast. For convenience, you can take the electric carts (30 yuan per person) that run along the main routes. I preferred to walk. This isn't just a zoo, but the world's largest research and conservation center. Watching these amazing animals eat bamboo, play, and laze in the sun is priceless. Every moment is filled with peace and joy. If you're in Chengdu, this is a must-see! I definitely recommend setting aside at least half a day, wearing comfortable shoes, and charging your camera. #chengdu
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For those who want to savor authentic Sichuan cuisine, we recommend visiting Taode, a popular restaurant among locals. The flavors are bold and aromatic, true to Sichuan style, and the prices are friendly. 🚇 How to get there (detailed directions you can follow): • Take the subway and get off at Chuxi Road Station. • Exit through Gate E1, and you'll see an escalator going up. • Walk out and you'll see a green staircase → don't go up yet. • Walk a bit further, and you'll find another set of green stairs. • Go up to the 2nd floor, and Taode is located there. Tip: Look for the restaurant sign above. If you see many locals dining there, you're in the right place. 👍 ⭐ Recommended dishes (must-try): • 🦐 Shrimp with glass noodles – Fragrant, packed with ingredients, and the glass noodles soak up the sauce perfectly. • 🐟 Pickled mustard greens fish soup (Suan Cai Yu) – A signature Sichuan dish that's tangy, spicy, and mildly numbing, perfect for sipping. • 🍚 Free rice! – Unlimited refills, and it pairs wonderfully with the bold-flavored dishes.
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Zhongshuge Bookstore: Located on the second floor of the mall 🚄Transportation: From downtown Chengdu, take the high-speed train to "Dujiangyan Station" or "Lidui Park Station," then take a taxi to the destination. 🚋Option 2: Take the city rail to Lidui Park Station, 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ then walk to the Finance Building and take the "Dujiangyan Route 2" bus to Sunac Paradise. 🚘Self-driving: From Chengdu, take the Rongchang Expressway, exit at Sunac Paradise, then follow navigation for about 6 km to reach the destination. Sunac Mall is a spacious and bright large shopping center, not too crowded or cramped, making it very comfortable to stroll around. 🕍You’ll be amazed as soon as you enter! The 3D mirror design and the layered bookshelves resemble a magical castle. Photo lovers, don’t miss it—every snap is a masterpiece. On weekends and short holidays, you can often catch markets, intangible cultural heritage performances, and light shows—lively and perfect for photos 📷,
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Kuanzhai Alleys are that place in Chengdu where time has decided not to march forward, but simply to sit down and relax over a cup of tea. If you haven't been here, consider yourself missing the "real" Chengdu. Shopping in these alleys is a sport unto itself, where the main prize is the heaviest suitcase and a million photos of cute things. While Jinli Street is more traditional, here you'll find a stylish mix of antiquity and "designer China." Chengdu has a cult following for wild mushrooms, and the specialized shops there look like jewelry boutiques or alchemist's pharmacies. The selection is like something out of a fairy tale: You'll see huge baskets and jars of mushrooms that look like alien artifacts. They have everything from the famous black truffles and matsutake (which cost a fortune) to morels and "tree ears." Mushroom tea and snacks: This is the trickiest part! You'll be given mushroom chips or mushroom broth to try. After just one taste, you realize it's incredibly delicious, and life in Chengdu without dried mushrooms would be pointless. 🧸 Pop Mart and designer toys For lovers of contemporary art, there's a super cool Pop Mart branch here. A two-story, vintage-style building houses cyberpunk art and limited-edition figurine collections (like Chengdu exclusives). The second floor has a balcony with Labubu—the perfect photo spot! 🍯 Edible souvenirs Holiland Patisserie: Stop in for the cakes shaped like Sichuan opera masks or pandas. They're almost a shame to eat, but they're delicious. Sichuan spices: You can buy the famous Sichuan peppercorns (which leave your tongue numb) and sauces in gift boxes. The best gift for friends who like it hot! #chengdu #China #Eatchendu #Whattobuyinchendu #Panda

FAQs About Travel to Chengdu

  • When is the best time to visit Chengdu?

    Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer pleasant weather—perfect for tea houses, panda visits, and strolling old streets.

  • What’s the best way to get around Chengdu?

    The Chengdu Metro is clean and reliable. Taxis and Didi (China’s Uber) are also affordable for getting around.

  • What is Chengdu best known for?

    Pandas, hotpot, relaxed lifestyle, tea culture, and spicy Sichuan food. It’s also a UNESCO City of Gastronomy!

  • What local foods should I try?

    Don’t miss mapo tofu, Chengdu-style hotpot, cold noodles, and snacks like rabbit head or skewers.

  • What should I pack for Chengdu?

    Light layers, comfy shoes, and an umbrella (rain is common year-round). Summers are humid; winters are damp but not freezing.
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