4.5/5
Anonymous userIt's a great place to bring kids. The park is very large, but there are maps and plenty of friendly staff who will patiently answer any questions. You absolutely must take the sightseeing bus, otherwise you'll be exhausted! It's a pity Hua Hua was closed on Mondays, but we saw quite a few other pandas, so it was still very satisfying.
4.5/5Anonymous userFirst of all, the lecture was exceptionally good. I highly recommend Teacher Wenjun. He was incredibly detailed, from the itinerary to the meeting point, and even included breaks in between. The lecture lasted over three hours, and each part was explained in great detail, with excellent background information. It was never boring at all. I highly recommend it!
4.7/5
StrathclyderThe water features and gardens at Du Fu Thatched Cottage are fantastic, with beautiful scenery at every turn. The area is a good size, not too big or too small, so it's not tiring for seniors to stroll around. Two suggestions: 1. The signs and directional signs could be clearer; 2. More staff could be deployed to the thatched cottage area, perhaps to improve the photo opportunities. There were quite a few tourists, and we encountered a young, inconsiderate girl who rudely shoved an elderly person. We ran fast enough to catch her, otherwise, the girl might have been in trouble.
44.4/5Anonymous userThere’s a shuttle bus from the Dujiangyan train station directly to Panda Valley. Took around 2.5hrs for the full walk. Saw sooo many pandas! They tend to be more active in the morning, and the crowds start coming in from around 9.30AM
54.7/5
难 得糊 涂Chengdu's Wenshufang, located at No. 66 Wenshuyuan Street in Qingyang District, is a national AAAA-level open-air historical and cultural district built around the ancient Wenshuyuan Temple. Admission is free and the area is open 24 hours a day, though it's recommended to plan a three- to four-hour visit. The district's architectural style is inspired by traditional western Sichuan courtyards, with blue tiles, white walls, and carved eaves. This creates a unique "courtyard-style commercial street" feel, earning it the nickname "Chengdu's Double Embroidery"—the sound of Buddhist chants echoes within the red walls, while the bustling market life unfolds beyond. Wenshufang's core identity can be summarized as "Zen culture combined with traditional Chengdu folk customs." Within the district, there's a temple every 100 steps and a pagoda every 1,000 steps. In addition to Wenshuyuan Temple (built in the Sui Dynasty and inscribed by Emperor Kangxi), the district also preserves the remains of the "Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples," including the Five Mountains Palace, Lengjia Nunnery, and Aido Hall. This area boasts the most concentrated religious and cultural heritage in Chengdu's old city. Building on this foundation, the neighborhood has incorporated elements such as the "Empty Forest Zen Road" market for Zen-inspired goods, the "Manjusri Blessed Land" cluster of protected courtyards, the "Folk Old Street" offering intangible cultural heritage crafts, the "Chengdu Salon" teahouse featuring antiques, calligraphy, and paintings, as well as the "Old Chengdu Food Court" and "Tianzi Food Hall." This all-in-one experience combines incense worship, Hanfu travel photography, gaiwan tea, Sichuan Opera face-changing, and century-old snacks (such as dragon wontons, Zhong dumplings, and Lai glutinous rice balls). The atmosphere is enhanced by the lighting of lanterns at night. Wenshufang is a free historical district offering the most concentrated and convenient experience of old Chengdu: burning incense, enjoying vegetarian food, drinking tea, watching opera, strolling the ancient streets, enjoying snacks, shopping for cultural products, and photographing Hanfu costumes. For a quick experience of slow living and the essence of Zen, simply add this area to your half-day itinerary.
64.8/5
D12***57The tour guide was amazing! The best guide I had during my 7-day trip to Chengdu. I gained a deep understanding of Chengdu's history and culture, and learned a lot. Highly recommended!
74.5/5Anonymous userManhua Garden a great place to hang up with friends and family. The park is really huge and many different type of flower according the season visited. Cheapest and affordable deals if purchase the entry ticket from Trip.com.
84.9/5
M41***74This was the most satisfying hotel of the trip. It's a large hotel with many places to explore. We saw swans, and even casual snapshots turned out quite nice. The park was well-maintained. The staff were also very welcoming and attentive. I'm planning a second stay with my family.
94.7/5Anonymous userHow could you visit Sichuan without seeing pandas! After doing a lot of research, I chose this base where I could get up close and personal with them. Traveling during the off-season was perfect – less crowded and a truly immersive experience! The weather was just right, neither too hot nor too cold, ideal for watching the pandas frolic. It turns out these adorable pandas are actually "hidden beasts" – you can only observe them quietly up close, not touch them, which adds to their charmingly wild side. Watching them happily devour bamboo shoots or roll around and nap, their endearing antics were captivating. The entire experience was immersive and therapeutic, a truly relaxing and therapeutic experience. I definitely want to bring my kids next time to experience the joy of being a panda "cat servant"!
104.6/5
我就是豆子This is my second visit, and I would still recommend it to friends from out of town. There are many pandas, they can interact up close, and you don't have to deal with crowds or queues. The only inconvenience is that you need to drive, and since it's far from Chengdu, traffic jams can be a bit annoying. Overall, it's definitely worth a visit.
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