Chengdu Must See will lead you to the highlights of Chengdu which you should never miss during you tour in this ancient city. In this page you will find what to see in Chengdu including natural and historic attraction, shows and performances. Now, please come with Top China Travel to start your impressive Chengdu tour.
Chengdu Must-see Panda Base
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, located at the north part of Chengdu City, is a non-profit research and breeding facility of giant pandas and also other rare animals. This institution is aiming at protecting rare animals especially giant panda from extinct.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is 10 kilometers from Chengdu downtown and 30 kilometers from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, which is the nearest panda base in Chengdu. At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, you can see the lovable giant pandas and interesting interaction between giant pandas and panda breeders.
Kindly reminder, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will be crowded at weekends and public holidays of China. And the best time to see the giant pandas in Chengdu is in the morning(before 11:00) because the pandas will be taken indoor if the weather is over 26℃.
Must See Museums in Chengdu
Sanxingdui Museum
Sanxingdui Museum is a large modern thematic museum exhibits relics and unearthed artifacts in Sanxingdui ruins. The Sanxingdu is the ruins of the ancient Shu, a Kingdom over 4,000 years ago. The Museum is recognized as one of world's most important ancient remains because of its vast size, age and cultural contents.
Sanxingdui Museum is one of the most famous museums in Chengdu. It is about 40 kilometers from Chengdu. Visiting the Sanxingdui Museum, we will know more about the Sanxingdui Site, Bashu culture and the long history of Yangtze River. At the Sanxingdui Museum, we will see some famous and important bronze artifacts and golds. At Sanxingdui Museum, you can also see some cultural creative products with interesting shapes and typical elements of the collections of Sanxingdui Museum, which you can admire slowly and purchase for souvenirs.
Sichuan Cuisine Museum
Sichuan Cuisine Museum, also known as Chuancai’s Museum, is a museum with the theme of Sichuan cuisine. At the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, you can know about Sichuan cuisines, Sichuan liquor(Chinese baijiu), Sichuan tea, Sichuan opera and Sichuan architectures. If you are interested in Sichuan cuisines, you should not miss the Sichuan Cuisine Museum in Chengdu.
At the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, you can see the cookers cooking, smell the flavour of the Sichuan cuisines and experience make Sichuan dishes by yourselves. At Sichuan Cuisine Museum, you can also take various delicious cuisines of snacks of Chengdu and Sichuan.
Must See Palces Near Chengdu
Mount Emei
Mount Emei , located 150 away from Chengdu, is a famous sacred Buddhism mountain. Its undulating range looks like the eyebrows of girls, hence the name. Mount Emei is about 160 kilometers from Chengdu, which is one of the most famous Buddhist mountains in China. Mount Emei is always beautiful in different seasons. And the best time to visit Mount Emei will depend on your preference. Mount Emei offers mountain climbing experience. If you like climbing mountains, you can challenge yourselves at Mount Emei. The Golden Summit(3,079 meters) is the best place to enjoy the sunrise at Mount Emei, where you can enjoy the stunning view of the sunrise and sea of clouds. Also, the sunset at Mount Emei is also breathtaking, which is worth your waiting.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Leshan Giant Buddha, is the tallest stone Buddhist statue in the world with a height of 71m. It was caved out of the cliff at the junction of the Minjiang River, Dadu and Qingyi Rivers, 1,299 years ago. The site was listed on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1996.
To admire the majesty of the Leshan Giant Buddh, you can climb the mountain to appreciate the giant Buddha closely and carefully, fully experiencing the masterpiece of the ancient people of Chinese. If you want to admire the full view of the giant Buddha in the distance, you can also take the cruise to enjoy the spectacular scene of the Leshan Giant Buddha. At the Leshan Giant Buddha, you can learn about the incredible engineering of the unique internal drainage system of the ancient Chinese people. The drainage system of the Leshan Giant Buddha protected it from erosion.
Jiuzhai Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley is a well-known fairyland that features perennially snow-capped mountain peaks, verdant and lush forest, stretches of serene lakes, and various birds and animals. Upon entering the resort, you will find yourself strolling in a fairyland, leaving behind nothing but earthly troubles and vexations.
Jiuzhai Valley is one of the most famous and beautiful places in Sichuan Province, which is about 400 kilometers from Chengdu. Jiuzhai Valley can be reached by high-speed train directly from Chengdu, which is very convenient.
Jiuzhai Valley is known as its lakes, streams, waterfalls, forests, snow mountains and Tibetan culture. The lakes at Jiuzhai Valley is unique and characteristic because its color is turquoise and may change because of the sunlight. The Jiuzhai Valley is most charming in autumn(September to November) with the colorful autumn foliage and rich water in the lakes and waterfalls. And autumn is also the most crowded time of Jiuzhai Valley.
Chengdu Must-see Performances
Recommended Shows: Sichuan Opera, Music Opera – Golden Sand
Venue: Inside the Wuhou Temple
Duration: about 2 hours
Sichuan Opera may be another profound Chinese culture which had been spread across the southeast part of China. The impressive performance and special regional culture make Sichuan Opera be a textbook for people to get touch with the past of Chengdu as well as Sichuan Province.
Venue: Golden Sand International Theater
Duration: about 1.5 hours (daily 20:00)
The music opera Golden Sand is organized by the Chengdu municipal government. It is a name card of this city. As a music opera performed to the tourists, the splendid Golden Sand attracts many people from all over the world.
Chengdu Must-see Commercial Streets
Chunxi Road
Location: In the heart of the shopping district in Chengdu
What to buy: Clothing, Shoes, Chengdu Snacks
Chunxi Road enjoys its reputation as the most flourishing and prosperous commercial pedestrian street in Chengdu, featuring both national and international brands, for example; Nike, Adidas, and Li-Nings. But it is not only a fashion center; you can also find many delicious Chengdu snacks here.
With a history of about a hundred years, Chunxi Road in Chengdu witnessed historical changes and developments of Chengdu. Standing in the central square of Chunxi Road, facing the International Finance Square(IFS), the giant panda climbs on the top side of the building, and tourists stop on the street to take photos of the panda.
On the right hand side, you can see modern buildings and historical buildings. Ocean Taikooli Commercial Complex has gathered many well-known brands at home and abroad, many of which are the first stores in China and Sichuan. The citizens can take a tea break, do shopping or play with new technology products here. On the left, you can see Parkson Department Store, Wangfujing Mall and Pacific Department Store.
Jinli Ancient Street
Location: Near the Wuhou Temple
What to buy: Antiques and Handicrafts
Jinli Ancient Street is an ancient street which opened to public in 2004. It is a good places to find the unique antiques and handicrafts in Chengdu such as The elegant style of the architectures tells you what Sichuan looks like during the Qing Dynasty. Sichuan Culture is inlayed in this ancient street. The elegant style of the architectures tells you what Sichuan looks like during the Qing Dynasty. Along the street, you can also find hotels, restaurants, teahouses, bars and cafés. It is really a very popular street for locals and tourists.
Kuanzhai Alley
Kuanzhai Alley, also known as Wide and Narrow Alley, is one of the most famous streets in Chengdu. It is the only remaining ancient street of Qing Dynasty in Chengdu, which combines the residences of Sichuan and the hutong culture in northern China. Kuanzhai Alley witnessed the history and development of Chengdu. Kuanzhai Alley is the best place to walk around leisurely in Chengdu.
At the Kaun Alley, you can see the complete old buildings of Qing Dynasty, where you can know about the life of Chengdu people in the past. At the Zhai Alley, you can see architectures of Qing Dynasty as well as some buildings with obvious Western styles. Here you can taste western foods. At the Jing Alley, you can taste various kinds of snacks of old Chengdu, purchase folk gadgetry and visit the cultural walls.
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