Ideal Duration: 8-10 daysCurrency: Renminbi (Chinese Yuan)Best Time: March to June and September to November.
Located within the west Szechwan province of Southwestern China, Chengdu was founded in 311 BC, and was once referred by a magazine as it is the most stress-free city in China.
Located within the west Szechwan province of Southwestern China, Chengdu was founded in 311 BC, and was once referred by a magazine as it is the most stress-free city in China. Chengdu is one of the three most populous cities in china and one of the most important economic, financial, commercial, transportation and communication in western china. Chengdu is the only city in china which remained at an unchanged location and an unchanged name throughout the imperial, republican and communist era. Chengdu was declared one among the 24 historical cities by the State Council at the primary batch in China, With its long history of over 2,300 years.
Chengdu is home to the Giant Pandas, plenty of natural resources and cultural relics. It is enjoyable to watch the traditional local operas, taste the true flavors or experience Chinese Tea Culture in this careless city. Chengdu is an ancient city and has many unique ancient and modern cultural aspects that can be found nowhere else as well as a vibrant night life. Chengdu's unique culture is a melting pot of different cultures from throughout China, and western Asia. Chengdu is known as China's happiest city, and therefore has its happiest people.
Chengdu is served by Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport located 16km from southwest of downtown.
To get to Chengdu book a connecting flight from cities (such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru) in India to Chengdu airport with one stop layover.
No airlines operate direct from India to Chengdu.
Biggest airlines travelling to Chengdu are-Etihad Airways, SilkAir flights, Thai Airways.
Best season/time to visit chengdu?
The best periods to visit Chengdu are from March to June, and September to November. There is extensive rainfall during the rainy season (July and August).
March to May (Spring)
Tip for Spring - Prepare shirts, thin sweaters and coat for the weather.
June to August (Summers)
Tip for Summers - Prepare summer clothes and umbrella.
October to November (Autumn)
Tip for Autumn - Prepare shirt, sweater and jacket to cope with the weather.
December to February (Winter)
Tip for Winter - Prepare sweater and jacket for winter.
Local transportation in chengdu?
Chengdu is well known for its extensive transportation network. Getting around in Chengdu is easy and simple and includes-bus, taxi, Bicycle, and Rickshaw.
Taxi, Bus.