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)
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Chengdu, Sichuan
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. Wenshu Yuan Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,083 reviews
Reviewed By SILBERSTEINSKY
A nice temple with lovely park. Vital. Wonderful tea garden to relax and take some energy. Close to the city center
2. Baihuatan Park
3. Sichuan University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By mikeylr - Chongqing, China
I've assisted my senior to conduct their experiment here until I get my own; we use a high-speed train and safely arrived here. This area is vast, and autumn is suitable for having a short walk here. You can use a sharing bike to get inside and ask the people inside. The Chinese students are welcoming me and helpful also; they have assisted me well. Thank you????
4. Chengdu Museum (Old Hall)
5. Huan Huaxi Park
6. Chengdu Culture Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By alexandrapN47NI - Greater London, United Kingdom
Locally known as People's Park better known as Renmin Park located in the centre of Chengdu Qinyang District Chengdu in the Sichuan District known also as Shaocheng Park in existence since 1911 the first park measures 112639 square metres 1,212,440 square feet. There are very many delights to enjoy around and about such as the 100 year old Heming Tea House Qing Dynasty in the middle of the koi filled artificial lake where you can order an authentic green tea and even get your ears cleaned from wax. In very many different areas exist small gardens where there is singing dancing musical instruments playing people playing cards Mahjong Tai Chi practice even an over 30's lonely hearts club where the youth display handwritten papers listing their abilities and preferences a sort of Blind Date. For the more energetic in and around Memorial Square is the brilliant hand foot elbow knee shuttlecock game which is good for keep fit agile and out of mischief. The Monument was built 1913 - 1914 in memory to the Martyrs of the Railway and marks the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the People's Republic of China. In 1950 the new Communist Party renamed the Park People's Park and reopened it in 1952. There is also a monument to the Sichuan Army Martyrs of War of Resistance against Japan and also a small museum. If you are a horticultural fanatic it is brilliant for lotus in the Summer and Chrysanthemums in the Autumn which we were lucky enough to see in all their splendid colours and varying shapes and sizes. There is also a bonsai garden. This actually is not considered to be a tourist attraction site but I was extremely happy to visit as this is more an insight into local daily life where culture and entertainment merge.
7. Anshun Bridge (Dongmen Bridge)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By InnaYYZ - Toronto, Canada
One of the most beautiful bridges in the world. it is most awesome when lit up at night. Beautiful in many was, including the architecture, the statues of creatures standing above the waterline, the openings for water-traffic, the building structure atop the functional bridge portion, etc.
8. 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.
9. IFS
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By mikeylr - Chongqing, China
A luxury shopping mall in Chengdu! Landmarked by a giant panda statue outside, if you want to see the face, you need to go to the rooftop first. The escalator system was impressive, the same in IFS Chongqing, perfect!
10. Taikoo Li
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Located in the city centre of Chengdu, Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu is a mixed used development jointly developed by Swire Properties and Sino-Ocean Group. It comprises an open-plan, low-rise and lane-driven shopping mall, and an one-of-a-kind understated luxury urban hotel with 100 Rooms and 42 Residences --- The Temple House.
Reviewed By HOD0R - Sunnyvale, United States
If you’re a city slicker like myself, then places like these will appeal to you. Nice outdoor layout with high end shops. The center has a historic Buddhist shrine open to the public with no crowds, which is a rarity in China.
