I have returned to Chengdu and want to say something from the heart
1️⃣ Recommended attractions👍
✅History and Culture: Wuhou Temple is a temple dedicated to Zhuge Liang. It is also the only temple in the country that worships both the emperor and his ministers. It houses Liu Bei's Tomb and a popular check-in spot called Red Wall and Bamboo Shadows. Du Fu Thatched Cottage is the former residence of Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu, where you can feel the poetry and vicissitudes of life in his writings. You can appreciate the mysterious Sun Bird and other ancient Shu cultural relics at the Jinsha Ruins Museum.
✅Natural scenery: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is the world's largest panda breeding base, where you can observe the national treasure giant pandas up close; Qingcheng Mountain is the birthplace of Taoism, with many Taoist temples in the front mountain and tranquil natural scenery in the back mountain.
✅Specialized blocks: Kuanzhai Alley is composed of Kuanxiang, Zhaixiang and Jingxiangzi, where you can experience the life of old Chengdu; Jinli Ancient Street is close to Wuhou Temple, and the atmosphere is great when the lanterns are lit at night; Dongjiao Memory is a cultural and creative park transformed from an industrial site, full of industrial style and artistic atmosphere.
2️⃣ Food recommendations👍
✅Hotpot🍲: Recommended brands include Xiaolongkan and Shu Da Xia. You can also go to old shops in the community such as "Radio Lane Hotpot" to taste classic hotpot dishes such as tripe, duck intestines, and beef.
✅ Sichuan cuisine: Mapo Tofu, Fuqi Feipian, Twice-cooked Pork, etc. are must-try Sichuan dishes. Chen Mapo Tofu, Taolin Restaurant, etc. are good choices.
✅Snacks: Zhong dumplings, Lai glutinous rice balls, Dandan noodles, sweet noodles, etc. each has its own characteristics. You can go to Xiyuecheng Tan Douhua for a one-stop experience.
✅Food Street: Jianshe Road has internet-famous snacks such as roasted sweet potato skin and pot-crusted potatoes 🥔; Kuixinglou Street has restaurants such as Maojiao Huola 🥵 Chengdu Chike; Yulin Road has both time-honored brands and taverns.
3️⃣ Accommodation suggestions🏨
✅Chunxi Road Business District: Such as Atour S, Taikoo Li The Temple House, etc., with convenient transportation, rich shopping 🛍️dining and entertainment facilities.
✅Near Kuanzhai Alley: There are Demenrenli, Diaoyutai, etc., where you can feel the rich cultural atmosphere and travel conveniently.
✅Nanmen: The first Marriott hotel is suitable for business travel, and the surrounding supporting facilities are complete.
4️⃣Itinerary planning
✅Classic three-day tour: On the first day, visit Kuanzhai Alley, People's Park, Wuhou Temple, and Jinli; on the second day, visit the Giant Panda Base, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Chunxi Road or IFS, Jiuyanqiao Bar Street; on the third day, go to Dujiangyan and Qingcheng Mountain.
✅ In-depth five-day tour: Based on the three-day tour, add Jinsha Ruins Museum, Dongjiao Memory, Anren Ancient Town, Huanglongxi Ancient Town, etc., or arrange a two-day tour of Mount Emei + Leshan Giant Buddha.
5️⃣Practical information
🚗Transportation: Shuangliu/Tianfu International Airport can be directly connected to the city by subway. The city subway 🚇 covers major attractions. The starting price for a taxi is 8 yuan. You can take the high-speed rail to the surrounding areas 🚄
⏰Best season: March to May when the weather is warm and the flowers are blooming, and September to November when the weather is clear and cool, which is suitable for travel.
•⚠️Notes: When eating hot pot🍲, you can order a simmered hot pot, prepare gastrointestinal medicine💊Book tickets for attractions online in advance; Chengdu is prone to showers, so bring an umbrella🌂