Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(, Jǐnjiāng Jùchǎng
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
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
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
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
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.