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Chengdu
成都
Capital of Sichuan Province, famous for giant pandas, spicy Sichuan cuisine, and laid-back lifestyle.
Province
Sichuan
Best Time
March-June and September-November
Average Stay
3-4 days
Airports
1 major
City Highlights
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Jinli Ancient Street
Wuhou Shrine (Three Kingdoms theme)
Kuanzhai Xiangzi (Wide and Narrow Alleys)
Authentic Sichuan hotpot
People's Park tea culture
Mount Qingcheng (UNESCO World Heritage)
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Transportation
From Airport
Metro AvailableBus ServiceTaxi Service
- •Metro Line 10 connects Shuangliu Airport to city center
- •Airport express buses to major districts
- •Taxi costs 50-80 RMB to city center
- •New Tianfu Airport also serves the city
Within City
Metro SystemBus NetworkTaxi AvailableBike Sharing
- •Chengdu Metro expanding rapidly
- •City buses are extensive and affordable
- •Chengdu is very bike-friendly
- •Many attractions within walking distance of each other
Airports
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
成都双流国际机场
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Location
Latitude:30.6624
Longitude:104.0633