Travel guide

Before you go: entry and reservations

Check what applies to your passport, your travel dates and the exact place you will visit.

Before you go: entry and reservations

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Entry into China is a separate check

Entry and transit rules depend on the traveller’s circumstances and can change. Check the Chinese embassy or consulate relevant to your passport and the National Immigration Administration before booking around an assumed exemption. A travel itinerary does not establish eligibility to enter.

Ask the attraction-specific questions

Before buying, confirm the official ticket channel, accepted identity document, visit date or time slot, child conditions, included internal transport and refund rules. Check whether a foreign phone number and your payment method work. Keep the booking instructions and Chinese name accessible offline.

Routes & day trips

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Travel essentials

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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.

Payments, maps and staying connected ↗

Set up the essentials before arrival and keep a practical backup.

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.