Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China, is located in the central part of the province. It is dominated by the Han nationality and has 44 ethnic minorities including Hui, Mongolia, Tibet, Miao, Manchu and Tujia. What fun is there in Chengdu? You must not miss these 20 places.
20. Qingyang Palace
Qingyang Palace is the oldest Taoist temple in Chengdu, worshiping and blessing, and feeling the mysterious Taoist atmosphere.
19. Luodai Ancient Town
Luodai Ancient Town is a hakka town in the suburbs of Chengdu. Eat Heart broken Cold Jelly, relax at any random tea house, that’s the way how you do feel the Hakka customs.
18. Sichuan Museum
This museum has the most collections of Zhang Daqian’s work, especially his replicas of Dunhuang murals.
17. Renmin Park
Renmin park located in the heart of the city center, drink tea and daze in the sun, feel the relaxed and comfortable life.
16. Mingyue Village
Mingyue Village is considered to be an Arcadia , a real paradise. In chinese poetic fantasy, people call a pastoral paradise as Taoyuan. There is also a saying in Chengdu, that everyone has a Mingyue village in his heart.
15. Sanxingdui Museum
Sanxingdui Museum is located in the northeast corner of the ruins of Sanxingdui, which is at the bank of Duck River in the west of Guanghan City, Sichuan Province, known as a famous historical and cultural city. It is 38 kilometers north from Chengdu and 26 kilometers south from Deyang
14. Anren Ancient Town
The largest folk museum community in China, known as the town of Ancient Museums.
13. Kuixinglou Street
Kuixinglou Street is located in Chengdu City. There are many interesting shops, coffee houses and water bars on the street.
12. Wenshuyuan
There are more than 300 different Buddha statues in this famous Buddhist temples in western Sichuan. The vegetarian dishes in the courtyard are also very good.
11. Xiling Snow Mountain
It is a snow-capped mountain which very closed to the city of Chengdu, with spectacular scenery and numerous snow rides.
10. Huang Longxi
The streets of this ancient town is full of Qing Dynasty style. There is a big celebration in this town in the beginning of each chinese lunar year.
9. Jiuyan Bridge
Jiuyuan Bridge is a beautiful covered bridge in Chengdu, surrounded by a lively street full of bars.
8. Wuhou Temple
Wuhou temple is the first temple ever where a monarch and his minister buried together. King Liu, Bei and Minister Zhu, Geliang, two very famous people in Chinese history. Their stories spread so widely that you can find in many novels, operas and movies.
7. Du Fu’s Thatched Cottage
Du Fu is one of the greatest poets of Tang Dynasty. This was the place he worked and wrote poetry.
6. Chun Xi Road
The most representative commercial street in Chengdu. Lots of beautiful ladies shop there.
5. Dujiangyan Irrigation System
This is the most complete and oldest ancient water conservancy project in China.
4. Qingcheng Mountain
There is a saying that Qingcheng is the quietest place in the world. Here is the birthplace of Taoism, there are many Taoist temples to explore.
3. Jinli Ancient Street
Jinli Ancient Street is the oldest and busiest commercial district in Chengdu, you can taste a lot of local cuisine.
2. Kuanzhai Alley
Here, you can drink tea, bathe your ears, eat hot pot, and feel the happy life of Chengdu people.
1. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda is the most convenient place to watch giant pandas around Chengdu. There are so many giant pandas waiting for you.
