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Chunxi Road
localPedestrian shopping street with over 700 shops and cafes.
Jinli Ancient Street
cultureHistoric street with Shu culture, crafts, and snacks.
Wuhou District
sightseeingCultural area with Three Kingdoms heritage and temples.
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faq.subtitle Chengdu
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, 40 min from city center. Open 7:30-18:00. Tickets 55 yuan. Book online in advance, especially weekends. Best viewing time: morning when pandas are most active.
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Citizens of 48 countries including EU can enter visa-free for 30 days through 2025. USA citizens can use 240-hour transit visa-free policy if traveling to third country. Fill China Arrival Card online 24h before arrival.
Must-try: Mapo Tofu, Dandan Noodles, Sichuan Hotpot, Kung Pao Chicken, Twice-cooked Pork. Visit local 'fly restaurants' for authentic taste. UNESCO City of Gastronomy - spicy food paradise.
China is 95% cashless. Alipay and WeChat Pay are main methods. Foreign cards can be linked to Alipay Tour Pass. Some places accept Visa/Mastercard. Always have some cash backup for small vendors.
Leshan Giant Buddha (2h) - world's largest Buddha statue. Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Mt. Qingcheng (1h) - UNESCO site. Mount Emei (2.5h) - sacred Buddhist mountain. All accessible by high-speed rail.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Chengdu
Arrive at Panda Base right at 7:30 opening to avoid massive crowds. Enter from south gate for Hua Hua (famous panda).
Download VPN before arriving - Google, Instagram, Facebook are blocked. WhatsApp and Telegram work.
Register at hotel within 24 hours of arrival - mandatory by law. Hotels do this automatically.
Set up Alipay before trip and link your foreign card. Cash is rarely used in cities.
Visit a traditional teahouse in People's Park - authentic local experience with ear cleaning services.
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3 ¥~0.43 $
Chengdu Metro
10 lines, cheap and efficient
location.transport.bus
2 ¥~0.29 $
Amap, Baidu Maps
Extensive network, very cheap
location.transport.taxi
10 ¥~1.4 $
Didi
Start 8 CNY, per km 1.9 CNY
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location.transport.metro | 3 ¥ ~0.43 $ | Chengdu Metro | 10 lines, cheap and efficient |
location.transport.bus | 2 ¥ ~0.29 $ | Amap, Baidu Maps | Extensive network, very cheap |
location.transport.taxi | 10 ¥ ~1.4 $ | Didi | Start 8 CNY, per km 1.9 CNY |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
58 ¥
~58.0 $
Restaurant dinner
181 ¥
~181 $
Breakfast
15 ¥
~15.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
15 ¥
~15.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
36 ¥
~36.0 $
Beer in bar
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Local beer
7 ¥
~7.0 $
Imported beer
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Wine bottle
109 ¥
~109 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
4 ¥
~4.0 $
Cigarettes
22 ¥
~22.0 $
Weekly groceries
363 ¥
~363 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
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UnionPay
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widespread
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WeChat PayAlipay
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WeChat/Alipay dominate. Cash rarely needed. Foreign cards limited.
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Banks: Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank - best for foreign currency exchange. Airport exchange available but rates worse. Hotels can exchange but limited. Alipay/WeChat Pay now accessible for foreign tourists via linked Visa/Mastercard - highly recommended as cash rarely accepted. ATMs: look for UnionPay or international network logos.
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0%
Tipping not customary in China
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe city with low crime rates. Watch for traffic when crossing streets. Be cautious of scams targeting tourists near popular attractions.
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4/5
location.nomad.rating
$1000
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100
Mbps
5/5
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location.nomad.internet
4Gexcellent
5G✓
location.nomad.fiber✓
location.nomad.cafe_wifiexcellent
location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count30+
location.nomad.day_pass$15
location.nomad.month_pass$200
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WeWork, UrWork, Naked Hub
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location.nomad.tourist_visa30 location.nomad.days
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E-visa✗
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location.nomad.budget$700
location.nomad.comfortable$1200
location.nomad.luxury$2500
location.nomad.community
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medium
location.nomad.meetups
location.nomad.meetups_monthly
location.nomad.colivings
5
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