Chengdu, China travel tips
Real traveler tips for Chengdu in China: hostels, food, transport, hikes, activities, hidden gems, night life, social life and costs — shared by travelers who have actually been there.
Food in Chengdu
- sarah_93: Does anyone know if there are any hotpot places that do a milder broth? I want to try it but I'm a bit worried about the spice level being too intense.
Activities in Chengdu
- mike_t: The panda base is worth it but you seriously have to get there right when it opens. By 10am the crowds are insane and the pandas just go to sleep anyway.
Transport in Chengdu
- lucas78: The metro system here is actually so easy to use. Much better than trying to deal with taxis if you don't speak much Chinese.
Hidden gems in Chengdu
- jennifer_w: Found a really cool tea house in People's Park that wasn't packed with tourists. Just sat there for two hours watching people play cards.
Night life in Chengdu
- danny_k: Where do people go for drinks around Poly Centre nowadays? Is it still the main spot?
Hidden gems in Chengdu, China
- jennifer_w: Found a really cool tea house in People's Park that wasn't packed with tourists. Just sat there for two hours watching people play cards.