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China's symbolic western capital – and the residence of the country's lovable Giant Panda – Chengdu is growing in popularity year on year? This vibrant city is at the forefront of China's rapid economic growth, pulling its western front into the modern age, and its status as a premier Chinese destination is becoming increasingly undeniable. 
 
For nearly three decades, the Chengdu Research Centre has been at the heart of Giant Panda conservation, boasting the world's largest population of these captive icons, making it the top attraction in the region. 
 
What sets Chengdu apart is its remarkable ability to maintain a serene and leisurely lifestyle amid rapid urban development. From the quaint tea houses sprinkled across the city to the serene demeanor of its famous giant pandas, Chengdu is an oasis of calm, inviting visitors to unwind and decelerate from the hustle of everyday life. 
 
But there's more; Chengdu's cuisine is globally celebrated, known for its distinctive 'mala' flavor that promises to awaken your senses. Positioned as the entrance to the vast array of attractions in Sichuan Province and rich with its own historical and cultural gems, Chengdu is not just a stop but a critical highlight for any journey to China. 
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Things To See In Chengdu

No trip to Chengdu would be complete without seeing one of the wonders listed below.

  • Giant Pandas

    Giant Pandas

    The centre of China’s conservation efforts, set up to resemble the mountain and forest regions in north Sichuan.
  • Grand Buddha of Leshan

    Grand Buddha of Leshan

    The largest stone-carved and tallest pre modern statue in the world sitting peacefully over the confluence of three rivers.
  • Huanglong

    Huanglong

    Renowned for its cascade of colourful pools and natural ponds that tumble down a beautiful valley.
  • Mt Emei

    Mt Emei

    A stunning peaks famous for it’s spectacular views, Buddhist history and unique biodiversity.
  • Nine Villages Valley

    Nine Villages Valley

    One of China's most beautiful secrets dotted with traditional Tibetan villages with striking alpine scenery.

Chengdu at a Glance

We all enjoy a good fact or two - here are a few useful ones about Chengdu:

Chengdu Climate

Month
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Jan
  • 3
    9
    6
  • 8
  • Feb
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 12
  • Mar
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 20
  • Apr
  • 13
    22
    17
  • 44
  • May
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 78
  • Jun
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 107
  • Jul
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 224
  • Aug
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 201
  • Sep
  • 19
    25
    22
  • 119
  • Oct
  • 15
    21
    18
  • 35
  • Nov
  • 10
    16
    13
  • 16
  • Dec
  • 4
    11
    8
  • 5

Chengdu Tour Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 5462 reviews

Review for MAGNIFICENT CHINA
Service rating : The tour was well planned and organised. Booking was easy and all the documents arrived early, There was a lot of useful tips and information for the trip. The Chinese phases were helpful. The local tour guides were excellent especially Effie in Guilin, Lee in Beijing and Alex in Shanghai. They were all friendly and informative. Our tour guide Micheal was good espy ferromagnetic place to place without loosing anyone
Product : This is a fabulous tour giving you good taste of China and seeing the major sites. It is very full on with early starts and some late finishes. The food is generally good but in some places we tended to get the same things for every meal. I think the Yangtze cruise could be a day shorter and it would have been useful to be offered the up grades when booking. I would have liked to experience the bullet train and had one less flight. All the in flight meals were terrible. The adds were good and could have been included in the price of the tour. China is truely amazing and came up to all my expectations. I feel we could have seen more in Chengdu as we had a day free before an evening flight. I will definitely be booking again with Wendy Wu and returning to China.
Oct 19, 2018
Review for IN PURSUIT OF PANDAS
Service rating : Hotels were first rate, food was amazing, tour guide, (Hoffman Hua), went above and beyond when required; local Beijing guide, (Mick), knew his stuff and kept the tour group well informed, as did our Chengdu guide, (Susan). I have nothing but praise for this company and the whole tour!!
Product : Booked through Hays Travel (Durham), and had full contact at all times, whether it was with the staff at Hays, or with the Wendy Wu London office.
Oct 01, 2018
Review for MAJESTIC YANGTZE
Service rating : We were very pleased with our holiday. Our guide Kate Guo was excellent and an asset to Wendy Wu Tours.
Product : The holiday was well planned and very enjoyable. Our group was friendly and everyone mixed well. The visit to the Great Wall was our favourite, but the pandas at Chengdu were cute and fun to watch.
Jun 07, 2015
Review for IN PURSUIT OF PANDAS (SUPERIOR)
Service rating : Almost perfect.
Product : Everything ran very smoothly. Guides were really friendly and knowledgeable, hotel in Beijing excellent, those in Xian and Chengdu not quite as good but perfectly acceptable. Had an amazing holiday
Apr 20, 2015
Review for CHENGDU SHORT STAY (SUPERIOR)
Service rating : Brilliant. Very good tour manager - Michael
Product : Fantastic: good quiet guide Emily.
Mar 10, 2015
Review for MAGNIFICENT CHINA
Service rating : The national guide, Ryan, was very good, listening to the views of the group and sorted out any problems that occurred (There weren't many)
Product : A lot of travelling which was tiring, but that was expected. Everything went smoothly but at times too quickly. More time should be spent at certain highlights such as The Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Meals are now served in local restaurants instead of 'tourist' restaurants and is much better, but the local guides, who select the restaurants and menu should listen more to the wishes of the tour group, especially when selecting the menu. We got the impression that the local guide in Shanghai, Steven, was selecting the cheaper items from the menu. This was sorted by Ryan.
Sep 06, 2014
Review for IN PURSUIT OF PANDAS
Service rating : Very well organised, friendly and knowledgeable staff, felt very safe and well looked after, food was fantastic and well presented, any problems were sorted out immediately
Product : A bit of everything, visited 3 remarkable cities with the Panda Sanctuary as a big highlight, would suggest to spend less time on commercial trips and a bit longer on historical sights. The hotel in Chengdu is in need of refurbishment, another choice would make the experience even better.
Aug 01, 2014

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