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Chengdu
Pandas & Spice
The laid-back soul of Southwest China. Famous for Giant Pandas, spicy hotpot, and a tea-house culture that moves at its own relaxed pace.
Time Needed
2-4 Days
Best Months
March - June, Sept - Nov
Visa Free
240-Hour Transit Applicable
Main Airport
TFU (Tianfu) / CTU (Shuangliu)
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RedNote Local Picks
Curated places trusted by millions of Chinese locals, untagged by tourist traps.
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Top 10 Chengdu
Pandas, hotpot & teahouses — top 10 Chengdu picks curated from RedNote (小红书). See what Chinese locals actually recommend, not tourist traps.
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Chengdu Street Food
Dandan Noodles, Sweet Water Noodles & more — curated from RedNote (小红书). UNESCO City of Gastronomy picks from Sichuan locals who know the heat.
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Essential Survival Kit
Everything you need to know about navigating and paying in Chengdu.