Chengdu, China | Travel Guide 2025 | Seeing the Pandas Vlog | What to See and Do in Chengdu

China Travelogue Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMTIzrGVkaEFTuYijh6Vx7pyg8Uhhwos5&si=A29OK8Mak8bhZVLa This week we are visiting Chengdu, China. It is where the vibe slows down, the tea flows freely, and the pandas live their best, bamboo-filled lives. It’s a city that knows how to chill—literally, with locals lounging for hours in open-air teahouses like it’s an Olympic sport. But don’t be fooled by the laid-back pace—this place knows how to bring the heat with spicy Sichuan cuisine that will tingle your taste buds and maybe even your soul. Add in ancient temples, modern art, and a panda research center that might just be the happiest place on Earth, and you’ve got a city that’s equal parts cuddly and fiery. Chengdu: come for the pandas, stay for the peppers. We are in week 5 of our most epic adventure yet—a 10-video travelogue series through China that spans 3,350 miles, 9 cities, and approximately a million dumplings (give or take). We started this unforgettable journey in the vibrant streets of Hong Kong and zipped across the country on some of the fastest, smoothest, and downright fanciest trains we’ve ever experienced. From futuristic skylines to ancient temples, panda sightings to people-watching, this series is packed with unforgettable moments and plenty of surprises. Whether you’re a curious armchair traveler or planning your own trip to China, we hope you’ll ride along with us for the full series. We’ll be sharing all our best travel tips, what it’s really like to hop aboard China’s high-speed rail, and our honest take on what it feels like to be Americans exploring this vast and fascinating country. So grab a snack (preferably something steamed or stir-fried), hit that subscribe button, and let’s get rolling—this is one ride you don’t want to miss! We hope you will join us on this journey by subscribing to our YouTube channel, joining us on our Facebook Community Group and sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for following along with us. John and Bev HOW TO FOLLOW AND SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL: ➡️ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/mvfuHwp7iJviWjHt/ ➡️ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD ➡️ WEBSITE: https://retirementtravelers.com/ ➡️ YOUTUBE: https:/www.YouTube.com/RetirementTravelers ➡️ INSTAGRAM: https://www.Instagram.com/RetirementTravelers ➡️ FACEBOOK: https://www.Facebook.com/RetirementTravelers ➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/retirement-travelers ➡️ GROUP TRAVEL: https://retirementtravelers.com/victoria-falls-trip-2026 OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: ➡️ CHASE SAPPHIRE RESERVE CC: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19s/CNBBFHXCM6 ➡️ RVMAIL SERVICE: https://gomyrv.com/RetirementTravelers ➡️ EXPRESS VPN: www.expressvpn.com/retirementtravelers ➡️ AIRALO: https://airalo.pxf.io/rQnbrB ➡️ FAREDROP: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=john13 ➡️ MY DAY TRIP: https://mydaytrip.com/?linkId=lp_859348&sourceId=retirement-travelers&tenantId=daytrip ➡️: SAFETYWING: https://safetywing.com/referenceID=25117614&utm_source=25117614&utm_medium=Ambassador ⬇️ OUR FINANCIAL ADVISORS ⬇️ URS Financial Advisory Link: https://www.ursadvisory.com/ Retire with Julia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetirewithJulia #chengdu #chengduchina #china #chinatravel #chinatrain #retirementtravelers #retirementtravel #travel2025 #retirement #seniortravel #giantpanda #giantpandas