Shanghai to Chengdu Flights

Chengdu, the city of giant pandas and hidden monasteries is located in the southwestern part of China. The capital of Sichuan province, Chengdu, has its glorifying history. This beautiful city was the capital of the Shu Kingdom, and the city name remained almost unchanged all through these years. Cultural enrichment, creativity, and innovation designated Chengdu as the City of gastronomy by UNESCO. If you are a foodie and love to have spicy Chinese food; Chengdu is a perfect destination for you. There is a wide range of restaurants that offer some of the best Chinese dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, Szechuan Chicken, Tofu, and the list goes on. Roamed around the city all day long? Grab a drought beer and start enjoying Chengdu’s vibrant nightlife along with some of the authentic Chinese cuisine. 

Tip: Spring season is considered one of the best times to visit Chengdu. If you visit during the time of March to June, be ready to please your eyes with some delightful landscapes.

Fly from Shanghai to Chengdu

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is the main airport where you will be landing if you are coming from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. There are over 15 direct flights to Chengdu from Shanghai which flies daily. A wide range of cheap flights from Shanghai is provided by air carrier companies like Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines. The fastest flight from Shanghai to Chengdu takes 3 hours. Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines are the other air carrier companies that run their direct flights daily. If Shanghai-Chengdu flight booking is done at least 4 to 5 weeks prior to your date of the journey; you can find some of the best deals for Shanghai to Chengdu flights. 

Tip: If you book a round-trip ticket from Shanghai to Chengdu instead of a one-way ticket; you can own the tickets with some special discounts. 

Places to visit in Chengdu

One of the most important cultural hubs of China, Chengdu has an enormous variety of destinations to offer to its visitors. Whenever you are entering the city area from the airport; the first impression of Chengdu would be it’s a stylish city with modern amenities. But once you roam around the city and the surrounding areas, you will be overwhelmed with its organic feeling. World-famous for its giant pandas, you can spend some quality time with these adorable creatures if you visit their research center. The trip to Chengdu will be incomplete without visiting Leshan Giant Buddha, standing 71 meters tall and 24 meters wide. This world heritage site is worth visiting and just a 2-hour drive from the main city. Love to spend some time in the lap of nature? Then Mount Qingcheng can magnetize you with its stunning landscapes. 

Tip: If you are looking to explore the cultural enrichment of Chengdu; don’t forget to attend any of the Sichuan Opera shows, one of the oldest theatrical forms practiced by the local people.

Where to stay in Chengdu?

Tianfu square is considered as one of the best areas to stay in Chengdu. A wide variety of restaurants, pubs, shopping areas are available here according to your budget. Tai Koo Li, Chunxi Road, Kuanzhai Alley are some of the other areas you can consider staying in. Prefer hotels that provide free breakfast for a hassle-free morning—looking for a trip to Chengdu? Visit Trip.com and start searching hundreds of options on flight and hotel bookings.