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Chengdu

Chengdu makes room for both busy streets and slow afternoons. Spend a morning with giant pandas, explore the halls of Wuhou Shrine, then settle into a teahouse in People’s Park. Food is a major part of the trip, from lively Sichuan restaurants to intimate tasting menus. Beyond the city, Dujiangyan’s waterways, Mount Qingcheng’s wooded temples and the remarkable bronzes at Sanxingdui make rewarding day trips.