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Chengdu

Reserve the Panda Base first, then slow down around People's Park, Kuanzhai Alley and the Jinjiang riverfront with clear metro and airport guidance.

Last verified 2026-06-29

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Plan your arrival journey

Chengdu essentials: pandas and a slower city afternoon

Est. Full day · 6 km walking

Tianfu Airport to central Chengdu: a cautious transit day

Est. 8-10 hours outside the airport · 4 km walking

A slow Chengdu day: park, alleys and riverside streets

Est. Half to full day · 6 km walking

Practical essentials

Before you go

How to ride Chengdu Metro with a foreign bank card

Chengdu Metro supports direct gate payment with several overseas-issued card networks. Enable contactless small-value payment before the first ride.

How to reserve the Chengdu Panda Base

Reserve online with real identity details before visiting and bring the original valid document used for the reservation. Ignore paid fast-entry claims.

Chengdu airport transfer: check Tianfu or Shuangliu

Chengdu has two airports. Confirm the full airport name on your booking before choosing a route; the two airports require different transfer plans.