Chengdu Travel Guide

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is home to many adorable giant pandas, and you can observe these charming national treasures up close. Located in the northern suburbs of Chengdu, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is approx. 10 km from the city center, and its construction fully simulates the wild living environment of giant pandas, with lakes, streams, bamboo forests, lawns, and more.

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has many "panda villas", which are enclosed leisure areas for pandas. Each features an outdoor yard and an indoor rest room. When the weather is cool, the giant pandas play in the yard, and visitors can watch the adorable pandas through the railings; when the weather is hot, the giant pandas hide in the air-conditioned rest rooms, and visitors can only watch them through the glass.

You can also see pandas in the new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and they are our hero pandas. The pandas' home is bigger, and their activity range is wider.

Seeing pandas is the main draw, but there is plenty more to do and see. A must-visit is our landmark building — the internet-famous Panda Tower. As a new landmark of Chengdu, it stands at the highest point of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The tower is 69.8 m tall with 11 floors. Its exterior resembles a giant bamboo shoot, while the interior is shaped like a blooming hibiscus flower. Inside, 81 platforms are distributed throughout, allowing visitors to enjoy the views of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding from multiple angles.

There is also the Art Museum (New Building) located in the dense forest area of the new district, which uses emerging exhibition methods such as multi-sensory interaction, lighting installations, interactive installations, and thermal sensing to create immersive exhibition scenes for visitors.

The new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding plans to set up science popularization display boards and interactive facilities with rich content and diverse forms in four major zones, so that visitors can learn about giant pandas while watching them and enhance their interactive experience. On festivals related to animal and environmental protection, themed science popularization activities will also be carried out for visitors of different age groups, such as interactive lectures, family-friendly science popularization, mystery exploration games, and other activities that combine education with entertainment.

When you're tired from playing, you can also go enjoy a musical — "Panda": it vividly presents to the audience the scene of magical animals, with the giant panda as their representative, coexisting harmoniously, sharing nature, and loving life on the beautiful and fertile land of Chengdu, Sichuan. Through the form of a musical, it reflects the livable landscape of Chengdu, Sichuan, and the simple and leisurely life of the local people.

In terms of total area, it has increased from the original 1,035 mu to 3,570 mu, expanding by 2.5 times. During the expansion, the original topography and landforms were fully followed and preserved, and the multi-level landscape belts of mountain valleys formed by mountain gullies and streams were utilized to create 11 giant panda venues, multiple science popularization venues, and visitor pedestrian streets and other sightseeing locations. After the expansion project is completed, it can accommodate no fewer than 180 giant pandas and companion animals such as red pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys. As of now, multiple giant pandas and red pandas have moved into the "new homes" in the expansion area, and rare animals such as golden snub-nosed monkeys will also be waiting to welcome everyone in the future.

In terms of design, the new area is equipped with ample visitor facilities in accordance with 5A attraction standards. It not only provides basic facilities such as sightseeing vehicles and tourist restrooms, but also equips the hill commercial street, the exit commercial street, and scattered commercial complexes in various zones with a large number of tourism service facilities. The planned business formats include dining, souvenir sales, postal services, cinemas, theaters, and experiential education, among others, and the quantity is sufficient to meet visitor demand. After nearly a year of operation, in response to the practical issues of the new area's large size and uneven distribution of supporting facilities, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has added multiple beverage vending machines, direct drinking water dispensers, and shared convenience facilities throughout the new area to improve the visitor experience. Next, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will further supplement and improve visitor rest facilities, inquiry service facilities, and guide and navigation facilities to meet visitor needs.

The expanded Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will help Chengdu build a demonstration site of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, improve conditions for giant panda research and conservation, protect biodiversity, fully demonstrate the brand value, cultural value, and economic value of giant pandas, and build the cultural tourism brand of "Sanxingdui, Jiuzhaigou, and Giant Pandas: A Leisurely Journey Through Sichuan." New businesses and projects such as the Panda Art Museum, IMAX Theater, and Panda Theater are now open, meeting visitors' needs for dining, entertainment, sightseeing, shopping, and leisure while they watch giant pandas.

Mount Qingcheng has long been praised as "Tranquil Paradise under Heaven," with its peaks encircling like city walls—hence the name. Legend says Zhang Daoling of the Eastern Han dynasty established Taoism here in a thatched hut, making it the ancestral home of Celestial Master Taoism, where temple incense still burns today. The mountain divides into front and back sections: the front features Taoist temples and cultural relics, commonly referred to as "Mount Qingcheng" by most travelers; the back excels in natural landscapes like pools, waterfalls, streams, and gorges, making it ideal for hiking and summer retreats.

The highlights of Qianshan are concentrated. Starting from Jianfu Palace beside the mountain gate, follow the ancient stone steps upward past Natural Picture, Tianshi Cave, Chaoyang Cave, and Shangqing Palace, with the summit's Laojun Pavilion as the final vantage point. Tianshi Cave, also called Changdao Temple, is one of the mountain's largest Taoist complexes—its front courtyard holds a millennium-old ginkgo tree allegedly planted by Zhang Daoling, while the cliffside Ink-throwing Trough behind is said to be where the celestial master drew mountains with vermilion ink. Painting master Zhang Daqian once resided at Shangqing Palace, styling himself "Guest of Qingcheng." At the mountain's base, Yuecheng Lake's mirror-like waters add ethereal beauty to the lush greenery.

The rear mountain entrance is the quaint Tai'an ancient town. From here, the trails connect Wulong gully and Feiquan gully into a loop, with views like Misty spring triple pools, Double spring water curtain cave, and Hundred-zhang long bridge accompanied by the sounds of water and shaded woods. The Longyin gorge walkway built along cliffs overlooks rushing streams below, making it a dedicated hiking route. The mountain stays pleasantly cool even in midsummer.

The front mountain and back mountain entrances are not connected, usually requiring separate itineraries. Most 1-day tours choose one of the two. The front mountain's main temples can be visited in half a day, while the back mountain loop is longer and requires reserving most of a day. Travelers wishing to see the sunrise often ascend the mountain a day early, staying overnight at mountain temples for convenient morning viewing.

Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage is the former residence of Du Fu, the Sage of Poetry, during his exile in Chengdu. In the winter of 759 AD, Du Fu came to Chengdu with his family to escape the An Lushan Rebellion. In the spring of the following year, he built a "thatched cottage" by the Huanhua Stream and lived there. Du Fu resided here for three years and nine months in total, during which he composed more than 240 poems that have been passed down to this day. Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage is hailed as "the holy land of Chinese literary history." In the late Tang Dynasty, the poet Wei Zhuang located the site of the thatched cottage and rebuilt the thatched hut. Thereafter, Du Fu Thatched Cottage underwent fourteen large-scale renovations and expansions from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties to the present day. After the founding of New China, in 1952, Du Fu Thatched Cottage was fully renovated and officially opened to the public. In 1955, the Du Fu Memorial Hall was established, and in 1985 it was renamed Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum. It is now one of the first batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level, a National First-Class Museum, a National Key Protection Unit for Ancient Books, and a National 4A-Level Tourist Attraction. Its area has also grown from the "one mu of cleared thatch" when Du Fu built the cottage to nearly 800 mu today, including 300 mu of cultural relic area and 500 mu of Huanhua Garden area.

Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum is a public welfare Class II institution, and is also additionally designated as the Du Fu Thatched Cottage Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Academy Art Museum and the Chengdu Chinese Calligraphy Museum. It currently has an authorized staffing of 123 positions and 16 internal working bodies, with its main source of funding being admission ticket revenue.

Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum is a museum of ancient architecture, a large-scale center for the collection and display of Du Fu research materials and Du Fu poetry calligraphy and painting in China, an important platform for inheriting and promoting excellent Chinese poetry culture, a representative base of classical gardens in western Sichuan, and a protection and exhibition center for ancient architecture in western Sichuan. Its ancient buildings feature wooden column-and-tie structures, with representative buildings including the Grand Hall, the Hall of Poetry History, the Ministry of Works Hall, the Thatched Hut, and the Sutra Library; its distinctive poetic garden views include the Bonsai Garden, the Orchid Garden, and the Plum Garden.

Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum is a shrine and temple complex commemorating Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, and other heroes of Shu Han. It consists of Hui Ling Mausoleum, Han Zhaolie Temple, Wuhou Shrine, and Sanyi Temple, and is one of the few shrines in China where a ruler and his ministers are worshipped together. Hui Ling Mausoleum was first built in 223 AD, the third year of the Zhangwu era of Shu Han, when Liu Bei was buried. Over subsequent dynasties, additional sacrificial structures were gradually built around the mausoleum.

The special shrine commemorating Zhuge Liang was approximately built during the Southern and Northern Dynasties period, located beside Hui Ling. In the 24th year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1391), Zhu Chun, Prince Xian of Shu, under the rationale that "sovereign and minister should be integrated as one," merged Hui Ling, the Han Zhaolie Temple, and the Wuhou Shrine into a single entity. Because Zhuge Liang had a profound influence among the common people, they customarily referred to the entire area collectively as the "Wuhou Shrine." The main structures of the existing shrine were rebuilt during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty.

The buildings within the shrine are arranged along the central axis from south to north, passing in sequence through the main gate, the second gate, Liu Bei Hall, the transitional hall, and on to Zhuge Liang Hall and Sanyi Temple. Liu Bei Hall enshrines a statue of Liu Bei, with the side halls on either side housing statues of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei respectively, while the east and west corridors contain dozens of statues of Shu Han civil officials and military generals. A large number of Three Kingdoms cultural steles and inscribed plaques and couplets are preserved inside and outside the halls, among which the Tang dynasty "Three Excellences Stele"—with text by Pei Du, calligraphy by Liu Gongchuo, and engraving by Lu Jian—and the "Attacking the Heart Couplet" inscribed by Zhao Fan of the Qing dynasty are particularly well known.

The "red walls and bamboo shadows" within the attraction is a representative photo spot in Chengdu, featuring red walls lining the path and lush green bamboo casting shade, with outstanding light and shadow effects.

The garden area on the west side of Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum was originally the cemetery of Liu Xiang, a general of the Sichuan army. It contains structures such as a stone memorial archway gate, a three-arch gate, a square pavilion, and Jianxin Hall, featuring the architectural style of northern cemeteries, which is relatively rare in the southwestern region. Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum is adjacent to Jinli Ancient Street, so visitors can easily visit both during the same trip.

Bipeng ValleyLocated in Suoluo Valley, Putou Township, Li County, Aba Prefecture, it is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery and well-preserved natural ecological views, and is a well-known holy land for red leaf viewing in China. If you are not an outdoor enthusiast hiking through, visitingBipeng ValleyRelatively simple.

After purchasing a ticket and entering through the attraction entrance, take the sightseeing bus past Dragon King Lake and Namu Lake to reach the Shanghaizi reception center directly. Snow-capped mountains accompany you along the way, and there are several spots to admire the red autumn leaves.

After arriving at Shanghaizi, take a short break, then you can either hike or pay to take the electric shuttle bus further up to Panyang Lake, and return the same way after sightseeing. At Shanghaizi, you can also choose to hike to Yanzhiyanwo, which is approx. 10 km in total with good road conditions.

Bipeng ValleyEach of the four seasons has its own features, but the recommended viewing time is in fallMid-September to mid-November. Every year at this time, the maple leaves in the valley are as red as fire, and the lake and mountains, together with the surrounding snow-capped mountains, form a captivating picture full of color and artistic charm.

ActivitiesBipeng ValleyGenerally, no accommodation is needed. When entering the valley, just remember to bring some drinks and high-calorie foods, such as chocolate and beef jerky.

During the Qing dynasty, a new term emerged in the history of Chinese opera: the Liyuan Guild Hall. Opera has long been nicknamed "liyuan," and opera performers are called "liyuan disciples." Originally, the Liyuan Guild Hall served as a union and spiritual home for opera artists. Over time, opera became a gem of China's traditional arts and one of the most important folk cultural forms. With its diverse and fascinating genres, opera combines singing, dancing, dialogue, and martial arts, integrating "singing, acting, recitation, and acrobatics" into a unique performance style that stands out in the history of world theater.

Liyuan theater was co-founded by renowned Sichuan Opera dan role performer Hu Xuemei and private entrepreneur Liao Xiaojian (a former Sichuan Opera actor), located in Chengdu's central leisure tourism district, Wenshu Fang. Originating after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, the theater spontaneously organized "public benefit performances" to entertain opera enthusiasts, becoming a spiritual pillar for countless fans during that special period. It upholds the principle of "living for oneself, performing for the audience."

Today, the Liyuan Theater is not only the "Sichuan Opera Practice Base" of the national intangible cultural heritage, but also collaborates with the Chengdu Charity Federation to establish a public welfare fund for the inheritance of Sichuan Opera, contributing its own efforts to the cultural heritage of Sichuan Opera. It pioneered the <family-friendly Sichuan Opera special performance>, attracting numerous family-friendly families to experience and learn about Sichuan Opera.

Liyuan theater focuses on Sichuan opera, promoting its reputation as "Sichuan opera showcases the world." Here, you can step into both the stage and backstage, interact closely with artists, and enjoy diverse Sichuan opera performances: face-changing, fire-spitting, lamp-rolling, kung fu tea art, puppet shows, shadow hand plays, and more—immersing in traditional culture's charm.

Liyuan theater gathers friends through performances, hosting renowned domestic opera masters. While offering travelers to Sichuan authentic local opera culture, it also creates special performances of classic operas from various regions and showcases extraordinary folk arts.

Liyuan Guild Hall aspires to greatness. Here, you can enjoy opera and tea while savoring local snacks. If you're an "opera fan," you can play the role of a star performer, experiencing "a minute on stage takes ten years of practice off stage." If you come for "hobby," welcome to join the "Liyuan disciples," as we collectively preserve and promote Chinese opera culture.

WenShuFang is an antique-style cultural block in Qingyang District, Chengdu, adjacent to Wenshu Monastery. Opened in 2006, the Wenshu Monastery area, where it is located, is one of Chengdu's three major historical and cultural conservation zones, alongside Kuanzhai Alley and Daci Temple. The block primarily features architecture in the traditional Sichuanese residential style, with teahouses, snack shops, intangible cultural heritage workshops, and Hanfu stores nestled among gray-tiled roofs, wooden doors, and courtyards. It is also a popular spot for locals to drink tea and chat.

The main streets in the district each have their own distinctive features: Wuyuegong Street is dedicated to intangible cultural heritage, with workshops showcasing traditional crafts like Shu brocade, Shu embroidery, lacquerware, bamboo weaving, and silver filigree, where artisans can often be seen working on-site; Nanyue Lane is a hub for Hanfu culture, with a constant stream of people dressed in Hanfu taking photos against the backdrop of ancient-style gate towers and red walls, and the street also offers Hanfu rental and makeup services; Jinma Lane is the heart of old Chengdu flavors, where time-honored snacks like imperial walnut cakes and Zhang Liangfen from Dongzikou can be enjoyed from one end of the street to the other. When you need a break, you can stop at a teahouse for a bowl of covered-bowl tea. The district also hosts Sichuan opera performances, where you can enjoy face-changing, fire-spitting, and long-spout tea art while sipping tea, fully immersing yourself in Chengdu's unique blend of leisure and liveliness.

When touring, you might as well combine this place with the nearby Wenshu Monastery into one route, visiting the ancient temple first and then exploring the alleys, which can be completed in half a day. Travelers planning to take Hanfu photos are advised to allocate more time for makeup, styling, and framing.



There are several adorable baby pandas in Panda Valley. Some of them are here to participate in wild transition training. They come here to receive wild training for captive giant pandas and then undergo assessment. Based on the assessment results, it is determined whether they are suitable for release into the wild.

Built along the mountain and adjacent to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng, Panda Valley is surrounded by forests and hills, making it a semi-natural valley park. Its full name is: Dujiangyan Breeding and Wild Release Research Center of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The location features a semi-natural transition area for wild release, where giant pandas temporarily live in fortress-like enclosures to gradually adapt to life in the wild. Visitors who love giant pandas can come here to see the national treasures.

Chengdu Museum is located on the west side of the city center, covering an area of approx. 17 mu, with a total floor area of approx. 65,000 m² and an exhibition area of approx. 20,000 m². The main building is divided into the South Building and the North Building: above ground, the South Building mainly houses office and research areas, while underground it contains an academic lecture hall (multifunction hall); the North Building is mainly the exhibition area, with the lobby, screening room, and special exhibition hall on the first floor, the "Man and Nature" thematic exhibition on the basement level, the ancient section of "Splendid Brocade City: Chengdu History and Culture Exhibition" on the second and third floors above ground, the modern section and folk customs section on the fourth floor, and the Chinese shadow puppet exhibition on the fifth floor.

The total collection numbers nearly 300,000 items, forming a relatively complete sequence of collections spanning from the Neolithic Age to the modern era. The types cover bronzes, gold and silver wares, pictorial bricks, stone carvings, ceramics, calligraphy and paintings, furniture, shadow puppets, marionettes, Daoist ritual paintings, masks, wood carvings, and more, having achieved scale and systemization in both quantity and quality.

Since its opening, the museum has successively hosted a series of temporary and special exhibitions, including "Lingering Nostalgia: Zhang Daqian," "Son of Heaven in a Prosperous Age: Special Exhibition of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty," "Soul of the Silk Road: Dunhuang Art Exhibition and Special Exhibition of Cultural Relics from the Land of Abundance and the Silk Road," "Imperial Summer Palace: Special Exhibition of Cultural Relics from the Peterhof State Museum-Reserve of Russia," "French Modern and Contemporary Painting Art Exhibition and 'Chen Xiang: Metamorphosis' Photography Exhibition," "Echoes of Civilization: Ancient Treasures from Afghanistan," and "The Road of Qin and Shu: Special Exhibition of Bronze Civilization," all of which have been widely acclaimed by visitors.

Manhua Sea of Flowers features a "flower sea amusement park" and is themed around "enjoying a floral lifestyle." It has planned and developed multiple functional sections, including flower sea viewing, fine flower exhibitions, science education and study tours, wedding events, specialty cuisine, and family-friendly recreation. It artistically layouts more than 20 distinctive attractions such as the Energy Flower Tower, the Winding Flower Sea, the Millennium Peony Garden, and the French Rose Garden. It is a leisure flower-viewing destination near Chengdu with distinctive features, diverse functions, a vivid layout, and a relatively large scale. It is a frontrunner in Chengdu's rural tourism and a renowned modern version of the "City of Flowers" in Chengdu, known as "the backyard of Chengdu's residents," and enjoys widespread acclaim across the country.

Manhua Sea of Flowers is renowned for its flowers, with breathtaking floral spectacles every season. In spring, a million tulips imported from the Netherlands bloom alongside over a thousand varieties of flowers such as cherry blossoms, peonies, and herbaceous peonies blanketing the hillsides; in summer, more than 700 varieties of roses bloom proudly; in golden autumn, a million lilies in a riot of colors join vibrant dahlias to create an exotic floral wonderland; in winter, over a hundred varieties of flowers such as Iceland poppies and violets burst with life. Throughout the year, more than 5,000 varieties and over 3 million flowers come together to form a breathtaking world of flowers!

Cherry blossom festival

In late spring and March, under clear skies, flowers bloom vibrantly like rosy clouds. The joy of admiring cherry blossoms lies in the splendor of their brief, magnificent bloom. During the cherry blossom season at Manhua Sea of Flowers, countless pink blossoms exude fragrance, drifting with the wind and rain, soaking into the floral thoughts of countless Chengdu residents.

Tulip flower festival

In spring, at Manhua Sea of Flowers, where millions of flowers are in full bloom. Over a million tulips imported from the Netherlands, in a riot of colors and outstanding beauty, are bursting into bloom. In addition, more than twenty varieties of flowers, including cherry blossoms, Iceland poppies, violets, narcissus, and hyacinths, blanket the hillsides and together compose the spring of Manhua.

Rose festival

In May, Manhua Sea of Flowers is a world of roses, where over 600 varieties and tens of thousands of European roses in different colors, fragrances, and moods bloom romantically. "Pierre de Ronsard" is not a gem but is more precious than one, like a girl's first kiss—tender, slightly sweet, and utterly ethereal! Throughout Manhua Sea of Flowers, there are Pierre de Ronsard walls, Pierre de Ronsard pillars, Pierre de Ronsard avenues... Over a million Pierre de Ronsard roses together create a romantic atmosphere!

Summer flowers festival

In June, the mountainsides are already covered with blooming sunflowers. Tens of thousands of sunflowers merge into a golden ocean. The sunflowers here are imported from abroad; a single plant bears dozens of flower buds on its slender stems, radiating tremendous strength. Faith, radiance, pride, loyalty, and adoration—these embody the love of the sunflower. The flower of light, the flower that brings beautiful hope, those who receive the blessings of this flower also possess a heart as bright and joyful as the sun.

Lily festival

Lilies have long been known as the "fairy in cloud garments." Because of their elegant and pure appearance, graceful blooms, and rich fragrance, they are widely beloved. Lilies symbolize "a harmonious union lasting a hundred years" and "all things going as one wishes," and since ancient times the Chinese have regarded them as an indispensable auspicious flower for weddings. Manhua Sea of Flowers also hosts a "Lily Festival."

Chrysanthemum exhibition

The chrysanthemum festival at Manhua Sea of Flowers overturns the traditional chrysanthemum viewing experience. A professional floral team spent months reshaping individual chrysanthemums and combining them into mascots from Chinese folk culture. The autumn chrysanthemums across the garden bloom together under the bright sun, each one charming and graceful, blooming with abandon in this golden fall. Some are elegant and understated, while others are vivid and eye-catching.

Violet flower festival

Violets have lush blooms, vibrant colors, rich fragrance, a long flowering period, and long inflorescences, making them beloved by many flower enthusiasts,Manhua Sea of FlowersThe violets are gorgeous and colorful, blooming everywhere. White, purple, and pink ones are all blooming together. Violets symbolize eternal beauty and love. They are the embodiment of love, and also represent its love for travelers.

Wenshu monastery is located in Qingyang district. Originally built during the Sui dynasty and rebuilt during the Kangxi reign, it was renamed Wenshu monastery. The monastery houses over 300 Buddhist statues of various sizes, crafted from diverse materials including iron, gauze-covered clay, wood, stone, and clay. Among them is a precious jade Buddha statue from Myanmar.

The temple complex features five grand halls - the Hall of the Three Great Scholars, the Mahavira Hall, the Dharma Hall, and the Scripture Depository - connected in sequence, seamlessly integrated with the bell tower, dining hall, and corridor houses on the east and west sides. Combined with other structures, they form an enclosed quadrangle courtyard. The compound also houses a teahouse and a distinctive vegetarian restaurant called "Xiangzhai Hall," making it a beloved leisure spot for local residents.

In addition, the monastery houses numerous precious paintings and calligraphic works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The most renowned include the "Konglin" plaque bestowed upon Wenshu Monastery by Emperor Kangxi in 1702, as well as Kangxi's transcription of the Song Dynasty calligrapher Mi Fu's "Sea Moon" scroll. Other Buddhist artifacts include the parietal bone of Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang, Indian palm-leaf manuscripts, and gilded sutra cases from Tang Dynasty Japan. However, as these are precious cultural relics, they are rarely seen by outsiders.

The street in front of Wenshu Monastery, now developed as Wenshu Fang known as the "urban zen forest," features uniformly designed antique-style buildings where many snack stalls continue to operate.

The Chengdu Natural History Museum is a significant venue integrating science, education, and culture, dedicated to showcasing Earth's natural history and biodiversity. With a rich collection spanning paleontological fossils, animal and plant specimens, and mineral exhibits, it vividly recreates the planet's evolutionary journey. Featuring modern exhibition halls with multimedia interactives and immersive experiences, visitors can delve deep into the wonders of nature. The museum serves not only as a vital hub for science education but also as a gateway for the public to explore natural sciences. Its diverse exhibitions and activities attract visitors of all ages, making it an ideal destination to discover nature and spark curiosity. Combining scientific rigor with engaging storytelling, the Chengdu Natural History Museum offers an enlightening cultural journey for every visitor.

The Sichuan Museum is located in the Chengdu Huanhuaxi historical and cultural scenic area. Relocated to its current site in 2009, it covers an area of 80 mu and is a national first-class museum integrating collection, research, conservation, exhibition, and education. The museum boasts a rich collection of cultural relics, with particular strengths in bronze ware, calligraphy and painting, stone carving, ceramics, ethnic folk artifacts, and revolutionary relics. Additionally, museum education provides the public with a resource and channel for lifelong learning. The museum pioneered the establishment of a museum education research institute, a mobile museum, and a home-school-museum alliance in China, creating a new model for cultural and educational collaboration. Over the years, it has developed over 200 research courses, launched more than 20 themed routes, and trained 916 "junior on-site guides."

The Sichuan Museum is divided into three floors. The first floor is a temporary exhibition hall that hosts various thematic exhibitions year-round, with themes and contents changing periodically. We recommend you follow the official WeChat account for exhibition updates.

The second floor is the core area for understanding Sichuan's ancient history, featuring an educational interactive space. It primarily focuses on bronzeware, pottery and porcelain, as well as pictorial bricks and stone carvings. "Ancient Sichuan - The prehistoric period" exhibition outlines the reproduction, cultural integration of ancient humans in the Sichuan Basin and showcases the formation process of early civilization in the region through over 340 cultural relics. "Ancient Sichuan - The pre-Qin period" exhibition presents the epic development history of the ancient Ba and Shu regions through 200 precious artifacts, combined with historical documents and recent archaeological findings, recreating the splendor of Ba-Shu civilization over two thousand years ago.

The third floor is the special exhibition and experience area, which also continues the general history exhibition from the second floor, presenting the complete ancient history of Sichuan. We recommend learning about the specific content of the special thematic exhibitions on-site. Meanwhile, you can purchase unique cultural and creative products in the cultural and creative experience area and experience cultural creativity. It also features a space for museum volunteer-related activities.

Kuanzhai Alley is a well-preserved ancient block from the Qing Dynasty in Chengdu. Originally part of the old Manchu city where Eight Banner soldiers and their families lived, it now consists of three parallel old streets—Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley—along with their courtyard houses. With gray brick walls and varied gate designs, the area blends the charm of Sichuanese residential courtyards with the layout of northern hutongs. Each alley has its own character: Kuan Alley embodies "leisurely living," with old teahouses, hotpot restaurants, and private Sichuan cuisine spots tucked away in courtyards; Zhai Alley represents "slow living," featuring cafes and bookshops converted from traditional houses; Jing Alley focuses on "new living," with relatively fewer crowds. A several-hundred-meter-long brick cultural wall, pieced together with old bricks and historical photos, showcases Chengdu's street memories and is worth a closer look.

Teahouse lounging is a classic pastime here—order a cup of Mengshan yellow bud tea and listen to the elderly at the next table spinning yarns from their bamboo chairs. You can also request an ear cleaning from a "comfort ear practitioner," whose gentle techniques bring tingling relaxation, making it a must-try for many travelers. For photos, don't miss the arched gateway of "Kailu" at No. 11 Wide Alley, one of the most distinctive courtyard entrances in the area. When lanterns light up at night, bars and snack stalls buzz with energy, creating a vibrant contrast to the daytime leisure—another flavor of Chengdu to savor.

Chengdu Zoo is located in the northern part of downtown Chengdu, adjacent to Zhaojue Temple. Its predecessor was a zoo built in the Baihuatan area in 1953, and it later moved to its current site. It is a long-established zoo that many Chengdu locals have visited since childhood. The zoo displays more than 200 species of animals year-round, including mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, and ornamental fish. Lions, tigers, golden snub-nosed monkeys, giraffes, elephants, red-crowned cranes, and others may all be encountered here.

The panda house is a popular must-see spot for visitors after entering the park. It features glass-enclosed viewing areas, allowing visitors to watch giant pandas holding bamboo while eating and rolling around through the glass. The park has decades of history in breeding and exhibiting giant pandas. In the 1980s, it conducted research on artificial insemination of giant pandas and achieved breakthroughs, after which giant panda cubs were born successively. Today's highly popular Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding also initially developed on the foundation of the zoo's rescue and breeding of giant pandas.

The park is shaded by lush trees and has gentle walkways, making it suitable for a leisurely stroll with children. After your visit, if time permits, you can take a short walk to Zhaojue Temple right next door, combining animal watching and temple visiting in one day.

Chunxi Road is the fashion hub of Chengdu and a culinary hotspot. Exploring this iconic commercial pedestrian street and indulging in local delicacies is a must-do when visiting Chengdu.

Chunxi Road is not just a single street, but refers to the area east of Beixin Street, south of Zongfu Road, west of Hongxing Road, north of Dongda Street, as well as Nanxin Street, Zhongxin Street and their surrounding areas. For visitors to Chengdu, missing out on Chunxi Road would be as regrettable as skipping Wangfujing in Beijing or Nanjing Road in Shanghai.

On both sides of Chunxi Road, you'll find a vibrant mix of century-old shops, trendy malls, brand boutiques, and delicious snack stalls. Famous local eateries like Zhong's Dumplings, Lai's Tangyuan, Han's Steamed Buns, and Long's Wonton all have branches here. On weekends, this area also serves as a popular leisure spot for Chengdu residents.

The intersection of Chunxi Road's main street is the famous Zhongshan Square, where the bronze statue of Sun Yat-sen stands. At the northern entrance, there's also a Chengdu folk-custom relief art wall carved from granite, depicting various scenes of Tang Dynasty Chengdu, including temple fairs, flower festivals, lantern festivals, and mulberry picking.