Located in China, Chengdu is a city with tons of tourist attractions. You'll never want to leave! Other than just visiting Chengdu, you can also visit surrounding cities such as Xinjin, Jintang, Guanghan, etc. for a couple of days.
Things you need to know about Chengdu
The official currency is Chinese Yuan (CNY) and the official language is Mandarin. Some locals speak Sichuanese, a local dialect. Singaporeans are eligible for visa-free transit for stays of up to 30 days in China. Chengdu is famous for its Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.
Top attractions in Chengdu
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: It is famous for the protection and breeding of endangered wild animals that are unique to China. It simulates the natural habitat of the giant pandas.
- Dujiangyan Scenic Area: It was constructed in the Qin dynasty around 256 BC by Li Bing, Prefecture Chief of Shu County, and his son. It is one of the few ancient Chinese water conservancy projects that has remained preserved and intact.
- Wuhou Shrine: It commemorates Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Period.
- Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum: It is the former Chengdu residence of the famous Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu.
- Qingcheng Mountain: It is the birthplace of Taoism and there are many Taoist temples to explore there.
Chengdu's weather and the best time to visit
Chengdu has a humid subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot, humid summers. One of the best times to visit Chengdu is spring (March to May), when there's blooming flowers.
Chengdu's transportation
Travellers from worldwide arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to start the trips in Chengdu. Besides flying, taking a train to Chengdu East Railway Station is one of the other major transportation. In Chengdu, you can take metros, buses, taxis and bicycles.
What to eat in Chengdu?
- Mapo Tofu: Spicy and numbing dish made with tofu, minced meat, and sauce containing Sichuan peppercorns and fermented bean paste.
- Sichuan Hotpot: Cook meats, vegetables, and tofu in a bubbling pot of spicy broth with Sichuan peppercorns, chilli, and other spices.
- Dan Dan Noodles: Noodles with a spicy sauce made from minced pork, chilli oil, Sichuan pepper, and preserved vegetables.
- Rabbit Head: Spicy rabbit heads are marinated and cooked in a blend of chilli and Sichuan pepper.
- Chuan Chuan Xiang: Similar to hotpot but with skewered on sticks, cooked in a spicy broth and then dipped in sauces.
Where is the best place to stay in Chengdu?
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