Things to do in Chengdu
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Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.
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Upper House Chengdu
Ma Wang Zi Chuan Restaurant
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Day 2 on the trip
Open in Google MapsChengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Day 2 on the trip
Open in Google MapsKuan Alley and Zhai Alley
Chengdu Flipflop Lounge Hostel
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6 days in Chengdu, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,035.
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Arrival & Old Town Easing In
Land, settle into the Old Town base, and ease into Chengdu with a relaxed evening stroll.
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Giant Panda Base
Early morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding while pandas are most active.
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Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei
Full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and scenic Mount Emei.
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Tea House & Old-Town Walk
A gentle recovery day of tea houses, back-street strolling, and an evening face-changing show.
