Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport 44 min
锦里 (11 min) Picturesque, old-world pedestrian street lined with stalls for traditional crafts & snacks. Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu (9 min) Modern complex absorbing older temples & tea rooms alongside high-end boutiques & corporate offices. People's Park (12 min) Popular urban green space featuring a pond, a waterside cafe, 2 museums & verdant, shaded pathways. Qingyang Palace (West Gate) (14 min) Showy Taoist palace with a large pavilion & artifacts, known for 2 black, bronze goat statues. West Pearl Tower (14 min) TV broadcasting tower reaching 339 meters & offering an observation deck, shopping & dining. Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley (15 min) Cultural hub on an ancient street, with souvenirs, local folk art & dining specialties. Jinsha Site Museum Tourist Center (26 min) Museum displaying the ancient finds of the Jinsha Site, including ivory, gold & jade artifacts. Du Fu Thatched Cottage (21 min) The 20-hectare park & museum honoring Du Fu contains a replica of his cottage & copies of his works. Sichuan Science and Technology Museum (12 min) Large state museum featuring diverse science & technology exhibits, including airplanes & robots. New Century Global Mall (23 min) Massive complex featuring shopping space, commercial centers, entertainment areas & a water park. Tianfu Square (12 min) Giant panda Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine (13 min) Temple dedicated to a prominent Three Kingdoms–era figure, with relics in a tranquil setting. Anshun Bridge (15 min) A famous, scenic landmark, this covered bridge with an upscale restaurant is illuminated at night. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (28 min) Giant Panda conservation facility allowing visitors to observe pandas & other endangered animals. Wangjiang Pavilion Park (18 min) Park with a 4-story pavilion dedicated to Xue Tao, a Tang dynasty poet, amid groves of rare bamboo. |