Ask a QuestionAs a historical and cultural city, Chengdu is one of the most famous cities in China. Boasting Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Dujiangyan(an ancient irrigation system), Qingcheng Mountain, Jinsha Site Musuem, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and Wuhou Temple, there are plenty of things to do in Chengdu, including watching giant pandas, strolling around the ancient streets and tasting hot pot. Chengdu is always beautiful in different seasons, it is recommended that you visit Chengdu in spring and autumn with pleasant weather and less crowds. If you want to visit Chengdu in summer, it is recommended that you visit Chengdu in June.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is the best place to see giant pandas in Chengdu. To see giant pandas in Chengdu, spring and autumn are more recommended with pleasant weather and chances to see active giant pandas. Generally speaking, the giant pandas are more active before 12:00, it is more recommended that you visit the giant pandas in the morning.
In spring(March to May), giant pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding are active, and you can see the giant pandas eating and playing. In spring, you may see the interactions between mother pandas and baby pandas, which will be a unique experience.
In summer(June to August), it is recommended that you visit the giant pandas in the morning because the giant pandas may be taken indoor when temperature is over 26℃. And summer is also the school vacation with crowds, you may wait in line for a long time to see the giant pandas in Chengdu.
In autumn(September to November), it is comfortable to visit the giant pandas with the cool temperature. And July to October is the time when mother pandas give birth to baby pandas, you can see the baby pandas at the Moon Giant Panda Nursery House during this time. In autumn, giant pandas are active with the comfortable weather. Autumn is also the best time to explore some famous attractions near Chengdu like Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei and Jiuzhai Valley.
Winter(December to February) is also a good time to visit the giant pandas if you want to avoid the crowds in Chengdu. Most of the giant pandas are active in the morning, then they will sleep for some while. In winter, most of the giant pandas are eating or playing outdoor.
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Overall, the most recommended is that you visit Chengdu from March to June with mild and pleasant weather and picturesque scenery. With cooler weather, the giant pandas are more active. From March to June, you also avoid the crowds of summer vacations of schools in China. March to April is also the time of flowers blooming in Chengdu, you can enjoy the flowers blossoms during this time. March to June is also great time to hike the mountains nearby like Qingcheng Mountain and Mount Emei.
September to November is also recommended to visit Chengdu with cool, dry and comfortable weather, which is suitable for sightseeing and outdoor activities like pandas watching and mountain climbing. Except for Chengdu, September to November is also suitable for visiting the Leshan Giant Buddha with clear sky and sunny days.
From September to November, it is also the best time to visit the Jiuzhai Valley in Sichuan. During this time, Jiuzhai Valley is a wonderland with waterfalls, crystal lakes and colorful autumn foliage.
Though Chengdu is cold in winter, December to February is the best time for travelers who want to avoid the crowds in Chengdu. December to February is the best time to enjoy the hot pot in Chengdu. As the hometown of Sichuan hot pot, you should not miss the hot pot in Chengdu. And eating hot pot in cold winter is really comfortable.
Besides, pandas are more playful and active in winter. During this time, attractions like Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding are less crowded so that you can get better photo opportunities in Chengdu.
What’s more, you will meet the Chinese new year(Spring Festival) in January or February in Chengdu, while you can experience the festival atmosphere and joining the traditional performances or temple fairs.
From December to February, Xiling Snow Mountain near Chengdu offers wonderful snow scenery and skiing opportunities.
It is not recommended to visit Chengdu from July to August because Chengdu will be full of domestic tourists during this time of summer vacation. During this period, you need to wait in line for a long time for visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. And the weather is really hot in Chengdu, which is not suitable for strolling around the streets and observing giant pandas.
If you need to travel to Chengdu from July to August or take your children to visit Chengdu from July to August, and you can also see the giant pandas during this time. It is recommended that you choose the Dujiangyan Panda Base in Dujiangyan rather than the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu with more comfortable temperature and less crowds.
At Dujiangyan panda base, you can observe the giant pandas in semi-wild environment(near the Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Irrigation System) with lush greenery.
Visiting the Dujiangyan panda base, you will get a relaxing break from the urban life.
Dujiangyan panda base provides volunteer opportunities, where you can clean the dormitories, make cakes and learn more about the pandas knowledge.
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Planning a Chengdu Tour? You may think what clothes I should take. Before leaving for Chengdu, you’d better check the best time to visit Chengdu and Chengdu’s historical climate data to get a general assessment of the weather condition on your real tour date.
Summer temperatures are high and sultry, T-shirt, short-sleeved shirts and shorts can be worn. However, the temperature is moderate in winter, but it is relatively cold It is recommended to wear thick cotton-padded clothes, thick cotton trousers and wear scarves, hats and gloves. Basically, it is necessary to wear a pair of comfortable shoes since most of the time you will walk on the road.
Check out the following Chengdu’s historical climate data on the months in Chengdu:
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Month Item
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High(℃)
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10
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12
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17
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22
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26
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28
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30
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30
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26
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21
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16
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11
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Average Low(℃)
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3
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5
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8
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13
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17
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20
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20
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20
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19
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15
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9
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5
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Rainfall (mm)
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5
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10
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20
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45
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80
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110
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235
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245
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120
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40
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15
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5
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Days of Rainfall
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7
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8
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11
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13
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15
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16
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17
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16
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17
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14
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8
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6
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