Traveling to Chengdu in Autumn: Discovering the beauty of China's "panda land"

With a very slow pace of life, fresh air and environment, and a rich and diverse cuisine, Chengdu city, Sichuan province is recognized as the happiest place in China. Chengdu in autumn is also one of the ideal coordinates for those who are fascinated by the romantic beauty of nature combined with the ancient features of traditional architecture.

What is there in Chengdu - the capital of Sichuan province, honored as the happiest city in China? Let's explore the experiences that you should definitely try when traveling to Chengdu, China this fall.

1. Introduction to Chengdu tourism

Chengdu - the happiest city in China (Photo source: Collected)

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, located in the southwest of China. This land has a history of more than 4,000 years, originating from the famous Jinsha culture. Chengdu leaves an impression on visitors from all over the world with a harmonious blend of modern and ancient features, along with a long-standing traditional culture. With its peaceful and poetic beauty, the tourist city of Chengdu is also known as China's paradise of happiness, having ranked first for 12 consecutive years in the annual survey of prestigious magazines and the National News Agency Xinhua.

With a rich cultural history and countless scenic spots, especially wonderful cuisine , traveling to Chengdu will be a journey where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of magnificent natural landscapes and countless delicious dishes.

2. Must-try experiences when traveling to Chengdu in autumn

2.1. Discover traditional culture in Cam Ly ancient town

Cam Ly Ancient Town - a harmonious combination of historical heritage and natural landscape (Photo source: Collected)

Jinli Ancient Town is located in Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District, famous for its ancient atmosphere typical of Chinese swordplay movies. Therefore, when you come here, you will be immersed in the ancient, mossy beauty associated with time.

Coming here, in addition to enjoying the typical beauty of the ancient Chinese quarter with famous architectural buildings such as Zhujiang, Adoujing, Zhugejing, Wuyi Lane... In particular, you can also admire unique performances such as the scene of a waiter pouring tea with a meter-long spout into a cup or the scene of Mr. Phi sitting and selling real-life meat...

In addition, visitors can also explore the extremely unique cuisine. If you go at the right time, you can also participate in famous festival activities such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Qixi Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival.

2.2. See the lovely national "treasures" with your own eyes at the Chengdu Structural Conservation Area

Lovely pandas at Chengdu Panda Reserve (Photo source: Collected)

Chengdu is the home of the famous “national treasure” of China, the panda. The Chengdu Structural Conservation Area, located at 1375 Panda Avenue in the northern suburbs of the city, is the largest breeding and conservation site for pandas in China, sought after by panda enthusiasts.

Visitors coming here will enjoy special experiences compared to other animal sanctuaries in China, such as hugging pandas, giving baby pandas water, feeding pandas... In addition, visitors can also watch 2D or 3D documentary films about the life and growth process of pandas.

2.3. Immerse yourself in the surreal beauty of the earthly paradise of Jiuzhaigou

The unforgettable beauty of Jiuzhaigou in autumn (Photo source: Collected)

Autumn is often the most beautiful time of year in Jiuzhaigou when the forests turn yellow and red, reflecting off the characteristic green lakes. The natural scenery and majestic mountains make this place known as "Heaven on Earth".

A more special thing is the water system in the area. Coming to Jiuzhaigou, the water in the lakes here is clear all year round. Traveling to Jiuzhaigou in the fall, visitors will have the opportunity to see large and small lakes with waterfalls that also change color like the leaves. Under the clear blue lake, the moss brings amazing red, green, yellow, orange, purple colors like in fantasy movies. You will definitely be surprised when witnessing that scene.

2.4. Enjoy the red leaves of Miyaluo forest

One of the must-try experiences when traveling to Chengdu in the fall is to enjoy the brilliant red leaves in the Miyaluo region. Every fall, the entire Miyaluo region is dyed in the bright red color of leaves. You will be able to see with your own eyes that wonderful natural scenery stretching from the foot of the mountain to the distant mountain top. Walking in that space, you will be immersed in the fresh and cool atmosphere. The sky in autumn is also the clearest. The high sky is the perfect backdrop to highlight the brilliance of the trees and grass. Besides, remember to visit the fresh streams of Gu'er Ditch to discover more interesting things.

2.5. Experience culinary delights when traveling to Chengdu through delicious dishes

Typical Chengdu cuisine (Photo source: Collected)

Known as the culinary capital of Asia, when traveling to Chengdu, you certainly cannot miss the opportunity to enjoy the famous dishes of this land. Among them, the most famous are hot pot, Sichuan hot pot and Xinjiang noodles.

An attractive suggestion for you to do a delicious, nutritious, and cheap food tour in Chengdu is to go to the Sichuan University area. Within a 2km radius around this University, there are countless delicious specialties with cheap prices and attractive flavors. Sichuan dishes have a common characteristic of being very spicy, so if you cannot eat spicy food before the chef prepares it, please note that they add less chili or choose non-spicy dishes to experience.

Traveling to Chengdu and exploring the wonderful capital of Sichuan province with its unique culture, landscapes and cuisine will be an experience that will bring you many interesting surprises. Let Chengdu be the new coordinate in your journey to experience autumn in China.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/du-lich-thanh-do-mua-thu-v15652.aspx