What’s there in Chengdu?

• Food – like Sichuan food? Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan
• Pandas? You can go to the Panda sanctury
• Tibet? If you want to go to Tibet, Chengdu is the easiest. If you do plan on going, you need to be in an organized tour which will grant you the necessary permit to enter Tibet

Panda @ Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Photo: Prince Roy, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• October 1st – 8th

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from September 19th – December 26th or January 5th, 2014 – March 7th, 2014 for Monday through Thursday departures. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability.  Must purchase at least 60 days advance of departure
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

Routing:

• EWR – DTW (Detroit)- PVG (Shanghai) – CTU (Chengdu) – PVG – DTW (Detroit) – LGA. The segment between Shanghai and Chengdu is operated by China Eastern.

Mileage:

• 17,326 miles or 5.5 cents per mile

How to Book:

• Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on Delta.com
• Delta’s risk free cancellation policy here

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – required prior to arrival. $140. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) – $1USD = 6.13 CNY

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Fee Foreign Transaction Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping
• How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges

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