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Trip.Best Popular Fall Viewing Attractions in Chengdu [2024]
Updated Oct 2024
- 9.34.7/537337 ReviewFrom48.41
based on 843 reviews"It is indeed worth seeing. I worship the water and ask Qingcheng Mountain. The wisdom of the ancients is still worth our reference today. Through various diversions, Chengdu has become the country of Tianfu, a land of water, and Fuze has continued into the future."Dujiangyan.Dujiangyan Scenic Area57.9 km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is located along the main branch of the Lancang River, west of Dujiangyan City. It was constructed in the Qin dynasty around 256 BC by Li Bing, Prefecture Chief of Shu County, and his son. It is one of the few ancient Chinese water conservancy projects that has remained preserved and intact. The project consists of three primary works—Yuzui Diverting Embankment, the Feishayan Spillway, and the Baopingkou Water Inlet, and two secondary works which include the Baizhangdi (the thousand-feet dam) and Renzidi (the y-shaped dam). They divide the Yongjiang River into an outer and an inner branch, the former of which is used to divert floods and the latter for irrigation. This has allowed the Western Sichuan plateau to become "the land of abundance" as we now know it.Show Less - 8.94.6/523468 ReviewFrom30.26
based on 799 reviews"The environment is beautiful, the cultural content is rich, and the service is humane. It is worthy of the essence of the Chinese soul treasure. It is worth visiting and watching by the family! As the leader of the Chinese culture star of Li Du, he has repeatedly recited for the people for thousands of years."Chengdu.Du Fu thatched cottage/Sichuan people's Hospital3.6 km from downtownFeatured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: Du Fu Thatched Cottage is the former Chengdu residence of the famous Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. Du Fu lived here for nearly four years. During his stay, he created hundreds of poems. This place is thus regarded as the “holy land” of Chinese literature. Today's Du Fu Thatched Cottage has survived multiple dynasties and been restored many times. The most important architecture of the place is his former residence, the thatched house. This former residence was built with the architectural characteristics of the western Sichuan civilian residences.Show Less - 7.74.7/51355 ReviewFreebased on 1092 reviews"Chengdu Wenshu Monastery was built in the Sui Dynasty, anciently known as Xinxiang Temple. The Qing Dynasty was rebuilt by Cixi Zen Master and renamed Wenshu Monastery. The word "empty forest" was given by Emperor Kangxi, so it was also known as "empty forest hall". Wenshu Monastery is a key monastery in Chinese Buddhism in the country, a key cultural relics protection unit in Sichuan Province, one of the "Ten Views of Chengdu", with the core goal of "practicing Buddhism on the earth and realizing the pure land on the earth". The first photo is the "Guxinxiang Temple" above the Dashanmen Temple."Chengdu.Wenshu Monastery/Longhu Shangcheng Sky Street2.1 km from downtownNo.13 of Best Things to Do in ChengduHighlights: Wenshu Yuan Monastery, located in Qingyang district, was first built in the Sui dynasty. The building that we see today was built during the during the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing dynasty. Wenshu Yuan Monastery houses over 300 statues of Buddha, made of wood, stone, clay and other materials. A highlight is the Myanmese jade Buddha, a precious statue from Myanmar. A tearoom and a special vegetarian restaurant called Xiangzhai Hall are open to all visitors. Locals like to go to the tearoom and the restaurant to relax.Show Less
- 7.54.5/51823 ReviewFrom33.28"The scenery in the park is beautiful, the flowers and plants are good and it is worth a visit. We went to play with friends and took a lot of photos. It was very beautiful. We will definitely go again next time. This place is really a good place to take beautiful photos."Chengdu.Panda base/Theatre General Hospital13.7 km from downtownNo.18 of Best Things to Do in ChengduHighlights: Manhua Manor is located in the south section of Xiaolong Avenue in Xindu District. It has a European style garden and is ideal for families' weekend trips. The varieties of flowers planted here are numerous. In the flowering season, it is rich in color. It is a visual feast no matter where you turn.Show Less
- 7.44.6/59668 ReviewFrom72.61based on 43 reviews"This is Chengdu people's own snow resort "Xiling Snow Mountain", the snow here is really beautiful, the snow is very thick, and the snow is also powder fluffy, satisfying all the southerners' obsession with snow. And from the fireworks Chengdu so close to the place there is such a snow not to lose the north, then do not play snow will lose a lot."Dayi.Xiling Snow Mountain83.9 km from downtownFeatured in 2024 Asia 50 - Ski ResortsHighlights: The scenery of the Xiling Snow Mountain has its own unique characteristics throughout the year. The main peak Miaojiling is one of the highest peaks around Chengdu at a height of more than 5,000 meters above sea level. The top of the mountain is covered in snow all year round and is magnificently beautiful. In spring, the azaleas in the mountains and fields are in full bloom forming a sea of flowers. Due to the lush forests, this attraction is ideal for avoiding the heat during summer. The winter season runs from end November till end March. During this period, the mountain attracts many visitors to its snow-filled attractions. There are ski resorts in the mountains as well as snowmobiles and dog sleds available for rent.Show Less
- 7.34.5/512354 ReviewFreebased on 2791 reviews"The history of Jinli Ancient Street can be traced back to the Qin and Han periods and is one of the oldest and most commercial streets in Xiqiao history. As early as Zhuge Liangzhi, the production workshop of Jinjin concentrated here and set up a full-time agency to manage production and sales. Jinli was named and gradually developed into the first street in Xiqiao. Today, Jinli Ancient Street not only retains the architectural characteristics of the western Sichuan houses in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but also integrates the rich three-country culture and western Sichuan folk customs."Chengdu.Wuhou Temple Commercial Area2 km from downtownNo.12 of Night Attractions in ChengduHighlights: Jinli Ancient Street is a well-known pedestrian commercial street in Chengdu. It consists of large antique buildings with architectural styles of the late Qing Dynasty and numerous bars and restaurants. The famous Wuhou Temple is another well-known attraction nearby. People generally visit Wuhou Temple before coming over to Jinli Ancient Street. Both sides of the street sell small ornaments with local characteristics and many old Chengdu craftsmen can be seen busy blowing sugar paintings and dough figurines. The huge variety of food available on site can make you drool too - Zhang Fei beef, beancurd pudding, beef pancake, bobo chicken, etc. Each of them has its unique flavor so please go there with an empty stomach! The street also comes alive at night as red lanterns light up and visitors fill the bars and teahouses. You can fill your tummies with street food and head to the bars or teahouses after that for some alcohol or tea depending on your preferences.Show Less
- 7.14.6/5627 ReviewFree
based on 273 reviews"Just something to go see and mark off your list of things to do here in chengdu . It’s the center of the city , central area if your actually looking on the map your literally in the center . Good place to take pics when there’s not much people around. Lights up at nights even more pretty."Chengdu.Tianfu Square/Chengdu Museum10m from downtownNo.6 of Night Attractions in ChengduHighlights: Tianfu Square is a famous landmark and representative symbol of Chengdu. Tianfu Plaza is also one of Chengdu’s transportation hubs and a transfer point between Metro Lines 1 and 2. At the center of the plaza stands a magnificently large statue of Chairman Mao. Famous sites such as the new wing of the Chengdu Museum, the Sichuan Science and Technology Museum and the Jincheng Art Palace are all nearby. Many of Chengdu’s famous tourist sites are located near Tianfu Plaza. Chunxi Road and Chengdu Wangfujing are to the east. The Wenshuyuan Monastery is located to the north. People’s Park, Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli are located to the west.Show Less - 6.74.5/51850 ReviewFrom29.96based on 78 reviews"A good landscape in the scope of Dachengdu, you can climb the mountain, you can see the waterfall, you can see the fireflies. It is very suitable for self-driving travel, book accommodation on the mountain, let the boss report the license plate number, and you can change the pass in the visitor center and drive up the mountain."Qionglai.Tiantai Mountain Scenic Spot94.1 km from downtownHighlights: Introduction to Chengdu Tiantai Mountain Scenic AttractionChengdu Tiantai Mountain Scenic Attraction is located in Qionglai, the first city west of Chengdu on the ancient Southern Silk Road. It is about 110 kilometers away from Chengdu city. The main peak, Yuxiao Peak, is 1,812 meters above sea level. It is a world natural heritage of the Sichuan Giant Panda Habitat, a national scenic spot, a national forest park, a national AAAA-level tourist Attraction, and one of the eight major firefly viewing sites in the world. Tiantai Mountain was formerly known as Dongmeng Mountain. It is said that it was the place where Dayu offered sacrifices to the sky when he was controlling floods. There is a saying that "Yu Gong Mengshan". In history, the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism shared the mountain. During its heyday, there were more than 100 temples, Taoist temples and official houses on the mountain. The Attraction is a box-shaped syncline mountain. The whole mountain is roughly in the shape of the English letter U, shaped like a "chair" sitting west to east. The mountain body forms three levels of terraces from low to high: Tiantai, Ertiantai and Zhengtiantai, presenting three characteristic scenic spots of "one layer of Tiantai, one layer of heaven, and nine heavens on Tiantai". The Attraction is famous for its "strange mountains, strange rocks, beautiful water, secluded forests and charming clouds". It has "90 miles of long rivers, 800 streams, 9,000 strange rocks and 2,000 peaks", a forest coverage rate of about 95%, and a wide variety of animals and plants. "How high the mountain is, how high the water is", Jinlong River meanders down from the highest peak, Yuxiao Peak, and transforms into many waterscapes such as long beaches, cascading streams, waterfalls, and lakes, as well as low mountain sea of clouds, Buddha light and other wonders. It enjoys the reputation of "no water after returning from Jiuzhaigou, no water after returning from Tiantai", and is a mountain-type summer resort featuring high mountain water and night firefly viewing, a biodiversity science popularization natural Attraction, and the first mountain west of Chengdu on the Southern Silk Road.The Attraction includes Changhong Waterfall, Xiangshuitan Waterfall, Shenfeng Cave, Guanyin Bridge, Daoxie Stone, Yinfeng, Small Mill, Huashilin, Sandaowan, Leiyin Temple, Fir Forest Aerial Plank Road, Hydrangea Sea, Xiushui Three Rhythms, Shibali Vanilla Valley, the Red Army Long March Qionglai Memorial Hall, Sichuan Red Army Long March Digital Exhibition Hall and other attractions.Recommended one-day tour routes for Mount Tiantai Attraction(Interesting landscape): Visitor Center → (take a bus) → Xiaojiawan Mountain Gate → (walk) → Dengle'an → (take a bus) → Sandaowan → (take a bus) → Zhengtiantai → (walk) → Eighteen-mile Xiangcaogou/Xiushui Sanyun → (walk) → Zhengtiantai → (take a bus) → Visitor Center. Recommended two-day tour routes for Attraction Tiantai(Firefly themed study): Day 1: Visitor Center → (take a bus) → Xiaojiawan Mountain Gate (Firefly Weibo Museum, Firefly Research Institute) → (walk) → Xiangshuitan Waterfall (themed study course) → (walk) → Xiaojiawan → (take a bus) → hotel → (take a bus) → firefly viewing point → hotelDay 2: Hotel → (take a bus) → Firefly Research Institute (participate in the research and experience course) → free time to visit the Attraction → (take a bus) → visitor center.Show Less
- 6.44.7/51143 ReviewFrom24.21"Very good, there is a parent-child paradise, children have a good time, there are rafting, there is a free cute pet paradise, there are many types of animals, children can buy food to feed the small animals, there is also a cute pet theater to watch the performance, in general it is good."Chengdu.Xindu University Town15.2 km from downtownNo.15 of Family-friendly Attractions in ChengduHighlights: Music Flowers Valley is located in Wulongshan, Xinjin District, Chengdu. It is a suburban mountainous music-themed flower sea project that combines tourism sightseeing, photography, banquets, catering, science education, and parent-child activities. The scenic area integrates various cultural landscapes with land art, and the mountains are covered with colorful flowers all year round. Here, you can easily capture stunning photos that will dazzle your friends on social media.Show Less
- 6.24.9/5864 Reviewbased on 66 reviews"The Zunsheng Building in the Xindu Baoguang Temple was built in the 11th year of Ming Yongle (1413), destroyed in the Zhengde years, but left the top and the foundation, the Qing Tongzhi two years (1863) restored to the original appearance. The Temple of Heavenly Kings is also called the Zunsheng Temple."Chengdu.Xindu University Town21.4 km from downtownHighlights: Baoguang Temple preserves the typical layout structure of early Buddhist temples. The relic tower in the temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and is a 30-meter-high 13-level square brick tower with dense eaves. Inside the temple are the clay sculpture Arhat Hall with a relatively long history and a large scale in my country, as well as many cultural relics and Buddhist sacred objects from the Southern Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Baoguang Temple is mainly composed of a pagoda, five halls and sixteen courtyards, surrounded by walls and surrounded by green trees. On the central axis, Fuzi Zhaobi, Shanmen Hall, Stupa, Qifo Hall and Zixia Mountain stand in sequence; on both sides are the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Jietang and other buildings. There are many cultural relics in Baoguang Temple, including: the Thousand Buddha Stele in the sixth year of Datong Datong (1540) of Emperor Liangwu of the Southern Dynasty, the stele of clothing meritorious deeds in the 29th year of Kaiyuan in the Tang Dynasty (741), the foundation of the palace of Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty, and the gold and silver powder book of the Yuan Dynasty "Huayan Sutra", the "Zunsheng Dharani" stone building in the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, the "Tripitaka" in the Qing Dynasty, the Jade Buddha and the stone stupa, as well as the relics, the Bayeux Sutra and the "Three Treasures of Zhen Temple". Bronze Epiphyllum and so on.Show Less
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