Home of Giant Pandas

Chengdu

Fall in love with pandas, spicy Sichuan cuisine, and laid-back lifestyle in China's most charming city.

Pandas Sichuan Food Tea Culture Ancient Towns

The Panda Paradise

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is world-famous as the home of giant pandas. Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see these adorable creatures up close.

But Chengdu is more than just pandas. It's a city where tradition meets modernity, where ancient tea houses sit beside skyscrapers, and where the spicy flavors of Sichuan cuisine delight taste buds.

16M
Population
1800
Years History
150+
Pandas
Chengdu Panda

Giant Panda at Chengdu Research Base

Top Attractions

Discover Chengdu's most popular attractions.

Panda Base

Panda Research Base

Visit the world-famous research base and see giant pandas in their natural habitat.

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Jinli Ancient Street

Jinli Ancient Street

Stroll through this historic street with traditional architecture and local snacks.

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Dujiangyan Irrigation

Dujiangyan Irrigation

Visit this 2,200-year-old irrigation system, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Sichuan Cuisine

Experience the fiery flavors of Sichuan cooking.

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu

Silky tofu in spicy chili sauce with minced pork.

Hot Pot

Sichuan Hot Pot

Spicy broth with various meats and vegetables.

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Stir-fried chicken with peanuts and chili peppers.

Dan Dan Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles

Spicy minced pork noodles with Sichuan peppercorn.