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)
What to do and see in Chengdu, Sichuan: The Best Things to do
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. Mount Qingcheng
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,118 reviews
A natural scenic area and a holy mountain of Taoism.
Reviewed By jonascn - Singapore, Singapore
Mount Qingcheng is a short distance away from Dujianyan. There is an excitement in the desire to reach the highest peak when climbing the mountain. However the steps up the mountain is quite steep, especially the last 30 minutes and can be slippery during winter. There are porters to help you up the mountain at a cost (though one does sympathise the porters who are in their 50s too). There is also a photo taking service a the top of the mountain which a beautiful temple, especially during winter due to the thick clouds. The air is filled with the smoke from the joss sticks. There is a certain level of accomplishment amid the achy legs when you reach the top. Hence, this is well recommended for travellers looking for adventure. However, the main drawback of the area is the hidden costs you have to bear with to enjoy a complete experience. The site ticket is 80RMB. To proceed to the mountain, you have to 20 RMB for a 2 way mini bus journey to the river coast, after which you have to pay 10 RMB for a 2 way boat ride to an area closer to the mountain. There is also a 60RMB cable car to proceed to the base of the mountain before walking up. There is a need to factor in these costs when you are planning your trip. It is also difficult to avoid this payment as the journey without is much longer. Do also take note of the different operating hours during winter. It opens 8.30am to 5.30pm from May to October, and 9am to 5pm from November to April. Overall, if you can get over the hidden costs and the physical requirements, this is well worth the trip.
2. Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,601 reviews
Reviewed By 1st_Time_in_DR - Bridgewater, United States
You will see adorable giant pandas playing on the well maintained ground. Walking the paths itself is also very pleasant with lots of bamboo providing shades and look very cool. This place is not only for kids, there are many adults coming by themselves and enjoy the nice walking and watching the playful pandas. The park is huge, there are many pandas spread out at different locations. I would be surprised if you don't see one out there during your visit. We saw different groups of pandas - baby pandas, adult pandas, red pandas,....on the ground, on trees, and on wooden structures,....They are so cute! We took lots of pictures and video clips. A place with lots of fond memories.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. Chengdu Metro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By scottbE9987QY - Colorado Springs, United States
The Chengdu metro system is very easy to use; ticketing machines with an English option, many directional signs at each stop, stop announcement in Chinese/English, and line stops on the metro carriages marked in Chinese/English.
6. 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.
7. 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!
8. Chengdu Renmin Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 602 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderlust1954 - La Jolla, United States
Not a touristy place. This is a huge garden park in the middle of Chengdu where the locals come to enjoy the fresh air, catch up with neighbors, exercise, enjoy group activities, and just soak up life. And you can do this without a tourist in sight. Best to go in the morning, to see the old people gathering and practicing taichi, singing in groups, dancing (Chinese version of line dancing), listening or performing music, strolling, coming to take pictures with the ever-changing flowers that are brought in for each new season, sit around and drink tea at the tea house, take a little boat on the lake, etc. This is a nice life for city residents. It’s worth coming to experience it with them.
9. Kuanzhai Alley
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,672 reviews
Reviewed By SamNSara - Hong Kong, China
This is a great place to pick up some local souveniours, lots of shops with their local goods and food. However I find the prices here higher than Jinli, so if you are buying loads, go to Jinli! We went on Saturday so it was VERY BUSY and slightly hectic when walking with a child. Having said that, there are still lots of things to see and eat here, a fun few hours on Chengdu!
10. Jinli Pedestrian Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,783 reviews
Reviewed By Marienguyen2014 - Clarks Summit, United States
It’s crowded, noisy and great! We tried a lot of things barbecued on skewers, and there’s plenty of exotic dishes to try like roasted silk worms and the tongues of many animals. Festive atmosphere, shops, street performers, ice cream stands, souvenirs, etc. Plenty of public restrooms, the best being upstairs at Starbucks.
