Chengdu, China
Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2027 city in ginkgo season: dawn tea at Heming and Pengzhen, the panda base's 8am feed, fly restaurants and Jianshe Road snacks, stays near Wenshu Monastery and the train to the Leshan Buddha.
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22 saved links · 8 articles · 5 activities · 4 videos · 3 restaurants · 2 stays · from youtube.com, chinafortravelers.com and 13 more
ArticleThese Are the 25 Best Places To Travel in 2027, According to Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet has revealed the 25 places making up its Best in Travel 2027 list, from an overlooked Caribbean island to a Spanish city still off the radar. See the full list here.
timeout.com- Article
Chengdu’s First Three-Star Restaurant Crowned in 2027 Edition of MICHELIN Guide Selection for Chengdu
Chengdu’s First Three-Star Restaurant Crowned in 2027 Edition of MICHELIN Guide Selection for Chengdu
michelin.com 
ArticleEntry requirements - China travel advice
FCDO travel advice for China. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
gov.uk- Activity
Tickets
Official panda base page with prices, winter entry hours and the real-name online booking rule (up to 14 days ahead, bring your passport).
panda.org.cn - Activity
Best Time To See Pandas In Chengdu (2026 Guide)
Season, month, time of day — and which base to pick when. From operators who've run panda visits since 2006. Updated for 2026 closures.
travelchinawith.me - Activity
Leshan Giant Buddha: Tickets, Hours & How to Visit
Up-to-date day-trip guide to the 71-metre Tang-dynasty Buddha: walking vs boat tickets, winter hours and the train from Chengdu.
travelchinawith.me 
ActivityHeming Tea House & People's Park, Chengdu (2026)
Chengdu's century-old teahouse in People's Park — ¥3 dawn tea before 8:30, ¥20-30 after, free refills, ¥30 ear-cleaning. Free to enter; Metro Line 2, Exit B.
chinafortravelers.com
ArticleChengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) Guide 2026: T1, T2, Transit
Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) 2026 — which of Chengdu's two airports is yours after the July 2026 flight move, Line 18 to Chengdu South in ~33-34 min for ~¥10, and the Line 19 express to Shuangliu.
chinafortravelers.com
ArticlePengzhen: The Best Hidden Chinese Tea House in Chengdu
In a city full of teahouses, this could be the most beautiful and photogenic. Let's show you Pengzhen Tea house in Chengdu
museumofwander.com- Article
快来这些地方邂逅秋景 《成都金秋银杏观赏地图》上线|川观新闻
11月9日，“成都四时·乐游天府——金秋有杏·崇州见”文旅促消费活动在崇州启动，持续至12月。
cbgc.scol.com.cn 
ActivityChengdu Wide and Narrow Alley: The Honest Guide for You
In Wide and Narrow Alley, you can experience many sides of Chengdu, like tea, Sichuan opera, local snacks, and of course, panda souvenirs everywhere.
chinahighlights.com
ArticleChengdu-Qingchengshan (High-Speed) Trains, Ticket Booking
The trains from Chengdu to Qingchengshan depart from Xipu Railway Station to Qingchengshan Railway Station, with the travel time of about 40 minutes.
chinahighlights.com
FoodChengdu Food Guide: What to Eat, Order & Handle Spice
First-time Chengdu food guide: choose Sichuan dishes, order hotpot, find dining areas, control spice, and communicate dietary or allergy needs.
wanderinchina.com
ArticleWhere to Stay in Chengdu 2026: Best Neighborhoods for First-Timers, Families & Foodies
Where to stay in Chengdu 2026. Compare Chunxi Road for first-timers & nightlife, Kuanzhai Alley for culture, and Wenshu for budget travelers — plus panda base …
wanderinchina.com
FoodTop 17 Sichuan Restaurants in Chengdu (and Local Street Food)
Discover the 12 best Sichuan restaurants in Chengdu - as well as where to find the best local street food - and tips on what to order!
accidentaltravelwriter.com- Food
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Clarissa Wei's classic guide to Chengdu's 'fly restaurants', with addresses for Zhang Lao Er's sweet-water noodles and the original Chen Mapo Tofu.
goldthread2.com - Stay
Upper House Chengdu | Luxury Boutique Hotel in Taikoo Li
An intimate luxury hotel in Taikoo Li Chengdu, Upper House Chengdu is shaped by a restored heritage courtyard and Chengdu's own design and culture.
upperhouse.com - Stay
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Large, reliable riverside hotel on the Jinjiang near Anshun Bridge, under 1 km from Dongmen Bridge metro and within 3 km of Taikoo Li.
shangri-la.com 
VideoMy First Time in Chengdu (Not What I Expected) 🇨🇳
Recent, widely watched first-timer's portrait of Chengdu that captures the unhurried pace the Best in Travel pick is all about.
youtube.com
VideoExploring Chengdu’s Legendary Teahouses - Traditional & Modern Tea Culture in China | Tea Trip
A tea specialist's tour of Chengdu's old and new teahouses, made for the article's central theme.
youtube.com
VideoI ate 20 BOWLS of noodles in Chengdu - these are the places you NEED to go!
A Mandarin-speaking food creator works through 20 noodle shops, a useful, actionable companion to the fly-restaurant section.
youtube.com
Video72hrs in CHINA's SPICIEST CITY: Chengdu, SICHUAN (ft. Kenny Song)
Million-view, 52-minute deep dive into Chengdu's hotpot, street food and rabbit head, eaten alongside a local creator.
youtube.com
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