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A pre-departure checklist for Chengdu covering payment, maps, ride-hailing and translation apps that are easier to set up before you leave home.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingHow to choose between the Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei and Dujiangyan as a day trip from Chengdu, based on time, energy and weather.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingWhat still runs, what doesn't, and how to get into Chengdu safely after a late-night landing at either airport.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingHow to time, book and get to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, including passport reservations and getting around the site.
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