Come to Chengdu and enjoy a one-stop experience of food, accommodation, and entertainment.
Today, we'll take you to a great place, which is one of the largest single-building structures in the world. I'm sure you've guessed where it is. It's the Chengdu Global Center.
The Chengdu Global Center is one of the largest single-building structures in the world, integrating shopping, entertainment, hotels, and business. It's a great destination for tourists to experience the city's vitality and leisure. The following is a detailed guide to the four major sections of food, accommodation, entertainment, and surrounding areas:
1. Food
The Global Center offers a wide variety of dining options, including classic Sichuan cuisine, international flavors, and trendy snacks, to meet different needs:
1. Authentic Sichuan Cuisine
● Kaojiang Spicy Grilled Fish (5th floor): A regular on the Chengdu must-eat list, recommended grilled fish with green pepper and handmade black bean flower.
● Chai Men Fan Er (4th floor): Creative Sichuan cuisine combined with modern aesthetics, Chen Mapo Tofu and Kung Pao Chicken are the signature dishes.
2. International Flavors
● Wehouse (4th floor): Industrial-style Western restaurant, durian pizza and tomahawk steak are the highlights.
● Din Tai Fung (3rd floor): Michelin-starred xiaolongbao, suitable for family gatherings.
3. Snacks and Afternoon Tea
● Zhong Shui Jiao (B1 floor): Intangible cultural heritage snack, red oil dumplings + sweet noodles combo is a must-try.
● Nayuki's Tea (1st floor): Limited-edition city drinks paired with soft European bread, perfect for taking photos and checking in.
2. Accommodation
The Global Center and surrounding hotels offer a wide range of options, from luxury to value-for-money:
1. Chengdu Global Center Paradise InterContinental Hotel
● Features: Connected to Paradise Island Water Park, rooms with private balconies, overlooking the entire water park.
● Price reference: 1500-3000 yuan/night (including double breakfast + park tickets).
2. Lanbai Light Luxury Apartment (within the Global Center)
● Highlights: Loft duplex design, suitable for families or girlfriends, 200-400 yuan per person.
3. Surrounding recommendations
● Hilton Garden Inn (10-minute walk): Business-style, 500-800 yuan/night.
● All Seasons Hotel (next to Metro Line 1) : Simple style, 300-500 yuan/night.
3. Entertainment
Core experience: Paradise Island Water Park
● Must-play projects:
① Asia's largest indoor artificial beach (wave pool + beach);
② Super long slide "Big Horn" and "Family Drifting River";
③ Constant temperature swimming pool and children's water park (family-friendly).
● Tips: The park is crowded on weekends in summer, it is recommended to enter before 10:00 am; locker rental fee is 30 yuan/day.
Other entertainment
1. Shopping and leisure
● Lotte Department Store + ZARA HOME: Collection of Japanese and Korean clothing and home furnishings.
● Zhong Shu Ge (4th floor): Magical mirror design bookstore, suitable for taking photos and reading.
2. Parent-child activities
● Cartoon Happy Land (3rd floor): Arcade + children's climbing area, single card 100 yuan for unlimited play.
● Global Ice Sports Center: Real ice skating rink, tickets 80 yuan/2 hours.
3. Art exhibitions
● Global Center Art Hall: Permanent contemporary art exhibition, free admission (reservation required).
4. Transportation and surrounding areas
● Transportation guide
● Metro: Line 1/18, Jincheng Square Station Exit C.
● Self-driving: Free parking for the first 3 hours, 5 yuan/hour thereafter.
● Surrounding attractions
1. Jincheng Lake Park (1 km): Cycling around the lake + sunset viewing, bike rental 30 yuan/hour.
2. Guixi Ecological Park (2 km): City's green lung, suitable for picnics and camping.
3. Tiexiang Temple Water Street (3 km): Ancient-style commercial street, night tour and bowl of tea.
5. Itinerary suggestions
● One-day tour: Morning Paradise Island water play → lunch Chai Men Fan Er → afternoon Zhong Shu Ge + shopping → dinner Kaojiang → night tour of Jincheng Lake.
● Two-day and one-night tour: Day 1 in-depth experience of the Global Center, Day 2 extension to Tiexiang Temple Water Street or SKP Mall.
Note: You need to bring your own swimsuit/waterproof phone case to the park. Some water projects are closed in winter, it is recommended to check the official website in advance. The above guide takes into account both depth and practicality, and you can adjust the rhythm flexibly according to your personal interests. Enjoy your trip! 🌟