Chengdu are like a key. Push it, spicy and delicious, panda rolling, teahouse storytelling are all over. I mean, don’t take this as a transfer station anymore, it’s a destination in itself.
Why Chengdu? Data First
In 2023, Chengdu’s GDP broke 2 trillion and 200 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 6%, higher than the national average (Sichuan Provincial Bureau of statistics, 2,024). In other words, the city is not only fun, but also “easy to raise” – foreign enterprises, start-ups and consulates are the most dense in central and Western China, and there are as many jobs as Hot Pot.
Ancient Shu Code: From Jinsha to Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley
The sun god bird of Jinsha site is only 0.02 cm thick, but it holds the universe view of the ancient king of Shu on his hand. The historian has calculated that it corresponds to the astrological map of BC (Duanyu, 2,020). After seeing the cultural relics, you can walk ten minutes to listen to the jingling bell in Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley. There was no glass cover in history. It fried crisp meat at the entrance of the alley.
An Office to Chengbei Base
Don’t just think about “Meng”. There were 17 newborn cubs in Chengdu research base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2023, and the genetic diversity of global captive population increased by 8.4% (China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center, 2,024). The “bamboo shoot bus” at eight o’clock in the morning is dedicated to delivering 700 kilograms of fresh bamboo shoots.
Hidden Menu for Three Days
When UNESCO listed Chengdu as the first “gourmet capital” in Asia, the judges didn’t just eat Hot Pot. Leshan bowl chicken, Ya’an tarta noodles and Luzhou white cake were queuing in the “fly restaurant”. The key is that the average price is 3 to 6 US dollars. Some backpackers concluded that it is more difficult to “eat bankruptcy” than to “drink bankruptcy” in Chengdu.
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Student Channel
Sichuan University and other “double first-class” colleges and universities 2,024 level international student scholarship coverage rate is 60%, Shuobo monthly subsidies from 3000 yuan (Ministry of education overseas study service center, 2,024).
The cost of living in Chengdu is 32% lower than that of beishangguang. The same scholarship can be rented here to Residence Inn Independence.
Working Channel
Tianfu Software Park brings together Intel, HUAWEI and Ubisoft. The average annual salary of programmers is 35,000 US dollars, still less than half of Silicon Valley, but with Hot Pot freedom.
Chengdu high tech Zone started a subsidy of up to 1 million for foreign high-level talents (Chengdu high tech Zone Management Committee, 2,023).
Digital Nomadic Channel
The 90 day visa free has been restored, and a number of joint office spaces have launched “Panda Pass”: $160 per month, including station + + shoulder and neck massage. During the visa period, Chengdu can be slowly strolled as a European town.
Weekend Escape Route: One Hour Switch Between Snow Mountain and Ancient Town
In May, the snow in Xiling Snow Mountain did not melt, and the driving distance was 1.5 hours; Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Qingcheng Mountain G-Series High-Speed Train 25 minutes. I mean, on Monday morning, you can go back to the city to punch in and have a meeting, and your colleagues also come back from the screen.
Transportation: Double Airports, Not Really Stuck
Tianfu International Airport had 44 million passengers in 2023, ranking among the top 30 in the world; Shuangliu Airport mainly serves domestic and regional lines. Metro Line 19 connected two airports into a 30 minute channel, with a transfer error rate of less than 0.7% (Chengdu daily, 2,024). In other words, when you book a ticket, you can see that CTU or TFU can close their eyes and place an order.
Budget List: How Long Can You Play $1,500?
According to the middle level of backpacker: 15 US dollars per night for Qinglev, 18 US dollars for three meals, and 10 US dollars for scenic spots + transportation. Less than US $1,300 a month, and there is still US $200 left to support the panda base. If the Remote work, the salary is not reduced, the cost is forty percent off, and the deposit is quietly fat.
One Time Answers to Common Questions
- Can I live without Chinese? The subway is bilingual, the taxi software is available in English, and some teahouses even use the “OK gesture” to determine the sweetness.
- Air quality? In 2023, there were 300 excellent days, which was higher than the data of Paris in the same year (Chengdu Ecological Environment Bureau, 2,024).
- Payment? Alipay Tour Card supports overseas credit cards, and the QR code is opened in seconds. Cash? Some snack stalls only accept paper money. It is recommended to take 100 yuan “life saving money” with you.
Summary
Chengdu has stuffed three thousand years of fireworks into the 12 Ring Road, allowing international students, programmers, backpackers and pandas to share the same “Ba Shi”. If you are still struggling with the next station, book a ticket to Chengdu first, and then talk about the rest on the Hot Pot table.
References
- Sichuan Provincial Bureau of statistics (2,024). Chengdu National Economic and Social Development Statistical Communique in 2023
- Duanyu (2,020). ‘Ancient Shu Civilization and Jinsha Site Archaeology , 6, 45 – 52
- China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center (2,024). Annual Report on the Giant Panda Population in 2023
- Ministry of education overseas study service center (2,024). Scholarship Guide for Foreign Students in Chinese Universities
- Chengdu high tech Zone Management Committee (2,023). Detailed Rules of Foreign Talent Introduction Policy
- Chengdu daily (2,024). ‘Tianfu International Airport Transfer Efficiency Report 3 – 15
- Chengdu Ecological Environment Bureau (2,024). Annual Report of Ambient Air Quality in 2023
