Chengdu was the final new city on our three-week journey. Although our time there was brief, we hoped to make the most of it by staying in Yulin, a subdistrict in southern Chengdu known for its authentic atmosphere — low-rise apartment blocks, tree-lined streets, teahouses, small restaurants, and bustling local markets.
As weary travelers, this turned out to be a great plan as so much activity was within walking distance of our hotel. Street after street was lined with restaurants and shops targeting locals.
On our second day in Chengdu we made our way closer to the city center, stopping at People’s Park.
The next day we took a side trip to Leshan to see a Giant Buhdda.
