For visitors
Guides by where you are from
The practical details of a Chengdu trip vary by passport, flight routes, payment habits, and expectations. These guides focus on the differences that matter.
Most Chengdu advice applies to everyone: the metro is good, Alipay is essential, and the food is spicy. But visa rules, flight connections, tipping norms, and hotel expectations differ by country. These guides do not repeat the generic advice; they focus on what changes.
Entry rules change. Verify visa and transit eligibility with the latest official guidance before booking, and do not rely on a travel article, including this one, for immigration decisions.
For American visitors
Chengdu for American travelers
A practical Chengdu briefing for US passport holders: entry checks, flight connections, payments, tipping, portion sizes, and the comforts worth paying for.
Chengdu hotels for American travelers
How to choose a Chengdu hotel as an American visitor: international brands, English-speaking staff, breakfast, room configuration, and neighborhood trade-offs.
Chengdu restaurants for American travelers
Where and how to eat well in Chengdu as an American visitor: English menus, mild-spice options, portion sizes, breakfast, and breaks from Sichuan food.
For Canadian visitors
Chengdu for Canadian travelers
A Chengdu planning guide for Canadian passport holders: entry checks, flight routes, payments, winter clothing, and a realistic daily budget.
Chengdu hotels for Canadian travelers
Choosing a Chengdu hotel as a Canadian visitor: neighborhood pros and cons, English-speaking staff, family rooms, winter heating, and value.
Chengdu restaurants for Canadian travelers
Eating in Chengdu as a Canadian visitor: English menus, spice levels, vegetarian and halal options, breakfast, and where to find a familiar meal.
For British visitors
Chengdu for British travelers
A Chengdu briefing for UK passport holders: entry rules, flight connections, payments, tipping, tea culture, and how to handle the spice.
Chengdu hotels for British travelers
How to choose a Chengdu hotel as a British visitor: central areas, English-speaking staff, breakfast, tea-making facilities, and value for money.
Chengdu restaurants for British travelers
Eating in Chengdu as a British visitor: English menus, spice levels, tea, vegetarian options, and where to find a comfortable meal.