Complete Guide to Exploring Chengdu

Complete Guide to Exploring Chengdu | Stay in the bustling "Fengyin Tianjiao" and unlock the authentic Ba-shi lifestyle! Visiting Chengdu this summer? Don’t just focus on the crowded Chunxi Road and Kuanzhai Alley! Want to deeply experience Chengdu’s slow life and local vibe? This guide takes you through off-the-beaten-path spots and ends with a stay at "Fengyin Tianjiao Hotel (Liangjiaxiang Qianfeng Road Metro Station Branch)" to feel the true charm of old Chengdu! 📅 Recommended Itinerary (3 days 2 nights) Day 1: Slow Life at Wenshu Monastery + Exploring Local Street Food 📍 Morning: Wenshu Monastery The quietest Buddhist sanctuary in Chengdu, with red walls and bamboo shadows, free admission, where you can offer incense and pray. 📸 Photo spots: Red wall with the word "Happiness," Thousand Buddha Peace Pagoda, Xiangyuan Zen Tea House. 🍵 Recommended experience: Have a cup of gaiwan tea at Xiangyuan, listen to the wind chimes, and feel the zen slow life. 📍 Noon: Dongzikou Zhang Laoer Liangfen (next to Wenshu Monastery) Must order: Sweet water noodles, yellow liangfen, and xuanzi liangfen—spicy, sweet, and flavorful from a time-honored brand! 📍 Afternoon: Beimenli Love Alley & Caojiaxiang Workers’ Village Love Alley: Artistic graffiti walls and vintage cafes, perfect for photos. Workers’ Village: An old Chengdu community hiding authentic local eateries, experience the city’s everyday life. 📍 Evening: Malubianbian Chuan Chuan Xiang (Liangjiaxiang Branch) A local favorite for skewers, be sure to get beef and small intestine skewers, paired with Weiyi soy milk—delicious! 🏨 Stay: Fengyin Tianjiao Hotel (Liangjiaxiang Qianfeng Road Metro Station Branch) Within walking distance to Wenshu Monastery and Caojiaxiang, Metro Line 3 directly connects to Chunxi Road and the Panda Base. The hotel features a minimalist zen style, rooms are quiet and comfortable. After a day of exploring, enjoy a cup of tea while watching the old locust tree sway outside the window—super soothing! Day 2: Panda Base + Offbeat Artsy Spots 📍 Morning: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding 🐼 Be sure to get up early! Opens at 7:30 AM to watch the chubby pandas eating bamboo, climbing trees, and play-fighting. 🌟 Recommended route: Moon Nursery → Sun Nursery → Red Panda Activity Area → Panda Tower. 📍 Noon: Jianshe Road Snack Street A gathering place for Chengdu’s trendy snacks! Recommended: Zhou Qianqian Guoba Potato (sweet, sour, spicy flavor) Fu Qiang Ribs (fried ribs + king oyster mushrooms) Wande Bingtian (must-have shaved ice in summer!) 📍 Afternoon: Dongjiao Memory / Fanmu Creative Park An industrial-style arts park, great for photos, browsing creative shops, and sipping coffee while daydreaming. 📍 Evening: 339 TV Tower Night View / Jiuyanqiao Bar Street 339 Tower overlooks Chengdu’s nightscape; Jiuyanqiao offers nightlife with riverside bars and live music. 🏨 Continue staying at Fengyin Tianjiao. On your way back at night, the night stalls in Liangjiaxiang are still lit—grab a bowl of iced jelly to take back to the hotel, perfect! Day 3: Tea at People’s Park + Departure 📍 Morning: Heming Teahouse, People’s Park Experience old Chengdu’s "teahouse culture," order a cup of Bitan Piaoxue tea, snack on sunflower seeds, and get your ears cleaned—so comfortable! 📍 Noon: Zhong Dumplings (People’s Park Branch) Must order: Zhong dumplings, sweet water noodles, dan dan noodles—time-honored brands never disappoint! 📍 Afternoon: Kuanzhai Alley (optional) If you have time, stroll around, but we recommend nearby Xiaotong Alley / Paotongshu Street—less crowded, artsy, and great for photos. 🚆 Before leaving, remember to buy some time-honored "Imperial Peach Crisp" from Liangjiaxiang as souvenirs! 🏨 Why choose Fengyin Tianjiao Hotel? Super convenient location: 5-minute walk from Qianfeng Road Station on Metro Line 3, very close to Wenshu Monastery, Chunxi Road, and the Panda Base! Local vibe: Hidden in an old community, authentic food right outside the door, and you can enjoy barbecue and iced jelly late at night. Quiet and comfortable: Natural wood design, clean rooms, good soundproofing, perfect for a restful sleep after a day of exploring. Great value: No price increase during peak summer season, around 100+ RMB per person, suitable for students and families! 🎯 Travel Tips 🌞 Summer weather: Chengdu is hot and humid in July and August, bring sunscreen, a small fan, and drink plenty of water! 🚇 Transportation: Metro + shared bikes are most convenient; use Didi for taxis (expect traffic jams during rush hours). 🍜 Food: No need to blindly follow internet-famous restaurants; any noodle shop in Liangjiaxiang or Caojiaxiang is delicious! This summer, stay at Fengyin Tianjiao and explore Chengdu like a local! 🐼🍵