Chengdu

The Chengdu Panda Base is the perfect destination to see China's symbol: pandas! Not only are the pandas huge, they are also very active inside the center. To see the pandas in their most active state, we had to wake up extra early. How early?

Tianfu Square (天府广场) is right at the center of Chengdu. It is a large public square with a big underground food court. There are a few better-than-okay museums and a library nearby.

This is a top tourist attraction and a must-see if you are visiting Chengdu. As the name suggests, it is composed of two alleys, one wide and one narrow. It's very easy to access and you won't break your wallet spending a night there.