Should we travel to Chengdu or Chongqing?

Chengdu and Chongqing are both very charming tourist cities with unique culture and scenery. Which city you choose to travel to depends on your personal preferences and itinerary plans.

Chengdu is famous for its leisure time, history and culture. There are many historical and cultural sites in the city, such as Jinsha Ruins, Wuhou Temple, etc., as well as historical districts full of the flavor of old Chengdu such as Kuanzhai Alley. In addition, Chengdu is a gourmet city with many famous Sichuan dishes and snacks, such as Malatang, Chuanchuan Xiang, etc.

Chongqing is famous for its spicy food and landscape. There are many delicious food and night views in the city, such as Hongya Cave, Jiefang Monument, etc., as well as unique transportation methods such as the Yangtze River Cableway. Chongqing’s hot pot and spicy snacks are also a major feature.

Therefore, if you like history and culture, you can choose Chengdu; if you prefer food and landscapes, you can choose Chongqing. Of course, if your time and financial conditions permit, you can also consider arranging an itinerary to visit two cities one after another to experience different cultures and scenery.

Chengdu specialty

1. Pixian Doubanjiang

Pixian Doubanjiang is the soul of Sichuan cuisine, and almost all Sichuan dishes are inseparable from this condiment. Pixian Doubanjiang is produced in Pidu District, Chengdu City and is a demonstration factory for standardized production in the douban industry. Pixian bean paste is ruddy in color, spicy and mellow in flavor, has crispy petals, is thick and velvety, and has an even better taste. It has the characteristics of strong spiciness, bright red and oily color, large chili pieces, and sweet aftertaste.

2. Hot pot base

Chengdu’s hot pot base is one of Chengdu’s most famous specialties. It uses rapeseed oil as the main raw material and has various flavors. It is best to choose a hot pot base brand with a physical store so that you can experience the authentic Chengdu hot pot deliciousness. The taste of hot pot base mainly comes from the spiciness and aroma in the base. Everyone has different preferences for spiciness and taste. It is recommended to buy it at the hometown flavor Sichuan specialty store, which is affordable and delicious.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Chengdu