Contents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafes, Bars Nightlife, Shopping, Sleeping,
Essential Information, Maps
Essential Information, Maps
Welcome to Chengdu, the provincial capital of Sichuan, where giant pandas delight
tourists at the Chengdu Breeding Research Base and artisans create porcelains at
the People’s Garden. Though a modern city, life in Chengdu takes place on the back
streets where crowds are waiting outside hot-pot restaurants and tea houses are
abuzz with mahjong players and their noisy tile-shuing game. This is a city that
once inspired the great Tang dynasty poet Dufu, whose residence still stands and
today it continues to celebrate one of its greatest military strategist Zhugeliang, at
the famous Wuhou Shrine.
tourists at the Chengdu Breeding Research Base and artisans create porcelains at
the People’s Garden. Though a modern city, life in Chengdu takes place on the back
streets where crowds are waiting outside hot-pot restaurants and tea houses are
abuzz with mahjong players and their noisy tile-shuing game. This is a city that
once inspired the great Tang dynasty poet Dufu, whose residence still stands and
today it continues to celebrate one of its greatest military strategist Zhugeliang, at
the famous Wuhou Shrine.
DO & SEE
Chengdu has numerous scenic spots both in and around
the city. The world’s largest sitting Buddha in Leshan is
71m tall and the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan County
houses impressive giant bronze wares. Both are just an
hour or two away by bus from the Xinnanmen Center.
The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research
Base
There are over 30 pandas which visitors can watch during
feeding time at 9am. Afterwards it’s nap time in the
comfort of their air conditioned enclosures. August to
October is a good time to see new-born babies
astonishingly small and fragile compared to their stout
the city. The world’s largest sitting Buddha in Leshan is
71m tall and the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan County
houses impressive giant bronze wares. Both are just an
hour or two away by bus from the Xinnanmen Center.
The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research
Base
There are over 30 pandas which visitors can watch during
feeding time at 9am. Afterwards it’s nap time in the
comfort of their air conditioned enclosures. August to
October is a good time to see new-born babies
astonishingly small and fragile compared to their stout
THE CITY
Chengdu is a tourist’s paradise. It has snowcapped
mountains, green plains and rugged hills. Fond of
adventure? Visit the western mountains and the lowest
latitude ski eld in China and primary forests. Then there
are the eastern suburbs, blooming with owers all year
round, where you can sit in the bamboo groves, have a cup
of tea and learn mahjong from the natives. Afterwards
return to the downtown area on Yangxi Street for delicious
Sichuan dishes and hot pots and visit Chunxi Road, a
shopping paradise, lined with department stores and real
bargains from whole-sale clothing plazas. Most bars and
clubs are located at the Yulin neighborhood
mountains, green plains and rugged hills. Fond of
adventure? Visit the western mountains and the lowest
latitude ski eld in China and primary forests. Then there
are the eastern suburbs, blooming with owers all year
round, where you can sit in the bamboo groves, have a cup
of tea and learn mahjong from the natives. Afterwards
return to the downtown area on Yangxi Street for delicious
Sichuan dishes and hot pots and visit Chunxi Road, a
shopping paradise, lined with department stores and real
bargains from whole-sale clothing plazas. Most bars and
clubs are located at the Yulin neighborhood
Wuhou Shrine
The signboard hanging over the top of the gate reads that
this is a shrine for an emperor but it is known more as a
place of homage for his minister－Wuhou, whose real
name is Zhugeliang. Though constructed to honour both
him and emperor Liubei, Zhugeliang is the one that earns
greater respect among the Chinese people. His story as
one of the greatest folk heroes in Chinese history is
recounted in the literary masterpiece Romance of the
Three Kingdoms
The signboard hanging over the top of the gate reads that
this is a shrine for an emperor but it is known more as a
place of homage for his minister－Wuhou, whose real
name is Zhugeliang. Though constructed to honour both
him and emperor Liubei, Zhugeliang is the one that earns
greater respect among the Chinese people. His story as
one of the greatest folk heroes in Chinese history is
recounted in the literary masterpiece Romance of the
Three Kingdoms
Jinlistreet
The 350m long old-style alley has mansions, inns, tea
houses, restaurants and an old stage. Watch for the
black-faced man jumping out yelling and peddling beef. Be
sure to try some snacks at the end of Jinli, those famous
numbingly spicy Sichuanese foods
The 350m long old-style alley has mansions, inns, tea
houses, restaurants and an old stage. Watch for the
black-faced man jumping out yelling and peddling beef. Be
sure to try some snacks at the end of Jinli, those famous
numbingly spicy Sichuanese foods
EATING
It is said that “chi zai zhong guo, wei zai si chuan” - when
eating in China, the avour is in Sichuan. This makes the
provincial capital Chengdu the best place to have good
Chinese food. Sichuanese cuisine is known for being
numbingly hot. However, its avours can be rather
complex and it is possible to have 100 dierent tasting
dishes. Chengdu natives are gourmets, they discuss
cuisine, talk about the new dishes of a certain restaurant,
enjoy the hotpots, snacks, Sichuan dishes and the
international cuisines every day. Most restaurants in
Chengdu are open until 21:30
Huangcheng Laoma Hot Pot
Sitting at a private hot pot, the convey belt brings the
ingredients. This is what you nd at the rst oor of the
Huangcheng Laoma’s buLFet. The second oor is another
world each room has a strong atmosphere of old Chengdu
with the luxurious decorations. It is a gastronomical
experience accentuated by the city’s cultural riches.
eating in China, the avour is in Sichuan. This makes the
provincial capital Chengdu the best place to have good
Chinese food. Sichuanese cuisine is known for being
numbingly hot. However, its avours can be rather
complex and it is possible to have 100 dierent tasting
dishes. Chengdu natives are gourmets, they discuss
cuisine, talk about the new dishes of a certain restaurant,
enjoy the hotpots, snacks, Sichuan dishes and the
international cuisines every day. Most restaurants in
Chengdu are open until 21:30
Huangcheng Laoma Hot Pot
Sitting at a private hot pot, the convey belt brings the
ingredients. This is what you nd at the rst oor of the
Huangcheng Laoma’s buLFet. The second oor is another
world each room has a strong atmosphere of old Chengdu
with the luxurious decorations. It is a gastronomical
experience accentuated by the city’s cultural riches.
SHOPPING
The province of Sichuan is home to several of China’s
minority ethnic groups. As its capital Chengdu is one of
the best places to explore the array of intricate crafts
created painstakingly by hand. Be greeted by colourful
TangKas and solemn Buddha statues. Sample Yak Butter
Tea along the Tibetan Cultural Street close to Wuhou
Shrine or browse around the city’s biggest antique market
the two-storeyed Songxianqiao for coins, antique furniture,
porcelains, traditional Chinese calligraphy and
painting.Local Sichuanese delicacies are available for
visitors in easy-to-carry vacuum-sealed packages for long
trips home. The Hongqi Chain Store on Zongfu Road has a
substantial range of favourites like sausages, preserved
hams, smoked ducks, jerty, Sichuan liquor and dried
tofu.For bargain hunters two malls stand out in the city.
Kowloon and Stylemax Plazas are the clothing wholesale
markets, while Tianfu Square hosts the big name
department stores like Pacic, Wangfujing, Seibu and Ito
minority ethnic groups. As its capital Chengdu is one of
the best places to explore the array of intricate crafts
created painstakingly by hand. Be greeted by colourful
TangKas and solemn Buddha statues. Sample Yak Butter
Tea along the Tibetan Cultural Street close to Wuhou
Shrine or browse around the city’s biggest antique market
the two-storeyed Songxianqiao for coins, antique furniture,
porcelains, traditional Chinese calligraphy and
painting.Local Sichuanese delicacies are available for
visitors in easy-to-carry vacuum-sealed packages for long
trips home. The Hongqi Chain Store on Zongfu Road has a
substantial range of favourites like sausages, preserved
hams, smoked ducks, jerty, Sichuan liquor and dried
tofu.For bargain hunters two malls stand out in the city.
Kowloon and Stylemax Plazas are the clothing wholesale
markets, while Tianfu Square hosts the big name
department stores like Pacic, Wangfujing, Seibu and Ito
Shufengyayun Folk-show Theater
You are going to be astonished by this magical folk show.
Face changing, rolling light, hand shadowgraph, every
performance deserves your applause. Enjoy the Sichuan
1000-year cultural banquet in just one night. It performs
occasionally so check showtimes beforehand
You are going to be astonished by this magical folk show.
Face changing, rolling light, hand shadowgraph, every
performance deserves your applause. Enjoy the Sichuan
1000-year cultural banquet in just one night. It performs
occasionally so check showtimes beforehand
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