Tibet Tour from Chengdu - Local Transportation in Chengdu

Tibet Tour from Chengdu - Subway in Chengdu

Chengdu is the first city with subway in West of China. The symbol of subway in Chengdu originated from "fast train, winding tunnel, flying Sichuan figured satin, continuous mountains and tender and beautiful water" and some other images. Presently, there are Line 1 and Line 2 available. The first subway will start at 06:30 and close at 22:34. The subway of Chengdu will start from Shengxian Lake, pass by North Railway Station, North Renming Raod, Wenshu Temple, Luomashi, Tianfu Square, Jinjiang Hotel, Huaxiba, Sichuan Province Gymnasium, Nijiang Bridge, Tongzhilin, South Railway Station and Gaoxin.

Tibet Tour from Chengdu - Taxi in Chengdu

Now, there are two kinds of taxi in Chengdu. The first kind is with the symbol of Sun Golden Bird on the hood, while the other one is with giant panda symbol on the hood.

The initiate rate of the first kind is 9 CNY, and 1.9 CNY for each kilometer. The initiate rate of the second kind is 8CNY, and 1.9 CNY for each kilometer. (The distance for the initiate rate is two kilometers)

The drivers of Chengdu taxis almost can be regarded as "living map".They can tell you where you can find delicious foods and interesting things. Furthermore, please ask for the receipt when you get off. It is useful if you left something on the car.

Tibet Tour from Chengdu - Bus in Chengdu

The buses in Chengdu is very convenience. You can get most areas of Chengdu by bus. There is no ticket seller on most buses. You are suggested to prepare some change. No matter how far you will go, the price for common bus is 1 CNY, and the price for air-conditioned bus and high standard bus is 2 CNY. It will be very comfortable to take bus to enjoy the beautiful Chengdu if you can avoid the peak period.

The bus company also opened service telephone: 028-85076868. You can call this number to consult the bus information or tourism information, or to complain.

Furthermore, there are self-service information kiosk at each large crossing and prosperous section in the downtown of Chengdu. You can check the bus route, main attractions, hotels and some other information through it.

If you will stay a long time in Chengdu before your Tibet tour from Chengdu, you are suggested to handle a transportation card. You can transfer three times for free with it. You only need to hand over 20 CNY as deposit when you handle the card. Before leaving Chengdu, you also can send back the card with the receipt you get when handle it.