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.