Sichuan

Chengdu arrival guide

A relaxed first stop if you plan the airport choice and keep spicy food for after your setup works.

Arrival Plan

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Before you fly

Save these before arrival

  • Confirm TFU vs CTU before arranging the first transfer.
  • Save hotel address and nearby landmark in Chinese.
  • Book panda or museum tickets ahead when your dates are fixed.

Arrival points

  • Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU)
  • Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU)
  • Chengdu East Railway Station

Stay zones

  • Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li
  • Tianfu Square
  • Wuhou / Jinli

First movement

Airport or station to lodging

Tianfu is far from the center; a car is simplest with luggage. Shuangliu is closer and easier.

First day anchor

Keep the first day simple

Chunxi Road or People's Park, then an early night.