Best Things To Do in Chengdu, China

Tourist Attractions in Chengdu

Here is the list of things to do in Chengdu and tourist attractions in city.

1. Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

   

   Outdoors, Wildlife Park, Educational Site, Entertainment

   Beloved by the entire world, these adorable Giant Pandas are China’s treasure. Only found in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, just 1000 live today. 80% of the existing Pandas are distributed within the Sichuan province and Chengdu is the right place to meet these lovely creatures. The Panda Breeding and Research centre thrives to create and imitate the natural habitat of Panda’...Read more

2. Jinli Pedestrian Street

   

   Outdoors, Landmark, Observatory, Educational Site

   Considered as a landmark, Jinli Street dates back to Qin dynasty (221-263 BC). Then famous for Baldachin- a rice ornate cloth, today, it proudly flaunts the Wuhou memorial temple and the cultural panorama it presents before the world. The imposing archway at one end of the street depicts architectural form of Qing Dynasty. The entire street is lined up with stores selling Shu Embroidery, lacque...Read more

3. Mount Qingcheng

   

   Adventure

   One of the most famous Taoist mountains in China, Mount Qingcheng is an alluring natural spot to spend your day. Surrounded by surreal mountain peaks, lush green trees, this mountain is dubbed as ‘the most peaceful ad secluded mountain under heaven’. The mountain can be roughly divided into two parts- the anterior part and the posterior part. The anterior part has attractions like J...Read more

4. Kuan-zhai Ancient Street Of Qing Dynasty

   

   Outdoors, Landmark, Architecture , Streets

   Amalgamation of modern construction style and old architecture is represented in the Kuan-zhai Street. It is part of one of the three key preservation areas in Chengdu which comprise of Kuan Lane, Zhai Lane and Jing Lane. Depicting characteristic features of Qing dynasty, Kuan-zhai lane is opened to public and has great open-sir tea-houses, Chinese style courtyard with gardens and modern cafes....Read more

5. Dujiangyan Irrigation System

   

   Outdoors, View Point, Observatory, Educational Site

   Chengdu is China’s very own natural storehouse and Dujiangyan Irrigation system seconds the statement. The construction of this enormous water system dates back to 2200 years. Yes, that’s right! The city was threatened by frequent floods of the Minjiang River which is a tributary of Yangtze River. Li Bing- a local official of Sichuan province conceptualised this irrigation system to...Read more

6. Du Fu Cottage

   

   Outdoors, Nature

   A home of a very famous Chinese poet belonging to the Tang Dynasty, this place dates back to a thousand years and is also known as Thatched cottage of Du Fu. Located on the western outskirts of Chengdu, this cottage was built beside the flower bathing brook. During the poet’s stay here, he composed over 240 poems that are today considered as a national treasure. The thatched cottage struc...Read more

7. Wuhou Memorial Temple

   

   Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors, Architecture

   This is a memorial temple dedicated to Zhue Liang- the Martial Marquis of Shu in the three kingdoms period. This temple covers an area of 37000 square meters and the date of its establishment is unknown.  The current temple was rebuilt in 1672 and is surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls. The temple is subdivided into five sections: the Gate, the second Gate, the Hall of Liu ...Read more

8. Wenshu Yuan Monastery

   

   Religious Site, Outdoors, Historical Site, Architecture

   A home to Buddhist association of Sichuan province and a well-preserved Buddhist temple in Chengdu, this monastery was built during the rule of Tang dynasty and was also called as Xinxiang temple. According to the legend, a Buddhist monk Cidu stayed at this site for several years and when he was being cremated after his death, the statue of Wenshu (Manjusri) appeared in the flames and since the...Read more

9. Chengdu Renmin Park

   

   Park

   If you are looking for a place to relax and rejuvenate, Chengdu Renmin Park also known as People’s park is where you should be. Play cards, be a part of impromptu dance session, relish the Chinese tea while relaxing in a bamboo chair or have your ears cleaned in Chinese style ( yes, they do it and it is claimed to be great!); possibilities are endless! There is also a children’s pla...Read more

10. Jinsha Site Museum

    

    Museum, Landmark, Educational Site

    This museum is spread over 38000 square metres area and is dedicated to archaeological finds of Jinsha Site. Dating back to about 3,000 years ago, the time from the late Shang Dynasty (17th-11th century BC) to the early Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC-476 BC). It is the core of Shang and Zhou Dynasty (17th century BC-221 BC) and the second ancient city of Shu State was discovered after the Thr...Read more

11. Luodai Ancient Town

    

    Outdoors, Market, Town

    This ancient town has a history of 1800 years and dates back to the three kingdoms period. The neighbourhood is just an-hour away from Chengdu city and exhibits the culture of Hakka community. You can explore the local culture, indulge on the famous Hakka cuisine and get a glimpse of a different community altogether. There is also a museum dedicated to the community and a park which is great to...Read more

12. Sanxingdui Museum

    

    Educational Site, Specialty Museum

    Spread over an area of 4000 square meters, this archaeological museum displays cultural relics found in the excavation of the Three-star Piles site. This site is one of the prime archaeological sites in China and stretched over 12 square kilometres. This relic was discovered by chance. In spring of 1929, a peasant found a piece of bright-coloured jade while digging his farm. This acted as a cat...Read more

13. Anshun Lang Bridge

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    Bridge

    Anshun Bridge was built in the year 2003 as a replacement of the bridge which was destroyed in the 1980’s in the flood. The bridge crosses the Jin River and consists of a large restaurant which is popular place to eat in the city. The iconic landmark is truly a gem of the city and a must-visit attraction when you are in Chengdu Shi. The entire bridge is all lit up with colourful light at ...Read more

14. Cloud Atlas

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    If you are looking for a budget hostel to stay at when travelling on a backpacking trip, Cloud Atlas with all that it has to offer would prove to be an ideal choice. It’s a cosy home away from home which is situated at a very convenient location and consists of spacious rooms that feature air-conditioning systems, flat-screen TV’s, free Wi-Fi, a private or shared bathroom and more. ...Read more

15. Dongzi Kouzhang Lao'er Liangfen

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    Restaurant

    Your desire to eat some of the best Chinese dishes will reach its true destination here at this famous restaurant. You will get the best traditional street food here at a reasonable cost. The staffs here at this place are awesome and they offer quick service throughout the day. The main attraction of this place is the noodle dishes and the famous sweet water. You can even take some foods back ...Read more

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