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Best Places to Visit in Chengdu for a Refreshing Vacay - 5 experiences you must not overlook!

This vibrant metropolis is also an excellent starting place for day excursions and discoveries of the surrounding landscape. With this list of top attractions and interesting things to do in Chengdu, your travel plans will be set!

1

Feeding the Pandas at the Chengdu Research Base

You may visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to observe these wonderful animals close up in their natural habitat. It will offer you an insight into the most laidback animal and also the most cherished in the world. The facility was established back in 1987 with only 6 rescued pandas, and since then it has expanded to around 83 animals and has seen around 124 panda births. Tours include a stop at the on-site museum. Pandas are most active in the mornings, so plan this trip appropriately.

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Kuanzhai Alley

Kuanzhai Alley is made up of 3 ancient paralleled lanes dating back to the Qing dynasty. Buildings in historic style, traditional Chengdu life, delectable Sichuan foods, beautiful Sichuan handicrafts, and other attractions make this one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chengdu for visitors from all over the globe. Strolling through these historic alleys and finding secret backyards, little restaurants, stores, food stalls, galleries, theatres, and many other attractions offer a wonderful experience. Make sure to book your accommodation close to happening places like this for an amazing time in Chengdu. For instance, you can check out accommodation in Chengdu the likes of Somerset Riverview Chengdu, which is only a short drive away from Kuanzhai alley.

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Visiting the Wenshu Monastery (also called the Manjushri Monastery)

A large number of residents may be seen praying and burning incense at this very authentic and lively Buddhist temple. In addition, Wenshu Monastery has a beautiful garden, and local residents often wander around the temple. The most intriguing sight is seeing elderly men taking their birdcages so that the birds may get some fresh air while they are out walking. Additionally, this is a must-visit for anybody searching for a superb Sichuan hotpot or simply a great food buffet. It never fails to impress. There are also several vegetarian eateries and tea shops to choose from.

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Taking a Trip to Mount Qingcheng

Mount Qingcheng is considered to be one of China's cradles of Taoism. The front Mountain has several historical as well as cultural attractions, and also numerous Taoist temples, whilst the rear Mountain is known for its calm and gorgeous natural beauty, making it an excellent area to get some fresh air and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

5

Taking a Day Trip to the Popular Leshan Giant Buddha

This massive stone Maitreya monument, Leshan Giant Buddha, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This incredible achievement was undertaken by a Buddhist monk named Haitong back in AD 713. After his passing, several monks, as well as artists, worked on it until it was finished in AD 803. It is now the world's biggest Buddha sculpture, attracting pilgrims and visitors from all around. Booking private tours, like the Day Trip to the Leshan Grand Buddha, is a great way to avoid hassles. This popular day tour will offer you an English-speaking guide who would also take you to many different vantage points to see the Giant Buddha.

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