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£501 - £946
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London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Thu 17/10
1 stop17h 40m
Chengdu
Sat 9/11
1 stop36h 50m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Thu 17/10
1 stop17h 40m
Chengdu
Sat 9/11
1 stop32h 50m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Sat 1/6
1 stop34h 30m
Chengdu
Sun 30/6
1 stop31h 10m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Fri 18/10
1 stop28h 45m
Chengdu
Fri 25/10
1 stop30h 20m
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
Thu 20/6
2 stops39h 25m
Chengdu
Sat 6/7
2 stops40h 05m
London HeathrowChengdu
LHR - CTU
LHRCTU
London Heathrow
Sat 1/6
1 stop14h 05m
Chengdu
Sun 30/6
2 stops21h 40m
London GatwickChengdu
LGW - CTU
LGWCTU
London Gatwick
Thu 20/6
1 stop14h 20m
Chengdu
Sat 6/7
1 stop16h 35m
London GatwickChengdu
LGW - CTU
LGWCTU
London Gatwick
Fri 19/7
1 stop33h 15m
Chengdu
Wed 14/8
1 stop31h 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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Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.
Boarding
Entertainment
Food
Overall
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Pros: New planes. Spotlessly clean. Hard working helpful staff. Good boarding. Adequate legroom by modern standards. Food typical of economy these days. OK. But really good staff.Cons: Fried rice breakfast out of Rome. Mushy. But overall food out of Sydney, Rome and Shanghai, fine.
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.