Chengdu is a vital transportation hub for southwest China since it provides a passageway to much of western China, including Tibet, Kunming and Qinghai. The city is easily reached by air and land. Chengdu's International Airport is located 16 km outside of ... Read More>>

Chengdu's entertainment scene is a mix of the traditional and contemporary, thanks in part to the stream of visitors who use the city as a stopover on the trail to Tibet. The primary form of traditional entertainment in Chengdu is Sichuan Opera. The city is ... Read More>>

Bamboo Products 竹编 Lacquer ware 漆器 Shu Brocade 蜀锦 Silk Tapestries 蜀绣 Gold & Silver Ware金银制品 Bamboo Products 竹编 Placemats, vases, lampshades and a thousand other beautifully woven products made from bamboo are available at a steal in ... Read More>>

Most of Chengdu's larger bars are concentrated around Renmin Nan Lu (People's South Road) or West Yangshi Sreet, where you can find pubs, clubs, and even late-night bowling alleys. Kakadu Club, Glasshouse Pub and the Red Ages Club (hongse niandai) are among ... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 275 billion GDP Per Capita: RMB 25,167 Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB12,789 Economic Growth Rate: 13.8 % Population: 5.73 million (urban)-5.31 million (rural) (2006) FDI: US$0.76 billion Annual Average ... Read More>>

Snacking in Sichuan is more akin to slurping a bowl of light soup rather than popping open a bag of potato chips. Few snacks are sweet, and one commonly sits down to eat them, as opposed to munching while you stroll. Snacks containing sliced meats are often ... Read More>>

Chengdu has a comprehensive bus network, and fares are comparable to most major cities in China: 1 RMB for non-air conditioned buses and 2 RMB for cooled vehicles. Many of the buses have recordings in both Chinese and English indicating the upcoming stops. ... 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>>

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>>

Chengdu city is 12,121 thousand square kilometers with a population of just over 14.047(2010) million. Among the permanent residents, there are 7,138,723 males and 6,908,902 females, accounting for 50.82% and 49.18% of the total population respectively. ... Read More>>

There is no shortage of places to satisfy a shopping sweet tooth in Chengdu. Whether you're looking to pick up some of the province's specialty products (bamboo, lacquerware, brocade, silk and silver) or are just fleshing out your wardrobe, Chengdu ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 685.46 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 23,932 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 15.2% (2011) • Resident Population: 14.047 million (2011) • Unemployment Rate: 2.5% (2011) • ... 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 sits in the west section of the Sichuan basin, and has a humid climate. Though the summers are quite hot, reaching an average of 25C, the days are notoriously cloudy and sudden showers are common. In winter, the temperature rarely falls below 5C. 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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>