Two Days in Chengdu – Pandas and Giant Buddha

This article provides a list of things to do in Chengdu, hotels in Chengdu and how to get around in Chengdu in 2 days on a budget.

Big Belly in Leshan, China

Big Belly in Leshan, China

Chengdu, capital of the Sichuan Province, get ready for those spicy hot pots! Best Chinese City for investments in 2007. China’s 4th most liveable city.

Here is a list of the things to do in Chengdu on a budget, for two days in Chengdu:

–       Mao Statue – one of the tallest ones in the country

–       Jinli historical district – great for night strolls and food stand lovers

–       Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding – a personal favorite of mine, learn all about Giant Pandas

–       Out of Chengdu:

 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant Buddha sitting in Leshan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant Buddha sitting in Leshan

Cheap Hotels/ Where to Stay in Chengdu

We stayed at the Chengdu Traffic Inn – 100RMB per night, in March 2013, for a private room with en suite bathroom. Laundry is available for 20RMB per kg and they provide FB access for 1RMB for 10mins (FB, Google, YouTube and Twitter are not accessible in China unless you have a Virtual Private Network). The hotel is facing the Jin River, two minutes from the Anshun Bridge, though a bit far from the metro stations, it is conveniently located next to the bus station.

Other cheap options to consider:

Chengdu Lazybones Backpacker Boutique Hostel – near the Mao Statue, close to boutiques and restaurants

A stop at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a MUST

A stop at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a MUST

Local Transport / Getting around in Chengdu

–       From Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:

  • Shuttle available for 30RMB. Multiple stops in the city.
  • Taxi: available though more expensive, we were quoted 200RMB to our Hostel

–       Chengdu Metro System

–       Xinanmen Bus Station: to go to Leshan, Mount Emei and Hai Luo Glacier.

Chairman Mao, overlooking avenues of shopping and US fast food chains in Chengdu

Mao, overlooking avenues of shopping and US fast food chains in Chengdu

Happy Travels!!xx

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