Chengdu Attractions
9 must-see attractions — from world-famous landmarks to local gems
Parks & NatureBook AheadTickets Required
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Giant Panda Breeding Base
Nowhere else in the world can you see so many giant pandas in one place—newborn pink cubs, baby pandas just a few months old, and adult giant pandas eating bamboo and playing. This is Chengdu’s most unique experience.
3–4 hours (be sure to go in the morning)Busy55 yuan (half price for students: 27 yuan)
Parks & NatureTickets Required
Dujiangyan Dujiangyan Irrigation System
This is one of the greatest wonders in the history of human engineering—a project built over 2,000 years ago that still irrigates 10 million mu of fertile farmland today. Witnessing the Min River being precisely diverted with your own eyes will fill you with awe for the wisdom of ancient Chinese people. Dujiangyan is the very reason Chengdu has become the “Land of Abundance.”
3–4 hoursBusy80 yuan