Travel by Design: Chengdu Series

CULTURED SPACE
1. The Anshun Bridge & Jinjiang River

Address: Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610061

Where light dances on water and hostory stands still. This century-old-bridge, graceful,y spanjing Jinjiang River, is a poetic blend or architecture and reflection. By night, its glowing arches feel like a portal into the heart of old Chengdu.

2. Golden Summit Temple, Mount Emei

Address: Emeishan City, Leshan, Sichuan, China, 614203

Perched above the clouds, wrapped in stillness. This sacred temple atop Mount Emei is not only spiritual, it’s sublime. With golden rooftops shining against the sky, it reminds us how design can be both grounding and transcendent.

3. National Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Address: 1375 Xiongmao Blvd, Chenghua District, Chengdu,Sichuan, China, 610016

A sanctuary designed with softness in mind. This iconic space celebrates nature, harmony, and the gentle giants that call it home. Lush, thoughtful landscapes make it a living museum of conservation and calm.

MUSEUM & LIBRARY

4. Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Art

 

Address: Tianhuaer Rd, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610212

Sharp lines, wide spaces, endless inspiration. This museum is a tribute to modern vision — bold, dynamic, and always evolving.

5. Tianfu Library of Humanity and Art

 

Address: Xi’an Rd, Pidu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610504

A library that feels like a cathedral of quiet thought. Tianfu is where knowledge meets beauty — with architecture that opens the mind and soft reading corners that invite you to stay. A true temple for the soul of learning.

RESTAURANT

6. Chuan Hsi Pa Tzu Restaurant

Address:No.456# Jiaozi Avenue Chengdu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, China

Tradition reimagined, one plate at a time. This award-winning space fuses Sichuan’s rich culinary history with striking, modern interiors — elegant wood, soft lights, and layered textures. A feast for all the senses.

7. Garden Hotpot Restaurant

Address: Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Hidden inside a bamboo forest, Garden Hotpot blurs the line between architecture and the natural world. Tables are scattered among trees, connected by floating pathways that mirror a quiet lake. It’s a dining experience where design disappears, and nature becomes the room.

HOTEL

8. The Temple House

Address: Jinjiang District, Chengdu, China, 610023

A boutique hotel tucked within restored Qing Dynasty courtyards, The Temple House is a quiet luxury escape in the heart of Chengdu. Every corridor, brick, and curve is crafted to honor the past while embracing soft minimalism. It’s a stay that feels both grounding and gently elevated — like a conversation between time and taste.

9. Intercontinental Chengdu Global Center

Address: No 1736 Tianfu Avenue, Chengdu, China 610041

A marvel of scale and imagination, this architectural giant houses an entire city within — from hotels and shops to an indoor beach. Despite its vastness, thoughtful design elements bring rhythm and flow to the space. It’s where innovation meets indulgence, in true Chengdu style.