Overview
Chengdu, capital of Sichuang Province, is in the south west of China mainland. With unique location and environment, it endowed Chengdu fertile land, various landscape, diversified animal, rich culture and history. Chengdu has a well-earned reputation for its relaxed lifestyle, and of course, most famous residents, the world’s largest population of giant pandas. In addtion, you have chance to explore holy mountains for Taoism and Buddhism. Chengdu is nick named as a place of abundance due to Dujiangyan Irrigation project.
What can you expected here?
1. Panda Breading Base: The biggest panda research center in China and you can see multiple pandas playing around,eating and posing to tourists.
2. Leshan Giant Buddha: the biggest stone Buddha carved out from a mountain.
3. Dujiangyan Irrigation Project:
4. Qingcheng Mountain: the birthplace of Taoism.
5. Emei Mountain: one of four main Buddhist temples in China.
6. Sanxingdui: a mysterious civilization unearthed half centuries ago with many secrets undiscovered.
How to plan my visit?
There are so many things worthy to do and at least two days are needed. The first day to visit the only Giant Panda Breading Base in China with the mountain-like sitting Buddha, LeShan Giant Buddha. The second day to discover the mystery of millenium old Dujiangyan Irrigation project and visit the holy place of Taoism-Qingcheng Mountain. For more days, Chengdu is a gate way to places like Sanxingdui Musuem, Mountain Emei, Jiuzhaigou Valley. For more details, please see here.
Sichuan cuisine is another highlight to taste. Hot pot is always the top choice for spicy food lovers. The local guide will recommend popular restaurant according your preference.
Some Important Things to Know Before Your Chengdu Trip
(1) Chengdu is suitable for travelling all year around even the winter is not very cold. (2) Chengdu enjoys the 144-hou transit visa free policy, the visa could not be needed if your destination is only Chengdu. For more details obout the visa free policy, please visit here.
