Travel Reference
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(, Jǐnjiāng Jùchǎng MAP
GOOGLE MAP ;
8666 6891; 54 Huaxingzheng Jie, 54 tickets ¥150-280;
8pm-9.10pm)
Mixed-performance shows are held daily at this renowned opera theatre. The adjoining
Yuèlái Teahouse (, Yuèlái Chálóu MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 54 Huaxingzheng Jie, 54 tea from ¥12,
tickets for shows ¥20-40; 8.30am-5pm) , a local favourite, holds wonderfully informal per-
formances on its small stage on Saturdays from 2pm to 4.30pm.
Shopping
Sanfo OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
(, Sānfū Hùwài MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.sanfo.com ; 243 Wuhouci Dajie, 243 10am-8.30pm)
Outdoor clothing and camping equipment are a brisk business in Chéngdū, as many people
head to Tibet or the western mountains. Quality varies and fakes abound, but this place has
good-quality gear. Another large branch ( MAP
GOOGLE MAP ; 32 Renmin Nanlu, 32 ) is by
Nijiaqiao metro station.
Information
Best sources for restaurant, bar and entertainment listings are the websites GoChengdoo
( www.gochengdoo.com ) , Chéngdū Living ( www.chengduliving.com ) and Chengdu
Places ( www.chengduplaces.com ) .
Bank of China BANK
(, Zhōngguó Yínháng MAP
GOOGLE MAP ; 35 Renmin Zhonglu, 2nd Section, 35
8.30am-5.30pm
Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat & Sun)
Changes money and travellers cheques, and offers cash advances on credit cards.
Global Doctor Chéngdū Clinic HOSPITAL
(, Huánqiú Yīshēng MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 8528 3660, 24hr helpline 139 8225 6966;
www.globaldoctor.com.au ; 2nd fl, 9-11 Lippo Tower, 62 Kehua Beilu, 6229-11 consultation ¥840, after-
hours visit ¥1050, house call ¥1700; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri)
English- and Chinese-speaking doctors and a 24-hour emergency line.
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