About Sichuan & Western China
Spicy cuisine, ancient history, and stunning karst landscapes. Explore Chengdu's pandas and spicy hotpot, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, and Guilin's otherworldly river scenery.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to November
Cities & Towns in Sichuan & Western China
Chengdu
Sichuan's capital is famous for pandas, spicy cuisine, and relaxed teahouse culture.
Top attractions: Chengdu Research Base, Wuhou Shrine
Guilin
Famed for dramatic karst mountains and the Li River, Guilin offers some of China's most stunning landscapes.
Top attractions: Li River, Reed Flute Cave
Xi'an
Ancient capital famous for the Terracotta Army and the start of the historic Silk Road.
Top attractions: Terracotta Army, Ancient City Wall