Location: Chengdu
Top Things to do in Chengdu
Top Restaurants in Chengdu
- 1. Chen Mapo tofu (Luomashi）
- 2. Zaozishu Vegetarian Restaurant
- 3. Mike's Pizza Kitchen
- 4. Cafe (InterContinental Century City Chengdu)
- 5. Shu JiuXiang Hotpot Restaurant (YuLin)
- 6. Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu Cafe Z
- 7. La Rotisserie
- 8. Ponti's Ristorante
- 9. Lixuan Chinese Restaurant (The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu)
- 10. FLAIR Restaurant & Bar(Ritz-Carlton Chengdu)
5 History Museums in Chengdu That You Shouldn't Miss
Perched in a high mountain valley, Huanglong or Yellow Dragon National Park offers invigorating adventure options. The ambitious can trek to Lhasa, whitewater raft or embark on multi-day river journeys. Alternatively, a five-mile trot brings you to five terraced, temple pools glowing with stunning hues.
Restaurants in Chengdu
1. Jinsha Site Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By ggm96822 - Honolulu, United States
A wonderful island of calm, with the ebony forest, bamboo grove, waterscape and stone path all unexpected treats in addition to the very well explained archaeology site - some of the best English explanatory signs that I have seen anywhere. (I also liked the "No Striding" signs to keep people from stepping over the handrails. Both the housing and the relic display building are very well designed, the collection is displayed very attractively.
2. Chengdu Museum New Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By TheWanderingFarang
First, unlike someone mentioned earlier, one does NOT need a reservation. (One can speed up entry with a reservation, but not by much) Entry is free, however you do need a ticket, as a foreigner make sure you have your passport. After you get the ticket, get inline for the standard security check common in China. The floor you should start on should be determined by your time and interests, especially if you are with small children. The bottom (basement) floor has very well laid out display of taxidermy spanning the various continents. (Don't for get to look up into the trees or you will miss animals) The next several floors are dedicated to the ancient history of the region. The 4th floor is divide between culture and folk customs display and 20th century to present. 5th is the puppetry exhibits. (Fairly certain I saw Walter's wife on display eg Jeff Dunham) 6th floor has coffee shop and sitting areas over looking Tianfu plaza which is also your stop on the metro, exit C, for the museum. (This metro stop is also one of the areas where one can buy a metro pass known as a "tianfutong " card without needing alipay, or wechat pay. The card is purchased with zero balance and then add an amount to it. One can charge it when it is bought, just tell the attendant the amount one wishes to add. The machines where one buys one trip tickets to recharge it) Make sure to visit the Jinsha site museum if interested in archeology, but have never been to a dig site. Lastly, Chengdu museum is very popular, so expect many people including classes of school children, many there to do assignments.
3. The Royal Tomb of Wang Jian
4. Du Fu Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 792 reviews
Reviewed By shirleyp844
Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a 24-acre park and museum in honour of the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu, adjacent to the Huanhua Xi. In 1961 the Chinese government established Du Fu Thatched Cottage as a National Heritage site.
5. Wuhou Memorial Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 817 reviews
Reviewed By Ailton007 - Seattle, United States
Great area to spend time in Chengdu. Jinli street is nearby, there's tranquil areas, ponds, birds, teahouses to see and the shrine / temple as the highlight. Lots of history and we spent roughly 2 hours in the park. Should definitely be on your list when in Chengdu!
