Metro
Chengdu Metro Line 7 will be put into service by the end of 2017. The new subway line will link the three major railway hubs in the city ― Chengdu Railway Station, Chengdu East Railway Station and Chengdu South Railway Station.Chengdu Metro Line 4, as a major subway line linking the city's east and west, will have its track extended to Wenjiang District in the west with the completion of its second phase project within the year.Linking the downtown and Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu Metro Line 10 is expected to be put into service in 2017. The first phase of the line will have 6 stops and reach Terminal 2 of the airport, with its service time from 5:00 a.m. to 23:00 p.m.LIfe
Starting on Jan. 1, 2017, children under the height of 1.3 meters (previously 1.2 meters) are free of charge riding the bus and the subway in the city.
Sichuan Science and Technology Museum will undergo a reconstruction that involves an investment of RMB120 million and is expected to open to the public in September.
The construction of two large parks, the Shengdeng Park and Erxianqiao Park, covering 8 hectares and 14 hectares respectively, will be completed in 2017.Entertainment
As a major cultural creative industry city in China, Chengdu will have important music events in the new year and local people will have the opportunities to enjoy the grand concerts participated in by some top names in the music industry, such as Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung and Jay Chou.
Guide to 2017 Independent Travel in Chengdu
The big data in a report by China’s famous independent travel website show that Sichuan province ranks second among the most popular provinces in China for independent travelers while Chengdu ranks fourth among the most popular cities in China.
Dec 31, 2016
2017 Donghu Arts Festival
The ongoing 3rd Donghu Arts Festival, to last till Feb. 19, brings to the public several theme events including New Year activities, New Year art exhibition, interactive experience activity and Spring Festival carnival.
Jan 09, 2017
2017 Chengdu Jinsha Sun Festival
The 2017 Chengdu Jinsha Sun Festival to kick off on Jan. 23 at Jinsha Site Museum features the civilizations of ancient Egypt and ancient Kingdom of Shu (almost 3,000-5,000 years ago).
Jan 13, 2017
2017 Chengdu International Panda Lantern Carnival
The 2017 Chengdu International Panda Lantern Carnival will be held at the Yoho Farm of Sansheng Village in southeastern Chengdu.
Jan 20, 2017
2017 Chengdu Temple Fair
The 2017 Chengdu Temple Fair will kick off at 19:45 on Jan 23 and will last till Feb 12. About 300 performances and 4 exhibitions will be brought to visitors during the event.
