Chengdu is relaxed and spicy: giant pandas at the research base, hot pot, teahouses, Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei. March to June and September to November are best.
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Best: April, May, June, October, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 17h from the US East Coast, 11h from Europe, 6h from South Asia.
Good to know
- See pandas at the research base at opening (7:30am) when they are active.
- Order less spicy (wei la) if you are sensitive to chili.
- Chengdu's metro is easy to use.
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