Chengdu Grand Hotel

Chengdu


An old-school stalwart just across from the North train station, this busy conference hotel offers comfortable rooms that are ideal for people arriving late or departing early. Discounts are frequently available.


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Nearby Chengdu attractions

1. Wenshu Monastery

1.32 MILES

This Tang dynasty monastery is dedicated to Wenshu (Manjushri), the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, and is Chengdu’s largest and best-preserved Buddhist temple…

2. Aidao Nunnery

1.52 MILES

The earliest public nunnery in Sichuan, this Ming dynasty (1368–1644) nunnery was completely rebuilt in 2001. The small courtyard and two central halls…

3. Tomb of Wang Jian

2.08 MILES

Built for Wang Jian (847–918), a general who rose to power following the collapse of the Tang dynasty to rule as emperor of the Shu kingdom, this above…

4. Zhaojue Temple

2.13 MILES

This Tang dynasty Chan Buddhist temple is worth a quick stop, particularly if you're passing through the nearby Zhaojuesì bus station on the way back from…

5. Chengdu Art Gallery

2.32 MILES

Rotating exhibitions of classical-style Chinese art in a traditionally styled courtyard building that's almost as artistic as the paintings within. It's a…

6. Sichuan Science & Technology Museum

2.39 MILES

Families will love the hands-on nature of this huge museum – almost every display is of a touchy-feely nature. Labels and descriptions are light on…

7. Sichuan Art Museum

2.51 MILES

This six-floor museum is understaffed and understuffed, and the regular rotating exhibitions are hit or miss, but the good is good enough to make it worth…

8. Sichuan Tower

2.54 MILES

On a clear day the views from the outdoor 218m observation platform of the 339m Sichuan Tower are said to stretch all the way to Dujiangyan. On a hazy or…