Sichuan Province is home to over 80 million people, one of the most populous provinces in China. Chengdu is the biggest city in Southwest China and in Sichuan Province and has many impressive historical and modern constructions and architectures that are good for photography.
Also known as Tianfu Twin Towers, Chengdu Twin Towers are iconic landmarks located in the Tianfu International Financial Center, Gaoxin District. Standing 220 meters high, the two symmetric skyscrapers feature a unique "ice flower" exterior and large LED screens. Famous for their stunning light shows every night, they blend modern architecture with technology, showing Chengdu’s vitality. As a symbol of the city’s modernization, they attract countless visitors and become a must-visit spot for experiencing Chengdu’s night view.
Location: No. 55 West Jinhui Street, Gaoxin District, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Season/time: after dark every day
The Tower of Vitality, iconic at Chengdu SKP, consists of six 39-meter bamboo-like columns with flowing water. It blends light, water and music, embodying Sichuan’s nature and modern art, a popular photo spot.
Location: No. 2001 North Section of Tianfu Avenue, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Season/time: after dark every day
Dujiangyan Zhongshuge, a world-famous beautiful bookstore, is located in Sunac Mall, Dujiangyan City near Chengdu. Inspired by the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, it blends traditional culture with modern design, featuring mirrored ceilings, curved bookshelves and panda elements. It has won international design awards and was selected as one of the world’s top ten most beautiful bookstores in 2025. More than a bookstore, it’s an art space where visitors can enjoy reading and take photos, showing the charm of Sichuan’s culture and Oriental aesthetics. Read More...
Location: 2nd Floor of Chengdu Sunac Mall, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
Season/time: 09:00-17:00 everyday
Dujiangyan Blue Tears is a stunning night view attraction created by neon lights reflecting on the Minjiang River, not natural bioluminescence. It is mainly viewed near Nanqiao and Tianfu Source Corridor Bridge, with blue lights shining on the water, looking like twinkling blue tears flowing with the current. Its lighting time adjusts with seasons, and it combines ancient bridge scenery with modern light effects, becoming a popular check-in spot that shows the romantic charm of Dujiangyan’s night and attracts numerous visitors every year.
Location: 60m south of the Intersection of Shangye Street and Binhe Road, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu,
Season/time: after dark every day
The area around Qinhuang Lake in Chengdu Tianfu Park boasts a magnificent high-rise architectural landscape, blending modernity with natural beauty. It gathers landmark skyscrapers, including over-200-meter towers designed by top international designers and the iconic Tianfu International Convention Centre with its "Tianfu Eaves". These buildings, with glass curtain walls and unique designs, stand beside the lake, forming a stunning skyline. They perfectly integrate with the lake’s clear water and the park’s greenery, showing Chengdu’s charm as a park city and becoming a popular spot to appreciate the harmony between urban prosperity and natural scenery.
Location: 150m southwest of the Intersection of East Hangzhou Road and Shuzhou Road (Southeast Corner of Tianfu Park), Shuangliu District, Chengdu,
Season/time: every day
Drone Rules: Almost all places listed above don’t allow unauthorized drone flying. Read More...
