Former home of Tang poet Du Fu, now a memorial with a thatched house, gardens, and poetry manuscripts. Autumn osmanthus blooms and bamboo-lined red walls evoke ancient literary charm.
Dufu Thatched Cottage
A unique site honoring Three Kingdoms’ Zhuge Liang and Emperor Liu Bei. Its red-walled, bamboo-shaded paths are popular photo spots. Immersive exhibits recreate classic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" scenes.
Wuhou Shrine
A classic commercial street with antique buildings, showcasing old Chengdu. Try snacks like sugar-coated haws and spicy noodles; shop for Sichuan embroidery. Lantern-lit nights and shadow puppetry performances enhance the cultural vibe.
Jinli Ancient Street
Wenshu Monastery
Chengdu’s largest, best-preserved Buddhist monastery (Tang Dynasty origins) offers serene gardens and traditional architecture. Its teahouse serves vegetarian fare and local tea. Nearby, elderly locals walk with birdcages, adding to the old-world charm.
A beloved public park in Chengdu, attracting both locals and tourists. It features a beautiful lake where visitors can rent boats, strolling through well - maintained gardens filled with diverse flowers and trees. The Heming Teahouse is a prime spot to savor Sichuan tea, and you might also spot locals playing mahjong or offering ear - cleaning services, allowing you to experience Chengdu's laid - back pace.
People's Park
Located 10km north of Chengdu, this 247-acre non-profit facility focuses on giant panda conservation. It’s a top spot to watch pandas eat bamboo, climb, or play. A panda volunteering program is available, but visiting early avoids crowds.
Chengdu
Fairy Mountain National Forest Park
Located in Wulong District, Chongqing, it is named because one of its peaks resembles a dancing fairy. It is a national AAAAA - level tourist scenic area and part of the Wulong Karst tourist area. With an average altitude of 1900 meters, it is known for its four unique features: strange peaks, forests, grasslands, and snow --capped scenery. In spring, you can enjoy flowers; in summer, it is a great place to escape the heat; in autumn, you can view the yellow leaves; in winter, you can enjoy the snow scenery. There are also many scenic spots such as the Grand Prairie, Fairy Stone, and Tongtian Tower.
Baidi City - Qutang Gorge Scenic Area
Located on Baidi Mountain on the north bank of the Yangtze River at the entrance of Qutang Gorge in Fengjie County, Chongqing, it is the starting point to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River Three Gorges. It is mainly composed of two major scenic areas, Baidi City and Qutang Gorge. There are many places of interest, integrating nature and culture, poetry and war. It is the best place to view Kuimen, which is the symbol of the Three Gorges and the pattern on the back of the 10 - yuan RMB note.
Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum
Located in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, it forms a "trinity" iconic building complex with the adjacent Chongqing People's Square and Chongqing People's Great Hall. The museum consists of the main museum, Chongqing Baiheliang Underwater Museum, Chongqing Soong Ching - ling Memorial Hall, Tushanyao Site, and Chongqing Three Gorges Cultural Relics Science and Technology Protection Center. It showcases the history, culture, and natural scenery of the Three Gorges area, and is a good place to understand the Three Gorges Project and its impact.
Yangtze River Cableway Scenic Area
The cableway is located at No. 151, Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It is a national AAAA - level tourist scenic area. With a total length of 1166 meters, it connects Xinhua Road in Yuzhong District and Shangxin Street in Nan'an District. Taking the Yangtze River Cableway, you can overlook the mountains and rivers, observe the scenery on both sides of the river, and experience the feeling of soaring in the air. It is also a filming location for many film and television works.
Liziba Observation Platform
The Liziba Light Rail Station has a unique design, with the light rail train passing directly through the 6th - 8th floors of a commercial and residential building, forming a strange scene of "light rail passing through the building". The observation platform has an area of about 1367 square meters, providing tourists with a full - range viewing experience.
Dazu Rock Carvings
Represented by the grottoes of "Five Mountains" including Baoding Mountain, Beishan, Nanshan, Shimenshan, and Shizhuanshan, it is a representative work of late - stage grotto art in China. Carved from the early Tang Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it now has more than 50,000 statues and more than 100,000 characters of inscriptions. The carvings integrate Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, with diverse themes, rich connotations, and exquisite craftsmanship. In 1999, it was listed in the "World Heritage List".
Hongyadong
Hongyadong is an iconic landmark in Chongqing. This impressive 11 - storey stilt house complex is built into a cliff face overlooking the Jialing River. The structure combines traditional Bayu architecture with modern design elements, creating a visually stunning attraction. It is known as the magic town shown in the film “Spirited Away” in real life.
Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street
Located at No. 100, Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. As the symbol and landmark of Chongqing, Jiefangbei is not only an iconic building but also carries the memories of many old Chongqing people. The Jiefangbei business district is the largest in Chongqing, with many well - known shopping malls and snack streets, where you can taste various Chongqing special snacks.
Ciqikou Ancient Town
It is the only large - scale ancient town in the main urban area of Chongqing that best preserves the characteristics of Bayu traditional dwellings, folk customs, and folkways. It is a comprehensive scenic area that integrates history, culture, cuisine, and tourism. You can stroll through the ancient streets, visit traditional shops, and taste delicious snacks.
