The notebook of Chengdu
Invent a day that belongs only to her.
Chengdu is a relaxed capital of Sichuan, combining shrines, tea houses, spicy gastronomy and large museums in a very accessible metropolis.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · City · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Chengdu
Chengdu is a relaxed capital of Sichuan, combining shrines, tea houses, spicy gastronomy and large museums in a very accessible metropolis.
Chengdu's discovery revolves around Wuhou Shrine, Fu's Chaumière and Giant Panda Research Base. The stay thus alternates between the big city, urban life and heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Wuhou Shrine
- Chaumière de Du Fu
- Base de recherche des pandas géants
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Temple
Sanctuaire de Wuhou
The sanctuary gathers temples, gardens and memorials dedicated to Zhuge Liang and the kingdom of Shu of the Three Kingdoms. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; time, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
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Chaumière de Du Fu
A vast literary garden surrounds the memorial residence of the poet Du Fu, who lived for several years at Chengdu. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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Base de recherche des pandas géants
This conservation centre features giant pandas and red pandas in large wooded enclosures north of the city. An early-in-the-day tour allows you to better observe local usages and details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
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