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Fly from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu and swap the glittering UAE capital for this ancient Sichuan city.
Chengdu is known for its giant pandas, spicy street food, and laidback teahouse culture. Discover the region’s history at the Sanxingdui archaeological site and visit the UNESCO-listed Mount Qingcheng to learn about the birthplace of Taoism. Head to People’s Park for dancing, games and rowing boats or stop by the bustling Jinli Road for a taste of local life in Chengdu.
Important information about travelling to China & transiting through Abu Dhabi
To meet the testing requirements of the Chinese embassy in the UAE and Etihad Airways, you’ll need to stay for a minimum of 48 hours in Abu Dhabi before continuing your journey to China.
You must have a Health code issued from the Chinese Embassy in the country from where you start your journey, and a Health code from the Chinese Embassy in the UAE.
Find out more information about the specific entry, testing and quarantine regulations required for your journey here. You’ll need to make sure you follow all testing requirements during transit or you will not be permitted to fly.
To make the most of your transit and explore the city before continuing your journey, you can book a stopover package in Abu Dhabi with Etihad.
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Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu: FAQs
Is Chengdu easy to get around?
Chengdu’s great public transport network makes it easy to explore the city. There are several bus routes you can use, plus sightseeing tours which visit the most famous attractions. Most stops are marked in both Chinese and English for tourists.
There is also a metro which runs throughout the city, connecting major landmarks. You can get a rechargeable payment card to use on the metro lines and local buses – a great option if you will be travelling around a lot.
What food is Chengdu known for?
Chengdu is best-known for incredible Sichuan cuisine, a style of Chinese cooking characterised by bold flavours and a liberal use of garlic and chilli pepper.
When in Chengdu, some classic dishes to try include mapo tofu, dan dan mian (spicy noodles with mince meat) and wontons in red chilli oil – hongyou chaoshou.
Top tips for Abu Dhabi to Chengdu
Head to Chengdu Panda Base
If you love experiencing camels up-close on an Abu Dhabi desert safari, the Chengdu Panda base is a must-visit on your trip. Home to 120 giant pandas and more than 70 red pandas, this park lets you see these native species in their natural habitat.
Learn about the conservation project in the visitor’s centre – you might even be able to see a couple of newborn pandas in their incubators.
Visit a Chengdu teahouse
Swap afternoon tea at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi for jasmine tea and mahjong at one of Chengdu’s famous teahouses. A focal part of Chinese culture, teahouses were first introduced in Chengdu more than 3,000 years ago.
Head to People’s Park to join locals at the popular He Ming Teahouse. Enjoy a bottomless cup of tea overlooking the park, some teahouses even offer Sichuan Opera shows as entertainment.