Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, which is known as the "Heavenly State" (Tian Fu Zhi Guo). Being the natural habitat of cute giant pandas, it is located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain.
Chengdu is a place where you will feel the relaxed atmosphere. The Jinsha excavation site shows that Chengdu was an important gathering place for people 4,000 years ago. Many great stories come from this ancient city.
Chengdu is a place where you will feel the relaxed atmosphere. The Jinsha excavation site shows that Chengdu was an important gathering place for people 4,000 years ago. Many great stories come from this ancient city.
Chengdu is panda city. Pandas are used to decorate the city and one can find them in a variety of forms; such as panda hats, panda purses, panda shoes, etc.
Access
Chengdu is served by the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. It is located 20km outside of Chengdu city centre and is one of the main air hubs in China, recently ranked 4th in passenger volume. It serves flights to/from most major cities in China, many smaller cities within Sichuan, and some international destinations.
Transportation
Taxi cab: Taxi fare from the airport to the city centre averages ¥45. There is no extra charge for luggage or additional passengers. When going from the city to the airport, add an additional ¥7 to cover the toll on the Airport Expressway. If you intend to take a taxi from the airport, head for the domestic arrival area and exit the terminal where you should see the official taxi stand, green-and-yellow or blue-and-yellow taxis. If you are coming from an international flight, this is right at the other end of the terminal. Beware of scammers and pirate taxi operators. Even official taxis will try to negotiate a fare instead of using the meter. The fare offered will often exceed ¥100, and if you bargain with them, you may find yourself sitting in the cab for a while until agreeing to raise the price back up. Average journey time without traffic is 30 minutes.Train: Train is easily accessible for passengers who wish to go to the two railway stations in the city. It takes about 10 minutes to South Railway Station and 16 minutes to East Railway Station. The ticket office and waiting hall are located on -1F of the parking lot in front of the terminal building 2 and the platforms on -2F.
Buses: Bus #1 operates an express service between the airport and the city centre, costing ¥10. The last bus leaves the airport around 01:00. Bus #2 also runs from the airport, and is not an express, so can take some time. It runs all the way to the North Railway Station. Fares vary, but to Tianfu Square it's ¥10. The buses have luggage compartments. They are well signposted and easy to find.
Visa Requirements
In order to facilitate the international visitors' short stay in China, 72-Hour Visa Free Transit policy is carried out. Seventeen cities adopt this policy that allows transit passengers with passport of 51 countries to stay for up to 72 hours without a visa on direct transit. Moreover, passengers transiting in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang can stay for up to 114 hours.
Cities Enjoying the Policy
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian, Xian, Guilin, Kunming, Wuhan, Xiamen, Tianjin, Nanjing, Qingdao and Hangzhou
Qualified Countries
24 Schengen Agreement Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
13 Other European Countries: Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia (FYROM), Albania6 American Countries: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile
2 Oceania Countries: Australia, New Zealand
6 Asian Countries: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar
Climate
Chengdu has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate and is largely mild and humid. Chengdu weather warms up quickly in March, with an average high temperature of 16°C (61°F).
Currency
The Renminbi is the legal tender in the Chinese mainland. The official abbreviation is CNY, although also commonly abbreviated as “RMB”.
Electric Current
China runs on 220 volts with a variety of plug types. Most common are the 2 prong straight plug (USA style) and 3 prong angled (Australia style).
Telephone
China's country code is 86. Chengdu's area code is 28. Coin-operated pay phones are located throughout Chengdu, and calling cards can be purchased from many vendors.
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