Chengdu

Chengdu is one of China’s most vibrant and welcoming cities, where ancient history and modern life blend together in the most exciting ways. Nestled in the heart of Sichuan Province in southwest China, this sprawling city has a warm, laid-back energy that locals are fiercely proud of. Stroll down historic lanes lined with paper lanterns and teahouses, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time — even as skyscrapers shimmer in the distance.

Food is a seriously big deal here. Sichuan cooking is famous all over the world for its bold, fiery flavours, and Chengdu is right at the centre of it all. Steaming bowls of hot pot and tongue-tingling tofu dishes are just the beginning of a delicious adventure.

But perhaps Chengdu’s most famous residents have black-and-white fur and a passion for bamboo. The city is home to a world-renowned breeding centre dedicated to protecting giant pandas, making it the single best place on the planet to see these magnificent creatures up close.

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Quick fact

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province and is world-famous for its spicy cuisine, including the beloved mapo tofu and hot pot.

Fun fact

Chengdu is the best place on Earth to see giant pandas — the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding was built to help save these adorable black-and-white bears from extinction!

Landmarks

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Get up close to real giant pandas and cute red pandas at this world-famous conservation centre that has helped bring pandas back from the brink.

Jinli Ancient Street

This lively street is packed with colourful lanterns, folk crafts, and delicious Sichuan snacks, giving you a tasty taste of ancient Sichuan culture.

Wuhou Shrine

Dedicated to the legendary strategist Zhuge Liang, this peaceful temple complex is one of the most visited historical sites in all of southwest China.

Du Fu Thatched Cottage

The humble former home of China's beloved Tang dynasty poet Du Fu is now a tranquil museum surrounded by bamboo and flowering trees.

Kuanzhai Alley

These three parallel historic lanes — Wide Alley, Narrow Alley, and Well Alley — are filled with teahouses, galleries, and the gentle rhythm of old Chengdu life.