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Chengdu (成都chéngdū) is the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China. With a population of almost 15 million, it is one of the ten largest cities in the country. Chengdu boasts ancient history, distinctive cuisine, traditional art and much more.

Unfortunately, this city is little known to most of our tourists, although I can say for sure that it has places worth visiting. For travelers, Chengdu is interesting not only for its attractions, but also because it is easy to reach numerous natural and man-made assets of the Sichuan province. In addition, this is the birthplace of the giant panda, and it is here that there is a unique reserve for the breeding and protection of these cute animals.

Over the years of living in China, I visited many cities and beautiful places, but for some reason I remember this one for its liveliness and warmth. Why go to Chengdu and what to do there, I will tell you in more detail in this article.

How to get there

By plane

The most convenient way to get to Chengdu is by plane. The nearest Shuangliu International Airport (成都双流国际机场) is located 20 km from the city and is one of the ten largest airports in China.

The largest number of flights, of course, are operated by popular Chinese airlines, for example: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, etc. Domestic flights in China are very developed, and from Chengdu you can easily fly to almost anywhere any city in China.

As for international flights, the majority are made to Asian countries (, Japan, Korea, Maldives), there are also flights to Europe (,) and (), Canada (), Australia ().

Recently, Sichuan Airlines has launched a Moscow-Chengdu flight. This is so far the only direct flight from Russia to Sichuan province. Departures are carried out on even dates from Sheremetyevo Airport. This flight lasts 8 hours 30 minutes, and the ticket price starts from $275 per person one way. In addition, there are many different options for departure from Moscow with transfers in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, etc. But, as I checked on airline booking sites, sometimes a direct flight is cheaper than a connecting flight. It is inconvenient to get from St. Petersburg; you will have to make two transfers, and the price is unprofitable (from $400 one way).

You can check and compare how to get there more economically in the TravelAsk section.

How to get from the airport to the city

Bus

This is perhaps the easiest way to get to the city. There are a total of five bus routes that will take you to the right places:

• Route 1 – to the city center (Mingshan Hotel); from 06:00 to 22:00.
• Route 2 – to the main (northern) railway station; 06:30–20:00.
• Route 3 – to the South Railway Station; 07:00-20:00.
• Route 4 – Huayang Bus Station, through the city center (Exhibition Center); 08:00-20:00.
• Route 5 – Xipu Bus Station, via Chadianzi Bus Station; 08:00 - 20:00.

The fare is 1.5 – 2 dollars.

High Speed ​​Train (CRH)

You can quickly get to the city by high-speed train. But it only goes to the southern and eastern railway stations. The departure station is located under Terminal 2. The trip will cost only 2 dollars and will take 10-20 minutes.

Taxi

Of course, you can easily take a taxi near the airport, which will cost about 10 dollars to the center of Chengdu and 15 to the northern railway station.

In addition, buses and trains run practically from the airport to other cities in the province and neighboring attractions.

By train

Considering that the railway is the most popular way to travel around the country, you can reach Chengdu by train from almost any part of China. There are a total of 3 passenger stations in the city:

• Main (North Railway Station 火车北站),
• Eastern Railway Station (成都东站),
• Southern (South Railway Station 火车南站).

I have marked the location of the stations on the map below.

Main Station (North Railway Station 火车北站）

The main (northern) station connects Sichuan province with major cities of the country. The main destinations are Wuhan, Kunming, Guilin, Lanzhou, Changsha, Chongqing, Guangzhou. From most of these cities there are several trains per day, for example, from Beijing 5 trains per day, Xi'an - 11, Guangzhou - 4, Shanghai - 5, Kunming - 6. But using the railway has its disadvantages: due to large Traveling distances takes a lot of time, and ticket prices are quite high. So, for example, the journey from Beijing to Chengdu will take about 28-30 hours, and a ticket in a reserved seat carriage will cost $70, and a compartment ticket will cost about $100. From Shanghai a regular train takes about 36 hours, the price is the same, from Guangzhou it takes 30-40 hours, and a ticket will cost 80-120 dollars. So, in terms of convenience, this option is clearly inferior to a flight, and in terms of price it is not always better.

How to get from the station to the city

The station is located near the center. From here you can easily reach main places by metro, bus or taxi. There is a subway station called North Railway Station (火车北站) right next to the station, which is very convenient. The center of the city of Chengdu is Tianfu Square (天府广场), you need to travel only 4 stops by metro (it will take 10 minutes - the fastest and most convenient way) and get off at the station of the same name or take buses number 16, 52, 55 ( 30-40 minutes). For a taxi you will need to pay approximately 2-3 dollars. The photo below shows the main square of the city.

Eastern Railway Station

High-speed trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Hangzhou and several other cities arrive at the East Station. High-speed trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou take about 14 hours, but the cheapest ticket costs $133, so sometimes a plane will cost less. The East Station is also located next to the East Railway Station (成都东站) metro station on the second metro line, you need to travel 7 stops to the square. Also from here to the city center there are buses number 4, 47, 101, 104; bus fare costs 0.3 dollars. A taxi to the city will cost about 4 dollars, and to the airport - 10.

South Railway Station

Chengdu South Station provides passenger transportation to the cities of Sichuan province: Emeishan, Leshan, Mianyang, Jiangyou, Guangyuan, Nanchong, Suining, etc. It is located on the first metro line, at the South Railway Station (火车南站). Getting to the center is also easy: by bus, taxi and metro. You can get to the central square of the city by bus 16, in addition there are routes to other parts of the city.

By bus

Another way to get to Chengdu is to take a bus. But this is not the most convenient option, because it will take quite a long time to travel from popular Chinese cities, and in the vicinity of noisy and not always cultured Chinese, moving can seem like a complete nightmare. In addition, there is very little information on the Internet about bus schedules. Despite this, it can be said that the bus system in Chengdu is very well developed; the city has several bus stations that connect it with neighboring cities in the province, as well as large cities such as Kunming, Nanjing, etc.

Most long-distance intercity buses (Lanzhou, Kunming, Chongqing, Ningbo) arrive at the North Bus Station (城北客运站), which is next to the main railway station. How to get from there to the center is described above; the same methods are suitable if you arrive at this bus station.

Tourist buses from major attractions in Sichuan such as Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Songpan, Leshan, Emeishan, Dujiangyan, etc. arrive at Xinnanmen (新南门汽车站) and Chadianzi (茶店子客运站) stations. How to get from them is written in my other one.

Clue:

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Samara − 4

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When is the season? When is the best time to go

Chengdu is not a resort city, so the time of year does not play a special role when visiting it. Due to the fact that the city is surrounded by mountains, the climate in Chengdu is quite mild and pleasant. Here winter is more reminiscent of our spring with an average temperature of +5-10°C, and snow and cold are rather an exception. I visited Chengdu twice in winter, and I can say that I felt comfortable walking around the city, and the weather did not interfere with sightseeing at all. And what surprised me even more was that at the end of January some bushes, trees and even tulips were blooming in the parks.

In summer it is hot here, +25-30°C, but it often rains. At the same time, due to high humidity, it seems that the temperature is higher than it actually is.

Another feature of Chengdu is humid air, fog and cloudy skies. They say that it is thanks to such weather conditions that local girls have delicate white skin and are considered the most beautiful in all of China.

As you understand, when to come to Chengdu is not at all important, but if, in addition to the city itself, you want to visit the natural attractions of Sichuan province, for example, Huanglong, Jiuzhaigou, Emeishan, Qingchengshan, then it is still better to come from April to November.

Chengdu - weather by month

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Chengdu - weather by month

Districts. Where is the best place to live?

In my opinion, in Chengdu it is best to stay close to the city center for easy access to the main tourist attractions, parks and restaurants. The most popular areas among tourists are the Qing Yang and Jin Jiang areas, which is where I recommend choosing a hotel. In terms of price, there won’t be much difference; in any area you can find both cheap housing and super expensive ones. It's the same with food and shopping, the prices are different and determined by your personal preferences. In China you can always find budget options and not so much, and it doesn’t depend on the area.

You can choose the best option on Booking - and compare prices from different services. To get a deeper feel for the atmosphere of the city, you can rent an apartment or an apartment from the locals, for more details see.

By the way, although there are only 9 districts in the city, 5 are considered internal, which I will briefly discuss below.

• Qing Yang District (青羊区) is the very heart of the city, and most tourists prefer to stay here. This area contains most of the city's attractions: parks, museums, temples, tourist streets.
• Jin Jiang District (锦江区) is a bustling and thriving business center. It houses a large number of companies, offices, and expensive shopping centers. It is in this area that the largest shopping street in the city is located, in addition there are bars, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and many hotels. This is the second most popular area.
• Wu Hou District (武侯区) is the largest. It is interesting for tourists because it is home to the famous Wuhou Temple and the ancient Qingli Street. There are a sufficient number of hotels, bars and cafes.
• Jin Niu District (金牛区) is another shopping area with many markets and shopping malls. It includes the main railway station.
• Cheng Hua District (成华区) is an ordinary urban area with residential buildings, but it is where one of the main attractions is the panda breeding center. Otherwise, the area does not attract tourists in any way.

Main attractions. What to see

Chengdu and its surroundings boast a sufficient number of both cultural, historical and natural attractions. The city itself has many temples, museums, and ancient streets, which are the cultural and spiritual heritage of the entire country. Outside of it, tourists will get to know the unique and beautiful nature of the Sichuan province. It’s not for nothing that tours from Russia are organized here (you can look at the dates and prices).

Top 5

Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center

The main attraction for which most tourists come to Chengdu is the giant panda - an amazing animal that is practically no longer found in the wild. At the breeding and study center you can get quite close to these lazy bumpkins, who are completely different from bears.

At the same time, it is located practically in the city, and it is easy to get to the center by city bus. Its Chinese name is 中国大熊猫繁育研究基地 (zhōngguó dàxióngmāo fányù yánjiū jīdì).

What I liked were the conditions in which the acquaintance with these animals takes place: there are no glasses, no nets, or high fences. Of course, the pandas are at a safe distance from people, but it still feels like you can reach out and touch them. Most of the time, these lazy people either eat or sleep, and often they eat lying down and fall asleep hugging half-eaten bamboo, the process of eating exhausts them so much. Only young animals frolic, and even then rather clumsily. When I saw the pandas hanging on the tree like that, I couldn’t even believe that they could climb up there, I thought that they were put there on purpose to amuse the people, but no, it turns out that they climb up there themselves and even manage to sleep there, it’s a pity I just couldn’t see the moment when they climb there.

In addition to pandas, on the territory of the center there is a lake with swans, peacocks walk along the paths, and you can also meet another, no less amazing animal - the red, or lesser, panda.

Unlike their larger cousins, red pandas are more similar to raccoons in both appearance and behavior. They are very active, playful and restless.

Opening hours of the center and entrance fee

The center is open daily from 7:30 to 18:00, but ticket sales stop one hour before closing. It’s best to come in the morning, when the pandas have breakfast, but, to be honest, we were stuck in the park for the whole day, we enjoyed watching these cuties so much. The entrance ticket costs only 9 dollars (58 yuan), which is extremely cheap considering the amount of positive emotions and impressions you will get there.

How to get there

You can get to the center by taxi, which will cost 5 dollars (30 yuan) one way (if you are traveling with a group or family, this is an excellent option). If you are interested in a budget option, then you should use public transport, which is cheap, but not very convenient, because you will have to make a transfer. But this is the method I chose. The easiest way to change trains is at the Zoo stop (动物园 dòngwùyuán). You can get to it by bus numbers 39, 70, 99, 150, 193. If you are coming from the central railway station, then you need the 9th bus, and from the main square - 53, 64, 99. Then at the stop Zoo you need to take bus No. 198, 198a or 87 to 大熊猫基地站 (dàxióngmāo jīdìzhàn).

The downside for those who don’t know the language is that stops are announced only in Chinese. But most buses have a display on which the name of the next stop and a route diagram are displayed, where special lights light up, marking the stops that have already been passed and those that have not. Even without knowing the meaning of the hieroglyphs, you can visually compare them or show the driver where you need to go so that he can tell you where to get off.

House-Museum of the Poet Du Fu

Du Fu (712-770) is a great Chinese poet who lived and worked in the Tang era. One day he left the capital and settled on the outskirts of Chengdu in a small house with a thatched roof. In this place he wrote more than 200 poems, which became a national treasure. The house in which Du Fu spent several years has survived to this day and has become a museum. In it you can learn about the poet’s life and work.

Now on this territory, in addition to the museum itself, there is a temple, a beautiful orchard, a pavilion, gazebos and a monument to the poet.

The museum is open from 8:00 to 18:00, admission fee is $10. You can get there by the following buses: 19, 35, 58, 82, 151, 165, 170, 309, 319, 1024 or 1031 to the stop 杜甫草堂站.

Wuhou Memorial Temple Complex

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The Wuhou temple complex is a reminder of such a period in Chinese history as the Three Kingdoms, when the struggle for power was waged between three kingdoms: Wu, Wei and Shu. At that time, Chengdu was the capital of the kingdom of Shu, led by Emperor Liu Bei. But the temple itself is dedicated to Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei’s assistant, a famous commander and statesman of that era. On the territory you can see sculptures of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, pavilions named after them and ancient slabs with inscriptions.

Opening hours are from 8:00 to 18:00, entrance fee is $10. To get there, take a taxi or bus numbers 1, 57, 82, 109, 334, 335 to 武侯祠站.

Qingli Ancient Street (锦里古街 jǐnlǐ gǔ jiē)

Another tourist attraction in Chengdu is Qingli Ancient Street, which has a special flavor and seems to take you back in time. It is located next to the Wuhou temple complex, so I recommend not to miss the opportunity and combine a visit to these two places. There are many cozy cafes, bars and souvenir shops on Qingli. How to get to the street, see above, where Wuhou Temple is described.

The largest building in the world

The Chinese once again broke all records and built a building that became the largest in area in the world. It became the New Century Global Center (新世纪环球中心 xīnshìjì huánqiú zhōngxīn), the internal area of ​​which is 1.7 million square meters. Since opening in 2013, the mall has become an asset to Chengdu and a tourist attraction.

What's inside? In addition to the huge number of shops, offices, restaurants, conference rooms, two five-star hotels, an ice skating rink and the largest IMAX cinema in Chengdu, there is something that simply boggles the mind. Inside the shopping complex, the Chinese have built an artificial beach with an area of ​​5 thousand m², which can simultaneously accommodate more than 500 people. If you want to visit it, here is some useful information: the beach is open from 10:00 to 20:00, and entrance costs 28 dollars (180 yuan).
You can get to this architectural miracle by taking the metro to Jinchen Plaza Station (锦城广场), exit A.

Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

If this is not your first time in China, then perhaps the temples and other traditional architectural structures are boring and no longer impressive to you, but there are several in Chengdu that will interest you.

Temple of the Green Goat (青羊宫 qīngyáng gōng)

The Green Goat Temple is not just an example of Taoist architecture, but also one of the most ancient temples, which houses the sacred relics of Taoism. For those who are not into religion, the place is still worth a visit, because it has beautiful well-kept grounds, beautiful architecture and a unique atmosphere. The temple itself is located on the territory of Wenhua Park (文化园wénhuàyuán), where you can also have a good time.

Bronze goat statues can be found at the entrance to the Hall of Three Principles. They have already been polished to a shine by visitors who believe that touching the statue will bring them good luck. One goat there, by the way, is very unusual, the main thing is to look carefully :)

The temple is open from 8:00 to 18:00, and the entrance fee is nominal, less than 2 dollars.

You can get there by metro, the nearest station is Provincial People's Hospital 中医大省医院 on Line 2 and then walk a little more. Or by bus: 11, 19, 27, 34, 35, 58, 59, 82, 129, 151 , 170, 309, 319 to the stop 青羊宫.

Wenshu Monastery (文殊院 wénshū yuàn)

Wenshu Buddhist Monastery is one of the best preserved sacred Buddhist sites in Chengdu. On the territory of the monastery there are more than 300 Buddhist statues made of stone, bronze, wood and other materials. The oldest of them belong to the Liang (502-557) and Tang (618 - 907) dynasties. In addition, the monastery exhibits valuable paintings, frescoes and calligraphy.

Open from 8:00 to 18:00, the entrance fee is nominal, about a dollar. To get there, take the first metro line, the station is called Wenshu Monastery (文殊院) or take city buses 16, 52, 55 and 298.

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

Sichuan Provincial Museum

The museum consists of four halls and occupies an area of ​​46 thousand square meters. Its collection includes more than 300 thousand artifacts that tell the history of Sichuan from prehistoric times to the present day.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to visit it, so I can’t tell you from my experience, but I think it’s worth a visit, because it’s where you can get to know the history and culture of the province better. Open from 9:00 to 17:00, except Monday. According to rumors, entry is free, you just need to have a passport with you, but I’m not sure of this information. You can get there by buses No. 19, 35, 58, 82, 151, 165, 170, 319 to the Songxianqiao 送仙桥 stop.

In addition, if you have nothing else to do, you can visit museums such as:

• Sichuan University Museum (四川大学博物馆). Admission is $5.
• Sichuan Science and Technology Museum. Located in the main square of the city, behind the statue of Mao Zedong. Open from 9:30 to 16:30, but visitors are no longer allowed an hour before closing. Admission is $5.
• Dinosaur Museum of the Polytechnic University. Located on the territory of the Polytechnic University - 成都理工大学. Entrance is 1.5 dollars.

Parks

The Chinese love to spend their free time outdoors, which is why there are many parks and gardens in every city. They are worth visiting not only to be closer to nature, but also to see how the locals spend their leisure time. It is especially interesting to watch the older generation. Old people play mahjong, gather, so to speak, in “interest groups” and sing songs, play instruments, read poetry, do dancing and breathing exercises, and practice calligraphy.
Almost every park has a teahouse where you can try local teas and play board games.
Parks worth visiting:

• People's Park (人民公园 rénmín gōngyuán). Located within walking distance from the main square of the city, you can get to the metro station of the same name.

• Baihuatan Park (百花潭公园 bǎi huā tán gōngyuán). Admission is free, the park is open from 6 am to 9 pm. Buses 35, 115, 126, 127, 129, 170 go there.

• Wangjiangtan Park (望江楼公园 wàngjiāng lóu gōngyuán). You can visit the park for free from 6 am to 9 pm. The nearest bus stops are 三官堂 (sānguān táng) and 龙船路 (lóngchuán lù), which are served by buses 3, 12, 18, 31, 56, 68, 74, 82, 106, 152, 218, etc.

Tourist streets

Wide and narrow alleys (宽窄巷子 kuānzhǎi xiàngzi)

This place is a popular tourist attraction in the city center. It consists of three parallel streets with cafes, shops and funny monuments.

Here you can sit in a cafe, buy souvenirs or try local “delicacies” and feel like you are in ancient China. But the prices for everything are a little high; after all, this is primarily a tourist attraction.

Getting to the street is easy; from the center it will not be a problem to walk from the square (30 minutes) or the People's Park (15-20 minutes).

From other parts of the city, you can take the 人民公园 Subway Station Line 2 and then walk.

I really liked this place, it has a special atmosphere, so I recommend visiting it.

What to see in the area

Many tourists come to Chengdu not for the city itself, but most often it serves as a starting point for exploring the treasures of Sichuan province. I would like to offer several of them, all of them are included in the UNESCO list.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

Almost 50 km from Chengdu, on the Minjiang River, there is a unique monument to the engineering thought of the ancient Chinese - the Dujiangyan irrigation system, which was created more than two thousand years ago. It is now a tourist spot with interesting temples, a suspension bridge and teahouses.

There are several ways to get there from Chengdu:

• as part of a tourist excursion,
• by bus,
• by train,
• by taxi.

Buses to Dujiangyan City operate from the airport, Xinnanmen, Chadianzi and other bus terminals. Upon arrival in the city, you still need to get to the park on city route No. 4 or by taxi for 3-5 dollars. If you want to get there by train, then you need the main station (travel time is only 30 minutes, ticket costs 2-3 dollars). A taxi directly from Chengdu will cost 20-25 dollars per car. Admission to the park itself costs $15.

Mount Qingchengshan (青城山 qīng chéng shān)

70 km from the city of Chengdu and only 20 km from Dujiangyan is Mount Qingchengshan, revered by Taoists, since it was here that the first Taoist temple complex was built. Now on its territory you can see Taoist monasteries, pavilions and pagodas, caves and lakes. This place combines Taoist culture and natural beauty. To get there from Chengdu, you can take the train (to 青城山火车站 station), then take bus No. 101 along the front of the mountain. Or take a bus from Xinnanmen or Chadianzi Station. Alternatively, it can be reached from Dujiangyan. You will have to pay about $15 to enter, plus the cable car and visits to some caves are paid separately.

If you have enough time, I would advise combining a visit to the irrigation system and the mountain, especially since they are located nearby. You can stay overnight inside the park at a hotel or monastery, or outside at the foot of the mountain and return to Chengdu the next day. But I haven't tried this option.

Giant Buddha statue in Leshan (乐山大佛 lèshān dàfó)

Near the city of Leshan, 140 km from Chengdu, in the territory of a beautiful park there is a unique 70-meter statue of Buddha carved into a rock, the creation of which lasted about a hundred years. Its size is truly impressive, as several people can fit on just one toe. You can get to Leshan town by bus from Chengdu bus terminals or Chengdu Airport by tourist bus, taxi or train from the southern railway station. Entrance fee is about 15 dollars (90 yuan).

Emeishan Sacred Mountains (峨眉山 éméishān)

The Emeishan Mountains are one of the four great and sacred Buddhist mountains of China and are a place of special beauty and atmosphere. Today, about 300 monks live in this territory and there are more than 20 monasteries. It attracts pilgrims and ordinary tourists who are ready to overcome the difficult path to the top and watch the sunrise in this stunning place. The ways to get there are the same as to Leshan.

Jiuzhaigou National Park

One of the main treasures of Sichuan province is a unique nature reserve with incredibly beautiful lakes, waterfalls and mountain landscapes, 400 km from Chengdu. All the necessary information about the park can be read in my article.

Huanglong National Park (黄龙 Huáng lóng)

No less beautiful is Huanglong National Park, which is located 70 km from Jiuzhaigou. The pride of the park is its extraordinary beauty of colored pools, waterfalls and a mountain 5588 meters high, which is covered with snow all year round. Best combined with a visit to Jiuzhaigou.

I highly recommend visiting at least a few of these amazing places, because each of them is unique in its own way. I am by nature a great lover of nature, so for me the ideal choice was visiting Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, but for people who are interested in Buddhism, I advise you to conquer Emeishan, this is simply a must-see item on the program. If you don’t have much time, then you can escape from the city to Mount Qingchenshan, admire nature, and at the same time visit Dongjiangyan. Well, it’s best to visit everything so you don’t regret it later.

Food. What to try

You probably know that Chinese cuisine is very interesting, varied and, sometimes, exotic. I wrote more about food in China and dishes worth trying in another article, which you can read.

But the Sichuan province has its own special cuisine, 川菜, which is famous throughout the world for its scorching spiciness. So, if you are in Chengdu, be sure to try the local signature dishes. I have already mentioned some of them, such as gongbao chicken (宫保鸡丁gōngbǎo jīdīng), hot pot (火锅）and pork in fish sauce (鱼香肉丝 yúxiāng ròusī). Besides them, I advise you to pay your attention to the following dishes:

• mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐 má pó dòufǔ) – tofu bean curd fried with minced meat and hot Sichuan pepper;

• boiled fish in spicy Sichuan sauce (水煮鱼shuǐzhǔ yú);

• twice-cooked pork, or “meat returned to the cauldron” (回锅肉 huíguōròu) – pork stewed in a special way with hot peppers;

• beef with citrus zest (陈皮牛肉chénpí niúròu);

• stewed pieces of pork (东坡肘子dōng pō zhǒuzi);
• chili fish (辣子鱼丁làziyúdīng);
• fish with pickles (酸菜鱼suāncài yú) - fish steamed with marinade according to a special recipe;

• dan dan noodles, or Szechuan spicy noodles (担担面dàndànmià).

By the way, to take the edge off after eating, you need to drink milk, not water.
Finding what to eat in Chengdu is not a problem, because, as in all of China, there are establishments for every taste and budget on every corner. The price will depend on the location, dish and type of cuisine you choose. European cuisine will cost more, Chinese cuisine will be cheaper. The most budget option is street food: various snacks, sandwiches, kebabs. A trip to a good restaurant will cost a lot of money, but I can’t say that it tastes much better there than in small street establishments.

As you understand, you can eat almost everywhere in Chengdu; there are both Chinese establishments and cafes, restaurants and fast foods with European cuisine, so you won’t have to go hungry.

A variety of dishes can be found on the tourist streets that I wrote about above, and there are a large number of places near the main attractions. The photo shows restaurants near the ancient Qingli Street (锦里古街).

There are even separate, so-called food streets, but I would say that this is more suitable for the Chinese than for foreigners. The most famous are Shaxixian (沙西线美食一条街), Yangxixian（羊西线美食一条街), Wenshuyuan (文殊院小吃街) and others .

In addition, any shopping center or mall will definitely have an entire floor with cafes and restaurants. More often than not, these will be nice, clean places with quality food.

In case you can't handle the spicy Sichuan cuisine, you can always grab a bite to eat at MacDonald's, KFC (in addition to hamburgers and fries, they often have rice dishes with meat) or Pizza Hut.

Things to do

Shopping and shops

Chunxi Shopping Street (春熙路)

If you want to buy something for yourself in Chengdu, I would advise you to first go to Chunxi Street, which is called a shopping paradise.

On this street there are simply a lot of boutiques, shopping centers, supermarkets and just shops where you can find things from Chinese and world brands at moderate and not very reasonable prices. Most stores are open from 10:00 to 22:00.

In addition to shops, there are a lot of coffee shops, fast foods and restaurants, both Chinese and European, where you can eat delicious food and have a good time.

How to get there

It is located almost in the city center, and it is best to use the metro. There is a station on Line 2 called Chunxi Road (春熙路), which is exactly what you need. When you arrive at the place, use exit C or D. In addition, you can also get there by city buses, here are several routes that run here: 43, 47, 55, 56, 58, 81, 98, 104 and others.

Zongfu Street (总府路zǒngfǔlù)

This street is located near 天府广场 Square. It is home to a large number of shopping malls that attract both locals and visitors. There you can buy branded cosmetics, shoes, clothes and jewelry. But as for me, a trip to Chunxi Street will be enough, because there is more choice there, and there is a special flavor. But if you come to go, then the map below will help you; it will take about 20 minutes on foot from the square.

• handicrafts and antiques market (送仙桥 sòng xiānqiáo);
• Wide and Narrow Alley (宽窄巷子kuānzhǎi xiàngzi);
• market for Tibetan souvenirs near Wuhou Temple （武侯祠横街 wǔhóucí héngjiē);
• Qingli Ancient Street, next to Wuhou Temple (锦里古街sòng xiān qiáo);
• antique market on Renmin South Road (人民南路rénmín nán lù).

Bars. Where to go

Chengdu is a large and advanced city where young people also like to have fun and relax. Therefore, there are quite a large number of interesting establishments and even entire streets of bars and nightclubs. Just tell the taxi driver 酒吧街 jiǔbā jiē, and he will take you to one of the many bar streets.

A popular street frequented by both locals and foreigners is Lan Kwai Fong 兰桂坊, which has about 30 bars, restaurants and nightclubs in one place, but the prices are not cheap. If you love parties and don’t spare money on them, then this is definitely the place for you. It is located near the Dong Da Road (东大路) ​​metro station. In addition, you can visit:

1. Shaoling Road Bar Street (少陵路酒吧一条街);
2. Jiuyanqiao Bar Street (九眼桥酒吧街);
3. Yulin Neighborhood Bar Street (玉林酒吧一条街);
4. Wuhou Temple Bar Street (武侯祠酒吧一条街).

If you want to spend the evening in a bar with a glass of beer or a cocktail, then I advise you to take a walk along one of these streets, there you will definitely be able to find something to suit your taste, or you can look into one of the establishments suggested below.

Popular bars among foreigners:

• Beernest (啤酒窝j酒吧),
• Underground (隧道酒吧),
• Bookworm,
• bar-restaurant Lazy Pug,
• Irish pub Shamrock, live music bar Music House (音乐房子).

Others frequently visited by local youth include:

• Machu Picchu,
• Little Bar,
• Elephant Bar,
• Lotus Place
• Shark's and others.

Most bars are open from lunch until 2 am.

Clubs and nightlife

In addition to bars, there are nightclubs and discos in the city, but from my own experience I can say that the format of such an establishment is different here and in China. With the exception of VIP establishments, which I have never been to, most have free admission, and there are no requirements for appearance either. And no one bothers foreigners at all, because it will be prestigious for any club if such guests come there. In some places, there is even a practice that administrators specially invite laowai (as the Chinese call all foreigners 老外) and treat them for free, just to create a reputation for their establishment. In addition, there may not be a usual dance floor; instead, there will be a narrow stage for a dance show or singers (this is also a feature of local clubs), and the Chinese themselves rarely dance in clubs. By the way, another big disadvantage of many “Chinese” clubs is that they do not sell single drinks and cocktails, and in order to sit at a table, you need, for example, to take a box of beer or expensive whiskey (often fake), and if you come together, then this is absolutely not profitable. But there are also exceptions. Chinese clubs also close early, at 2-3 am, although in my homeland I used to dance until the morning :)

Some of the most popular clubs include:

• Jellyfish,
• Muse,
• Nasa,
• Here We Go,
• BABI,
• Kakadu.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

The choice of souvenirs is probably an important part of any trip, because all these pleasant little things will later remind you of a great time. And you definitely don’t want to return from China empty-handed. Chengdu is no exception, the choice of shops and markets is quite large, I would even say it’s mind-blowing, so if you have free time, devote a day to shopping. In addition to the usual Chinese souvenir products, Sichuan has its own interesting and special products.

Bamboo products

Sichuan province is rich in bamboo forests, which panda bears love so much. It is not surprising that bamboo souvenirs have become popular here. As a gift for yourself or your loved ones, you can bring boxes, lamps, baskets, kitchen and writing utensils made from this material; they are sold both in expensive stores and in markets.

If you want to buy some unusual gift, then here’s an idea: recently it has become fashionable to combine porcelain and wicker bamboo, you get very beautiful interesting things, like, for example, this tea set in the photo below.

Sichuan Brocade Shu (蜀锦 shǔjǐn)

The skill of making Sichuan Shu brocade, or, as it is also called, patterned silk, originated more than two thousand years ago and has survived to this day. Previously, only emperors could have such luxury, but now it is considered an important cultural heritage of Chengdu, but anyone can buy it. In the city, by the way, there is even a museum of Shu brocade, in Chinese it is called 成都蜀锦织绣博物馆 (chéngdū shǔjǐn zhīxiù bówùguǎn) and is located at 青羊区草堂东路2号(qīngyáng qū cǎot áng dōng lù èr háo), which is not far from home to the Du Fu Museum and Baihuatan Park.

Sichuan Shu embroidery (蜀绣 shǔxiù)

This is a traditional artistic silk embroidery characteristic of this province. In Chengdu you can buy paintings, scarves, clothes, pillowcases and bed linen with traditional Sichuan embroidery, but it will not be cheap. Among the inexpensive ones, small embroidered paintings in frames are in demand among tourists.

Lacquered products（漆器qīqì）

Various lacquerware items: dishes, vases, and boxes became popular souvenirs from Chengdu. Sichuan lacquer crafts have been renowned for their quality since ancient times, so if you like this kind of thing, don't miss the opportunity to purchase them.

Other souvenirs

In addition, you can buy silverware, jade jewelry, porcelain, tea, spices, local alcohol, antiques and ordinary Chinese souvenirs (fans, paintings, Chinese traditional clothes, Chinese masks, etc.).

How to get around the city

Chengdu has an excellent public transport system; Local residents and tourists have access to the metro, regular and excursion buses, and taxis. Today, the most convenient way to get around the city is by bus, but only for those who know Chinese, because the names of the stops are written only in hieroglyphs, and the stops are also announced in Chinese. With many different routes you can easily reach the main city and suburban attractions, railway and bus stations, shopping centers and tourist streets. Bus travel is also the cheapest - $0.3 per trip. The metro system is not yet sufficiently developed, because the first line was launched relatively recently, in 2010. But you can also get to many places, and without traffic jams. The metro will cost 0.3 - 1.1 dollars depending on the distance, plus all the signs are duplicated in English. For those who do not like public transport, there is always the option of taking a taxi. More about all this below.

Taxi. What features exist

In Chengdu, as throughout China, there are fixed prices for taxi services. Most cars are equipped with a taximeter and are charged at certain rates. I specifically checked what the current prices are in Chengdu, and you can use this information to roughly calculate how much you need to pay for travel, provided that, of course, you at least know the distance approximately.

From 6:00 to 23:00, landing and the first 2 km cost 8-9 yuan, then the price for each kilometer is 1.9 yuan for a distance of up to 10 km, over 10 and up to 60 km you will have to pay 2.85 yuan for each kilometer. At night it gets a little more expensive. From 23:00 to 6:00 landing - 10 yuan, up to 10 km the price per km is 2.2 yuan, from 10 to 60 km - 3.3 per km.

That is, if you need to travel 2 km, you should be charged only 1.2 dollars, if 10 km, then 3.6 dollars, 20 - about 8 dollars.

You can catch a taxi everywhere and without much effort, just wave your hand at a passing taxi. In China, there is usually no need to call and pre-book a car, but if you have a flight to the airport, it is better to ask the hotel staff to arrange transport in advance.

When you get into a taxi, make sure that the taxi driver turns on and resets the taximeter, or, if he doesn’t have one, negotiate the price in advance (if you have an idea how much you should pay). In China, you can also take a ride; they usually cost about the same price. The problem with Chinese drivers is that they often do not know English, so it is always better to have an address written in hieroglyphs on a piece of paper. It’s one thing if you need some kind of tourist place or a train station, an airport, the location of which everyone knows, but there are problems with hotels. Drivers do not always understand the nooks and crannies of the city and can get lost, and you will pay for this ignorance.

Metro

The metro in Chengdu appeared relatively recently. The first line was opened in 2010, and according to the plan, by 2020 there will already be 10 of them. But so far 3 metro lines have been launched: Line 1 (blue), Line 2 (red) and Line 4 (green). A diagram of operating metro stations is presented below.

How much does it cost to travel by metro?

As I said above, the cost of travel on the metro varies depending on the distance and is calculated by the number of stops. So, for example, driving 6 stops costs 0.3 dollars, 12 stops costs 0.46 dollars, and so on. That is, if you, for example, need to get from the course to the destination along Line 1, you will have to pay 0.77 dollars. (22 stops). The maximum amount will be $1.1 if you travel 40 stops.

Working hours

• Line 1 operates from 6:20-22:50;
• Line 2 from 6:20-22:30;
• Line 3 from 06:30-22:30.

How to buy a ticket

Currently, there is no option to buy a one-day or two-day pass on the Chengdu metro, and each trip is paid separately. Locals have a special smart card that gives a discount on travel, but there is no point in purchasing it for tourists.

To pay for the metro there are special machines (they have English language), the metro map and the station you are at appear on the screen. Next, you should select the station where you are going to get off, after which the machine will tell you how much you need to pay. You insert money into the bill slot, receive change and a ticket. Keep your ticket until the end of your trip, because you will need to present it to the turnstile when exiting. That's all, nothing complicated.

Buses

Regular city buses

City buses are the most popular and developed way to travel around the city. There are stops on literally every corner, and you can get to almost anywhere in the city. The cost of travel on a public bus is 0.3 dollars. You need to pay in cash, and it is advisable to always have small change with you. Most often, buses do not have a conductor, and the fare is placed in a special transparent box next to the driver. Locals use a card to pay, which, if I’m not mistaken, is the same for all city transport, including the metro. On most routes, service starts at 6:30 am and ends at 21:00, although some buses run until 23:00. The exact schedule can be found at the stops; not only the route is written there, but also the operating hours for each route.

In addition, the city has one night route number 298, which runs from 22:00 to 05:30, the fare costs 0.46 dollars. It runs from the Century City New Convention and Exhibition Center to the Main Railway Station through the city center. The route practically runs along the first metro line, as can be seen on the map below.

Excursion buses

There are also sightseeing buses in Chengdu that you can take to some of the attractions in and around the city. But this proposal is quite unique. I’m not a fan of group trips, so I haven’t tried this option, but I can still tell you a little about it.

The advantage of such a bus is that it travels to your destination quickly, without stops or transfers, and you don’t have to look for a seat yourself. The downside is that in addition to travel (can be one-way or two-way), its cost includes the entrance fee and guide services. So it turns out to be more expensive than traveling on your own using public transport. Prices and schedules must be found on site.

For example, I found information that an excursion tour to the panda breeding center will cost 20 dollars (128 yuan) per person, this price includes round trip travel, an entrance ticket to the center and guide services (I don’t know what they mean by this , most likely, you will have to follow him in a group). At the same time, you can get to the place on your own by city bus, which will cost a maximum of 1.5 dollars (10 yuan) in 2 directions (this is if you go with transfers), and for the entrance to the park you will pay 9 dollars. (58 yuan). In my opinion, the difference in price is noticeable. If you are traveling with a group, then a taxi will be more profitable.

But for those who don’t like to look for something on their own, this is a good option.

Where to buy tickets

There are special offices for selling tickets for such excursions; they are located near the main tourist attractions (at the main entrance to the pandas, Wuhou Temple, Dufu House Museum), and buses depart from there. In addition, tickets can be purchased at Shuangliu Airport (you need to find the International transit passenger service center in terminals 1 and 2) and at Tianfu Main Square (at -1F near Starbucks at Jinzhan Shopping Center)

Where can I get there?

On such a sightseeing bus you can go to see the Panda Breeding Center, the house museum of the poet Du Fu, Wuhou Temple, the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Jingchengshan Mountain and more.

Transport rental

In order to legally drive a car in China, you only need to have a Chinese driver's license. No foreign or international documents are suitable. Therefore, you won’t be able to rent a car on your own and quickly. If the question is fundamental, you can apply for a Chinese one on the basis of an existing driver’s license from your country, but you will have to take an exam in China, and this requires time and money. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend driving here. But if the desire to drive is irresistible, you can get your bearings using car rental prices. Although the local roads are of high quality, drivers drive as they please, without following the rules at all, and it can be very difficult for a person not accustomed to such traffic to navigate. If retaking your license is not an option for you, then the only possible way is to rent a vehicle with a Chinese driver or a person who has a document issued in the PRC, but this will not be cheap.

The city of Chengdu is located on the territory of the state (country) China, which in turn is located on the territory of the continent Asia.

Population of the city of Chengdu.

The population of Chengdu is 7,123,000 people.

What time zone is Chengdu located in?

Chengdu city is located in the administrative time zone: UTC+8. Thus, you can determine the time difference in the city of Chengdu, relative to the time zone in your city.

Chengdu phone code

Phone code of the city of Chengdu: +57 28. In order to call the city of Chengdu from a mobile phone, you need to dial the code: +57 28 and then the subscriber’s number directly.

Official website of the city of Chengdu.

Website of the city of Chengdu, official website of the city of Chengdu, or as it is also called “Official website of the Chengdu city administration”: http://www.chengdu.gov.cn/.

Coat of arms of the city of Chengdu.

The description of the city of Chengdu presents the coat of arms of the city of Chengdu, which is the distinctive sign of the city.

Metro in Chengdu.

The metro in the city of Chengdu is called Chengdu Metropolitan and is a means of public transport.

The passenger traffic of the Chengdu metro (Chengdu metro congestion) is 103.00 million people per year.

The number of metro lines in Chengdu is 2 lines. The total number of metro stations in Chengdu is 37. The length of metro lines or the length of metro tracks is: 40.97 km.

Subway map (metro map) of Chengdu city.

Sichuan province map

Many people call Sichuan their favorite province or one of them. Everyone unanimously says that Sichuan is incredibly beautiful and it’s hard to disagree with this. The most interesting thing is that in the vast majority of cases, people see only a fraction of the beauty of Sichuan province. There are several very popular places, almost everyone gets to them, after which they turn around and go somewhere else. But even this is enough for them to fall in love with Sichuan and leave with the firm intention of returning.

Let's see what Sichuan province looks like on a map of China and mark the most significant places for ourselves.

Sichuan province map

Sichuan Chengdu. Is it worth staying in the capital?

I can’t clearly say why, but Chengdu is one of my favorite cities in China. There's not much to see here, but the town is very nice. There is no feeling of overcrowding, even though it is home to about 14 million people. It’s nice to walk here, there are a lot of foreigners, both travelers and those who live here. If you have to live in Chengdu for some time, don't worry, you can always find company for communication. In addition to foreigners, quite a lot of Russians live in Chengdu.

If you make some ratings of what to see in Chengdu, the list of attractions will be quite short. Moreover, everything interesting in Chengdu can be seen in one day. The coolest things about Sichuan are located outside the capital. But we'll talk about this a little later.

Pandas in China

Probably the most important attraction of Chengdu, and one of the main attractions in the entire province, is the opportunity to see pandas with your own eyes. Sichuan is considered the birthplace of pandas and it is from here that individual animals are sent to other zoos in China and the world. In all my travels, I’ve been to zoos a couple of times and I can’t say that I was very impressed by what I saw. Therefore, I went to the pandas without much enthusiasm.

But you know, pandas are cool! True, they are worth seeing, especially if you are already in Chengdu. All these animals do is sleep and eat. But they do it so funny that they involuntarily make you smile. The only thing I would like to advise is not to come to the reserve with pandas on weekends or holidays. There are a lot of Chinese. There are several ways to get to the reserve. I will describe the one I used myself.

First you need to take the metro to Chengdu Zoo station, which is located on line 3. Then take a taxi directly to the entrance to the park. A taxi from the metro station costs about 20 yuan, and entrance to the reserve costs 58 yuan. The reserve is open from 8.00 to 18.00, but it is worth considering that after 16.00 some parts of the park may be closed.

By the way, there are pandas in China not only in Chengdu. Pandas can be found in almost all zoos in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and some others. But unlike other cities, there are a lot of pandas in Chengdu. There's even a red panda, although in my opinion this animal doesn't have much of a panda in it. The red panda looks more like a raccoon, only red.

Sichuan. Most Popular Attractions

Jiuzhaigou National Park

Judging by the reviews of most tourists, it is one of the most beautiful places in China. When you look at the photos, you immediately want to pack your backpack and go in search of the park. But not everything is as magical as it seems at first glance. Much has already been said about the advantages of Jiuzhaigou, but there are several significant disadvantages. Apart from the difficult journey that takes a whole day along the mountain roads of Sichuan Province, the main disadvantage of Jiuzhaigou is that you can only spend one day in the park. Staying in the park with a tent and continuing to explore Jiuzhaigou the next day will not work.

But the park is huge and if you want to see everything in a day, inside the park you will have to travel by bus, from one stop to another, along with crowds of Chinese tourists, or literally rush from one lake to another. In this case, you won’t be able to enjoy the place. The entrance ticket is expensive and again, hardly anyone wants to pay. But it’s up to you to decide whether to go or not. Since I wasn’t there personally, I definitely won’t dissuade you.

Yellow Mountains of Emeishan

Some of the most popular places in all of China, very touristy, but I would recommend visiting. The walking route takes two days. At the end of the route you rise to an altitude of about 3000 meters and can see a beautiful panorama. I described the route in detail in an article about the Emey Mountains.

Big Buddha in Leshan

If you come here, be prepared to stand in lines for a long time. Moreover, the queues will be huge. But this is China, it rarely happens differently here. Apparently, the place is worthy of visiting, because even travelers with dozens of countries behind them recommended the Buddha statue in Leshan.

These are the main attractions in Sichuan. I'm sure if you browse the Internet you will find others. In the next paragraph I’ll tell you about places that much fewer people know about. More theoretical information, but still useful.

Sichuan. How to Find Real Tibetan Culture

Probably many people dream of going to Tibet. See with your own eyes real Tibetan monasteries, hermit monks, etc. But let’s figure out what TIBET is today. If you look at the map, there is the Tibet Autonomous Region, which is commonly called Tibet. People who go on organized tours most often start from Lhasa and end in the outskirts of Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Today, there is nothing Tibetan left in Lhasa and the surrounding area. The Chinese government, realizing the tourism potential of Tibet, began to actively destroy Tibetan culture in the region and was very successful in doing so. If you go to TAR to see the real local culture, you will have to go quite far from Lhasa.

Of course, the difficulties of the road should not frighten anyone. More often than not, it is the process of achieving a goal that leaves the most vivid memories. Spend a week or two hiking through the mountains of Tibet, looking for a real Tibetan monastery? This is wonderful! The plan is good, with one exception. In order to enter the TAR territory, you must obtain a permit and be part of a tourist group. This is a mandatory condition and it is not recommended to violate it. You can try to get into Tibetan territory on your own, but within a few days you will be expelled back by the police. You won’t be able to hide from her, if only because the locals, upon seeing you, will immediately inform the police.

Why all this prelude? There is an excellent alternative to the Tibet Autonomous Region. The western part of Sichuan province and the northwestern province of Yunnan - today this is Tibet. You don’t need any permits or tour groups; you can go to the mountains on your own and find Tibetan monasteries, monks and everything that is associated with Tibet. Take a look at Sichuan. Do you see the city of Kanding, west of Chengdu? If you draw a line from Kangding to the north and south, dividing Sichuan into two parts, then the western part will be Tibet. This is where you can find Tibetan culture. The more you move west, the deeper you will be in Tibet.

But remember that the real mountains begin in western Sichuan. There are those above 7000 meters; tourists can rarely be found and only on tourist routes. At the same time, some base points can be reached by buses, which makes the journey easier. Below I will attach a few photos from our week-long hike in the vicinity of Mount Gongga Shan (altitude more than 7500 meters). Unlike the popular Emeishan and similar places, Western Sichuan is a truly difficult challenge that you need to be prepared for.

That's all I wanted to tell you about Sichuan. Of course, one could add that in Sichuan the food is very spicy and there is practically no sun, but you will find this information without me)))

If you have any questions about Sichuan Province, I will be happy to answer in the comments!!!

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Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, a major economic center of China and at the same time one of the oldest cities in the country. Modernity and history are intricately intertwined here, creating a unique flavor of the city. In Chengdu and its surroundings, many monuments of bygone eras have been preserved, including temples of various religions, Buddhist sculpture and the house of the great poet Du Fu, who deposited more than two hundred of his masterpieces there. In addition, in the vicinity of Chengdu there is a panda breeding center open to tourists. Chengdu is also famous as a place where you can try Sichuan cuisine, whose delicious dishes are becoming more and more popular in China.
Geography. The city of Chengdu is located in the southwestern part of China, in the valley of the Minjiang River and is the administrative center of Sichuan Province. It is a major transport hub and engineering center with a population of four million people, and including the suburbs - more than eleven million

Climate

Chengdu has a subtropical humid climate with short winters and long summers. Summer here is hot and humid; during the daytime the air temperature averages +29 C (sometimes it can rise to +33 C). In winter, the air sometimes cools to zero, but snowfalls are quite rare in Chengdu. The greatest amount of rain falls in July - August. In addition, Chengdu is characterized by cloudy weather and fog often occurs. The warm, pleasant spring lasts from March to April, and the equally short but cooler autumn lasts from October to November.

Story

Chengdu originated in the 4th century BC. e. Until 316 BC. e. Chengdu was the capital of the kingdom of Shu, during the Three Kingdoms era from 221 to 263 - the capital of the kingdom of Shu-Han, and during the period of the Five Dynasties in 908-965 - the capital of the kingdom of Later Shu (Later Shu). At the beginning of the century e. Chengdu was famous for its brocade production and was also called Jincheng (“brocade city”).
In 1644-46. Chengdu was occupied by Zhang Xianzhong's rebel army. From the second half of the 17th century, after the conquest of China by the Manchus, it became the administrative center of Sichuan province. In September 1911, the Sichuan Uprising of 1911 took place here. Until December 27, 1949, Chengdu was under the rule of the Kuomintang.
As a result of its own history, Chengdu is still known as the city of lace (Jin Chen) or the city of hibiscus (Rong Chen). After 14 colleges were built in the city, including Sichuan University (1927), the city received the status of a cultural center .
After the Cultural Revolution, the tradition of Chengdu tea houses was revived.

What to see

• Giant Panda Sanctuary. Panda Center is located 18 km from the center of Chengdu in a suburban area. The park recreates the natural habitat of giant pandas. The area of ​​the park is about 37 hectares. In addition to pandas, other rare animals live here. The park's area is 96% covered with trees. You can see many giant pandas of different ages. In the nursery, they live in spacious enclosures and happily gnaw on fresh bamboo - it’s not for nothing that the panda is declared the national treasure of China; here they treat it like a treasure. Also within the park there is a large museum, opened in 1993. The museum contains more than 2,000 exhibits of various representatives of the fauna of Sichuan province.
• Mount Qingchengshan has 37 peaks. This is one of the places of pilgrimage for Taoist pilgrims. Several palaces, towers and pavilions are hidden in the bosom of this mountain.
• Heavenly Master's Cave(Tianshi Dong). The legendary founder of the Tao religion, Zhang Daolin, preached his teachings here, and it was from then on that the cave began to bear the name of the cave of the heavenly master. The construction of the temple dates back to the Sui Dynasty, but it was rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty. Here you can see a terracotta statue of Zhang Daolin and three 90cm statues depicting the three rulers who lived in China in ancient times: Fuxi, Shengong and Xianyuan.
• Valley of Nine Villages(Jiuzhaigou). The valley is located 110 km from Huanglong and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. The valley is distinguished by its surrounding forested hillsides, but the main attraction of the valley is its 108 crystal clear ponds. The valley looks most beautiful in autumn when the leaves change color.
• Du Fu Cottage. The home of Dufu, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, is located in the west of the city, on the banks of the Huanhuasi River. Du Fu (712-770) is one of the most outstanding Chinese poets who lived during the Tang era (618-907), whose work is still considered the pinnacle of Chinese poetry. According to legend, little Du Fu wrote his first poem when he was only 7 years old, and even then his talent was highly appreciated. The poet traveled a lot, at one time was an adviser to Emperor Suzong, was imprisoned for criticizing the ruler and died in his junk boat in Hunan in 770, spending his last years wandering like “a lonely seagull between sea and sky.” The poet came to Chengdu in 759, having fled from Chang'an, which was mired in war, which was the capital at that time. In a new place, the poet built himself a modest hut with a thatched roof and lived there for four years, during which he wrote 240 of the 1,400 works that have come down to us. After the poet left the city, the hut was abandoned, and only three centuries later, another famous Chinese poet Wei Zhuang ordered a park to be built on this site, paying tribute to the talent of Du Fu. Since then, the park has been completed and rebuilt several times, and the main reconstruction work that determined the modern appearance of the complex was carried out in 1500 and 1811. The garden surrounding the thatched buildings deserves special attention. In addition to dense bamboo, magnolias, camellias, azaleas, laurel, apple trees, plums and about 25 other types of trees grow here. In modest-looking pavilions there is a memorial hall, Du Fu's monastery and a small museum where you can get acquainted with the biography and creative activity of the great poet. In the premises you can also see statues of the poet, his books published during the reigns of different dynasties, stone steles and other objects reminiscent of an outstanding person.
• Ancient village of Huanglusi. 30 km southeast of Chengdu in Shaunliu County, among picturesque landscapes, lies the ancient village of Huanglongxi, whose history goes back more than 2000 years. The name of the ancient town is literally translated from Chinese as “yellow dragon mountain stream.” The history of the city dates back to the Western Han era (206 BC - 24 AD), and during the Three Kingdoms era (220-280) the city became an important military post associated with Chengdu - the capital of the Kingdom of Shu at that time. This place attracts tourists today not only with its extraordinary picturesqueness, but also with the opportunity to get acquainted with the old Chinese culture and customs. The city has seven ancient streets built during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) eras, the houses on which are well preserved to this day. The streets are paved with stone slabs, the houses are decorated with porches with columns and engraved frames, and the roofs are covered with tiles. This is one of the few places in China that has preserved its medieval appearance. Many houses now have taverns where you can have a delicious lunch and try the local specialty drink - soy milk. Tea shops, which are found everywhere, also deserve special attention. The best Sichuan teas are served in colorful rooms decorated with bamboo. On the main street you can see three ancient temples - Gulun, Zhenjiang and Chaoyin, where temple festivals are celebrated annually (June 9 and September 9 according to the lunar calendar). Visitors to the city can not only stroll through the streets and see Ming and Qing buildings, but also take a river walk, during which their path will lie along ancient houses on stilts, reflecting the residential culture of the Shu people. Another attraction of Huanglongxi is the six thousand-year-old ficus trees. The city's districts also contain interesting caves, a former battlefield and rock burials from the Han era, which were recently discovered and are of great interest to historians.
• Ancient settlement of Sanxingdui. Several decades ago, in the suburbs of Chengdu, 16 km from Xindu, a sensational discovery was made that amazed the whole world, and historians had another unsolved mystery of China. Some sources claim that the discovery was made by archaeologists looking for Shan settlements, others, as usual, adhere to a more romantic version that an ordinary peasant stumbled upon the sensation while working in the field. Be that as it may, in 1986, in the suburbs of Chengdu, real treasures were discovered in the ground - elephant tusks, gold, bronze and jade items and sculptures, specially broken before burial. During excavations that followed the discovery, an entire settlement dating back to 3000 BC was found. - 1000 BC, which once belonged to an advanced civilization, but for unknown reasons was abandoned. Historians suggest that perhaps this city was the capital of the semi-mythical culture of Ba-Shu. What makes this lost settlement and the discovered artifacts even more mysterious is the fact that Sanxingdui is located at the same latitude as Mount Everest, the Bermuda Triangle and the Mayan civilization - some of the most mystical places on the planet. Although even without that, the finds that can be viewed in the Sanxingdui Museum inspire a feeling of awe and horror. Huge bronze statues of human height froze in bizarre poses with outstretched arms and bulging eyes, large masks with strange, non-Asian, some kind of alien faces, blurred into a frightening grin, give historians new ground for thinking about the mysterious lost civilization. Among the main finds are a golden staff with images of human heads and eight “heavenly” bronze trees 3.6 m high, cast in bronze. Experts say that the technique for making such a tree is extremely complex, and only the restoration of one such exhibit using the most modern technologies took more than three years, so how the ancient craftsmen managed to create such a miracle is a real mystery. Presumably, a tree entwined with a dragon, which has human palms with knives instead of paws, symbolizes the Universe, and its fruits symbolize the Sun, Moon and stars. Sanxingdui Museum is open daily from 8:30 to 17:00.
• Pagoda of Souls. On Lingyunshan Mountain there is a soul pagoda (Lingbao Ta), the height of the building is 38 m, it dates back to the reign of the Sun Dynasty. From here you have a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
• Chengdu Mosque, located in the south of the city, was partially destroyed during Japanese air raids in 1941. The prayer hall, 15.7 m long and 11.7 m wide, lined with enameled tiles, remained intact. The inscription "seventh year of the Qianlong Empire" is carved on the crossbar, which means that the mosque was built in 1742.
• Monastery of the Precious Light(Baoguan Si) is located in the small town of Xudu, 189 km from Chengdu. It is believed that the monastery was built during the Han Dynasty. There are more than 20 buildings (a pagoda, 5 temples and 16 courtyards) scattered over an area of ​​8 hectares, almost all of them were built in 1670.
• Wang Jian's Tomb, ruler of the early Shu Empire, also known as the "eternal mausoleum" is located in the northwest of the city. The 15-meter building is divided into three palaces. In the central hall is the decorated sarcophagus of the king, and in the next hall is the stone Statue of Wang Jian.
• Wangjianglou Park. The park became famous thanks to the famous poetess Xue Tao (769-834), who lived here. The park contains a 30-meter, four-story River View Tower. Nearby there is a working fountain from the Tang Dynasty. It is believed that the poetess used the waters of the fountain to produce red paper. The park contains several buildings, all built in her honor: the Poetic Recitation Tower (Yinshi Lou), the Paper Washing Pavilion (Wanjian Ting), and the Lace Washing Tower (Zhou Lou). The poetess loved bamboo very much, so a grove of 140 different varieties of bamboo was planted here in her honor.
• Park of Culture. In the cultural park (Wenhua Gongyuan), located in the west of the city, there is an old Taoist Qingyang Temple, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The modern buildings date back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
• Manju Shri Temple. The temple is located in the north of the city and covers an area of ​​5 hectares. The temple complex includes five temples made of stone and wood, built on the ruins of a monastery dating back to the Southern Dynasties. The Shofa Tan Hall houses 10 bronze statues of Buddhist guardian gods. And in the Cangjing Lou Hall there are bronze statues of Buddha and Buddhist saints.
• Prince Wu Temple. The first temple was built by Li Xiong in 302 in honor of Zhuge Liang, a strategist and statesman who is still famous today. Zhuge Liang was also the chancellor of the Shu Han Empire. For his services, Liang was awarded the title of prince in 223. In the central hall of the temple there is a gilded clay statue of Zhuge Liang, in front of which there are three bronze drums. The two small sculptures on each side of Zhuge Liang's figure depict his son and grandson. There is also a temple dedicated to Liu Bei, the ruler of the Shu Han Empire. Nearby is a mound under which his remains are buried. The covered side corridors display 28 terracotta statues of ministers, generals and senior officials of the Shu Han state. In front of each of the statues there is a small stele telling about the life of this person.
• Dragon Slayer Temple(Fulun Guan). At the northern tip of a small island in the river stands the Dragon Slayer Temple. According to legend, the Minjiang River overflowed its banks so often because a cunning dragon made its lair in its waters. Li Bing and his son were able to capture the dragon by chaining it, so there was no need to worry about floods. It is not known exactly when the first temple in honor of the dragon slayer was built, only that the modern building dates back to the Qing Dynasty. The stone statue of Li Bing was carved in 168. Its height is 2 m, and its weight is 4.5 tons, the year and month of the sculpture can be read on the chest of the statue.
• Leshan- a small town 120 km from Chengdu, at the southern foot of Mount Lingyunshan. In ancient times, the town of Leshan was called Jiazhou and had the reputation of having the most beautiful scenery in Sichuan Province. It was famous for the abundance of blossoming Chinese apple trees and was also called Xianggu - "fragrant city". Currently, Leshan is one of the most visited cities in the province thanks to the attractions in the area - the Emei Mountains and the giant stone Buddha.
• Great Buddha of Leshan. In the city you can see a colossal stone statue of Maitreya. The height of the statue is 71 m, it was carved from a single rock. Buddha sits at the confluence of three rivers - Qingyi, Min and Dadu, which, according to legend, were once turbulent capricious streams and brought a lot of trouble to local residents. In the 8th century AD, one of the monks named Khaitun decided to help people and came up with a beautiful solution - to hollow out a huge idol in the mountain, and with pebbles obtained from the mountain during construction to fill up the streams that interfered with navigation and disturbed the peasants. It took the novice 20 years to raise the necessary funds to begin implementing his plan. They say that towards the end of his life, in fruitless attempts to get the necessary amount from the authorities to continue work, Khaitun went blind, and other monks continued his work. The grandiose construction began in 713 and lasted 90 years, ending in 803 with the participation of the local ruler Wei Gao. The Big Buddha inspires a sense of awe with its size, grandeur and impartial face, and its appearance becomes more and more captivating as you approach it by boat. Standing at the feet of Buddha, whose height is equal to a 23-story building, you feel like an insignificant grain of sand. Over the almost century that it took to build the colossus, numerous monastic monasteries were also built in the surrounding area, which are now of historical and cultural value. In 1996, the Buddha and Mount Etaishan were inscribed by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage List. The statue is the largest Buddha statue in the whole world.
• Mount Emeishan, dedicated to Puxian Bodhisattva, is located 160 km southwest of Chengdu. The highest peak of Emeishan is called the Peak of Ten Thousand Buddhas, it reaches a height of 3099 m. The mountain is revered by Chinese Buddhists as one of the four holy mountains (other mountains are Mount Wutaishan in Shanxi Province, Mount Jiuhuashan in Anhwei Province and Mount Putuoshan in Zhejiang Province). The first Taoist temple was built on the mountain during the Han Dynasty (25-220). During the Tang Dynasty, the mountain became a site of pilgrimage among Buddhists due to the more than 200 shrines built here during this time. 20 temples and monasteries have survived to this day; the plans of the local government include their complete restoration. Translated from Chinese, the name of the mountain “emei” means “beautiful”, “lovely”, and there is a legend associated with this name. Tradition says that long ago there was a plain and a small town in which there was a Buddhist monastery. One day a wanderer approached the monastery door and asked the monk for permission to spend the night, to which he received consent. The wanderer turned out to be an artist and in the morning, in gratitude to the monk, he painted a lovely girl on four canvases. However, the mysterious artist warned the novice that the paintings must be hidden in the chest and not removed from there until 49 days have passed. With these words he left. The monk, left alone, took out the paintings and hung them on the walls, unable to hide such beauty in a chest. After admiring the paintings, he went to pray, and upon returning to his cell, to his great surprise, he discovered that the beauties had miraculously left the paintings and appeared before his eyes in their full splendor. The unrestrained servant of the monastery immediately forgot the Buddhist precepts prohibiting spending the night under the same roof with a woman, and tried to grab one of the painted beauties, when suddenly, as soon as he touched the skirt of the most beautiful girl, she immediately turned into a mountain peak! Three other girls, seeing what happened, did not want to leave their friend and also turned into mountains. Since then, these four beautiful peaks, dressed in lush forests and pearly clouds, have stood in this place, known as the Emei Mountains: one at a distance and three side by side.
• Ancient irrigation structures of Dujiangyan. The Dujiangyan complex is a brilliant pearl of irrigation construction in ancient China. Despite its venerable age - more than 2200 years - the complex still serves people. Dujiangyan is located at the foot of the Yulei Mountains, located in the western part of Guanxian County, Sichuan Province, and is the highest point in the northwest of the Chengdu Plain. The large Dujiangyan complex of irrigation structures is considered an original scientific site and testifies to a breakthrough in the irrigation construction of ancient China, during which a method was undertaken to drain water without the help of a dam. The structures are located on a key area of ​​the plain. In its main part, the complex is formed by three structures: the Fenshuyuju watershed (“Fish Mouth”), the Feishaiyan (“Flying Sands”) flood control canal, and the Bao Pinkou (“Magic Bottle Neck”) drainage structure. These structures, being closely connected with each other, interact in a single complex, limiting and regulating each other, together they constitute a carefully planned and rationally placed hydraulic facility, simultaneously performing irrigation, flood control and transport functions. Dujiangyan is located in an extremely scenic area full of historical attractions. Large-scale irrigation facilities, majestic mountains, beautiful gardens, exciting legends, Fulong Temple (Reclining Dragon), Erwan Temple (Two Knights), and the suspension bridge attract numerous domestic and foreign tourists. In 2000, the Qingchengshan Mountains and the Dujiangyan complex of buildings were included in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.

What to buy

The most famous souvenirs in Chengdu are Sichuan brocade, lacquerware, embroidery and bamboo-covered porcelain. The cost of brocade varies from 80 to 200 yuan, depending on the size. Small porcelain vases with bamboo cost 30 to 50 yuan, and large ones cost 500 to 600 yuan. You can find all the souvenirs at the largest handicraft market, Songxianqiao. It is located opposite Qingyang Temple.
In the evenings, there is an antique market on Zhenming Nan Lu Street, opposite the Jingjiang Hotel. You can find very beautiful souvenirs there, such as wood carvings or calligraphy. Since Sichuan province borders Tibet in the west, there is also a Tibetan market here. In the southwestern part of Chengdu, opposite the Wuhou Temple, you will find many Tibetan souvenirs.
Shu Brocade Factory and Academy. Address: 1 Caotang East Road
Sichuan antiques store. Address: Shudu Avenue, Shaocheng Road, 6 e
Factory of bamboo products. Address: Jiefang Street, 12
Sichuan arts and crafts store. Address: Sichuan Exhibition Hall, 16 Middle People's Road (Renminzhong lu).
Factory of lacquered products. Address: Jinhe Street, 81
Hehuachi Wholesale Center. Address: third section of the second ring highway

Where and what to eat

Chengdu is home to local Sichuan cuisine, which is becoming more and more popular throughout China. It is characterized by the abundant use of pepper and other hot seasonings. Among the main culinary techniques of Sichuan cuisine are frying, steaming, stewing, but a complete list of techniques will consist of no less than 20 items. Beef is more popular in Sichuan cuisine than in the cuisines of other provinces. It is cut into thin pieces and quickly fried, but is sometimes steamed and dredged in rice flour to create a thick gravy. The most famous Sichuan dishes are pork with fish flavor (yuxiang zhousi), spicy chicken cubes with peanuts (gongbao jiding), pork cooked in spicy sauce (huiguo zhoupian).
If Sichuan cuisine is not to your taste, then Chengdu has a large number of excellent restaurants that offer cuisine from other regions of China, Asia and Europe. In addition, there is a McDonald's chain in Chengdu.

• Restaurant "Imperial City Old Ma" (Huangcheng Laoma). This restaurant belongs to a chain of restaurants open throughout China for the most paying customers. Address: Shenlong Street, 14.
• Tanya's Fish Head Restaurant. This restaurant got its name in honor of its creator named Tan. The restaurant became famous for its delicious fish heads, prepared "Hot Pot" style.
• Yulin Chuanchuan Xiang Restaurant. The name of the restaurant comes from the name of a dish that is especially popular among the female half of Chengdu residents. It can be very expensive or very inexpensive. In principle, this is still the same “Hot Pot (hot pot)” with the only difference that the ingredients - vegetables, meat, poultry, shrimp - are not simply dropped into the cauldron, but are strung on a small bamboo skewer and one end is dipped into boiling water. bouillon. You can think of it as a quick version of Hot Pot - instead of a long, leisurely meal with friends, you simply buy a specific set on a skewer. Chuanchuan Xiang can be bought on the street or ordered in an expensive restaurant.
• Chengdu Restaurants for Muslims
• Yuexiangcun niurou Restaurant. This restaurant is located in the center of Chengdu. Prices are moderate. The restaurant specializes in beef dishes. Address: 66 Dongcheng Gennan Street.
• Tianfanglou Restaurant. Address: Xiyu Street, 108, mosque building.
• Restaurant "Shanshui Pavilion Vegetarian Teahouse". Address: No.56, Zijing Nan Road, Wuhou District.

Chengdu is nestled on a plain along which the Min River flows in Sichuan Province. Today it is the capital of the province. The city was founded in the 4th century BC. During the Song era, it served as the capital of China and was the first in the world to use paper money.

Chengdu has now taken the lead in China's traditional medicine in curing incurable diseases. The subtropical monsoon climate is characterized by the rainy season in July and August. Therefore, it is better to come between March and June.

The city and surrounding area are famous for its cultural, historical attractions and unexpected places:

Mention of this street dates back to the 3rd century BC. Green tiles decorate the street for 0.5 kilometers. Here tourists will see craftsmen who can write hieroglyphs on a grain of rice or paint the inner walls of a fragile glass ball.

The Qing period is traced in the architecture of the street buildings. On the last tens of meters of the street you can smell local delicacies that tourists will not ignore.

The southern part of the city shelters a temple, the area of ​​which is estimated at 36-38 thousand m2. The time of creation of the memorial dates back to the period of the Three Kingdoms in the 3rd century. The temple is surrounded by a red wall, inside which a peach garden is planted. The complex includes the tomb of Liu Bei, the gallery and the commander's pavilion, as well as gates 1 and 2. The buildings are oriented from south to north.

Location: 231 - Wuhouci Street.

The first buildings in Chengdu date back to the 7th-10th centuries during the Tang Dynasty. At the end of the 17th century the monastery was rebuilt. The complex boasts a collection of paintings and manuscripts of 480 pieces. Autographs of artists, masters of hieroglyphic writing and the skull of a monk who managed to translate 1333 sacred texts from Sanskrit are kept here.

In the early 20s of the 20th century, the monastery was replenished with a Burmese statue of the White Buddha. At the same time, the complex’s storerooms contain 290 iron, stone, wooden, bronze and jade statues of Buddha.

The tea house, located on the territory of the monastery, is superior to similar buildings in the city. There is a vegetarian restaurant nearby.

Location: 66 Wenshuyuan Street.

The city of Leshan is located at the confluence of three rivers. The distance between Chengdu and Leshan is covered by bus in 1 hour.

The glory of the city was brought by the rock sculpture of a seated Buddha, the production of which began at the beginning of the 8th century and lasted 9 decades. A person descending from the top of the mountain at the level of the head of the Big Buddha reaches his feet, which are washed by the waters of the river, covering a distance of 71 m. The southern and northern walls depict 9 dozen beings with awakened consciousness who decided to become Buddhas (bodhisattvas).

Location: No.2435 - Lingyun Street.

Tourists coming to Chengdu for the first time confuse the panda breeding research center, located 10 kilometers to the northeast, with the panda reserve, which is located 150 km to the west.

The number of bears feeding on bamboo has dropped to 980 animals. The task of scientists is to create adapted conditions for the reproduction of these animals. Then the mature pandas are released into the wild. Pandas love to sleep. Therefore, it is better to see these cute creatures during the morning feeding with bamboo.

Location: 10 km northeast of the city center.

White Dragon Cave Temple

The Buddhist building on Mount Eimeshan dates back to the 3rd century BC. Qin period. The temple consists of 3 halls, inside of which stalactites and stalagmites of rainbow colors amaze with their natural resourcefulness. Buddhas and enlightened ones made of bronze guard the sacred mountain.

Location: Emei, Leshan, Sichuan.

The creation of a reserve on the mountain is due to the safety of Tibetan macaques. The number of these mammals is 1180. Macaques have chosen only these Emeishan forests. The weight of an adult monkey reaches the weight of a 7-8 year old child. These macaques do not suffer from shyness; they make faces in front of cameras and steal fruits and shiny things. The reserve staff prohibits feeding the monkeys so as not to violate the restrictive diet.

Location: Emeishan, Leshan, Sichuan.

The building dates back to the 4th century and is located on Mount Eimeshan. Puxian Bodhisattva is the protector of the shrine, which I also call the Temple of 10 Thousand Years. The 8-meter bronze sculpture of a bodhisattva on an elephant with 3 heads is over 10 centuries old.

According to legend, the touch of tourists to this monument fulfills a wish. Those places that tourists can reach have been shining for a long time. The cable car helps you get to the temple in minutes, and the hike takes 3 days.

The sacred Mount Emeishan shelters a shrine whose Chinese name is Jindingsi. The date of creation of the temple dates back to the 2nd century of the Han Dynasty. Puxian Bodhisattva is considered a symbol of worship.

The carved roof, carved pillars and ornate lattice work represent the Chinese architectural style.

On the observation deck at an altitude of 3080 m, artists, photographers and nature lovers will catch angles of the surrounding unique environment.

400 km separate Chengdu and the reserve of nine villages with the Chinese name Jiuzhaigou. By bus the time will be 9 hours. This national park is located in the Minshan Mountains at altitudes of 2000-4800 m, covering an area of ​​600 km 2.

Scientists have discovered multi-cascade waterfalls and 108 lakes on the territory of the reserve, formed from the melting of glaciers, with blue, green and yellow colors, explaining the resulting color by the vital activity of algae. It is worth paying attention to the Panda waterfall, the five-cascade Pearl waterfall, the Ancient Forest and the Swan and Travyanoye lakes.

Chengdu and the reserve with the Russian name Yellow Dragon are separated by 200 km and 4 hours by bus in a northerly direction. The altitude of the area reaches 3500 m with an area 20 thousand km 2. 3100 lakes in some places represent cascades. Here tourists will find the largest Zhaga waterfall in China, reaching a fall height of 93 m. The mountain with its peak in the snow rises to 5588 m.

The reserve is home to rare species of panda and monkey.

The complex is divided into an imperial palace and a park. The palace was intended for members of the imperial family and for performing government functions. The advantage of the park is that the designers placed 260 secluded places copied from Chinese landscapes. There are: a lake with bridges, small mountains, valleys.

Location: Shuang Qiao Qu.

The beginning of construction dates back to the 3rd century BC. Heavy flooding of the Minjiang River led to crop loss every year. To combat this natural phenomenon, a dam was built in the middle of the river, dividing the river into two branches.

The irrigation structure still functions today, irrigating arable land with an area of 5280 km 2, and between the cities of Chengdu and Dujiangyan - 1 hour by bus.

Local craftsmen will offer tourists to make a painting with their own hands with a relief image on a stone, learn how to shoot a bow and even cook local dishes.

In the vicinity of the city of Zigong, 9 km away, paleontologists discovered the remains of dinosaurs with an age of 175 million years. This gave impetus to the construction and opening of a three-story museum with an area of 65 thousand m2.

The exhibition is divided into three areas: the evolution of dinosaurs, skeletons found in this area and successfully restored, and the excavation site where paleontological work continues.

Near the city of Dujiangyan, an hour's bus ride from Chengdu, there is a mountain range with 36 peaks and 70 cave temples. The slopes of the massif are densely overgrown with forest and bamboo. Taoist and Buddhist objects of worship found a place on the Front Mountain of the Qingchengshan Massif. Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor laid down the canons of Taoism for the Chinese here. Back Mountain attracts tourists with views of waterfalls and roaring streams of water among the mountains.

In addition to the listed attractions and interesting places in Chengdu, tourists will find other objects of interest: Qing Yin Pavilion, Baoguo Monastery, Wolong Nature Reserve, Chengdu Museums, Three Star Mound and the House of the Poet Du Fu, Panda Base in Dujiangyang, Black Goat Temple, Shu Brocade Academy , Flutist sculpture in Chengdu, Eight Outer Temples, Sichuan Opera in Chengdu, Tibetan sauna in Chengdu, New Age Global Center, Sanxingdui Ancient Village, Huanglongxi Ancient Village.