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Travel Guide Chengdu

Chengdu

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province located in the middle of the Chengdu plains. Chengdu is also a major path to go to Tibet. The town earned the nickname of Heavenly State is a natural habitat for a typical funny animal of China, the panda. Although the city is getting less sunlight, but the city is able to offer various natural beauty and cultural interest to visit.

Tourist info

Things to see

In Bifeng Gorge Panda Base and Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, you can see the behavior of the cute and adorable panda. There are some historic old temples you can see in this city, such as the Bronze Goat Taoist Temple, Divine Light Temple and Wenshu Monastery. As for the history and culture tour, you can visit the Three-Star Piles Museum, Jinsha Site Museum and Salt Museum. You can also see various ancient buildings thousands of years old in Huanglongxi Ancient Town.

Things to do

Chengdu is a natural beauty that you should not miss while in town. You can down Jiuzhaigo Scenic Area and Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area where you will find the most amazing and fascinating scenery to capture in your camera. Climbing on Mount Qingcheng is not going to seem futile because a lot of interesting things can be found in the mountain beside the beautiful panorama. You can buy typical souvenirs of Chengdu with various options in Jinli Street.

Things to eat

Sichuan cuisine is famous culinary in Chengdu. You can try to taste the Ma Po Tofu, made of tofu with minced meat and served with thick chili sauce. Kung Pao Chicken is a food made of diced chicken and sprinkled with nuts with a spicy flavor also can be found in this city. In addition, the city is also famous for its variety of hotpot dish that will make you sway the tongue. Do not forget also to taste Lai Tang Yuan in the form of soft sticky rice balls and which taste sweet or you can try Wonton Soup, savory snack soup famous among tourists.

Getting to Chengdu

Flying to Chengdu: Chengdu is served by Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is located about 15 km southwest from Chengdu. A taxi into the city from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport would cost RMB 50.00. Read more about Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or look for flights to Chengdu