Chengdu, China

Quick Facts

• Chengdu is home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which has successfully bred over 200 giant pandas since its establishment in 1993.
• The city is renowned for its spicy cuisine, particularly its hot pot, which features Sichuan peppercorns that create a unique numbing sensation on the palate.
• The Wuhou Shrine, dedicated to the famous strategist Zhuge Liang, dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD) and is a significant cultural landmark in Chengdu.
• Chengdu's Jinli Ancient Street, originally built during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), is a vibrant marketplace known for its traditional architecture and local snacks.
• The city has over 1,000 teahouses, making it one of the best places in China to experience the traditional tea culture, with the oldest, the Dufu Thatched Cottage, dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD).

Travel Details

Country

China

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$40-80

Best Time to Visit

Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

Current Weather

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9°C/48°F

Partly Cloudy

Currency

¥ CNY

Coordinates

30.6624, 104.0633