Where to Stay in Chengdu
Jinli and the old town for atmosphere, Chunxi Road for the center, and the south for the new CBD.
Jinli & Wuhou
The old-town quarter β Jinli pedestrian street, Wuhou Temple and the teahouses. Walkable, atmospheric, mid-range.
Chunxi Road & the center
The commercial heart β malls, the IFS panda statue, and the metro hub. Central, modern, foreigner-friendly.
South Chengdu (Tianfu New Area)
The new CBD β high-rise international hotels, the airport line, and the modern face of the city. Best for business travelers.
Near the panda base
A few resorts on the north edge β only if you want to be at the gate at 8am sharp.
Booking tips
Book via Trip.com; carry your passport. Hotpot restaurants and bars cluster around Chunxi and Jiuyanqiao β stay there for the nightlife.
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Locals' Tip
Stay near Chunxi Road β you'll walk to the teahouses, the hotpot and the metro, and the panda base is a direct Line 3 ride.