Chengdu Exploration: Pandas, Food & City Life

2 AMAZING Days in Chengdu 🇨🇳 (I Was Surprised by This City!)

Destination:ChinaCity:ChengduPopulation:16.3 million
2 AMAZING Days in Chengdu 🇨🇳 (I Was Surprised by This City!)
JoeyP2025-05-0933 min

Planning a trip to China and wondering what to do in Chengdu? Follow me through 48 hours of panda spotting, alley wandering, and mouth-numbing Sichuan food as I show you the best places to visit in Chengdu, China—from sunrise noodles in Kuanzhai Alley to sunset hot-pot by the river. This China travel vlog packs practical tips for first-time visitors, a quick guide to riding the metro, and a foodie list of what to eat in Chengdu (chili wontons, dan-dan noodles, twice-cooked pork, plus the vegetarian feast at Wenshu Monastery). You’ll see why locals call this laid-back city the soul of Sichuan, meet the famous Chengdu pandas, and pick up cost breakdowns so you can plan your own budget-friendly China trip. Whether you’re chasing adorable pandas, craving next-level Chinese street food, or mapping out your ultimate China travel guide, this vlog has the sights, flavours and real-time prices to make your travel in China smooth and spicy.

This vlog captures the essence of Chengdu, from the tranquility of People's Park to the bustling streets of Kuanzhai Alley. It's a journey through local life, delicious food, and unforgettable encounters with the city's famous pandas. Practical tips for navigation and budgeting are also included, making this a comprehensive guide for anyone planning a trip to Chengdu.

--- JoeyP
May 9, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 00:21Welcome to Chengdu, China
  3. 00:39Taxi to People's Park
  4. 00:52First Impressions of People's Park
  5. 01:37Local Life in People's Park
  6. 03:03Chinese Tea Experience in People's Park (Heming Tea House)
  7. 05:18Ear Cleaning in People's Park
  8. 07:13Leaving the Park
  9. 07:18Wenshu Monestary
  10. 08:09Finding a Local Delicacy (Spicy Rabbit Head)
  11. 08:56Eating Spicy Rabbit Head
  12. 11:18Kuangzhai Alley
  13. 13:02Entertaining Street Snack
  14. 14:33Being A Local Celebrity
  15. 15:33Lunch
  16. 16:41Dan Dan Noodles
  17. 17:45Spicy Wontons
  18. 18:29Chengdu Streets
  19. 20:13Tianfu Square
  20. 20:48Panda Sleep Hotel
  21. 21:01Chengdu Riverside
  22. 21:44Trying Hairy Tofu
  23. 23:46Exploring the Riverside
  24. 24:20Anshun Bridge
  25. 25:09Chunxi Road
  26. 27:24Visiting the Chengdu Pandas
  27. 28:14Giant Pandas
  28. 31:17Red Pandas
  29. 33:17My Thoughts on Chengdu
  30. 33:46Watch More (Hot Pot)

More about the current video:( 6 / 13 )

2 AMAZING Days in Chengdu 🇨🇳 (I Was Surprised by This City!)

Experience Chengdu, China through the eyes of a traveler. This vlog takes you on a 48-hour adventure, from exploring People's Park and its unique tea houses and ear cleaning services to discovering the vibrant Kuanzhai Alley and its street food scene. Enjoy the local life, sample delicious Sichuan cuisine like dan-dan noodles and spicy wontons, and encounter the adorable pandas. The video also includes practical tips for first-time visitors, including metro travel advice and budget breakdowns, making it an ideal guide for planning your own Chengdu trip.

Chengdu Exploration: Pandas, Food & City Life

Planning a trip to China and wondering what to do in Chengdu? Follow me through 48 hours of panda spotting, alley wandering, and mouth-numbing Sichuan food as I show you the best places to visit in Chengdu, China—from sunrise noodles in Kuanzhai Alley to sunset hot-pot by the river. This China travel...

Attractions in this video: People's Park, Wenshu Monastery, Kuanzhai Alley, Anhen Bridge, Dujiangyan Panda Base