Things to do in Chengdu

Definitely the place to be to visit pandas. Clean washrooms, helpful staff and most importantly, PANDAS!!!! They are so cute and you can see red pandas as well. Perfect for a day trip. Tip: go early as pandas have their nap time around 11am! So if u go there around 8-9am, then take photos you can see them from actively eating to enjoying nap time! Wonderful place to be

The Dujiangyan Irrigation System, built by the Qin Dynasty, continues to function after more than 2280 years. Designed under the leadership of Li Bing and his son, it's a testament to the wisdom of the ancients. The scenic area is quite large, with multiple entrances and exits; choose according to your needs. We entered and exited through Gate 1, spending the entire morning exploring and visiting every area – a truly in-depth tour, taking nearly 30,000 steps in total. Despite its rich history, this place wasn't among the first batch of national protected cultural relics; it's only in the second batch. There's a large-scale live performance in the scenic area, and we happened to catch one during an event, which was free. The performance depicted the process of Li Bing building the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. After watching the performance, I gained some understanding of the design concepts behind the system, and then seeing the Baopingkou, Yuzui, and Feishayan areas finally made sense. Besides the water conservancy projects and surrounding landscapes, there's also a stone statue of Li Bing from the Eastern Han Dynasty and other cultural relics to admire. The Qin Yan Tower, Erwang Temple, Yulei Pass, Xiguan Pass, and the ancient city wall are all well worth a visit. After leaving the scenic area, you'll find the City God Temple below, which is also a national protected site. Its unique and well-arranged architectural style is definitely worth a visit.

Qingcheng Mountain is very beautiful in autumn. The ginkgo leaves have turned yellow and the weather is cool. You can visit this famous Taoist mountain and see the filming location of Journey to the West. It only costs 10 yuan to get there from Chengdu by high-speed rail.

The scenery is beautiful, lush, and has a traditional Chinese feel, perfect for taking photos. It's rich in historical and cultural atmosphere, and the humanistic landscapes are well-maintained. This should be further preserved. Could some man-made features be removed, as they are somewhat cluttered? The service is good, but some of the food is quite expensive. Adding more interactive cultural programs would be helpful. The creative cultural products are also beautiful and evocative.

A cultural site, rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty. Learn about the history of the Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. This is the only memorial hall dedicated to its ruler Liu Bei and his loyal minister Zhuge Liang. Liu Bei, the Imperial Uncle, was adept at recognizing and utilizing talent to establish the Shu Kingdom, while Zhuge Liang devoted himself wholeheartedly to the cause until his death.

The car was quite new and in good condition. The rental and return process went smoothly. I returned the car a day early without any unexpected issues. The rental fee was calculated quickly based on the actual rental period, and the service was very efficient.

Wenshufang — a colorful historic quarter right next to Wenshu Monastery. Narrow traditional-style lanes, souvenir shops, teahouses, and plenty of street food. Noisy, crowded, and full of atmosphere — a striking contrast to the silence behind the monastery walls. A great spot to stroll, grab a bite, and pick up souvenirs.

To be honest, I was expecting to see more pandas. Also the red panda section is very poor. I only got to see one. Might partialy be my fault because I didn’t go early in the morning. However, the place is very beautiful and the animals are very well treated. I enjoyed my visit.

Nice visit to chengdu museum, it's free of charge. There are a few levels with different themes which u can visit for a few hours.