Chengdu
Panda Paradise
Laid-back capital of Sichuan, famous for giant pandas and spicy cuisine.
Don't miss
- Giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base
- Kuanzhai Alley's teahouses
- Sichuan opera face-changing
Best time to visit: March–June and September–November
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.