Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport 34 min
People's Park (15 min) Popular urban green space featuring a pond, a waterside cafe, 2 museums & verdant, shaded pathways. Wangjiang Pavilion Park (13 min) Park with a 4-story pavilion dedicated to Xue Tao, a Tang dynasty poet, amid groves of rare bamboo. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (29 min) Giant Panda conservation facility allowing visitors to observe pandas & other endangered animals. Anshun Bridge (13 min) A famous, scenic landmark, this covered bridge with an upscale restaurant is illuminated at night. West Pearl Tower (21 min) TV broadcasting tower reaching 339 meters & offering an observation deck, shopping & dining. Chengdu Wu Hou Shrine (12 min) Temple dedicated to a prominent Three Kingdoms–era figure, with relics in a tranquil setting. New Century Global Mall (12 min) Massive complex featuring shopping space, commercial centers, entertainment areas & a water park. Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley (18 min) Cultural hub on an ancient street, with souvenirs, local folk art & dining specialties. 锦里 (14 min) Picturesque, old-world pedestrian street lined with stalls for traditional crafts & snacks. Qingyang Palace (West Gate) (13 min) Showy Taoist palace with a large pavilion & artifacts, known for 2 black, bronze goat statues. Tianfu Square (13 min) Giant panda Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu (17 min) Modern complex absorbing older temples & tea rooms alongside high-end boutiques & corporate offices. Du Fu Thatched Cottage (17 min) The 20-hectare park & museum honoring Du Fu contains a replica of his cottage & copies of his works. Sichuan Science and Technology Museum (14 min) Large state museum featuring diverse science & technology exhibits, including airplanes & robots. Jinsha Site Museum Tourist Center (22 min) Museum displaying the ancient finds of the Jinsha Site, including ivory, gold & jade artifacts. |