成都
Where to stay in Chengdu
Our guide's area notes. Book directly; we take no commission.
| Area | Why we would stay there |
|---|---|
| Jinjiang / Chunxi Road | Central, metro to the pandas, walk to the tea houses. |
| Kuanzhai Alleys / Qingyang | Boutique courtyard hotels near People's Park. |
| Near the panda base (Chenghua) | For an early panda start; taxi to the centre. |
What to eat in Chengdu
- Hotpot with a split pot and the sauce bar explained
- Mapo tofu and kung pao chicken the real way
- Tea-house snacks in People's Park
What the days are for
- Pandas
- Tea houses and opera
- Leshan Buddha
Tours
Days we run from these hotels
Chengdu hotel questions
Which area is best for a first visit to Chengdu?
Jinjiang / Chunxi Road: Central, metro to the pandas, walk to the tea houses.
Is it worth staying somewhere quieter in Chengdu?
Kuanzhai Alleys / Qingyang is the usual answer: Boutique courtyard hotels near People's Park.
Will the guide collect me from any hotel in Chengdu?
Yes. Every tour starts at your lobby; Mei will suggest an earlier start if your hotel is far from the first stop.
Want a specific hotel name?
Ask Mei; we will name the two or three we would book ourselves at your budget, and you book direct.