Places worth the detour in Chengdu
25 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Chengdu, China, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (9). Best known: West Pearl Tower. 24 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 25, ranked 25
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.West Pearl Tower
Built landmarks · 21st century · Notable
Communications, Broadcasting, Observation, Restaurant, and Commercial in Sichuan Province, China
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3.Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
A zoo operated by the Chengdu Municipal Government to protect and breed giant pandas, red pandas, and other endangered wild animals unique to China.
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6.Mao Zedong Statue
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
1968 statue at Tianfu Square, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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8.Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Chengdu, Sichuan
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13.Happy Valley Chengdu
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Theme park in Jinniu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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17.Museum of Contemporary Art Chengdu
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Contemporary art museum in Chengdu, China
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19.People's Park
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Urban public park in Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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23.Chengdu Tianfu Art Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Contemporary art museum in Chengdu, China
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25.Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Art
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Contemporary art museum in Chengdu, China
