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Chengdu is a vital transportation hub for southwest China since it provides a passageway to western China including Tibet, Kunming, Yunnan Province and Qinghai. The city is easily reached by air and land. Read More>>
The Chengdu Shuang Liu International Airport (CTU) is the sixth largest in China, and operates services to 70 cities in China and 20 foreign cities, including Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Melbourne, Amsterdam and Delhi. Read More>>
The Chengdu Railway Station is the largest in southwest China. It is linked directly to major cities across China, including Beijing (26 hours), Shanghai (35 hours), Kunming (18 hours), Chongqing (2 hrs) and Xi'an (13 hours). Read More>>
Chengdu has six long-distance bus stations, serving destinations across Sichuan and into Tibet, as well as a variety of tourist attractions around Chengdu including Yibing, Emei Mountain (RMB 20) and Leshan Mountain (RMB 20). Visitors should check... Read More>>
A city subway system is under construction and the first two lines will enter service by 2010. Read More>>
Chengdu has a comprehensive bus network, and fares are comparable to most major cities in China: RMB 1 for non-air conditioned buses and RMB 2 for cooled vehicles. Many of the buses have recordings in both Chinese and English indicating the upcoming... Read More>>
The flagfall for taxis in Chengdu is RMB 5 for the first kilometer. Each additional kilometer is RMB1.4. The fares increase slightly at night. Read More>>
Two-seat pedicabs can be hired for short journeys. Visitors should be sure to negotiate the fare (RMB 5-10) with the driver in advance. Read More>>
When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to engage a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a deposit of around RMB 1000. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday... Read More>>
