▲ Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding – A heart-melting encounter with adorable creatures Oh my goodness! This place is absolutely therapeutic for the soul! Coming early in the morning to watch our superstar panda "Huahua" and Madame Ye having breakfast will completely melt your heart! Watching these chubby national treasures either munching on bamboo with crunching sounds or sleeping while hanging from trees – every moment looks like a live wallpaper. The baby pandas in the Sunshine Nursery are illegally cute, just like little sticky rice balls! Highly recommend taking the sightseeing shuttle as the base is enormous – allocate enough time to make your trip worthwhile!
▲ [Kuanzhai Alleys] — Diving into Chengdu's "Slow" Soul Stepping out of the pet world, you immediately enter the bustling, everyday life of old Chengdu. Kuanzhai Alleys is actually composed of three parallel old streets: Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley. Kuan Alley is leisurely, home to many high-quality teahouses and private kitchens, perfect for slowly sipping a covered-bowl tea and watching a Sichuan opera face-changing performance. Zhai Alley, on the other hand, is filled with a literary and artistic vibe, featuring various exquisite cultural and creative shops, cafes, and unique boutiques – great for taking photos! This place perfectly embodies what "slow living" means, half poetry, half everyday charm.
▲ [Jinli Street] —— When the lights come on, travel back to the Three Kingdoms era of Shu It's best to visit Jinli Street in the evening when the lanterns gradually illuminate, transforming the area into a scene straight out of a historical film! Compared to Kuanzhai Alleys, Jinli offers a more compact and authentic folk atmosphere. The winding cobblestone paths are lined with red lanterns, while shops themed around the Three Kingdoms period, sugar-blowing artists, and dough figurine craftsmen can be found everywhere. Come hungry! This place gathers countless famous Chengdu snacks – from "Three Cannons" glutinous rice balls to sweet fried dough twists and dan dan noodles... The proper way to experience Jinli is to stroll while sampling all the delicious treats along the way!
