Guide to Chengdu Attractions

Chengdu Attractions

Crowne Plaza

Conveniently located in the city center, close to the Sichuan provincial exhibition center and major government offices.

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Renmin Gongyuan, or the People’s Park, is just a block barely southwest of Tianfu Square. Full of vegetation and shade, it is a great place to beat the heat, play cards, or just lay about with friends or family. It can be crowded like most parks in China, but look for Heming loft and you might be able to find a little privacy. In the northwest corner Zhen Liu Teahouse is as relaxing and shady a setting as any place in Chengdu. Chengdu elders play mahjong and a card game known as "Dou Di Zhu" while sipping myriad varieties of tea. Try to visit during the week to beat even larger weekend crowds.

Zhan Xiao Sen Creative Restaurant

This restaurant is new in chengdu, but it becomes really popular among people, especially young people. The first I heard of it is frome one of my friend, her boyfriend and she went there together, she said it's very very impressive about hiw good is the environment and the service, but I didn't take IT very serious. After a few weeks later, I surfed on the Internet and saw it accidentally, and I found it quite interesting. So I went there with my good friends, IT was Sunday, very crowded, there was a long queue. We queued about one hour to sit in front of the table ,but it was worthwhile when the food was served on the table. It's famous for the quiet environment and beautiful decoration, and not very expensive price. I highly recommend this restaurant to you all.

Take bus no. 342 at the entrance, bus no. 72 to SM square station.

JinJiang Theater

Jinjiang Theater is located exactly in the city centre, the opposite site of Chunxi Road, right behind the famous shopping mall--Wangfujing Department Store. It's the place where you can enjoy the performance about Sichuan culture. There are several fantastic programs included in the show, such as traditional Sichuan Opera, face-changing, fire-spitting, oil-lamp rolling as well as hand-shadow show, Chinese traditional dance and traditional musical instrument-Erhu performance(2 strings). The performance lasts for an hour and a half. You will be astonished by the face-changing performance.

Note: Do not worry that you can't understand the language when you watch the performance. There are 2 small screens at each side of the stage with English explanations to help with language barrier. Besides, Sichuan opera is the one that audiences can easily understand the show by performers' body languages(gesture, expressions,eye-contact)

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Jinsha Site Museum

8trees Wine Bar & Restaurant

8trees is located in a century old Roman Catholic Church behind Tianfu square (天府广场), very near to Sheraton Hotel. A 3 minutes walk from Sheraton Hotel towards XiHuamen street where the famous Ping An Catholic church is.

Tibet Hotel

Traffic Inn

The Traffic Hotel is actually a youth hostel, but it is listed under hotels to avoid confusion. While the Traffic Hotel’s staff and atmosphere isn’t as friendly and personable as other hostels in Chengdu, it does have an unbeatable location. It is adjacent to the Xinnanmen bus station, which is where you can catch buses to basically anywhere in Sichuan. Since Sichuan’s railway system is rather inconvenient, you will be riding many buses on your journeys in Sichuan province. The hotel is right along the river, across from Dave’s Oasis and within 30 minutes walk of basically anywhere relevant in Chengdu.

Guests say the rooms and bathrooms are very clean, but the hotel doesn’t have many public areas for travelers to meet and chat. It’s a youth hostel that feels like a hotel. Still, there is laundry, a game room, and a travel desk to book tours and tickets. If you call ahead, the Traffic Hotel can arrange to pick you up at the train station for free. Dorm beds without bathroom are as cheap as Y30-40, while there are double rooms for Y200-240 including bathroom.

Just outside the hotel there is a bulding with a Thai restaurant attached to a low-key bar called the Anchor Bar. A Canadian recently reported finding a bug the size of his thumb in his salad in the Thai restaurant, so be careful.

Directions: The Traffic Hotel is on Linjiang Zhonglu, right along the south side of the river. If you get off the bus at Xinnanmen station, you can’t miss it. If you take bus 16 or 99 from the train station, get off after you cross the river after passing through the center of town. Then walk east along the river, the hotel will be on your right.

Wuhou Shrine

The Wuhou Temple actually features three main sections. The Temple of the Han Dynasty Emperor Zhao Lie, the Wuhou Shrine dedicated to the 50 heroes of the Shu Kingdom, and the Temple of the Three Righteous Men. From the main gate you cross through a courtyard, and then reach another courtyard featuring the 50 heroes of the Shu Kingdom. The 50 heroes are displayed behind glass around the four sides of the courtyard. The seated figures have long hair and traditionally long beards or goatees, and are adorned with colorful robes. Two main figures regarded as the Shu Kingdom's most prominent heroes are featured across the courtyard with larger statues. Liu Bei (161-223 AD), formerly known as Xuande from Hebei province, was the general credited with establishing the kingdom. His strategist and later the kingdom's Prime Minister, Zhu Ge Liang (181-234 AD), is next to him. Mention either of these names to a Chengdu local and they will be very pleased and even impressed that a foreigner possesses such knowledge.

The Wuhou Temple park is actually quite large. Take an entire afternoon or morning to wander around the park and get the most out of the Y60 admission price. The park's vegetation is extremely well-kept and simply gorgeous to look at. The park maintains Bonsai, Peach, Pine, and Bamboo trees just to name a few. There is a turtle pond, a goldfish pond, and of course a few teahouses. Bring a book, some snacks, or some playing cards and bask in the fresh scents of the seemingly endless gardens.

Directions: The Wuhou Temple is located on Wuhouci Dajie. It is a main street and the temple's large red walls are hard to miss. Take the southbound no. 1 bus from the city center. After you cross the river, just hop off when you see the unmistakable red walls.

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Teddy Bear Museaum Chengdu

Teddy Bear Museaum Chengdu according to the lyrics written in 1932 by Irish song writer Jimmy Kenndy...

"If you go down in the woods today you're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain
Beacuse today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic"

Well here's some very good news, you don't have to go down in the woods, and you don't have to go in disguise, you just have to make your way to Chengdu's Teddy Bear Museum located on the banks of Jimma Lake in Chengdu's Wenjiang district to see Teddy Bears in every imaginable costume and environment possible, and enjoy your own picnic by the lake.

Chengdu's Teddy Bear Museum, said to be the worlds largest covering more than 10,000 square meters, is home to more than 1,100 teddy bears. Teddy bears designed by world famous designers, Teddy bears wearing all manner of costumes and set in minature envoronments depicting famous events, and places including the great man-made wonders of the world such as Indiia's Taj Mahal, Egypt's Pyramids, Jordan's Petra, and of course China's Great Wall.

Teddy Bears, named after Theodore Roosevelt Jr. following the famous hunting incident of 1902 whereby he stopped a black bear being clubbed and taunted, and had it mericfully put down, were developed simultaneously by toy makers Morris Mitchtom in the USA and Richard Steiff in Germany. The bears housed in the 12 halls of Chengdu's museum have been collected from around the world with many limited editions, and rare specimens, even a Titanic Memorial Bear of which there were only 600 produced.

The museum, a great destination for families, offers a fun and entertaining look at world history, famous world events, famous accomplishments throughout history and famous works of art such as Michelangelo's David, and Van Goh's Bedroom in Arles, along with several notable characters from the modern era.

However the museum is not just all Teddy Bears, there's a Colour Painting Area designed by the famous Hong Kong artist Mr. Wang Hai which shows off a number of modern-day superstars such as Capatain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Carabean, pop legend Michael Jackson, and Kund Fu master Li Xialong to name a few. An Optical Illusion Hall provides another break from the the Teddy's and a great opportunity for some weird and wonderful selfies.
Mini Barto take a break and enjoy some refreshments, and with thousands to choose from a cuddly teddy can be found waiting for you to take home from the Souvenir Bear Shop.

Xiling Snow Mountain

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Xiling Snow Mountain, with base snow often accumulating up to 60cm, winter recreational activities including skiing, snowmobiling, snake-shaped skibob, snow tubing, snow pulley, snow saucer, snow speed-boat and dog & horse pulled sleighs are all readily for visitors enjoyment.

The Xiling Mountain area observes four distinctive seasons. An abundance of floral beauty encapsulates the mountain during spring, when Azalea and the dove-like Davidia Involucrata are in full bloom. More than 30 species of Azalea stretch for miles across the landscape with each variety blossoming in turn between April & August to present visitors with a most wonderful vista, a virtual sea of flowers. As the mountain takes on a grassland appearance during the mild summer months (max.temp 25℃) it becomes first choice for many summer holiday makers and convention organizers seeking an idyllic location in the suburbs of Chengdu.

The autumn colours of the mountain are almost indescribable in dazzling beauty, a vivid canopy of oranges, reds, yellows, browns and golds conspire to bring an unforgettable vision to all setting eyes upon this annual wonder of nature. As the birds begin their migration to warmer climates, some favorite Snow Mountain attractions include the Panda Woods, Cloud Observation Deck, Yin-Yang Boundary, and the Sun-Moon Platform.

Sichuan's Xiling Snow Mountain is located in Dayi County, approximately 95km from downtown Chengdu. Covering an area of 375km2, the mountain is a world natural heritage location, a habitat for giant pandas, an AAAA tourist attraction and a very important national scenic spot. The name, Xiling (western mountain) is taken from the very well-known Chinese Tang Dynasty poet "Du Fu's" poem My window frames the snow-crowned western mountain scene; my door oft bids farewell to eastward-going ships. At 5,353-meter the mountain peaks of Xiling, the highest in Chengdu, can be covered with snow throughout the year.

Renmin Park

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You have probably heard people say that visiting a historic Chinese park is one of the best ways to experience authentic Chinese culture. Fortunately, one of the oldest, and most famous parks is conveniently located in the heart of Chengdu. Renmin Park, also known as People's Park, is a recognzied historical site that amongst other things happens to host the oldest teahouse in Chengdu, the Remin Park Teahouse. Like a great many visiters, you may want to mix it up with the locals, get involed, experience Chengdu with a native eye, well Renmin Park will have your wishes come true. Park activites begin at the crack of dawn (6am) when the park opens, and continue until its close at 2am. An entrance fee of 2 CNY is unbelievably cheap, consideraing the clolourful, and free enteratianment to be seen at nearly every turn. Entertainment in which you may readily participate, or simply enjoy, and savor the moment.

Tai Chi and Dancing - Early mornings and late nights, you'll see large crowds gather together to peform traditional Tai Chi, and various styles of Chinese dance. These activities are guided by leaders who provide music and instruction to the masses. Locals are more than willing to be joined by newbies and foreigners alike, so if you are not feeling shy, join the party!
Pedal Boat - Hire a pedal boat to take you around the small lake and get different vantage points of the many activies that take place during all hours of the day. This is one of the most relaxing things you can do, and also a great way to get some really good pictures.
Fortune Tellers - You'll likely come across a number of fortune tellers that will be more than happy to tell you absolutely anything you want to know about your future! While we can't vouch for their accuracy, it is an interesting experience for 80-100 CNY, but for peace of mind, perhaps it might be better to have a good translator present.
Children's Park - Children gather and play near the bonsai garden all day long, chasing eachother in an out of the small trees and jungle gyms that are found close to this area.

If that all sounds a little too much like hard work, then find a quite space, sit, relax, read your mails, or go retro and take time to turn a few pages of the book brought along for places just like this.

And of course, you will always find a seat on which to sit, and savour an authentic "Chinese tea" at an authentic Chinese Teahouse. The pavilion area is constructed in old-style architechture that makes for a unqiue, memorable, and usually photographic experience.

English Address: No.12 Shaocheng Road

Buses to Main Park Entrance: No. 4-5-13-14-29-47-53-64-78-98
Buses to West Park Entrance: No. 29-53-93-94-340
Buses to East Park Entrance: No. 4-30-43-57-81
Buses; Hours of Operation: 6am to 10:30pm
Buses ticket price; 2 CNY/person

Subway: Line 2 to Peoples Park Station
Subway Hours of Operation: 6am to 10:30pm
Subway Tcket Price: 2 to 5 CNY

Top Chengdu Tours

$200 Per Day

CHENGDU, A PANDA CITY, A GOURMET CITY, A TEA CITY, LOOKING FOWARD TO YOUR ARRIVAL

Chengdu, with an area of 12,400 square kilometers and a polulation of about 14,170,000 is not just the biggest provincial capital in west China, but also the only city in the history of China whose name has reminded the same for 3,000 years since its establishment. In Chinese, "Cheng" means "success or successful" and "Du" means "big city or capital". This "Successful City" boasts a long history. It is believed that everything about Chengdu has their origin from "Sanxingdui Ruins", from where you can deeply discover the history story of Chengdu.

Giant pandas definitely are the best calling card and trademark of Chengdu. Every year, million of people are attracted by giant pandas to spend their holidays here, go sightseeing here, make investment here and even settle here permanently. The reason is that for people around the world, the charm of giant pandas cannot be replaced by anything else.

Various kinds of wonderful food shall be another reason attracting you to visit Chengdu. Of the four most famous schools of culinery art in China (Beijing cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Guangdong cuisine), Sichuan cuisine boasts tongue-numbing, hot, delicate and fresh taste and a variety of flavors, as "each dish has its unique taste and no two dishes have the same flavor." Such spcial flavors as fish-flavored, gongbao (with peanuts), and water-boiled are incomparable at home and abroad.

"The teahouses in Sichuan top the world, and those in Chengdu Top Sichuan." This widespread saying not only points out the status of Chengdu's teahouses but also the inseverable ties between Chengdu culture and tea. Like bars in Paris and cafes in Vienna, teahouse add a touch of refinement and leisureliness to Chengdu, an ancient yet modern metropolis. The practice of driking tea prevailed in Sichuan as earlt as prior to the Qin and Han Dynasties.

Wish you can have a nice trip in Chengdu. You will love it.

$300 Per Day

10 Days from Lijiang to Shangrila Daocheng Yading and Chengdu

Day1from lijiang to shangrila on the way see the first bend of Yangtze River and tiger leaping gorge then continue to Shangrila Day2 Shangri La – Xiang Cheng

Day3Xiang Cheng – Yading

Day4look around Yading

Day5 Yading – Daocheng – Litang

Day6 Litang – Yajiang – Xinduqiao

Day7 Xinduqiao – Tagong – Bamei – Danba

Day8look around Danba

Day9 Danba - Ya’an

Day10 Ya’an – Bifengxia – Chengdu

$1 Per Day

One town sleep under the mouantain

One biggest surprise on the high-speed way.

Pool , lake, grass, trees and more interesting things make this little town like one fairy tale.

The colors of these buildings are cute,green、 red、 blue, all the colors make this place looks like are the one line with the sky .

Some kind of farms here, wehn strawberry grown up , you can also pick the up , you get more closer here, more surprises for you.

Good place for pleasure.

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