Chengdu

Must-try dishes include hot pot, spicy diced chicken (辣子鸡), mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐), and the local delicacy, spicy rabbit head (兔头). Be prepared for the bold and spicy flavors of Sichuan cuisine!

Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, explore Jinli Ancient Street, watch a Sichuan opera performance, relax in People's Park, and visit Wenshu Monastery. Shopping at Chunxi Road is also a popular activity.

The best time to visit Chengdu is during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) when the weather is mild and pleasant. Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are generally mild but can be overcast.