Xinfan Ancient Town: Chengdu’s Underrated Day Trip
Discover Xinfan, Chengdu’s most underrated ancient town just 30 minutes away. Tang dynasty gardens, quiet temples, and cheap street food — even better in the rain.
Welcome to Chengdu
From Spicy Sichuan Cuisine to Tea House Relaxation – Explore Chengdu Like a Local
Your ultimate guide to Chengdu — pandas, hotpot, tea houses, and hidden gems.
Home to the world-famous Chengdu Research Base — see pandas up close.
Birthplace of mapo tofu and the spiciest hotpot you'll ever taste.
From ancient Jinsha ruins to vibrant modern neighborhoods.
Experience the famous "lazy Chengdu" lifestyle in traditional tea houses.
Discover Xinfan, Chengdu’s most underrated ancient town just 30 minutes away. Tang dynasty gardens, quiet temples, and cheap street food — even better in the rain.
Discover Mituo Temple in Jianyang, east of Chengdu — a low-key Buddhist temple with Sichuan’s largest reclining Buddha, 500 arhats, and peaceful riverside calm.
Discover Baihetan National Wetland Park in Xinjin, Chengdu’s only national wetland park. Skip the crowds this October for endless reeds, birds, and free entry.
Discover Sandaoyan Ancient Town in Pidu District — Chengdu’s own little water town with two rivers, covered bridges, riverside teahouses, and fresh river fish. A perfect day trip.
Explore Chengdu’s quiet herbal park, Furong Changjuan Medicine Garden in Wenjiang — 300 mu of medicinal plants, free entry, camping, and autumn walks with few crowds.
Chengdu World Horticultural Exhibition Park is free to enter — 3,633 mu, 113 gardens, Jinyun Tower and the Tianfu Eye. Tickets, metro routes, and tips inside.
Discover Qimu River Wetland Park near Chengdu in Chongzhou — 5,040 mu of wetlands, dawn redwoods, hiking, biking, and birdwatching. Plan your visit today.