Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport 43 min
Qingyang Palace (West Gate) (20 min) Showy Taoist palace with a large pavilion & artifacts, known for 2 black, bronze goat statues. 锦里 (17 min) Picturesque, old-world pedestrian street lined with stalls for traditional crafts & snacks. Anshun Bridge (9 min) A famous, scenic landmark, this covered bridge with an upscale restaurant is illuminated at night. Du Fu Thatched Cottage (22 min) The 20-hectare park & museum honoring Du Fu contains a replica of his cottage & copies of his works. West Pearl Tower (10 min) TV broadcasting tower reaching 339 meters & offering an observation deck, shopping & dining. Wangjiang Pavilion Park (12 min) Park with a 4-story pavilion dedicated to Xue Tao, a Tang dynasty poet, amid groves of rare bamboo. New Century Global Mall (22 min) Massive complex featuring shopping space, commercial centers, entertainment areas & a water park. Jinsha Site Museum Tourist Center (27 min) Museum displaying the ancient finds of the Jinsha Site, including ivory, gold & jade artifacts. Tianfu Square (13 min) Giant panda Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley (16 min) Cultural hub on an ancient street, with souvenirs, local folk art & dining specialties. People's Park (15 min) Popular urban green space featuring a pond, a waterside cafe, 2 museums & verdant, shaded pathways. Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine (18 min) Temple dedicated to a prominent Three Kingdoms–era figure, with relics in a tranquil setting. Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu (8 min) Modern complex absorbing older temples & tea rooms alongside high-end boutiques & corporate offices. Sichuan Science and Technology Museum (13 min) Large state museum featuring diverse science & technology exhibits, including airplanes & robots. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (24 min) Giant Panda conservation facility allowing visitors to observe pandas & other endangered animals. |