Daci Temple
No.1 Daci Temple Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
+86-28-8665-8341
Daci Temple is just next to Taikoo Li. Daci Temple is the landmark in Chengdu with over 1,600 years history. During Ming dynasty, most of its buildings were destroyed by a calamitous fire and then reconstructed during the Shunzhi era of the Qing dynasty. It had been classified as a cultural heritage in Chengdu, but officially open to the Public. You could have the chance to appreciate the Buddhist sculptures and traditional Chinese paintings in the temple.
Opening Hours:
6am - 10pm
6am - 10pm
#8
16th Floor, Grand Hyatt, Yanshikou Shangquan, Jinjiang, Chengdu
+86-28-6666-1234
#8 is a Sichuan Restaurant with the worldly renowned Sichuan hotpot and other authentic local dishes. When you enter the restaurant, you will not miss the food market that includes fresh seafood, vegetable, meat and dessert sections. Behind that, the guests are able to see how the food are being prepared in the open kitchen.
Opening Hours:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Fangsuo Book Store
M68-70, No.8 Zhongshamao Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
+86-28-8658-6858
Fangsuo Book Store is located at the underground level of the commercial streets in Taikoo Li, which surrounds the Daci Temple. It is inspired by Sutra Depository where many books and sutras were stored. You need need to go through a secret tunnel that leads to an unknown underground world to enter the bookstore. The bookstore offers plenty of sitting area where people can have a great reading experience and enjoy the peaceful moment.
Opening Hours:
Weekdays 10am - 10pm
Weekends 10am - 11pm
Weekdays 10am - 10pm
Weekends 10am - 11pm
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
28 Caotang Rd, Qing Yang Gong Shang Quan, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
+86-28-8731-9258
Du Fu is one of the most outstanding poets of the Tang Dynasty. This thatched cottage is a museum and park that commemorates his life and work. Going for a stroll amongst the ancient-style architecture and tranquil garden brings you back to the strong cultural atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty. The winding streams, bridges, and pavilions are interwoven, with plum trees and bamboos standing side by side. You can visit this pleasant spot all year round, perfect for when you need some peaceful silence to meditate and reflect.
Opening Hours:
8am - 7pm
8am - 7pm
Zifei Restaurant
27 Kuanxiangzi, Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley Commercial Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
+86-28-8663-3737
Zifei is a Chinese restaurant hidden in the Wide and Narrow Alley. The entrance is an ancient style wooden door, leading you to a hallway lined with Buddha statues and a fish shaped headlamp hanging in the courtyard. Zifei aims to incorporate Chinese culture and history into the dining experience. Each dish is served in an unconventional container telling a historical story and the cultural significance of each dish. In addition, they also have live concerts with traditional Chinese musical instruments.
Bar π
46 Mofang Jie, Jinjiang, Chengdu, China
+86-173-2315-7242
Bar Pi is a speakeasy inspired by 1960s American design and fused with math elements as reflected in the name of the bar. To enter, you must find the elevator at the back of the nearby barber shop with the same name, that takes you directly to the bar. “π” is their signature cocktail, which is made of 80 kinds of Chinese herbal materials soaked in 3 types of liquor, heated at a low temperature and then freezed to cool down. Its special concoction brings a richer taste.
Opening Hours:
9am - 5pm
7pm - 2am
9am - 5pm
7pm - 2am
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
1375 Xiongmao Ave, Chenghua District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
+8628-8351-0033
Everyone who comes to Chengdu visits the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.The research base is little outside the city, but definitely worth the trip, as they intended to imitate a natural habitat and environment for the giant pandas. The giant pandas are well taken care of since the base provides all the necessary facilities for them, including a fodder room, sleeping quarters, and medical station. You will see newborn baby pandas live in the incubator, and cute giant pandas play around, sleep on the trees, and eat bamboos in the woods.
Opening Hours:
7:30am-5:00pm
7:30am-5:00pm
Yuan Li Hot Pot
3rd Fl, Unit 6, Building 1, Tianhui Vanke City Plaza, No 369 Banshanqiao Rd, Chenghua District, Chengdu
+86-028-6261-9966
In Chengdu, hot pot is not just a dish, it is a way of life. Yuan Li is a popular local hot pot brand in Chengdu. Sichuan hot pot is known for its red chili peppers and spicy flavor, thus the restaurant's interior design uses red bricks to form the shape of ocean waves that perfectly echo the hot pot soup. Yuan Li’s soup base simply mixes large pieces of beef tallow, red chili oil, peppercorns, bean paste, ginger and scallion. The beef tallow brings velvety flavor and slightly neutralizes the spice. Hot pot is a wonderful communal dinner for everyone, and Yuan Li provides over 100 different dishes of fresh vegetables, beef, pork, seafood, bean products, etc. Grabbing an iced coffee from % Arabica after spicy hot pot is definitely a good idea.
Opening Hours:
11:30am-2am
11:30am-2am
Eastern Suburb Memory
No 1 Jianshe South Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu
+86-028-8438-3110
Eastern Suburb Memory is an art area transformed from discontinued factories. It has a vibrant music culture experience with seasonal music festivals and has attracted many music lovers to visit. Art, photography, and cultural exhibitions are frequently on display in the park. Wander around the park to see the industrial elements like steel and rebuilt factories, along with the first batch of steam locomotives and green leather carriages from the old days of Sichuan.
Opening Hours:
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Chai Men Hui
No. 287, Jiaozi Avenue, ChengDu, China
Chai Men Hui is a high-end ingenious Sichuan-style restaurant. The restaurant aspires to offer oriental or contemporary aesthetics as diners sample first-rate Sichuanese cuisine.
Opening Hours:
028-80803377
028-80803377
Museum of Contemporary Art
Tianhua 2nd Rd, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
This private museum is solely dedicated to displaying contemporary art but does not have permanent exhibitions, only temporary ones. It is located in Chengdu Software Park and was designed by Jiakun Architects. The slightly inclined roof is a walkable space, and the building and public space surround it is worth a visit in themselves.
Buda Hotel
Check out this new sophisticated hotel BUDA Hotel not far from our store for a time out from the city's hustle and bustle. Here you find a sleek minimalistic design with influence from both Bauhaus functionality and Chinese aesthetics. Small space, but hospitality as it best.
Silver Cottage
Luke Island, Section 1, South Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu, China Mainland
+86-28-6328-6688
Dine on classic Sichuan dishes Song Dynasty style at this exclusive restaurant that’s nestled in Luke Island. The location guarantees a quiet and serene dining destination where guests can book private rooms for dining and other relaxing activities. Sichuan specialties such as snowflake minced chicken are prepared and served in an opulent style. Make sure to book a reservation that includes live music so you can enjoy the soothing melody of Chinese zithers as you dine.
Intercontinental Chengdu Global Center
No. 1736 Tianfu Avenue North, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
+86-28-6275-8888
Stay in this luxurious hotel that comes with panoramic views of the ocean. Located in the Chengdu Global Center, the InterContinental Chengdu has over 975 rooms and suites elegantly furnished with local design motifs. Dine at the Feng Xuan for traditional Chinese specialties or enjoy an international buffet at the Paradise Island Cafe. The hotel’s location also gives guests easy access to an indoor water park, shopping mall, and movie theater, which makes this spot a destination in itself!
Wuhou Temple
China, Sichuan, Chengdu, Wuhou District, Wuhouci Ave, 231号附2号 邮政编码: 610093 / China, Sichuan, Chengdu, Wuhou District, Wuhouci Ave, No. 231 with No. 2 Postcode: 610093
+86-28-8553-5951
This is one of the most well-known historical sites in Chengdu’s Wuhou District. Built to commemorate Emperor Liu Bei and his minister, Zhuge Liang, it’s a wonderful place to explore while learning about Chengdu’s local history. It’s also a museum housing relics from the Three Kingdoms regime, including a stone tablet inscribed with beautiful calligraphy detailing Zhuge Liang’s successes as his Emperor’s trusted advisor. Walk among the ancient buildings under the shade of cypress trees and enjoy the serenity of this sacred temple complex.
Yuangu Yunjing
No. 2237, 2nd Floor, Zhongli, Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li, No. 8 Zhongshamao Street
This special teahouse is located on the second and third floors of Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li and originated in Beijing. Yuangu Yunjing is known for its beautiful desserts that make use of seasonal ingredients prepared with simple methods. Come here if you’re looking for a peaceful oasis in the midst of Chengdu’s hustle and bustle. Enter through the second floor and discover an old-style hutong on the third floor after climbing the mysterious staircase. The third floor opens up to a small courtyard complete with an airy outdoor dining area. The inclusion of an indoor lily pad pond and potted plants gives the restaurant’s interior a simple, natural, and warm atmosphere.
Opening Hours:
11 AM - 2 AM
11 AM - 2 AM
(SO) What Boutique
Jingronghui, 99 Xiadong Dajie Duan, Ground Floor (Jinjiang) Facing Northwest of Taikoo Li across the street
+86-28-6250-5691
You can’t miss this stylish Chengdu boutique due to the interesting statue in front designed by American artist, KAWS. Located in Jingronghui and facing the northwest of Taikoo Li, (SO) What offers luxurious designer clothes in a beautiful store. Local architecture firms, iZ Design and Various Associates, took inspiration from Chengdu’s play-watching culture with little stages spread throughout the shop to display the clothes available. The addition of several giant suspended rotating screens projecting several scenic backgrounds adds a theatrical touch as well. Shoppers become protagonists of a theatrical production as they go around the shop, searching for their new wardrobe choices much like actors going through a costume change. Photos by Various Associates and He Chuan.
Niccolo Chengdu
Tower 4 IFS No.1 Section 3, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610021
+86-28-8220-8888
Niccolo Chengdu’s strategic location in Chengdu’s International Finance Square gives this 5-star hotel a reputation for being one of the most fashionable stays in the city. Each of its 238 spacious guest rooms and suites have been furnished by leading designers to have chic interiors and all the modern comforts a luxury hotel can offer. Choose from cocktails at The Bar, afternoon tea at The Tea Lounge, Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine at Yue Hin, and both Asian and Western Cuisine at Niccolo Kitchen if you’re feeling hungry. Then go for a swim in the indoor pool to relax after a day out and about in the city.