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City guide · China

Chengdu

Giant pandas, hotpot, and teahouse calm.

See the year in Chengdu ↓

Giant pandas · Sichuan food · Teahouses · Mountain gateway

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeAnshun BridgeExplore →
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Anshun Bridge

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The Anshun Bridge is a bridge in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

02What to seeTemple of Marquis Wu, ChengduExplore →
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Temple of Marquis Wu, Chengdu

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Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan.

03What to seeChengdu Sports CentreExplore →
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Chengdu Sports Centre

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The Chengdu Sports Center, or Sichuan Provincial Sports Center, is a sports complex with a multiuse stadium in Chengdu, China which is used mostly for soccer matches.

04What to seeWest Pearl TowerExplore →
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West Pearl Tower

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West Pearl Tower is a 339-metre-high (1,112 ft) tower built of reinforced concrete located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

05What to seeDu Fu Thatched CottageExplore →
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Du Fu Thatched Cottage

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Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a 24-acre (97,000 m2) park and museum in honour of the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu, adjacent to the Huanhua Xi.

Month by month

Chengdu, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

March in Chengdu

Chengdu in March. One of the best months to visit Chengdu. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).

April in Chengdu

Chengdu in April. One of the best months to visit Chengdu. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).

May in Chengdu

Chengdu in May. One of the best months to visit Chengdu. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).

September in Chengdu

Chengdu in September. One of the best months to visit Chengdu. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).

October in Chengdu

Chengdu in October. One of the best months to visit Chengdu. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU).

Know before you go

  • Visit the panda base at opening, when the pandas are most active.
  • Brave a Sichuan hotpot, and pace yourself with the spice.
  • Spend an afternoon in a traditional teahouse, the local rhythm.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chengdu?

The best time to visit Chengdu is Mar–May & Sep–Oct, in China.

Where is Chengdu?

Chengdu is in China. The nearest major airport is Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU).

What is Chengdu known for?

Giant pandas, hotpot, and teahouse calm.