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Chengdu questions
7 questionsWhat is a typical Chengdu street breakfast and how much does it cost?
Order Fei Chang Fen plus Guo Kui for the classic Chengdu breakfast — ¥15-20 at local stalls, up to ¥30 in tourist zones.
What are the different types of hotpot in Chengdu and where do locals eat?
Order yuan yang guo split-pot if anyone at the table fears heat; the clear bone broth qing tang side is full-flavor without chili.
What should travelers know about drone regulations before flying in Chengdu?
Register every drone above 250 grams on the CAAC UOM platform; a Chinese mobile number is required and most tourists cannot complete it remotely.
Is the Chengdu SKP bamboo tower landmark worth visiting?
Visit after sunset (~19:00 summer, ~18:00 winter) when the light-and-water show runs every 4–5 minutes.
What should I prioritize in Chengdu if visiting before May?
Book the Panda Base 1 to 3 days ahead via WeChat mini program or Trip.com; tickets are 55 yuan and tied to your passport.
Which panda base near Chengdu offers the best balance of natural environment, low crowds, and close viewing opportunities?
Dujiangyan Panda Base offers the best balance: ¥55 ticket, forested enclosures, 60 km from Chengdu, fewer crowds than the main base.
When flying into China internationally and connecting to a domestic flight, do I clear immigration at the first airport and does my luggage check through?
Clear immigration at your first China airport (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou), not the final domestic destination city.