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".. is one of the coolest cities in China, so you might as well stick around a few days and explore." Thebrokebackpacker	".. is an up and coming destination to study Mandarin, this city is a bit off the beaten track and most." Oneworld365
".. is a great city to create a home base to travel from." Dangerous-business	".. is a huge city with a population of around 14million people; it's when of the most livable cities in China." Unusualtraveler
".. is home to the Panda Reserve, a wonderland reserve of both giant and red pandas." Adventuresaroundasia	".. is also one of the top tourist destinations, near places like the panda research base, JiuZhaiGou, and DuJianYan." Mariaabroad
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".. is growing in popularity with backpackers, so although it's not a complete tourist spot you should get by just fine." Oneworld365	".. is not that far from Jiuzhaigou and you will definitely be able to see panda's there :)!" Bunchofbackpackers
".. is a great place to taste the spicy Sichuan cuisine, visit temples, participate in the tea house culture and see traditional Sichuanese opera." Mapsnbags	".. is the capital of the Sichuan province and is one of the largest cities in Western China." Withhusbandintow

Chengdu's character in words:

Culture Food Tea River Very touristic Mountain Cheap Shopping Architecture Calm city Size: World City Mount Qingcheng Chunxi Road

What to visit - Chengdu or Chongqing?

According to most travellers Chengdu is more worth a visit than Chongqing. But if Chongqing is on your route, make a (short) stop there.

Itineraries

Chengdu Itinerary: Pandas, Opera, Hot Pot, and a Giant Buddha in 2 Days

Baby Panda learns to climb a tree with giant Panda mama at the Chengdu Research Base Chengdu China is probably best known for its Giant Panda Research Center. And while this is a highlight of our Chengdu itinerary, it’s only one of several fascinating things to do in Chengdu and the surrounding area.

- What to include in a Chengdu itinerary - Ancient village of Huanglongxi (a last-minute add to our Chengdu itinerary) - Our Chengdu itinerary

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The Ultimate Kham Tibet Road Trip Itinerary: Off The Beaten Path From Lijiang to Chengdu

> The Ultimate Tibet Road Trip Itinerary

This itinerary will take you overland around 1500 kilometers from the city of Lijiang in Yunnan Province to the city of Chengdu in Sichuan Province. ...

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Things to do

Top 20 things to do in Chengdu in 2020 - A traveler's guide - Daily Travel Pill

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province in China and a rising tourist attraction for foreigners. In this article I will share with you the top 20 tourist attractions in Chengdu but before that, let’s talk a bit about when is the best time to visit this city. Going to the Sichuan Opera is definitely one of the top ...

- Top 20 things to do in Chengdu in 2020 – A traveler’s guide

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Chengdu Travel Blog - Top Things To Do In Chengdu China

I’ve said it before, and I will say it again. Before going to Chengdu, China , and nothing more. , and loved it! Before diving into the top attractions in Chengdu, many travelers are not familiar with the city and what it offers. Of course, I will say some of the Chengdu attractions include pandas and ..

- Chengdu Travel Blog – Top Things To Do In Chengdu China - Top Things To Do In Chengdu Blog

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Top things to do in Chengdu - China

Are you planning a trip to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in China? Find out some of the things you can do and see in this beautiful city.anshun bridge Chengdu it’s the capital of the Sichuan province, one of the most beautiful provinces in China. I visited Sichuan last year on a trip to photograph the snow ...

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A Variety Of Things To Do In Chengdu China

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6 Things to do in Chengdu - Svenywhere - Your hidden travel gems

5 Best Things To Do in Chengdu, China

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Top shopping places in Chengdu in 2020 - Daily Travel Pill

> Top shopping places in Chengdu in 2020

Accommodation

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How to reach Chengdu

> Where to sleep in Chengdu

There are many hotels in Chengdu, most of them being oriented towards businessmen. Personally, I stayed in Sim’s Cosy Guesthouse . They organize tours at minimum costs around the Sichuan Province and help you with the Tibet Tourist Permit. ...

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Chengdu Luxury Hotel - Niccolo Chengdu - Chengdu Travel Blog

> Chengdu Luxury Hotel – Niccolo Chengdu

.. in 2009, I was entirely overwhelmed by the experience of traveling in China. For our recent visit to China, though, I wanted more. I wanted a great experience, great food, and a little bit of luxury. But, when traveling in China, I wasn’t sure if the same rules applied. Traveling in China is hard, so I expect a luxury ...

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Top things to do in Chengdu - China

> spicy hot-pot.

If you don’t like spicy food (or you have some food allergies) it can be quite challenging to eat in a restaurant in this part of China (and in Yunnan ...

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10 AMAZING day trips from Chengdu - Daily Travel Pill

> Where to stay in Chengdu

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How To Do Your Own Panda Tour in Chengdu (And Why You Should)

> Where to stay in Chengdu

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Top 20 things to do in Chengdu in 2020 - A traveler's guide - Daily Travel Pill

> Where to stay in Chengdu

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China: Visiting pandas in Chengdu! - Blogger at Large

> Where to stay in Chengdu

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Such Cute Panda Bears In Chengdu China

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My Chengdu Street Food Marathon: 32 Snacks in 10 Hours

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The Tibetan Overland Route from Shangri La to Chengdu

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Eat & drink

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How to reach Chengdu

> What to eat

The Sichuan cuisine is famous in China and not only … it is famous for being very spicy … So be careful what you eat, you might set your mouth on fire. ...

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6 Things to do in Chengdu - Svenywhere - Your hidden travel gems

> 5. Eat hotpot

You can’t leave Chengdu, or the Sichuan province without eating hotpot. And while you are at Chunxi Street, there is a place called Xiaolongkan old hotpot. This is one of the best places in Chengdu to experience some great old authentic hotpot. If you can’t handle spicy food that much don’t go for a spicy pot flavor.

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Chengdu Luxury Hotel - Niccolo Chengdu - Chengdu Travel Blog

> Eating French Food at a Chengdu Luxury Hotel

I never thought I would be eating French food in China. It was, of course, not the reason why we were traveling to Chengdu. Our trip focused on spicy Sichuan food. But, Niccolo Hotel had a visiting chef from Xiamen, China, in for a promotion the week we were in Chengdu. And, the chef just happened to be from France.

Withhusbandintow.com > Chengdu-luxury-hotel

Transport

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The Tibetan Overland Route from Shangri La to Chengdu

> Public Transport

Buses ply the routes between all towns. The road conditions range from perfectly paved to teeth-chattering gravel quagmires. Often times the edges of the road are not barricaded, with steep cliffs tumbling down the sides. ...

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How To Do Your Own Panda Tour in Chengdu (And Why You Should)

> What about public transport?

Yes, public transport is an option but there’s not one direct bus or metro. Your best option is to take the metro as far as you can (to Chengdu Junqu General Hospital) and take a taxi from there. It will save you a bit – you will then only travel about 7 km by ...

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The Ultimate Kham Tibet Road Trip Itinerary: Off The Beaten Path From Lijiang to Chengdu

> 1. Travel by bus.

Our itinerary focuses on traveling by bus from each town, which is the cheapest and easiest option available to everyone. However, there are some alternative modes of transport you can use if you want. ...

Crawfordcreations.org > Kham-tibet-road-trip-itinerary
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Sport

Paragliding Chengdu: Soaring Through Sichuan Skies

Those were the only directions I got as I prepared mentally for my first paragliding ride. Was that really all there was to it? My stomach knotted and my heart began to pound as my instructor readied our gigantic nylon parachute. I clenched my jaw and snuck a glance over the edge of a cliff towards the sheet of ...

- Paragliding to a Rural Chinese Village - Paragliding Chengdu With Panda Experience

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CHINA - Chengdu craft beer bars; my personal hotspots –

> Chengdu craft beer: Hugo

.. with the other 20 taps pouring mainly Australian and New Zealand brews. Good beers but I prefer local brews and taster flights weren’t possible. They do have a large selection of bottles too including a few Chinese ones. I asked why they don’t have more local brews and ..

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The Tibetan Overland Route from Shangri La to Chengdu

> Hitchhiking The Route

We did a fair bit of hitchhiking in this area, with varied success, with the longest distance being about 200km. You are unlikely to be left stranded anywhere, as there are plenty of trucks and private cars on the roads. ...

Nomadasaurus.com > The-tibetan-overland-route-from-shangri-la-to-chengdu
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Best Chengdu Panda Tour in 2019 - Being a Chengdu Panda Volunteer

> Holding Pandas In China?

Tours

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Chengdu Tours - Chengdu, Pandas and Le Shan Giant Buddha!

> Chengdu Panda Tours

Chengdu has become synonymous with the giant pandas that are studied there and that means Chengdu panda tours are a must-see part of staying in the city. ...

- Tours from Chengdu

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General tips

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Paragliding Chengdu: Soaring Through Sichuan Skies

> Opportunity Knocks

Just a couple of days prior, I had been lying in bed and staring into my computer screen in my Chengdu apartment. SEO, social media, web design, photo optimization, support forums – I was tangled up in the early stages of getting my blog off the ground . I had no idea that in just 36 hours I’d be running off a cliff ...

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A Variety Of Things To Do In Chengdu China

> A Night Cultural Experience

.. at the St Regis in Chengdu before we headed out for our evening entertainment. The buses took us to the Chinese Sichuan opera house. ...

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Best Chengdu Panda Tour in 2019 - Being a Chengdu Panda Volunteer

> The Chengdu Panda Volunteer Experience

The panda volunteer program lasts all day and includes cleaning the panda habitat, which includes pandas’ cages and outdoor spaces. Unfortunately, it rained during the morning of our panda volunteer program, which made it a little harder to clean the outdoor space. But, it was still ...

Withhusbandintow.com > Chengdu-panda-tour-panda-volunteer

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Top 20 things to do in Chengdu in 2020 - A traveler's guide - Daily Travel Pill

> 1. Be impressed at the Sichuan Opera

Rent your vehicle

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The Ultimate Kham Tibet Road Trip Itinerary: Off The Beaten Path From Lijiang to Chengdu

> 2. Hire a private car & driver.

While hiring a car and driver gives you way more freedom than if you took the bus, it’s also astronomically more expensive. Plus you’ll have to deal with negotiating with drivers in Chinese, which is never particularly fun. ...

Crawfordcreations.org > Kham-tibet-road-trip-itinerary
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Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Chengdu to Bangkok, Rayong, Pattaya

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Connection:

Very good

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Normal

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No / No / No

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High

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3-5 days

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Many

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Few

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September, October

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January, February

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Chengdu is a world city (China) with a population of 7,415,590. The nearest city of Chengdu is Zigong. Chengdu is in center China. It fits perfect for a cultural trip.

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