Chengdu Travel Guide

Moderate — High in international hotels and major attractions; less prevalent in local eateries and smaller shops.

Moderate — Alipay and WeChat Pay are ubiquitous. Visitors must link international cards to these apps for seamless payment; direct international card acceptance is limited to major hotels and high-end stores.

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base requires advance online ticket booking, especially for morning entry. High-speed rail tickets for popular routes often sell out days in advance.

Eligible for 30-day visa-free entry for many nationalities; also supports 144-hour transit without visa (TWOV) at both international airports.

Wi-Fi is common but often requires a local number for full access; eSIMs are increasingly viable. A reliable VPN is necessary for accessing most Western social media and productivity apps.

Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) is closer with direct metro access. Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) is further, requiring a longer metro or intercity rail journey; TFU handles most international flights. Both have efficient connections.