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Top 50 Family-Friendly Attractions in Chengdu [2025]
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
4.5
/5
89624 reviews
9.5
From AU$ 11.88
Based on 6,679 reviews
Panda base/Theatre General Hospital | 11.7 km from downtown
Phone 028-83510033
Address: No. 1375, North Panda Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Research institute | Over 200 pandas
Watch giant pandas in their natural habitat up close
Saved by 7922 users65518 positive reviews
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The place is a good place, but you must pay attention to the time and way of travel. You can take a taxi to the west gate without effort. You basically don't queue up. You have to take a picture of the flowers and go to the south gate. The point is that there are very few sightseeing cars in the scenic area. Basically, you have to go to test your physical strength! The key point is that there are no pandas outside at more than 26 degrees, all inside, not suitable for summer vacation
Great park with lot of pandas. Can spend whole day. Bus shuttle tickets should be purchased separately.
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Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
4.7
/5
33138 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 10.80
Based on 803 reviews
Du Fu thatched cottage/Sichuan people's Hospital | 3.6 km from downtown
Phone 028-68921800
Address: No.37, Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
There are three main memorial buildings in the park
The Bonsai and Orchid Gardens are great for family fun
Saved by 1958 users24321 positive reviews
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It's quite good! A visit to Du Fu's Thatched Cottage is a must when visiting Chengdu. The two pictographs for "wooden door" (柴门) were written by Pan Tianshou and are quite memorable. The simple conditions inside the thatched cottage 🛖 remind me of Du Fu's humble life. The statue of Du Fu in his middle age appears quite robust, but in his later years he appears emaciated. I wonder if it's the real Du Fu? For children, this trip is also a journey into history and a chance to learn about Du Fu!
Very satisfied. The guide was friendly and loving. He gave a wonderful introduction to the mutually beneficial relationship between Du Fu and Chengdu, explained the reasons for Du Fu's shift in outlook on life, and connected Du Fu's life to other poets, emphasizing the importance of poetry in traditional Chinese culture. It was a truly enjoyable experience. Although the weather was hot, I learned a lot of historical knowledge.
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Jinsha Site Museum
4.8
/5
17191 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 14.25
Based on 502 reviews
Jinsha site/Yipintianxia | 5.8 km from downtown
Phone 02887303511
Address: Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, No. 2 Jinsha Site Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Showcase of ancient Shu culture
Ancient Shu relics & history
Saved by 779 users11706 positive reviews
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The ticket price is actually a bit high. As many reviews have noted, the number of exhibits is relatively small, at least significantly less than the similarly priced Sanxingdui site. The exhibition hall layout is also inferior to Sanxingdui. The lighting in the highlight, Hall 4, is mediocre, and you can often see fire hydrant exit signs and other artifacts in the background. The Jinsha Ruins, dating back almost 1,000 years, also date back to Sanxingdui. They have also unearthed numerous ivory, gold, jade, and stone artifacts, but unfortunately, the excavations are relatively limited, making them less attractive to visitors. There are many private guides in the area, especially in the ruins area, who often ask for a guide, which can be a bit of a distraction. The upside is that, while the price is relatively low, it's less crowded during the summer. The temporary exhibition hall on the basement level is beautiful, and the Ten-Section Jade Cong is hidden there—a must-see.
At the Jinsha Ruins Museum, we saw the excavation site firsthand, along with exhibits like 3,000-year-old tree roots, the Sun Bird, and a golden mask. We were deeply moved by the wonders of history and culture! Due to technological limitations, there are still many treasures to be unearthed at the Jinsha and Sanxingdui sites. We look forward to even more amazing discoveries in the future!
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Liyuan Guild Hall-Chuan Opera Changing Face (wenshuyuan store)
4.9
/5
5460 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 12.52
Wenshu Monastery/Longhu Shangcheng Sky Street | 1.9 km from downtown
Phone 19938467196
Address: 四川省成都市青羊区文殊坊五岳宫街33号5栋2层1号
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.7 of Best Things to Do in Chengdu
Highlights:
Sichuan Opera face-changing show
Face-changing & fire performances
Saved by 1495 users5366 positive reviews
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In general, Sichuan Opera face-changing has become a rare treasure in Chinese opera art with its unique skills, profound cultural connotations and powerful stage expression. It not only shows the charm of traditional art, but also reflects the artists' ultimate pursuit of art.
In general, Sichuan Opera face-changing has become a rare treasure in Chinese opera art with its unique skills, profound cultural connotations and powerful stage expression. It not only shows the charm of traditional art, but also reflects the artists' ultimate pursuit of art.
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Panda Valley
4.4
/5
1812 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 6.48
Based on 82 reviews
57.6 km from downtown
Phone 028-87296600
Address: Baima Village, Yutang Town, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.9 of Best Things to Do in Chengdu
Highlights:
See pandas up close & personal
Panda babies (Exercise) | Red pandas
Saved by 1167 users1508 positive reviews
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The Panda Valley is not very big, and there are several pandas. However, they were not very active when we went there early in the morning. It might be because the temperature was too high. The pandas were too hot. They were all lying on the ground gasping for breath, and some were lying on the trees and didn't come down. I was lucky to see a very elegant red panda in the red panda ecological area. It was doing business slowly in the jungle, looking back every three steps, looking at the crowd of people taking pictures excitedly at its feet with elegant confusion.
The Panda Valley has a quiet environment and is built on the mountain with excellent greenery. During the summer vacation, you must be the first to enter the valley. Basically, the giant pandas are eating and it is very cool. I also saw the red pandas. The only drawback is that the pendant that comes with the premium ticket is too bad. You have to go out and find the hotel to pick it up. There are no tickets on the official website, so you can only buy this kind of ticket.
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Chengdu Museum
4.8
/5
5063 reviews
8.0
Based on 65 reviews
Tianfu Square/Chengdu Museum | 212m from downtown
Phone 028-68277011
Address: No. 1 Xiaohe Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Over 200,000 items
Largest exhibition (Shadow puppetry)
Saved by 1286 users4800 positive reviews
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For someone like me who likes to listen to explanations and learn knowledge in museums with air conditioning on hot days, it feels worthwhile to go to Chengdu Museum to see the giant stone rhino after visiting Jinsha and Sanxingdui. Mr. Wu from Shu Xiaojiang gave a great explanation, thank you!
This time I went to see the statue exhibition. Since I am not a professional, I just went to appreciate the sculptures. These sculptures are very beautiful! I think it is not a loss to pay 60 yuan for a special exhibition. Since I can't make an appointment for a free ticket to the museum, I can buy a special exhibition ticket and visit it. It's really great to see the sculptures! The Zeus statue in the front is really beautiful, and the ending with the god of wine is also very interesting. In short, I personally recommend it to appreciate it, especially for students majoring in art! However, the surroundings of the special exhibition don't look very good except for jewelry, but jewelry is useless to me and I won't wear it, so I didn't buy anything. Girls can consider it. Earrings and bracelets are not too expensive, very beautiful, and there are no similar ones on Taobao.
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Chengdu Natural History Museum
4.8
/5
4857 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 4.32
Jianshe Road and Eastern Suburb Memory Park | 7.8 km from downtown
Phone 028-60828500
Address: No. 88, Shilidian Road, Chenghua Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu, Sichuan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Explore the Exhibition of the Origin of Life and the Mysteries of the Universe
Observe animal information with augmented reality screen interaction
Saved by 560 users4708 positive reviews
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Chengdu is a good place for children to take their kids out. My baby likes it very much and is very interested in the animals and jade here. I come here once a year. The ticket is cheap. I also bought an animal specimen when I left.
Surprisingly, the reviews online weren't very positive, but the crowds were low, and the content was good enough for a five-year-old, and we adults enjoyed it. The theater inside was not expensive at 30 yuan per ticket, and the children had a great time. The service was also very good. The cultural and creative products are also very cost-effective, so I think these museums should be promoted vigorously.
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Manhua Sea of Flowers
4.5
/5
2148 reviews
7.8
Panda base/Theatre General Hospital | 13.7 km from downtown
Phone 028-83933394
Address: Intersection of Yinxingyuan, South Section of Xiaolong Avenue, Xindu District, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.13 of Best Things to Do in Chengdu
Saved by 1055 users1430 positive reviews
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My dears, I recently discovered a super beautiful treasure place - Chengdu Manhua Manor, which is simply a real version of Monet's garden. I love it!
🌷 As soon as you enter the park, a large area of gorgeous flowers hits your eyes, as if you have entered Van Gogh's palette🎨 Flowers of different varieties and colors bloom wantonly, red is warm, pink is cute, and purple is mysterious, interweaving into a poetic and picturesque beauty. Every shot is a blockbuster full of atmosphere, and every picture can be directly output as an original picture.
There are abundant recreational facilities in the park, the exciting rainbow slide, sliding down from a high place at high speed, the wind whistling in your ears, super decompression; the romantic carousel, carrying the innocence and fantasy of childhood, whether it is children or adults, can find happiness here.
The park will also hold special activities according to different seasons, such as the tulip festival in spring and the lily exhibition in autumn, which always bring different surprises. The staff are enthusiastic and considerate, the entrance instructions are clear and clear, and any questions can be helped in time. The food in the dining area is diverse and can meet different tastes, and the prices are relatively reasonable.
Manhua Manor is simply a dreamland in the suburbs of Chengdu. Stepping into the manor, it's like walking into a sea of flowers. More than 5,000 kinds of precious flowers such as tulips, cherry blossoms, and roses are blooming, and the four seasons are picturesque. Whether it is the romantic love slope or the spectacular kilometer-long Longsha gem wall, it makes people intoxicated. Not only that, the manor's recreational facilities are also very rich, such as carousels, small trains, etc., so that adults and children can find happiness. In the cute pet park, the cute animals add a lot of fun. When you are tired of playing, you can also rest next to the flower cabin and taste the reasonably priced food in the park. The service in the park is also very considerate, the staff is warm and thoughtful, and the signboards are clear and clear. In short, Manhua Manor combines beautiful scenery, entertainment, and food. Whether it is a parent-child tour, a couple's date, or a gathering with friends, it is an excellent choice. I strongly recommend everyone to experience it!
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Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden (formerly known as Panda Paradise)
4.7
/5
3181 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 11.88
Qingcheng Outer Mountain/Panda Paradise | 52.3 km from downtown
Phone 19136072640
Address: Guanyinyuan, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu (between Qingchengshan Town and Daguan Town, Huaizhong Road)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Panda Paradise | Observe pandas up close
See pandas up close at various feeding stations
Saved by 1091 users2668 positive reviews
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Compared to other panda zoos, this place is not so crowded during the National Day holiday. It is probably because there are not many pandas that can be named by tourists. We also went there for Pan Wang's family. As a result, most of them were not doing anything after 3 pm. They were either sleeping or eating. But fortunately, there were not many people. The pandas looked cute no matter how you looked at them. The experience was good.
The day we went was July 19th. The weather was hot and the sun was very strong. I felt stuffy and sweaty when walking on the road, which affected my interest in playing. There were many giant pandas and red pandas, and they were all very cute. Some of them hid because of the hot weather.
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Chengdu Happy Valley
4.7
/5
17618 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 32.38
Based on 498 reviews
Chengdu Happy Valley andSouthwest Jiaotong University | 7.8 km from downtown
Phone 028-61898999
Address: No.16, Xihua Avenue, Jinniu District, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.15 of Best Things to Do in Chengdu
Highlights:
Thrilling rides | 4 roller coasters
Nanaimo offers a panoramic view of the entire park from above
Saved by 476 users12423 positive reviews
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The Chengdu Happy Valley Electronic Music Festival was amazing! The lights were dazzling, the DJ was absolutely stunning, and I danced to the beats. The atmosphere was electric, and I partied with friends late into the night. It was worth the price of admission, and I'll be back tomorrow!
Chengdu Happy Valley drone show is so shocking! Thousands of drones form a formation in the night sky, sometimes turning into pandas and sometimes turning into Jinli. The light and shadow flow like a dream painting. After watching it, you will say it is worth the price!
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