Chengdu is a popular stop for travelers on their way to Tibet, but many don't realize that a special permit is needed for entry into Tibet. The Tibet permit can be obtained from any of the many travel agents in Chengdu as well as the Tourism Bureau. Read More>>

Bang Bang Chicken 棒棒鸡丝 Guoba Roupian 锅巴肉片 Mapo Bean Curd 麻婆豆腐 Gongpao Jiding (Kung Pao Chicken) 宫保鸡丁 Fish Flavored Shredded Pork (Yu Xiang Rou Si) 鱼香肉丝 Hotpot 火锅 Bang Bang Chicken 棒棒鸡丝 Despite Sichuan’s preoccupation with ... Read More>>

Sichuan cuisine, characterized as spicy and tongue-numbing, is split into four major geographical categories: food from Chengdu, Chongqing, Greater River (Yangtze), and Lesser River (Jialing). These four groups/regions of Sichuan food are all slight ... Read More>>

One of Sichuan's most popular icons is the panda, and no visit to the city is complete without a trip to the Giant Panda Research Center or the Chengdu Zoo, which has the best panda houses in China. Travelers interested in seeing an active Panda should get ... Read More>>

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, and is the cultural and economic hub of the vast, fertile southwestern plain. It is China's fourth-largest city, and an economic powerhouse with a booming IT sector and 14 straight years of double-digit economic ... Read More>>

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport The Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is the sixth largest in China, and operates flight routes to 92 cities in China and 46 foreign cities, including Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Melbourne, Amsterdam and ... Read More>>

Chengdu Railway Stations The Chengdu Railway Station is the largest in southwest China. It links directly to major cities across China, including Beijing (26 hours), Shanghai (28 hours), Kunming (18 hours), Chongqing (2 hrs) and Xi'an (12.5 hours). The ... Read More>>

Chegdu Long Distance Bus Chengdu has more than ten long-distance bus stations, serving destinations all over Sichuan and into Tibet, as well as a variety of nearby tourist attractions, including Yibin, Emei Mountain (medium bus is 16.5 RMB; large bus is 35 ... Read More>>

The starting rate for taxis in Chengdu is 8 RMB (VW Jetta) or 9 RMB (VW Sagitar) for the first 2 km, with a 1.9 RMB increase per km after that. Additionally, rides longer than 10 km or rides taken between 23:00-6:00 are subjected to additional charges. Most ... Read More>>

Currently, Chengdu has one operating metro line, Line 1. The line formally opened in September 2010 and has 16 stations. The stations are Shengxian Lake, North Railway Station, Renmin Road North, Wenshu Monastery, Luomashi, Tianfu Square, Jinjiang Hotel, ... Read More>>

When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to hire a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a deposit of around 1000 RMB. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday periods Read More>>

Two-seat Pedicab Two-seat pedicabs can be hired for short journeys. Visitors should negotiate the fare (approximately 5-10 RMB) with the driver in advance. Bicycle Chengdu is easy to navigate by bike. Chengdu residents can purchase a bicycle rental card ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Chengdu City Code Number: 028 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: 12121/96121 Report a Traffic ... Read More>>