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 15 km from the city centre. Further away is Chengdu Tianfu Intl, 57 km from the centre of Chengdu. The shortest flight to Chengdu from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 10h 30m.
Train
Located 8 km from the city centre, Chengdu Chengdu East Railway Station is the busiest station in Chengdu. Another popular train station is Chengdu, located 4 km 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 S$ 58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 148 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Chengdu, with prices from S$ 26 to S$ 482 per night. Jinjiang is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Chengdu are about 40% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Jinjiang - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Grand Hyatt Chengdu, Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza and JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu. The average nightly price for a double room in Jinjiang is S$ 60.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chengdu
Most booked hotels in Chengdu
Hiring a car in Chengdu
Expect to pay S$ 1.65 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 S$ 19.76 and S$ 26.34. Intermediate (Buick Excelle or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chengdu, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.