Food & Dining
6 Restaurants Near People’s Park: Chengdu Food Guide
Explore 6 restaurants near People’s Park in Chengdu — from Sichuan cold-pot fish and maocai to old hot pot and time-honored spots. Honest notes on what’s good.
Travel Blog
Insider guides, food recommendations, and travel tips for exploring Chengdu and Sichuan.
Culture & Traditions
Zhongyan Temple: A 6km Hike Near Chengdu
Discover Zhongyan Temple, the ‘No. 1 Mountain of Southern Sichuan’ just 1.5 hours from Chengdu. Hike 6km through history, Su Shi’s love story, and autumn scenery.
Food & Dining
Chengdu Noodle Shop: Top 50 Bowl in Guanghua Village
Discover Zheng Fan Mian, a Chengdu Top 50 noodle shop in Guanghua Village. Big pork intestine noodles for around 20 RMB — here’s what to order and how to get there.
Attractions & Day Trips
Pingle Temple: A Quiet Hidden Temple Near Chengdu
Discover Pingle Temple in Pidu District, a peaceful hidden temple near Chengdu surrounded by rivers and ancient trees — perfect for a quiet day trip.
Attractions & Day Trips
Longzang Temple: Sichuan’s Forgotten Ancient Temple
Discover Longzang Temple in Xindu, a quiet ancient Sichuan temple once home to the ‘Number One Stele Forest of Western Sichuan’ — with Ming murals and Tang roots.
Attractions & Day Trips
Yangping Xuanguan: Taoist Temple in a 7,000-Mu Bamboo Sea
Discover Yangping Xuanguan, a hidden Taoist temple in Pengzhou surrounded by a 7,000-mu bamboo sea. Explore its 2,000-year history, hiking trails, and practical tips.
Attractions & Day Trips
9 Free Autumn Hikes Near Chengdu: Fall Colors Guide
Skip Chuanxi traffic! 9 tested autumn hikes near Chengdu, 0.5–2h drive, free trails, ancient temples, ginkgo and redwood. Pick one this weekend.
Attractions & Day Trips
Tian’guo Temple: A Quiet Mountain Temple Near Chengdu
Discover Tian’guo Temple, a quiet 250-mu mountain temple near Qingcheng Mountain. Free entry, vegetarian meals, autumn hikes, and a peaceful viewpoint above Chengdu.
Attractions & Day Trips
Chengdu Classical Gardens: Huanhuaxi, Du Fu Cottage & Baihuatan
Explore Chengdu’s classical gardens in Qingyang District — Huanhuaxi Park, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, and Baihuatan Park. A perfect autumn stroll awaits.
Food & Dining
Beyond Chengdu’s Third Ring: 12 Local Food Districts
Explore Chengdu food beyond the Third Ring: 12 districts and county-level cities with three must-tries each, from Jinjiang to Dujiangyan. Plan your route now.
Attractions & Day Trips
Yong’an Lake City Forest Park: Chengdu’s Urban Forest Escape
Escape to Yong’an Lake City Forest Park in Chengdu — ancient pine forest, 470m orange sky walkway, lakeside lawns and tea. Free entry, easy metro access. Plan your visit!
Attractions & Day Trips
Xinchang Ancient Town: A Quiet Dayi Riverside Escape
Escape Chengdu’s crowds at Xinchang Ancient Town in Dayi — Ming-Qing streets, riverside teahouses, and the famous blood curd. Plan your quiet day trip today.
Attractions & Day Trips
Yuhuang Mountain: The Perfect Autumn Hike Near Chengdu
Discover Yuhuang Mountain in Jintang, Chengdu’s easy 5km autumn hike with persimmon groves, red maples, and chrysanthemum fields. Plan your golden autumn escape.
Attractions & Day Trips
Taihe Ancient Town: A Min River Day Trip from Chengdu
Explore Taihe Ancient Town near Meishan, a 1.5-hour day trip from Chengdu. Discover Ming-Qing streets, old teahouses, Min River views, and local food.
Attractions & Day Trips
Erjiang Temple Chengdu: Quiet Riverside Temple on Metro Line 5
Erjiang Temple Chengdu is a quiet riverside temple inside South Lake Wetland Park, next to a Qing Dynasty stone bridge. Free entry, Metro Line 5, Exit C.