Chengdu
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Best time to visit：Mar-May, Sep-Nov(Open all year)Chengdu11.7 km from downtownHighlights:Seeing giant pandas in Chengdu is a natural and cultural journey with a close encounter with the "national treasure". As the region with the largest number of captive giant pandas in the world, Chengdu has built a three-dimensional viewing space that simulates the natural habitat of giant pandas based on core places such as the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Surrounded by lush bamboo forests and streams, more than 200 giant pandas in a semi-wild environment show their cute behaviors such as chewing bamboo, climbing trees, and playing, providing tourists with a precious opportunity to observe the daily life of the "national treasure" up close. The base is divided into different areas such as the baby panda villa and the adult panda activity area. You can see the cute baby cubs in the incubator and the vigorous posture of adult giant pandas climbing trees. Dujiangyan Panda Valley and other surrounding attractions present a leisurely scene of giant pandas walking in the mountains and forests with an ecological environment closer to the wild. In addition, Chengdu's panda-themed experience runs through the entire area: from the popular science exhibition hall in the scenic area to learn about the history of giant panda protection, to the panda-themed cultural and creative store in the city to choose cute surroundings, and then to the specialty cafe to taste panda-shaped desserts, forming an immersive cultural experience.4 attractionChengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding9.5
Panda Valley8.2
Chengdu.Panda base/Theatre General Hospital11.6 km from downtownHighlights:Wen Sheng, Joker, and Dan Dan perform multiple vocal styles with rich layersTracing back to the Qing Dynasty, Sichuan Opera carries a long-standing artistic heritage24 attractionShufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House7.7
Liyuan Guild Hall-Chuan Opera Changing Face (wenshuyuan store)8.1
Chengdu.Chengdu University of TCM/Kuanzhai Alley nearby area785m from downtownHighlights:Redefine ear care using delicate tools like feather sticks and tuning forks.Continue an ancient art, recognized as precious cultural heritage.3 attractionKuanzhai Alleys7.3
Chengdu People's Park6.1
4Chengdu.Chengdu University of TCM/Kuanzhai Alley nearby area1.9 km from downtownHighlights:Chengdu, this city with a long history, has been a treasure trove of culture and art since ancient times. The profound heritage of Sichuan opera culture: Sichuan opera, as one of the traditional Chinese operas, is a major feature of Sichuan culture. It integrates five vocal arts, namely Gaoqiang, Kunqu Opera, Huqin, Danxi and Sichuan folk lantern opera. The performance art and singing style are very local. Sichuan opera in Chengdu has a long history. As early as the Tang Dynasty, there was a saying that "Shu opera is the best in the world". The spread and development of Sichuan opera in Chengdu has formed a unique "spicy" style, which is deeply loved by the people of Sichuan and Chongqing. Sichuan opera art is inseparable from exquisite costumes:Sichuan opera costumes are an important part of its performing art. Each costume is embellished with exquisite patterns and decorations, such as embroidery, silk flowers, beads, etc., with bright colors, smooth lines, complex and delicate, and has a high visual impact.Professional makeup and service:Professional performance agencies not only provide wonderful Sichuan opera performances, but also provide professional makeup and photography services. Here, you can wear gorgeous costumes, become the protagonist of the story under the creation of professional makeup artists, and feel the elegance and charm from thousands of years ago. The Chengdu Sichuan Opera Costume Experience is an excellent opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of Sichuan folk culture and experience the unique charm of Sichuan Opera.8 attractionShufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House7.7
Liyuan Guild Hall-Chuan Opera Changing Face (wenshuyuan store)8.1
5Chengdu.Jiuyan Bridge/Sichuan University Area2.4 km from downtownHighlights:Chengdu's wine culture has a long history, and it has been a place with a developed wine industry since ancient times. From "Wenjun served wine and Xiangru washed utensils" in the Han Dynasty to the numerous wine shops in the Tang and Song Dynasties, Chengdu's wine culture has experienced thousands of years of precipitation and development, forming a unique style. Here, tourists can visit winemaking workshops with a long history, such as Shuijingfang, which has a 600-year history of winemaking, and experience the exquisiteness and inheritance of traditional winemaking skills. In addition to visiting winemaking workshops, you can also participate in the wine and tourism integration route of "Drink a pot of wine in spring, travel through more than 600 years from ancient times to the present", starting from the Shuijingfang Museum, crossing the long river of history, and feeling the unique charm of Bashu culture.3 attractionShuijingfang Museum5.3
qiong jiu wen hua feng qing lv you cun luo2.0
6Chengdu.Chengdu University of TCM/Kuanzhai Alley nearby area2.3 km from downtownHighlights:In the morning mist, figures gather in open spaces, moving gracefully through their forms—white robes fluttering, their motions flowing like water, as if dancing with the dawn breeze. This is Chengdu’s most familiar morning ritual. Here, Tai Chi is more than just exercise; it’s a way of life. Elderly practitioners push hands with serene focus, while younger locals slow down to join them, finding balance in the rush of modern life. Each posture embodies ancient wisdom—the harmony of stillness and movement—and reflects the city’s unhurried soul. As the first sunlight pierces the haze, this morning ceremony becomes a living testament to Chengdu’s slow-living philosophy. If you visit, rise early and follow the locals in a Tai Chi session. When the golden light spills through the mist, you’ll understand: the famed saying “The young should not venture into Sichuan”—hinting at its seductive leisure—is hidden in these very gestures of dawn.3 attractionHuanhuaxi Park5.6
Qingyang Taoist Temple6.0
7Chengdu.Wenshu Monastery/Longhu Shangcheng Sky Street2.1 km from downtownHighlights:In the soothing aroma of tea, mind and body relax with talk and laughter.Each cup of tea, from green to black to Pu'er, has its own unique story.2 attractionAncient Empress Temple2.3
Wenshu Monastery7.4
8Chengdu.Pixian Area29.5 km from downtownHighlights:Cook classic dishes and unlock the secrets behind Sichuan's complex flavor profiles.Taste authentic flavors to understand the philosophy behind mala's numbing, spicy, and aromatic notes.1 attractionChuancais Museum5.2
