Transportation & Reach
The city of Chengdu is the hub of transportation and communication in the
whole China. Chengdu's transportation network is well developed, and it is
the start of many national highways, with major routes going from
Sichuan-Shanxi, Sichuan-Tibet, and Sichuan-Yunnan. Chengdu also has a good
public transportation system that enables the locals as well as the tourist
to move around and within the city easily. You can avail any public
transport for the purpose of getting around Chengdu. The city is connected
by four expressways namely Chenglin Expressway, extensions of Guanghua
Avenue, Shawan Line, and an expressway from Chengdu to Heilongtan.
Chengdu Airport:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is the fifth busiest and the sixth
largest airport in mainland China, after Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong,
Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. The government is
also planning to build an airport in Jintang County of Chengdu. The major
airlines that are connected with the CSI airport are SilkAir, Thai Airways
International, Philippine Airlines, Angkor Airways, Asiana Airlines and
Royal Dutch Airlines
Local Transportation of Chengdu:
Chengdu is located at the junction of National Highway that connects it to
all parts of the country with good roads. The city's well-maintained bus
terminus serves both private and state operated bus services.
Bus: A single bus ride, whatever be the length of distance costs 1¥
or 2¥. You need to pay the fare if you want to change buses since there
are no transfer tickets. There are frequent bus services but the buses often
change their routes. Chengdu has two major bus stations. From Xinnanmen bus
station the buses go to all the destinations in and around Sichuan excepting
the north. The buses which goes to the north departs from the Ximen bus
station in the northwest of the city.
Taxi: Traveling by taxis is cheaper than any other means of transport. The city's taxis are safe and comfortable means of transport.
Hotels & Accommodation
Chengdu is the transport and communication hub of China. Chengdu attracts
millions of touists and other visitors throughout the year. Hotel and
accommodation of the city of Chengdu is world class. One can avail services
of numerous five star hotels spread across the city. Budget hotels are also
available in plenty.
| Hotels of Chengdu |
Average Rates |
| 5-Star |
$85-200 |
| 4-Star |
$55-80 |
| 2-Star |
$25-50 |
| Budget Hotels |
$10-24 |
