Sichuan's capital — home of the pandas, fiery hotpot, and the most laid-back urban culture in China.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province and China's capital of living well — home of the giant panda, birthplace of China's spiciest cuisine, and a city where tea culture thrives. Chengduers say life is too short to eat bland food.
20M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–May and September–November — pleasant 18–25 °C; summer is hot and rainy
Top sights & experiences
- 🐼 Chengdu Giant Panda Base
- 🌶️ Sichuan Hotpot
- 🏛️ Leshan Giant Buddha
- 🌿 Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Street
- 🍵 Tea Culture & Renmin Park
- 🏔️ Jiuzhaigou — Valley of Colour
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