Plan a first trip to Chengdu with practical tips on pandas, hot pot, hotels that accept foreign passports, Alipay, transport, weather and getting around as a foreign visitor.
Most classic Sichuan dishes are bone-free; a separate category keeps bones on purpose for flavor. Here is how foreign visitors can tell them apart and order with confidence.
When to visit Sichuan's main nature destinations, from Daocheng Yading and Jiuzhaigou to the Aba Grasslands and Lugu Lake, with season-by-region advice for foreign travelers.
A Sichuan-born local ranks the ten most rewarding places in Sichuan, from Jiuzhaigou and Daocheng Yading to Sanxingdui and the Da Gongga loop, with practical advice for first-time foreign visitors.
Discover which Chinese cities offer the best food experiences for tourists. Compare Chengdu's numbing-spicy hot pot, Guangzhou's delicate dim sum, and Xi'an's hearty wheaten dishes to match your taste preferences.
A practical guide to traveling from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou National Park, comparing high-speed train, bus, and flight options with costs and travel times.
Plan your Western Sichuan trip with this month-by-month guide covering the best seasons for hiking, autumn foliage, and avoiding Chinese holiday crowds.
Discover Siguniang Mountain and Bipenggou Valley, two popular Western Sichuan destinations about 150-200 km from Chengdu offering Tibetan-style scenery without permit requirements.
A practical guide comparing Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Guangzhou for first-time visitors to China, covering tourist attractions, food, shopping, and nature access.
A comparison of Chengdu and Guangzhou for first-time China visitors, explaining why Chengdu's pandas, Sichuan food, and tourist infrastructure make it better suited for beginners than Guangzhou.
This guide explains the regional divide between Sichuan's hot basin cities and cool mountain destinations, helping you decide where to visit in August.