Top Experiences
What to See and Do in Beijing
From imperial landmarks to neighborhood life, these experiences reveal the different
sides of China's capital.
Chengdu Panda Base
See giant pandas and red pandas in carefully designed habitats surrounded by bamboo and greenery.
- ⏱ Half day
- 📍Wildlife · Conservation · Families
People's Park
Experience local daily life through teahouses, gardens, music and community activities.
- ⏱ 2–3 hours
- 📍Local life · Parks · Teahouses
Traditional Teahouse
Slow down over a cup of tea and discover one of Chengdu's most important social traditions.
- ⏱ 1–2 hours
- 📍Tea · Local culture · Slow travel
Wenshu Monastery
Visit a peaceful Buddhist temple complex with gardens, traditional architecture and nearby local food.
- ⏱ 2–3 hours
- 📍Buddhism · Architecture · Culture
Kuanzhai Alley
Walk through a restored historic district combining traditional architecture, shops, food and cultural displays.
- ⏱ 1–2 hours
- 📍Architecture · Shopping · Food
Chengdu Neighborhood Walk
Explore quieter streets, small restaurants, markets and community spaces beyond the major visitor areas.
- ⏱ 2–3 hours
- 📍Local culture · Food · Walking
Local Flavors
What to Eat in Beijing
Beijing's food ranges from celebrated imperial dishes to simple neighborhood
favorites.
Sichuan Hot Pot
A communal dining experience built around fragrant broth, fresh ingredients and customizable dipping sauces.
Mapo Tofu
Silken tofu cooked with minced meat, fermented bean paste, chili and Sichuan pepper.
Dan Dan Noodles
Noodles served with a savory, aromatic sauce traditionally made with preserved vegetables and minced pork.
Zhong Dumplings
Soft dumplings served in an aromatic sauce combining chili oil, garlic and subtle sweetness.
Chuan Chuan
Skewered ingredients cooked in a flavorful broth and enjoyed as a casual local meal.
Twice-Cooked Pork
Sliced pork stir-fried with fermented bean paste, peppers and aromatic vegetables.
Beyond the City
The Best Day Trips from Chengdu
From imperial landmarks to neighborhood life, these experiences reveal the different
sides of China's capital.
Dujiangyan
Discover an ancient water-management system that continues to shape the region's landscape and agriculture.
- ⏱ Full day
- 📍History · Engineering · Cultural heritage
Mount Qingcheng
Walk through forested mountain scenery associated with the history and traditions of Taoism.
- ⏱ Full day
- 📍Nature · Taoist culture · Walking
Leshan Giant Buddha
See the monumental Buddha carved into a riverside cliff near the meeting point of three rivers.
- ⏱ Full day
- 📍Buddhist heritage · History · River scenery
Experience Chengdu at the Right Pace
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