#1 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu's older, closer airport handles most domestic flights. Here is how to choose CTU over TFU and how to reach the c…
#2 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
TFU is Chengdu's huge new airport, 60 km out of town. It is beautiful but far, so plan the Line-18 metro, airport bus or…
#3 Chengdu Metro, the Easiest Way Around
Clean, air-conditioned and cheap, the Chengdu Metro covers almost every sight you will want. Here are the key lines, far…
#4 High-Speed Rail and Chengdu East Station
Chengdu East, South and West stations serve different trips. Know which one takes you to Dujiangyan, Leshan or Chongqing…
#5 City Buses and BRT
Buses are slow but cheap and cover every neighborhood. The elevated BRT loop around the Second Ring Road is the pick of …
#6 Taxis and Ride-Hailing with Didi
Taxis are cheap but meter games happen; Didi in English is the safer bet. Here are fares, how to show your destination, …
#7 Shared Bikes, the Last-Mile Solution
Cheap, everywhere and perfect for short hops, shared bikes solve the last mile from metro to door. Here are the apps, fa…
#8 Car Rental and Self-Driving
Renting a car opens up Sichuan, but foreign licenses are tricky. Here is what papers you need, where to rent, and the be…
#9 Direct Shuttles to Scenic Spots
No car and no train? Direct tourist shuttles run from Chengdu to mountains, valleys and giant-panda bases. Here are the …
#10 Long-Distance Bus Stations
Buses still serve towns the trains skip. Chengdu's main long-distance stations go to Dujiangyan, the hills and Sichuan's…
#11 Tianfutong Transit Card and Mobile Ride Codes
One card or one QR code covers metro and bus. Here is how the Tianfutong card and the phone ride codes work, and which i…
#12 Getting Around Chengdu at Night
Dinner runs late, teahouses close late, and metro trains end around 11 pm. Here is how to move safely after dark and get…
Transport
Transport
#10 Long-Distance Bus Stations
Buses still serve towns the trains skip. Chengdu's main long-distance stations go to Duj…
Transport
#11 Tianfutong Transit Card and Mobile Ride Codes
One card or one QR code covers metro and bus. Here is how the Tianfutong card and the ph…
Transport
#12 Getting Around Chengdu at Night
Dinner runs late, teahouses close late, and metro trains end around 11 pm. Here is how t…