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London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Sun 16/6
1 stop27h 50m
Chengdu
Sun 23/6
1 stop29h 50m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Fri 21/6
1 stop17h 40m
Chengdu
Mon 24/6
1 stop29h 35m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Sun 16/6
2 stops22h 25m
Chengdu
Sun 23/6
1 stop27h 00m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Fri 21/6
1 stop17h 40m
Chengdu
Mon 24/6
2 stops19h 25m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Fri 31/5
1 stop16h 10m
Chengdu
Wed 5/6
1 stop17h 00m
London GatwickChengdu
LGW - CTU
LGWCTU
London Gatwick
Thu 17/10
1 stop20h 05m
Chengdu
Sat 9/11
1 stop21h 20m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Wed 26/6
2 stops38h 00m
Chengdu
Thu 18/7
2 stops21h 40m
London GatwickChengdu
LGW - CTU
LGWCTU
London Gatwick
Fri 19/7
1 stop33h 15m
Chengdu
Wed 14/8
1 stop31h 20m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Mon 19/8
1 stop19h 40m
Chengdu
Sun 1/9
1 stop36h 20m
CTU Temperature | 6 - 25 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).
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Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.
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Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.
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Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.
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Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.
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Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.
The capital of the Sichuan province and one of China’s most populous cities, Chengdu has a remarkably laid-back atmosphere considering its size. Although the centre of the city is a continuous hive of activity, Chengdu is often referred to as the ‘Land of Milk and Honey’, due to its wealth of green spaces and agricultural heritage. Indeed, the city is located on the edge of the richly fertile plains of the Sichuan Red Basin.
With Sichuan being one of only three provinces in China where pandas can be found in the wild, many visitors to Chengdu are eager to encounter the world’s most adored animal species. Located just a short distance from the city centre, the Giant Panda Research Base is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. Home to over 50 giant pandas, the base is best visited during the morning as this is the time when the inhabitants are most active. Back in the centre of the city, there are a number of attractions which appeal to those who have an interest in Chinese history. The Wenshu Temple is the largest Buddhist place of worship in the city and enjoys a serene atmosphere all of its own. This wonderfully peaceful temple is situated in one of the city’s older neighbourhoods, featuring narrow streets which are lined with shops, food stalls and tea-houses.
To experience the more modern side of the city, the place to head for is Chunxi Road. This vibrant area is home to a wealth of brand name stores, cinemas and restaurants serving all manner of international cuisine.
Like most major cities in China, the roads in Chengdu are often incredibly busy. The network of buses in the city is extensive and exact fares are required to board as change is not given. As with the airport, taxis in the city are either green or blue but be aware that most of the drivers do not speak English.