Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport 40 min
New Century Global Mall (19 min) Massive complex featuring shopping space, commercial centers, entertainment areas & a water park. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (28 min) Giant Panda conservation facility allowing visitors to observe pandas & other endangered animals. Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine (20 min) Temple dedicated to a prominent Three Kingdoms–era figure, with relics in a tranquil setting. West Pearl Tower (20 min) TV broadcasting tower reaching 339 meters & offering an observation deck, shopping & dining. Du Fu Thatched Cottage (19 min) The 20-hectare park & museum honoring Du Fu contains a replica of his cottage & copies of his works. Tianfu Square (20 min) Giant panda Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley (26 min) Cultural hub on an ancient street, with souvenirs, local folk art & dining specialties. 锦里 (22 min) Picturesque, old-world pedestrian street lined with stalls for traditional crafts & snacks. Jinsha Site Museum Tourist Center (24 min) Museum displaying the ancient finds of the Jinsha Site, including ivory, gold & jade artifacts. Anshun Bridge (16 min) A famous, scenic landmark, this covered bridge with an upscale restaurant is illuminated at night. Sichuan Science and Technology Museum (21 min) Large state museum featuring diverse science & technology exhibits, including airplanes & robots. Qingyang Palace (West Gate) (23 min) Showy Taoist palace with a large pavilion & artifacts, known for 2 black, bronze goat statues. Wangjiang Pavilion Park (10 min) Park with a 4-story pavilion dedicated to Xue Tao, a Tang dynasty poet, amid groves of rare bamboo. Wangjianglou Park (11 min) Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu (19 min) Modern complex absorbing older temples & tea rooms alongside high-end boutiques & corporate offices. |