Chengdu Travel Guide: Plan Your Trip to Sichuan's Capital (2026)
Everything you need to plan your trip to Chengdu — when to visit, where to stay, what to eat and practical tips from someone who keeps coming back.
Everything you need to plan your trip to Chengdu — when to visit, where to stay, what to eat and practical tips from someone who keeps coming back.
A Chengdu itinerary to explore the old and the new
From pandas to hotpot, tea houses to light shows — best things to do in Chengdu. Honest picks from a family that keeps coming back.
The best area to stay in Chengdu is Chunxi Road & Taikoo Li. Our tested picks — from a Hyatt with a rooftop pool to a Lonely Planet-listed hostel — plus the best family hotels and where NOT to book.
Everything you need to know to plan your visit in Chengdu's most famous park.
Visiting Chengdu with kids? After 2 family trips, here are the best activities — pandas, water parks, face-changing shows — plus where to stay, eat, and get around.
All you need to know to make your visit easy: best time to visit, how to buy tickets, how to get there and more.