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A laid-back city where fiery Sichuan cuisine meets adorable pandas and ancient traditions
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province and one of China's most beloved cities. Famous as the home of the Giant Panda, it offers visitors the rare chance to see these adorable creatures up close at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. But there's so much more to this city than its furry residents.
Chengdu is also the birthplace of Sichuan cuisine — fiery, fragrant, and utterly addictive. From mouth-numbing hotpot to tender mapo tofu, every meal is an adventure. Add ancient tea houses, tranquil temples, and the city's famously relaxed pace of life, and Chengdu becomes an unmissable stop on any China itinerary.
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Attractions, culture, and cuisine that make this city unforgettable
The world's leading research and breeding facility for giant pandas, home to over 80 bears. Visit early morning to see them at their most active.
A historic temple complex dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the famous Three Kingdoms strategist. The surrounding Jinli Ancient Street is perfect for souvenirs and street food.
A 2,200-year-old UNESCO irrigation marvel that transformed the Chengdu Plain into the fertile Land of Abundance — still in use today.
The world's largest stone Buddha, carved into a cliff overlooking three rivers. At 71 metres tall, this Tang Dynasty masterpiece is an awe-inspiring day trip.
Chengdu's most famous historic pedestrian zone — traditional courtyard architecture, teahouses, boutique shops, and some of the city's best street food.
Famous for its face-changing technique, where performers switch masks in the blink of an eye. Fire-breathing and puppetry make this a must-see theatrical experience.
Chengdu's teahouses are the soul of the city. Locals gather to sip tea, play mahjong, and chat for hours — a living tradition of unhurried Sichuan life.
Chengdu was the capital of the Shu Kingdom. Museums, temples, and historical sites bring this legendary era of Chinese history vividly to life.
The Sanxingdui Museum reveals a mysterious ancient culture with stunning bronze masks and artefacts unlike anything else in Chinese history.
A bubbling cauldron of spicy broth filled with meats, seafood, and vegetables. Sichuan peppercorns create a unique tingling sensation hotpot lovers crave.
Silken tofu in a fiery sauce of fermented black beans, chili oil, and minced pork. Invented in Chengdu over 150 years ago — the epitome of Sichuan flavour.
Skewers of meat and vegetables cooked in a communal pot of spicy broth — a beloved Chengdu street food tradition that brings friends together.
Thin noodles tossed with spicy sauce, preserved vegetables, and minced pork. Originally sold by street vendors — now a Sichuan classic loved worldwide.
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