9 Things To Do In Chengdu, China – Giant Pandas, Glow-In-The-Dark River & Charming Ancient Street

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Things to do in Chengdu, China

Many cities in China have made their way onto the travel bucket lists of Singaporeans in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. Spend enough time scrolling through your IG feed or TikTok FYP and you’ll probably come across snaps of Shanghai Disneyland or the train passing through a residential building in Chongqing.

If you’re already plotting your annual leave dates, make sure to add Chengdu to your plan. With adorable pandas, tranquil teahouses, stunning natural parks, and really spicy food, this city has something for everyone.

The current exchange rate is RMB10 = ~S$1.86 as of 28th January 2025. 

How to get to Chengdu from Singapore?

Getting to Chengdu from Singapore is quick, with several airlines including Singapore Airlines, Air China, and Sichuan Airlines offering non-stop routes. The flight takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes, with round-trip tickets starting from S$452.

What apps to download for China?

You’ve probably heard that accessing apps like Instagram, TikTok, or even Google in China can be challenging unless you use a VPN.

But don’t worry, with the right apps, you’ll be navigating like a local in no time.

  • Alipay – you really won’t need cash when you’re in China. Just link your credit card to Alipay and the app will let you pay for literally everything. The only catch is a 3% transaction fee for amounts over RMB200 when using foreign cards on Alipay.
  • WeChat – use it to contact your hotel, make payments, and even order foo...
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