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Chengdu
Pandas, Sichuan hotpot and a laid-back teahouse pace.
Time needed
2-3
Best season
{Food, pandas, culture, families}
Where to stay
Jinjiang District near Chunxi Road for food and metro access.
Don't miss
Giant Panda Base
See pandas at their most active around 8-10am. Red pandas roam freely too.
Wuhou Shrine
Memorial temple dedicated to Zhuge Liang with serene gardens and bonsai.
People's Park
Drink tea, play mahjong, and try traditional ear cleaning among locals.
Jinli Ancient Street
Lantern-lit pedestrian street with Sichuan snacks and handicrafts.
What to eat
- Sichuan hotpot
- Mapo tofu
- Dan dan noodles
- Chuan Chuan Xiang
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