Chengdu

• 1 Giant Panda Base
• 2 Jinli Ancient Street
• 3 Kuanzhai Alley
• 4 Leshan Giant Buddha
• 5 Sichuan Opera

Visa required (most nationalities)

Check your nationality's eligibility for visa-free entry or the 144-hour transit exemption. Most visitors from Western countries need a standard tourist (L) visa.

Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov

Suggested stay: 3–5 days. Avoid the Golden Week holiday (1–7 October) and Spring Festival (Jan/Feb) — crowds are enormous and prices peak.