Chengdu Travel Guide
Chengdu, the capital of China's southwest Sichuan Province, is famed for being the home of cute giant pandas. Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain, the city covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometres (4,749 square miles) with a population of over 11 million.
Benefiting from Dujiangyan Irrigation Project which was constructed in 256 B.C., Sichuan Province is reputed as the Heavenly State, Tian Fu Zhi Guo in Chinese, literally a place richly endowed with natural resources. Chengdu, as the capital, is extremely productive. The Min and Tuo Rivers, two branches of the Yangtze River, connected to 40 other rivers, supply an irrigation area of more than 700 square kilometres (270.27 square miles) with 150-180 million kilowatts of water. Consisting of abundant mineral resources, the land is extremely fertile.
Click to see all Chengdu Attractions See more: Top 10 Things to Do in ChengduAs the transport hub in southwest hinterland of China and the main access city to Tibet, Chengdu is easily approached thanks to its air routes and railways extending nationwide. The city bus and metro continue to develop, providing the locals and the tourists with great convenience.
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Traveling or living in Chengdu can be a great fun. Besides the amazing places of interest, the city offers a lot inviting activities for visitors and expats. Sampling the famous Sichuan food is a must here. The hot and spicy dishes and varied tasty snacks are sure to whip up your appetite. Go shopping at the Chunxi Road, spend a leisurely afternoon in a teahouse, and watch a Sichuan Opera performance at night – this would be a perfect day giving you a deeper understanding of this charming city.
The history of the city can be traced back 2,400 when the first emperor built his capital here and named the city. Through thousands of years its original name has been kept and its position as the capital and as the significant center of politics, commerce and military of the Sichuan area (once called Shu) has remained unchanged. Since the Han (206B.C.-220) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties when its handicraft industry flourished, the place has been famous for its brocades and embroideries. Shu embroideries still enjoy a high reputation for their bright colors and delicate designs, ranking among the four main embroideries in China. The city was also the place where the bronze culture, an indispensable part of ancient Chinese culture, originated; the place where the Southern Silk Road started; and the place where the earliest paper currency, Jiaozi (not the dumpling!), was first printed. It is listed among the first 24 state-approved historical and cultural cities and owns 23 state and provincial cultural relic units.
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Questions & Answers on Chengdu Travel
Asked by Nhu Quynh from VIETNAM | May. 13, 2024 21:05
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Reply24h transit visa
I have a flight from Hanoi, Vietnam to Cairo, Egypt via Chengdu, China (transit 12h & 15h) with Vietnam PP. Should I have 24h transit visa to take a rest in hotel near airport or is there any hotel in transit area ?
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Answered by Rita | May. 14, 2024 19:00
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00ReplyWhich airport in Chengdu will you land in? As I know, Chengdu Tianfu Airport provide accommodation for transit passengers. You can consult the airport to ensure it. You are eligible for 24-hour visa-free transit. Just get a 24-hour visa-free entry permit at the border inspection counter after landing.
Asked by YX from MALAYSIA | May. 13, 2024 08:16Reply
ReplyTrain transfer at Chengdu East Railway Station
Hi, is 20 mins transfer time sufficient to transit trains within Chengdu East Railway Station? Do I need to exit the station? Thank you.
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Answered by Rita | May. 13, 2024 20:5100Reply
00ReplyChengdu East Railway Station is pretty big and I advise to give it 30 minutes to transfer. You don't need to exit the station. There is the convenient channel for transfer passengers.
Answered by chang | May. 15, 2024 06:1900Reply
00ReplyThat's a little rush. Literally you can make it ,but a little risky. Because ur foreigner and the waiting hall is specious and crowded. The train is scheduled to depart in 15 mins.
Asked by keith from MALAYSIA | May. 07, 2024 01:13Reply
ReplyIs train in China on time ?
Hi,
We are planning to take the train with a 11 min transit at Huihua station, below is our plan but we want to know if it's the connecting time is sufficient ?
G1755 Chengdu 0724 to Huaihua South 1319
G6378 Huaihua South 1330 to Zhangjiajie 1504
If not we may have to take connection G6358 which is at 1538, what can we do for two hours at the station ? can we visit the town or is there things to do in the station ?
Thank you
We are planning to take the train with a 11 min transit at Huihua station, below is our plan but we want to know if it's the connecting time is sufficient ?
G1755 Chengdu 0724 to Huaihua South 1319
G6378 Huaihua South 1330 to Zhangjiajie 1504
If not we may have to take connection G6358 which is at 1538, what can we do for two hours at the station ? can we visit the town or is there things to do in the station ?
Thank you
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Answered by Lori | May. 07, 2024 22:4600Reply
00ReplyHigh speed trains in China are on time. But 11min is not enough for the transfer and you may have to take G6358. There is no attraction near the station, but there are some stores and restaurants selling local specialities inside the station.
Answered by chang | May. 15, 2024 06:2300Reply
00ReplyHey pal, at the most time , the train is precisely on time and safe and sound.
Asked by Sunee from THAILAND | May. 06, 2024 00:35Reply
ReplyHow can I travel from jiuzaigou to Bi Pinggou .
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Answered by Lori | May. 08, 2024 00:0700Reply
00ReplyI didn't find any bus. You can firstly take a bus at Jiuzhaigou Coach Station to Zhenjiangguan Railway Station, where you can take a bullet train to Chengdu East Railway Station. Then take Chengdu metro line 2 to Chadianzi Coach Station and take a coach to Lixian, where you can then take a taxi to Bipenggou. It's a detour. But it seems there is no other way.
Or try to hire a private car from Jiuzhaigou or Zhenjiangguan to Bipenggou, which will cost a lot of course.
Or try to hire a private car from Jiuzhaigou or Zhenjiangguan to Bipenggou, which will cost a lot of course.
Asked by Mario from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 30, 2024 09:32Reply
ReplyWhat is the closest subway station to Sichuan tennis International hotel
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Answered by Randy | May. 06, 2024 00:3500Reply
00ReplyThe closest one is Hangdu Street Station, 3.3km away.
Answered by Mario | May. 06, 2024 05:1900Reply
00ReplyThank you!