Local experiences
Jinli, Chengdu: a walking route, food and a half-day plan
Walk from Wuhou Shrine into Jinli’s lantern-lined lanes, pause for Sichuan snacks and make a relaxed half-day of Chengdu’s history and street life.
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An afternoon made for tea
Sit down, order slowly and let the city carry on around you.
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Sichuan food, beyond the heat
Explore flavour, texture and neighbourhood meals at a pace that suits your appetite.
Outdoors
Siguniang: choose the right mountain day
Scenic valley walks and technical mountain objectives are different journeys. Start by knowing which you mean.
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Rail, road and the last part of the journey
A useful connection takes you to the right place, not merely the right name on a map.
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Before you go: entry and reservations
Check what applies to your passport, your travel dates and the exact place you will visit.
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Choose a base, not just a room
The right neighbourhood can save more travel time than a longer list of hotel amenities.
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Payments, maps and staying connected
Set up the essentials before arrival and keep a practical backup.
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Where to stay in Chengdu: choose the neighbourhood
Compare a park-side base, a shopping district and a quieter cultural quarter before comparing hotel rooms.
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Getting to Jiuzhaigou: the last transfer matters
Join the train or flight to the correct hotel and park entrance, with Chinese place names ready to use.
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A Chengdu morning: breakfast, a market and tea
A neighbourhood-scale outing around your base, with Chinese food names and room for conversation.