Audio tour · China

Chengdu

A self-guided audio walking tour of Chengdu.

Chengdu has maintained its name for over two thousand years, linking its culture to the ancient Sichuan plain. From the Shu Han Empire in the 4th century BC to modern times, the city has served as a vital crossroads between East and West. Today, it remains a global hub for gastronomy and commerce, supported by an impressive array of universities and research centers. Explore a place where ancient traditions, like the Dujiangyan irrigation system, coexist with the energy of a modern financial center. In the app, 23 stops in Chengdu are narrated aloud, about 39m of listening across 4 walking routes, in 13 languages, offline once downloaded. Choose a route or build your own, then walk while a calm voice tells you the story of each stop. The app also maps 14 Instagram photo spots, social media photo locations with directions to where you stand for the shot.

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What you'll hear in Chengdu

The opening lines of a few narrations, straight from the tour.

New Century Global Center. You are standing before a massive structure that is the world's third-largest building by area.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Anshun Bridge. You'd be walking past a bridge that has seen major changes over its long life.
Jinsha site. You might be walking past some incredible history right now.
Wenshu Temple. You're standing in front of a place with a very long story.
Du Fu Thatched Cottage. Back in 759, the poet Du Fu moved to Chengdu.

All 23 stops in Chengdu

Every stop is narrated. Walk them in any order, or follow a route.

Landmark (8)

New Century Global Center
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Wenshu Temple (Chengdu)
Daci Temple
Chengdu Tianfu Art Museum
Zhaojue Temple
Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel
Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum (3)

Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Chengdu Museum
Chengdu Art Museum

Religious (3)

Chengdu Huangcheng Mosque
Gulou South Street Mosque
Phoenix Mountain Mosque

Park (3)

Tianfu Art Park
Chengdu Culture Park
People's Park (Chengdu)

Historic (2)

Jinsha site
Fugan Temple

Skyscraper (2)

Chengdu Greenland Tower
Mandarin Oriental Chengdu

Bridge (1)

Anshun Bridge

Stadium (1)

Phoenix Hill Sports Park

Walking routes in Chengdu

Curated orders through the city. Or build your own and press Play All.

Heart of Old Chengdu. A walk south from the great monastery through the museums temples and green heart of the historic center. (8 stops)
Jinsha Ruins and the Poet's Cottage. A leafy western walk from the ancient Jinsha digs past Du Fu's thatched retreat to the city park. (3 stops)
Daci Temple and the Jin River. A walk east from the old temple quarter down to the river and its night bridge. (3 stops)
Tianfu Art Park. A modern art ramble through the museums and gardens of the new Tianfu district. (3 stops)