Chengdu Short Trip Guide: Time to Explore, Eat, and See Pandas!

Chengdu is a city full of vibrant old streets and trendy shopping districts, ✨ and it also hides cozy accommodations that help you unwind. Head straight to the Panda Base in the morning to watch the chubby pandas have breakfast. It’s best to arrive before 8 AM. 🌻 At this time, the pandas are most energetic, and you’re very likely to see them happily munching on bamboo shoots or skillfully climbing trees. Huahua is really adorable, like a glutinous rice dumpling 🐼. In the afternoon, take Metro Line 3 or 4 (the hotel is only 300 meters from the station) to check in at Ben Hotel. The hotel’s location is perfect—just a 3-minute walk to Chunxi Road for shopping and 5 minutes to Taikoo Li for street style watching. After dropping off your luggage, you can start your food and shopping adventure. If you don’t want to go far at night, the Wangping Street night economy area is right downstairs. Enjoy some spicy hotpot skewers, then head up to the hotel’s 6th-floor terrace to admire the night view—relaxing and hassle-free. ⭐️ The smart latex mattress in the room is super comfortable, 👍 perfect for resting after a long day of exploring. The voice-controlled curtains are a dream for lazy days. Take an evening stroll along the Jinjiang River, and after that, you can walk back to the hotel. On the way, stop by Xiangxiang Alley Night Market for a crispy egg cake as a late-night snack. 😎 Wangping Street downstairs is also great for wandering, with bars that have a lively atmosphere! Staying at Ben Hotel for the whole trip costs just over 300 RMB per person. It’s stylish (the lobby gallery is very photogenic) and full of life, with laundry and gym facilities. The cost performance is really high. 👍