Chengdu travel guide
Chengdu Tourism | Chengdu Guide
You're Going to Love Chengdu
With a population of 7.42 million, Chengdu is the largest city in Sichuan, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chengdu has to offer.
When to visit Chengdu
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chengdu in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chengdu, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Chengdu
Plane
Chengdu is served by 2 airports: Chengdu (CTU) and Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU). The closest to the city centre of Chengdu is Chengdu, which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Further away is Chengdu Tianfu Intl, 35 miles from the centre of Chengdu. The shortest flight to Chengdu from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 11h 05m.
Train
Located 5 miles from the city centre, Chengdu Chengdu East Railway Station is the busiest station in Chengdu. Another popular train station is Chengdu, located 2 miles from the centre.
Airlines serving Chengdu
Where to stay in Chengdu
From 5-star hotels such as the The St. Regis Chengdu to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Chengdu West Gate, Chengdu offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 403 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Chengdu, with prices from AED 70 to AED 1,311 per night. Jinjiang is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Chengdu are about 39% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Jinjiang - In Chengdu’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Grand Hyatt Chengdu, Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza and JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu.
Wuhou - Intercontinental Chengdu Global Center, Renaissance Chengdu Hotel and Chengdu Marriott Hotel Financial Centre have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Wuhou will cost you about AED 27 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chengdu
Most booked hotels in Chengdu
Hiring a car in Chengdu
Expect to pay AED 4.49 per litre in Chengdu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 53.77 and AED 71.69. The most frequently booked car type in Chengdu is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.