It’s so comfortable!
You must go to Chengdu, to feel the evening breeze of Taikoo Li, to stroll along Chunxi Road, to see the national treasure pandas, to walk through the wide and narrow alleys, and to feel the ancient charm of the land of Bashu.
① Ancient Town
Speaking of ancient towns in western Sichuan, Tangchang is worth mentioning.
Once one of the "Top Five Counties in Western Sichuan", it was called Chongning for a thousand years, and is now Tangchang. Far away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to the hustle and bustle, it has a profound cultural heritage.
Dachun Lane, Plum Blossom Well, Chongning Park, Confucian Temple, Liang Family Courtyard,
They are all worth a visit, and there is a market every two days.
Garlic dumplings, steamed beef with rice flour, crispy meat and bean powder... - you can eat something different every time you go.
②Old Street
In addition to Tangchang, there are some old streets in Pidu District:
The town of Sandaoyan is not big, but it is very comfortable to eat and drink tea by the river.
Qinggangshu Village is a leisurely place where you can ride along the greenway or play in the water and fish. In addition, there are many delicious places in Xipu Old Street, Tuanjie Taihe Street, and Jingde Lane of Xinnan Street. It is a great pleasure to eat and shop along the way.
3. Museums
Sichuan Cuisine Museum, an edible museum.
A must-visit for foodies, and suitable for foreign tourists and those with children.
Tickets include meals, Zhong dumplings, Yeerba, hot pot noodles, three cannons...
You can drink tea, and there are on-site teaching of classic Sichuan cuisine on holidays. You can also flip beans and make soy sauce in the restaurant. It is delicious and fun.
Other niche groups:
The Pixian Doubian Museum has numerous jars of soy sauce being made and fermented on site; the Deer Park Museum has a quiet fusion of sculpture art and green plants; the Living Insect Museum has close contact with "fluffy" insects... There are also the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Museum and the Jiaotong University Locomotive Museum.
4Park Greenway
Park city, romantic city, Pidu District has many parks and greenways:
Wangcong Temple is a garden commemorating the two emperors Wangcong of the ancient Shu Kingdom.
Lotus flowers bloom in summer, ginkgo trees turn golden in autumn, and the four seasons are quiet and peaceful.
Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, with its streamlined shape, is a "paradise" for fans of the Three-Body Problem.
The surrounding Qingshui River Ecological Park is suitable for both children and those who want to take their kids out for a walk; Spring Flower Park, the World Horticultural Exposition venue, Jinjiang Greenway and Qingshui River Greenway are two good choices.
⑤ Food
When it comes to Chengdu's food hotspots, Pidu District is definitely on the list: Pitong, Xipu, Hongguang, Tuanjie, Tangchang...
Every street is filled with delicious food, attracting gourmets:
Tuotuo fish, fermented glutinous rice meat, red oil chicken slices, non-leaf noodles...
Jiaotong University, Xihua, Chuanchuan and other night markets are affordable and delicious. Dongjie Market, Guoning Market, Jinyi Community Vegetable Market have all kinds of cheap and fresh fruits and cooked food.
Itinerary suggestions
D1, Tangchang Ancient Town - Sichuan Cuisine Museum - Sandaoyan - Tuanjie Night Market
D2, Wangcong Temple-Chengdu Science Fiction Museum-Qingshui River Ecological Art Park-Electronics
University of Science and Technology Museum-Xipu Night Market/Pidu Night Market