Chengdu City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chengdu City Centre
Popular places to visit
Taikoo Li Shopping Center
During your trip to Chengdu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Taikoo Li Shopping Center. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Chengdu IFS
During your trip to Chengdu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Chengdu IFS. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Wide and Narrow Alleys
During your trip to Chengdu, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wide and Narrow Alleys. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
People's Park
Relax and appreciate the pretty surroundings of Chengdu’s enormous park. Join locals as they sip tea, sail on the lake and enjoy the vibrant flower garden.
Wenshu Monastery
Experience the tranquility and serenity at this Buddhist monastery, which houses an impressive collection of statues and a traditional teahouse with a relaxed atmosphere.
Sichuan University (Huaxi Campus)
Enjoy the student vibe at Sichuan University (Huaxi Campus) during your stay in Chengdu. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Activities
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Ticket pre-booking
Chinese Traditional Massage Experience with Healthy Lunch
Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base )
Chengdu Museum Tours & Tickets
Chengdu Panda Breeding Base Ticket w/ Optional Transfer or Guide
Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer
Our pick of the best Chengdu City Centre Hotel Deals
The St. Regis Chengdu
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu
Wonderful stay from start to end. Rooms were comfortable, clean and quiet and the staff were very attentive. 10/10 experience
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Grand ParcVue Hotel Residence Chengdu
Tina, the front desk staff, went above and beyond helping us to try to locate a missing package even after our departure a few days ago. Unfortunately Tina called us yesterday to inform us that most likely the package had gone missing during transit. The property is very lucky to have a dedicated ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Somerset Riverview Chengdu
Not reconstructed, old
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Chengdu
The staff was overall courteous and helpful, though wasn't asked how my stay was. The gym was very good and clearly the person in charge knew their stuff. The breakfast buffet was great, but the nordic techno was not the most conducive to calm digestion. The location was absolutely perfect imo, near ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza by IHG
Reception was great. Room was compact but enough to house 3 big luggages but unable to open all at one go. Request for additional pillows and drinks accommodated. Pillows on the softer side. Minutes walk to TaiKooLi and is quiet.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chengdu City Centre
Jinjiang
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Jinjiang. Chengdu IFS and Taikoo Li Shopping Center are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Dongmen Bridge Station or Chunxi Road Station to get around the larger area.
Qingyang
Qingyang is well liked for its water parks and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Wenshu Monastery and Sichuan Museum of Science and Technology are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Wenshu Monastery Station or Luomashi Station to get around.
Hejiang Pavilion
Hejiang Pavilion might not have many top sights, but Chengdu IFS and Taikoo Li Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Jinniu
Jinniu is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Jinsha Site Museum and Yong Ling are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Huapaifang Station or Shawan Station to get around.
Yulin
While you're in Yulin, take in top sights like Yulin Life Plaza and jump on the metro at Nijiaqiao Station to see more of the city.
Wuhou
The coffee shops and parks are just a few things visitors like about Wuhou. Jinli Street and Wuhou Temple are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Shenxianshu Station or Tongzilin Station to get around the larger area.
