Travel Guides

Metro Coverage : 15+ lines connecting major attractions (Panda Base, Chunxi Road, etc.). Cost : ¥2-7 per ride; day pass ¥20. Tip : Use Alipay for QR code scans (supports foreign cards). Buses Routes

Hostels/Guesthouses : ¥80-150/night near Chunxi Road or Wuhou Shrine. Mid-Range Hotels : ¥200-400/night (e.g., Meju Hotel near Kuanzhai Alley). Tip : Book via local contacts (like &ldquo

Enjoy 144-hour visa-free transit when flying via Chengdu Tianfu/Shuangliu airports. Valid for most nationalities with onward tickets. Transport Made Easy** Use Alipay (bind foreign cards) to scan

Flavor : Numbing-spicy (málà) with beef tallow base. Must-try : Beef tripe, duck blood, and huanghou (bamboo pith). Avg. Cost : ¥80-150/person. Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)** Traits : Silky tofu with minced

Why stay : Blends Qing-dynasty courtyards with modern design in Taikoo Li. Perks : Free Hanfu rental, Italian restaurant with truffle pizza. Price : ¥1,800+/night. Niccolo Chengdu (尼依格罗酒店)** Location

Why go : Meet China’s iconic pandas, including cubs at the “Moonlight Nursery”. Pro tip : Arrive by 7:30 AM to see active pandas (¥55, students ¥27). Jinli Ancient Street** Highlights :

Coverage : 1,000+ km (3rd longest in China). Key lines : Line 3 (Airport Express) to Baiyun Airport. Line 5 (City center loop). Cost : ¥2-10 per ride; 3-day pass ¥50. Buses & Water Buses** Buses

Metro passes : 1-day pass : ¥20 (unlimited rides). 3-day pass : ¥50 (72-hour access). Buses/APM line : Single rides cost ¥2-8. Avoid taxis : Use Didi (China’s Uber) for 30% cheaper rides. Budget

Key phrase app : Download Baidu Translate (supports Cantonese voice input). Emergency card : Carry a card with your hotel’s Chinese address. Transportation Hacks** Metro : Use “Guangzhou

Signature : Translucent wheat starch skin with whole shrimp filling, folded into 13 pleats. Best at : Taotaoju or Dian Dou De (traditional teahouses). Unique trait : “Crystal skin” that