Recommendation
9.8
Destinations
Chengdu
The home of giant pandas and one of China's easiest slow-travel bases, with teahouses, Sichuan food, heritage lanes, and western China gateways.
Suggested stay
2-4 days
Region
Southwest China
City overview
Chengdu, China
The home of giant pandas and one of China's easiest slow-travel bases, with teahouses, Sichuan food, heritage lanes, and western China gateways.
Planning note
Chengdu is easy by air and high-speed rail. Stay near Tianfu Square, Chunxi Road, or a metro line.
Main attractions
Food to try
- Sichuan hotpot
- Mapo tofu
- Dan dan noodles
- Chuan chuan skewers
Best for
PandasFoodTeahousesSlow travel
City photos
Chengdu
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