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Guide · 4 min read What to Eat in Chengdu: The Dishes, and How to Order Them Chengdu is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and the heartland of Sichuan cooking. What to order, what málà actually does to your mouth, and…
Guide · 3 min read Where to Stay in Chengdu, by Neighbourhood In Chengdu the right district is decided by which station your onward train leaves from and how early you need to reach the panda…
Guide · 4 min read Best Time to Visit Chengdu, Month by Month Chengdu's weather matters less than its holiday calendar. Here is which months work, which two weeks to avoid at almost any cost, and why…
Guide · 4 min read Things to Do in Chengdu: What Is Actually Worth the Time Chengdu has fewer must-see sights than any other major Chinese city, and that is its advantage. Here is what earns its place on a…
Itinerary · 5 min read Chengdu Itinerary: 3 Days, Stop by Stop Three days is enough for the panda base, the old-town teahouses and one day trip — provided you book the right things in the…