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  • Must see · Panda Base
  • First visit · 3 full days

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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

See giant and red pandas in landscaped habitats; reserve and arrive early.

  • Must See
  • Family Friendly
Area & typeChenghua · Wildlife
Time & cost3–4 hours · ¥55
Wuhou Shrine

Wuhou Shrine

A leafy complex devoted to Zhuge Liang and the Three Kingdoms era.

  • Must See
  • Historical
Area & typeWuhou · Historical
Time & cost2 hours · ¥50
Jinli Ancient Street

Jinli Ancient Street

Lantern-lit lanes, snacks and crafts beside Wuhou Shrine.

  • Night View
  • Free Entry
  • Family Friendly
Area & typeWuhou · Old Street
Time & cost1–2 hours · Free
Kuanzhai Alleys

Kuanzhai Alleys

Restored lanes mixing courtyards, teahouses and polished local retail.

  • Historical
  • Free Entry
  • Family Friendly
Area & typeQingyang · Historical
Time & cost2–3 hours · Free
Wenshu Monastery

Wenshu Monastery

An active Buddhist temple with quiet gardens and a vegetarian restaurant.

  • Historical
  • Free Entry
Area & typeQingyang · Temple
Time & cost1–2 hours · Free
People’s Park & Heming Teahouse

People’s Park & Heming Teahouse

Tea, mahjong and everyday Chengdu rhythms in the city center.

  • Free Entry
  • Family Friendly
Area & typeQingyang · Local Life
Time & cost2 hours · Free
Du Fu Thatched Cottage

Du Fu Thatched Cottage

Gardens and reconstructed halls honoring one of China’s greatest poets.

  • Historical
  • Photography
Area & typeQingyang · Museum
Time & cost2 hours · ¥50
Sichuan Museum

Sichuan Museum

Broad regional collections, best paired with Du Fu Thatched Cottage.

  • Historical
  • Free Entry
  • Family Friendly
Area & typeQingyang · Museum
Time & cost2–3 hours · Free

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