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Long Distance Buses - Xinnanmen Bus Station 新南门长途汽车站
When traveling in Sichuan province you will likely be riding many buses. Sichuan’s railway system is rather incomplete when compared with other provinces in the east of China. Xinnanmen bus station is Chengdu’s most important bus station....
When traveling in Sichuan province you will likely be riding many buses. Sichuan’s railway system is rather incomplete when compared with other provinces in the east of China. Xinnanmen bus station is Chengdu’s most important bus station. Two to three buses depart every hour for major nearby tourist attractions such as the Great Buddha at Leshan (1.5 hours) and Emei Mountain (2 hours). There are also buses to more distant popular destinations such Jiuzhaigou (10-11 hrs), Kangding (7-9 hrs), and Daocheng (a few days!). A bus schedule is listed below. For those who can read Chinese, check out www.xinnanmen.com.
Directions: The Xinnanmen Bus Station is right next to the Traffic Hotel on the south side of the Jinjiang river. You can buy tickets in the terminal on the corner of Linjiang Zhonglu and Xinnan Lu. All taxi drivers should know "Xin Nan Men" (新南门）.
| ( ) indicate towns that are passed through | ||
| Destination (Chinese) | Destination (English/Pinyin) | Departure time |
| 乐山 / 乐山港 / 乐山大佛 | Leshan / Leshan Harbor / Leshan Big Buddha | Every 20 mins from 7:10 to 19:35 and 21:30 |
| 峨眉 | Emei Town | Every 20 mins from 6:40 to 19:00 |
| 九寨沟 | Jiuzhaigou | 8:00 |
| 海螺沟 | Hailuogou | 9:30 |
| 雅安碧峰峡 | Yaan Bifengxia | Every 30 mins from 7:50 to 18:30 |
| 雅安周公山温泉 | Yaan Zhougongshan Springs | 10:40, 13:30 |
| 康定 | Kangding | 7:00, 15:00 |
| 甘孜 | Ganzhi | 8:00, 10:00 |
| 稻城 (亚丁) | Daocheng (Yading) | 10:00 |
| 都江堰青城前后山 | Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Mtn. | Buses departing as needed from 8:00 to 12:00; 14:00, 15:00 |
| 广西桂林 | Guilin - Guangxi Province | 14:00 |
| 眉山 | Mei Mtn. | Buses departing as needed from 7:15 to 19:00 |
| 彭山（仙女山） | Peng Mtn (Xiannu Mtn.) | Every 30 mins from 7:00 to 18:30 |
| 夹江 (千佛岩) | Jiajiang (1000 Buddha Rock) | Every 40 mins from 7:55 to 18:20 |
| 蒲江 (朝阳湖) | Pujiang (Chaoyang Lake) | Every 30 mins from 7:40 to 19:00 |
| 石象湖 | Shixiang Lake | 8:50, 9:50 |
| 蜀南竹海 (经宜宾,常宁) | Shunan Zhuhai (Yibin, Changning) | 9:20, 16:00 |
| 天台山 | Tiantai Mtn. | 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 |
| 银厂沟 | Yingchanggou | Buses departing as needed from 7:40 to 12:00; 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 |
| 黄龙溪 | Huanglongxi | Buses departing as needed from 8:00 to 12:00 |
| 九支 (经路州) | Jiuzhi (Luzhou) | 15:30 |
| 赤水 / 红色旅游线 (经路州) | Chishui / Hongse Luyou Xian (Luzhou) | 8:20, 13:50, 16:30 |
| 成都野生世界 | Chengdu Wildlife World | 9:00, 10:00 |
| 大英死海 | Daying Sihai | Seasonal Buses |
| 西岭雪山 | Xiling Snow Mtn. (Go skiing!) | Seasonal Buses |
Trains 火车站
The North Railway Station is the main train station is Chengdu’s main train station. It is located at the north end of the Renmin Lu, Chengdu’s main thoroughfare, at the junction with the north second ring road....
The North Railway Station is the main train station is Chengdu’s main train station. It is located at the north end of the Renmin Lu, Chengdu’s main thoroughfare, at the junction with the north second ring road. Many buses go to the train station: 2, 9, 11, 16, 24, 27, 28, 34, 36, 44, 52, 54, 55, 64, 65, 70, 85, 303, and 402. Ticket windows are on the first floor of the station. Tickets can be purchased to almsot anywhere in China, but for those who can become claustrophobic, remember that train rides from Chengdu to almost any other big city with the exception of Chongqing are at least 18 hours, if not more than 40. For more general info on riding trains in China, see Railway System.
Below is a schedule of trains to some major destinations in China.
| Destination | Train Number | Departs | Arrives | Duration |
| Beijing | T8 | 10:00 | 11:50 | 25 hr 50 min |
| Beijing | K118 | 22:24 | 5:22 | 31 hr 14 min |
| Beijing | 1364 | 20:38 | 5:48 | 33 hr 10 min |
| Xi’an | K61 | 9:42 | 1:06 | 16 hr 24 min |
| Xi’an | K166 | 13:24 | 5:40 | 16 hr 16 min |
| Xi’an | 2120 | 14:25 | 8:11 | 17 hr 14 min |
| Kunming | K113 | 13:00 | 7:10 | 18 hr 10 min |
| Kunming | K145 | 16:10 | 11:53 | 19 hr 43 min |
| Kunming | K165 | 15:15 | 11:21 | 17 hr 6 min |
| Kunming | 2003 | 9:18 | 7:49 | 22 hr 31 min |
| Shanghai | K284 | 15:15 | 6:41 | 39 hr 26 min |
| Shanghai | K352 | 18:38 | 14:48 | 44 hr 10 min |
| Shanghai | 1354 | 21:05 | 11:38 | 38 hr 38 min |
| Nanjing | 1434 | 21:50 | 10:51 | 37 hr 1 min |
| Guangzhou | K191 | 19:30 | 10:05 | 38 hr 35 min |
| Urumqi | 1012 | 9:45 | 13:54 | 53 hr 27 min |
| Nanning | K139 | 8:52 | 19:38 | 34 hr 46 min |
City Buses 公交车
Chengdu’s buses are somewhat sweaty and crowded, especially at rush hours. However, at only Y1 per ride, Y2 for double deckers, they are certainly an affordable means of transportation. The no....
Chengdu’s buses are somewhat sweaty and crowded, especially at rush hours. However, at only Y1 per ride, Y2 for double deckers, they are certainly an affordable means of transportation. The no. 16 and 99 buses are the most useful, travelling north/south on Renmin Lu between Chengdu’s north and south railway stations. Try to pick up an English city map at your hostel/hotel or one of the foreign language book stores. There is one at the intersection of the south 1st ring road and Kehua Beilu. These maps have a complete listing of bus routes.
Other useful bus routes:
No. 303: Running between the airport and Min Shan Hotel (right downtown)
No. 35: Running east/west along the north side of the Fuhe river, through downtown
No. 1: Running between the central shopping district and the Wuhou Temple area
No. 334, 335: Running along somewhat of a southwest - northeast line through the center of the city. Starting on the east side of town, these two bus routes pass by the Hemp House, the south end of Chunxi Lu, crosses Renmin Nanlu, and then head towards the Wuhou Temple area.
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.
...Read moreChengdu, 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.
$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.
$2000 Per Day
Western Sichuan Highland and Tibet Area Tour 2016
Western Sichuan Highland and Tibet Area Tour 2016 (Mid Oct is the best color)
Day 0: October 13
Day 12: October 25
Day 0: arrive in Chengdu
Western Sichuan Highland and Tibet Area Tour 2016 (Mid Oct is the best color)
Day 0: October 13
Day 12: October 25
Day 0: arrive in Chengdu
Day 1: Start workshop, drive from Chengdu to Hailuogou
(341km – 5 hours!)
Day 2: Hailuogou
Day 3: Hailuogou to Kangding
(70km – 2 hours!)
Where do we stay that night Kangding or Mugecuo?
we stay in Kangding
Day 4: Mugecuo to Yajiang
(100km – 2 hours!)
Day 5: Yajiang to Litang
134km -3.30 Hours
Day 6: Litang to Yading Daocheng to Riwa town(Yading)
this drive 434km- How long 8H,
We drive 12 hours, this area is beautiful, we stop many times for photography, we stay in Daocheng, Daocheng to Riwa town(Yading) 100 km, Riwa town is the entrance to the main scenic spot, (Litang is a county on the way, we can’t stay there over night, bed condition)
Day 7: Yading
Day 8: Yading
Day 9 : Yading to Litang this ride is the most beautitul area in the trip
(264km – 5-6 hours)
Day 10: Litang to Xinlong to Bai Gangzi
(260km – 8 hours!)
Day 11:Gangzi to Serta
(152km – 4 hours!)
Day 12: Serta
Day 13: Sera to Luhuo
(156km – 3 hours!)
Day 14: Luhuo to Danba
(234km – 6 hours)
Day 15: Danba to
Rilong Balang to Chengdu
(416km – 8 hours!)
Day16: Chengdu, conclusion of the tour.