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Chengdu travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Giant Panda Breeding Base, Chengdu
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Common scams in Chengdu

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Chengdu, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Chengdu — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Chengdu

6 places worth your time in Chengdu, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Chengdu →

Top food to try in Chengdu

6 dishes to eat in Chengdu, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Chengdu →

Traditions and customs in Chengdu

5 customs and traditions in Chengdu — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Chengdu →

Getting around Chengdu

How to travel around Chengdu — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Chengdu: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Chengdu

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Chengdu that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Chengdu — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Chengdu

4 emergency services in Chengdu you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Chengdu — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Chengdu

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Chengdu — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Chengdu — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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