Street Eats
Tea houses, shadow puppets, and a hundred small-plate snacks. Come hungry, leave humming.
Jinli Ancient Street · Chengdu
A4 Art Museum (麓湖·A4美术馆)
Chengdu4.72 hr13k saved
Chengdu's most serious contemporary art house, out on the Luxelakes waterfront — expect ambitious solo shows and a residency program that pulls artists from across Asia.
It sits in Chengdu, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Mornings and late afternoons are kindest — softer light, fewer crowds.
Good to know
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
More in Chengdu
Giant Buddha
A 71-metre Buddha carved into a river cliff over a thousand years ago — his toenail alone is bigger than you. Descend the cliff stairs to feel it.
Buddha of the Three Rivers · Leshan · Chengdu
Three Kingdoms Shrine
Red walls and bamboo shading a shrine to the Three Kingdoms heroes. Slip in early, before the tour flags, and let it stay quiet.
Shrine of the Sleeping Dragon · Wuhou · Chengdu
Teahouse
Bottomless covered-cup tea under the plane trees of People's Park, where the city naps, plays mahjong and gets its ears cleaned.
Tea by the Lake · Heming Teahouse · Chengdu