Chengdu Travel Guide

Here on this page we provide a travel guide to the city of Chengdu. Chengdu, is the capital of Sichuan province. It is one of the most important economic centers and transportation & communication hubs in Southwestern China. Chengdu locals are renowned as more relaxed than other Chinese cities counterparts. At night, those who travel there can see residents flooded in the streets drinking tea, playing cards or mahjong. Chengdu is just a very pleasant city to do this: taste some of the great food as well as the mellow atmosphere, do some shopping and have tea in a tea house. The enviable, relaxed lifestyle enjoyed by locals and foreigners makes Chengdu a recreational and unhurried travel destination.

Chengdu's improved transportation network extending nationwide provides travelers greater convenience. It is also the main inland access city to Tibet. Undoubtedly one of the major objectives of travel to Chengdu is to watch the Panda. Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center supports the world's only giant panda breeding and research base. Currently, Wolong Panda Reserves, Ya'an Panda Reserve Base and Panda Zoo are the main destinations for Panda discovery travel. Other interesting travel attractions include: Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Sanxingdui Museum, Wuhou Memorial Temple and the Temple of Marquis Wu, etc. Natural beauty abounds in surrounding areas such as the Emei Mountain, the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huang Long Valley (Yellow Dragon Valley).

Sampling the famous Sichuan cuisine is a must on a travel to Chengdu. Various of local dishes and snacks with the main spicy flavor will easily give you a good appetite. Chengdu is also famous for its brocades and embroideries- "Shu Embroideries", which enjoys a high reputation for their bright colors and delicate designs, ranking among the four main embroideries in China. It is a good choice for your souvenir list. Below is the detailed guide to Chengdu attractions. Welcome to check out our other pages for more travel guide to Chengdu. Feel free to contact us if you plan to travel there. We will provide the professional advice, individual itinerary and excellent travel service.