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Rainfall is relatively persistent in the region of Chengdu around the year, and temperatures are known, at times, to drop quite drastically. As a result, the most popular times to swing by among tourists have generally been between March and early June, and October and November, since these times of year generally boast the most measured balance between temperature and rainfall. They’re the best times to swing by if you’d like to have the most opportunities to fully wander the streets and enjoy the parks, but you’ll have to be ready to deal with heavier crowds. By contrast, the months of late June to September generally boast the highest rainfall, while December to February is marked by temperatures that often drop below 10˚C. They’re the best time to come if you want to avoid the bigger tourist crowds, but be sure to pack the right gear.

South Africans will require a visa to enter China. Applicants should ensure that their passport is up to date, with space free for new stamps. Further details may be found online, and enquiries may be made at one of the Chinese consular outlets in Johannesburg or Durban, or at the embassy in Pretoria.

The South African embassy in China can be found at the following address:

No. 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie

Chaoyang District

100600

Beijing

Tel: ( 86) 010 8532 0000

The Centres for Disease Control recommends that travellers to China ensure that all of their routine vaccinations are up to date before departing, and, in addition, that they receive vaccinations against Hepatitis A and typhoid, both of which have a small chance of being spread through contaminated food and water.

While violent crime is infrequent in Chengdu, petty crime and theft is a prominent issue, and visitors should be sure to keep their valuables with them at all times and avoid wandering the streets late at night. In addition, traffic on the streets of Chengdu is often extremely busy and somewhat anarchic, with motorists often disobeying standard rules. Visitors should endeavour to be responsible and cautious pedestrians.

Despite its lesser-known status among tourists, Chengdu boasts a wide variety of accommodation establishments of various levels of quality and affordability, from backpackers’ hostels to five-star hotels, with prices ranging from under ¥130 to over ¥1300 per night.

Of course, one should never fully discount the option of walking, especially in a city with so many gorgeous sights to see and so many lush parks to stroll through.

However, for the traveller on the go, Chengdu also offers a number of other transportation options, including a subway system that runs through a number of major tourist attractions, and busses whose routes run their way throughout the entire city, and include a number of vehicles specifically designed for sightseeing, ensuring that, should you need to get off your feet a while, you won’t miss the city’s particular wonders.

Taxis, too, can be flagged down on most streets; but as is often the case in countries without solidly defined taxi rates, you may wish to negotiate a fare before setting out.