I live in Chengdu. I time every queue, photograph every receipt, and map every route. This is what the guidebooks will not tell you.
| Place | Visit Time | Weather | Crowd Level | Rating | Per Capita Spend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chunxi Road | 2026/9/12 | Overcast ☁️ | Low | 3.5 | — | View → |
| Shubo Roast Duck | 2026/09/07 | Sunny ☀️ | Low | — | ¥64 | View → |
| Dawa Genzha Cloud Summit | 2026/5/1 | ☁ -2°C → 18°C · rain to clear | None | 4 | ¥951 | View → |
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