Chengdu Transportation

Compared with other major Chinese cities, Chengdu is manageable on foot. The heart and exact center of the city is Tianfu Square. Three ring roads, known as ’huan’ (环), then form concentric circles around Tianfu Square. Renmin Lu (人民路), or the People’s Street, bisects the ring roads on a north/south axis. To walk from Tianfu Square to the southern part of the 1st ring road takes about 25-30 minutes. Most important sites are within the 2nd ring road and many bars, clubs, and restaurants are concentrated in the south end of the city between the 1st and 2nd ring roads. The Renmin Lu and ring roads are also broken up into sections called ’duan’ (段). Unfortunately Chengdu’s street names change practically every kilometer, so it is important to familiarize yourself with landmarks such as Tianfu Square, the train stations, and the ring roads.