Things to do in Chengdu

Planning questions about Chengdu

What are the best things to do in Chengdu?

Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit is the highest ranked experience in Chengdu, scoring 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 623 traveler reviews. Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum, Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats, Dujingyan Panda tour option Giant panda or Red Panda Keeper, Chengdu Panda Park Bus Tour with Option Leshan Giant Buddha round out the top five. Outty ranks 793 bookable experiences in Chengdu, China, and 1 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Chengdu cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Chengdu is $98 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $5 on Bamboo Weaving Experience and Chengdu Wenshu Monastery. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Chengdu for today?

Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Chengdu currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Chengdu good for families?

Yes. 6 of the experiences we rank in Chengdu are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Chengdu?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Chengdu?

Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Chengdu?

118 of the 120 experiences we rank in Chengdu offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Chengdu gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Chengdu so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.