Travel and Visa

About Chengdu

Overview

Chengdu, the capital of China's southwest Sichuan Province, is famed for being the home of cute giant pandas. Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain, the city covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometers (4,749 square miles) with a population of over 11 million.

Benefiting from Dujiangyan Irrigation Project which was constructed in 256 B.C., Sichuan Province is reputed as the Heavenly State, Tian Fu Zhi Guo in Chinese, literally a place richly endowed with natural resources.

Time Zone

China's Standard Time (CST) or UTC/GMT +8 hours

Climate

During the conference, the temperature in Chengdu will be about 9-17°C and appropriate clothes should be prepared.

Attractions

[Panda Base] | [Wuhou Temple] | [Jinli Street] | [Wide and Narrow Alley] | [Sanxingdui Museum] | [Dujiangyan Irrigation System]

Travel to Chengdu

Tianfu International Airport (IATA code: TFU):

• To the Venue: around 70 kilometers (43.5 miles), from 80 minutes to 100 minutes.

  • By taxi, there are spots for both ride-hailing/ride-sharing. Cost within 200 CNY.
  • By Metro, Metro 18 (Chengdu South Railway Station) - Metro (North Renmin Rd.) Cost within 11 CNY.
  • By airport shuttle bus (to Chunxi Rd.), then a taxi (20 CNY). Total within 50 CNY.

• To downtown area: about 50 kilometers (31 miles)

Shuangliu International Airport (IATA code: CTU):

• To the Venue: around 24 kilometers (15 miles), from 60 minutes to 70 minutes.

  • By taxi, there are spots for both ride-hailing/ride-sharing. Cost within 70 CNY.
  • By metro, Metro 10 (to Taipingyuan Station) - Metro 3 (Sichuan Gymnasium Station) - Metro 1 (North Renmin Rd.) Cost within 6 CNY.

• To downtown area: about 20 kilometers (12 miles)
• Mostly domestic flights, good for transfer flights.

Visa information

Foreign nationals visiting China generally need to acquire a visa before entering the country, except for special circumstances allowing for visa-free entry. Not sure whether you should apply a visa or not? Click Here.

Here are two options:

• A tourist visa (Visa Type L)

• A business visa (Visa Type M)

You can easily apply for a visa. Click Here and you will navigate through the process. If you have more questions, please contact the Embassy or Consulate in your region for specific instructions.

Tips:

• Please plan ahead to allow enough time for visa processing. The regular processing time is 4 business days.

• If you have any problem in obtaining a tourist visa, please contact WALCOM2025 (walcom2025[at]gmail.com), we can help you with the Invitation Letter for China Visa (to apply for a business visa).

*Only for those who had registered the conference.

Other information

Currency

The currency used in China is Chinese yuan (CNY), which is also denoted by RMB or ¥. Check the real-time exchange rate here. Service points located in both airports.

Power Adaptor

In China, the common power voltage is 220 Volt 50 Hz AC. You can use two types of attaching plugs in China with voltage 220V -- the type D and type J as shown in the picture blow. Power adapter should be prepared as needed.