Aug 17, 2008 - Chengdu – Pandas and Giant Buddhas

On arrival in Chengdu we were again met by our guide Maggie. ... The next morning was one of the highlights of the whole world trip: Chengdu Panda Sanctuary and Research Base. ... On the way back we visited a new development in Chengdu which is recreating some of the ancient streets. ...

Jul 26, 2008 - Back to Chengdu

Checking out and saying our goodbyes we went to get the bus for Chengdu but when we went to get on they kept saying 2 o'clock 2 o'clock (it was morning at this point) So back to Teddy Bear for a while, 2 o'clock rolls on and they say no to our tickets, they are for 12 o'clock. ... 28th and 29th These days in Chengdu are pretty uneventful. ... We did find a nice teahouse in Wenshu temple.Checking out and saying our goodbyes we went to get the bus for Chengdu but when we went to get on they kept saying 2 o'clock 2 o'clock (it was morning at this point) So back to Teddy Bear for a while, 2 o'clock rolls on and they say no to our tickets, they are for 12 o'clock. ... 28th and 29th These days in Chengdu are pretty uneventful. ... We did find a nice teahouse in Wenshu temple....

Jul 20, 2008 - Chengdu

Especially when Chengdu has a nightmare of a road naming system. ... My chopstick skills perfected a long time by now too! Walking into town took forever, Chengdu is alot bigger than your think. ... We were pretty disappoint with Chengdu actually, we had heard alot of good things but there wasn't much charm as other cities. ...

May 6, 2008 - World's largest Buddha. Emei - Leshan - Chengdu

Had a leisurely start and caught a bus dor 1 hour to Leshan to see what is now the world's biggest Buddha (since the Taliban blew up the Bamiyan buddhas in Afghanistan a few years back). Decided against travelling all the way to Chongqing today and instead went back to Chengdu where I'd found a good hotel (Sam's Guesthouse) while walking around last time - about $16 (7 quid) for a clean room with bathroom in a wonderful old Chinese mansion. ... Very helpful staff too.Had a leisurely start and caught a bus dor 1 hour to Leshan to see what is now the world's biggest Buddha (since the Taliban blew up the Bamiyan buddhas in Afghanistan a few years back). Decided against travelling all the way to Chongqing today and instead went back to Chengdu where I'd found a good hotel (Sam's Guesthouse) while walking around last time - about $16 (7 quid) for a clean room with bathroom in a wonderful old Chinese mansion. ... Very helpful staff too....

May 2, 2008 - Bangkok - Chengdu CHINA

Good 3 hour flight to Chengdu. ... Chengdu is in Sichuan (Szechuan) province with a population similar to Melbourne. ... According to a billboard, Sichuan province is a "national model of disease-free zone".Good 3 hour flight to Chengdu. ... Chengdu is in Sichuan (Szechuan) province with a population similar to Melbourne. ... According to a billboard, Sichuan province is a "national model of disease-free zone"....

Apr 26, 2008 - the Autonomous Region

As it happened, our cooking class was in the Tibetan quarter of Chengdu, and the translator at the hostel recommended making time to walk around. ... Chengdu is in central Sichuan; Tibet lies to the eastern border of the province. ... Chengdu is the nearest really big city in China. ...

Apr 9, 2008 - tea by the river

This evening after our stint in the hospital Anahita and I took a cab to the teashop district by the Taoist temple in the western part of Chengdu. ... There one of the oldest buildings in the city sits by the edge of the river.This evening after our stint in the hospital Anahita and I took a cab to the teashop district by the Taoist temple in the western part of Chengdu. ... There one of the oldest buildings in the city sits by the edge of the river....

Apr 4, 2008 - first day in China

Dinner cost 65 cents tonight! It was a bowl of rice noodles with beef bits and greens, drenched with 1/4 inch of chili oil. Lunch included super-spiced black chicken, greens and soup at a tulip festival at an ecopark in the countryside near Chengdu. ... The tulips were largely finished, but an astonishing number of people were tromping around for wedding pictures with entourages of make-up artists, photographers and suitcases full of clothes and shoes.Dinner cost 65 cents tonight! It was a bowl of rice noodles with beef bits and greens, drenched with 1/4 inch of chili oil. Lunch included super-spiced black chicken, greens and soup at a tulip festival at an ecopark in the countryside near Chengdu. ... The tulips were largely finished, but an astonishing number of people were tromping around for wedding pictures with entourages of make-up artists, photographers and suitcases full of clothes and shoes....

Mar 7, 2008 - China - Chengdu

We arrived in Chengdu late in the evening and a driver picked us up from the airport and took us to our hotel. ... At one shop she even insisted on buying our groceries! I think at the end of the day she was exhausted! Sunday 9th Today we took a taxi to the Panda Research facility, which is about 6km outside of Chengdu. ... If you need a travel guide while visiting Chengdu, we'd certainly recommend him. ...

Feb 22, 2008 - 撑度 Chengdu

Hi Just updated the blog, added pictures to UB, Beijing 4 and Xi'an. Pretty tired here in Chengdu, legs sore from climbing mt Hua, so rested today. ... Tm look around city and plan what were doin next.Hi Just updated the blog, added pictures to UB, Beijing 4 and Xi'an. Pretty tired here in Chengdu, legs sore from climbing mt Hua, so rested today. ... Tm look around city and plan what were doin next....

Jan 20, 2008 - Ni Hao from Chengdu...and the Pandas!!

This was our second time back in Chengdu and it was nice to be back. ... to see the Pandas AGAIN! While in Chengdu we visited the Wenshu Monastery, which is Chengdu's oldest. ... Of course, whenever you come to Chengdu, you HAVE TO visit the Pandas. ... We arrived early in the morning to the Panda Research and Breeding Center at the outskirts of Chengdu, as this is feeding time and the Pandas are most active at this time. ... As mentioned in the Xi'an entry, we found out from other backpackers that Chengdu was the place to go to organize your Tibet Permits. ...

Dec 9, 2007 - Chengdu

Again a new Airbus 319 takes us back to Chengdu for an over night stay in a 5 star hotel (much welcomed hot shower and great food). ... It really is a beautiful place and is the major tourist attraction for Chengdu. ... After the visit we stop for lunch at a great Sichian restaurant as Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province (known for its Sichuan spicy food). ...