Chengdu travel guide
Chengdu Tourism | Chengdu Guide
You're Going to Love Chengdu
With a population of 7,42 million, Chengdu is the largest city in Sichuan, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chengdu has to offer.
When to visit Chengdu
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chengdu in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chengdu, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Chengdu
Plane
Chengdu is served by 2 airports: Chengdu (CTU) and Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU). The closest to downtown Chengdu is Chengdu, which is located 15 km from the city center. Further away is Chengdu Tianfu Intl, 57 km from the center of Chengdu. The shortest flight to Chengdu from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 40m.
Train
Located 8 km from the city center, Chengdu Chengdu East Railway Station is the busiest station in Chengdu. Another popular train station is Chengdu, located 4 km from the center.
Airlines serving Chengdu
Where to stay in Chengdu
From 5-star hotels such as the The St. Regis Chengdu to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate, Chengdu offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Chengdu, with prices from $19 to $357 per night. Jinjiang is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Chengdu are about 40% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Jinjiang - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Grand Hyatt Chengdu, Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza and JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu. The average nightly price for a double room in Jinjiang is $44.
Wuhou - Intercontinental Chengdu Global Center, Renaissance Chengdu Hotel and Chengdu Marriott Hotel Financial Centre have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Wuhou will cost you about $7 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chengdu
Most booked hotels in Chengdu
Renting a car in Chengdu
Renting a car in Chengdu costs $49 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Chengdu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Chengdu is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.