Is the metro in Chengdu easy for foreigners to use?

Yes, the Chengdu metro is very easy for foreigners to use.

What makes it easy:
- All station signs are in both Chinese and English
- Line announcements are in both Chinese and English
- Vending machines for tickets have an English language option
- The system is modern and clean
- 12 lines cover all major tourist attractions

How to buy a ticket:
1. Select your destination on the screen
2. Change language to English if needed
- Price: 2-10 RMB depending on distance
- Pay with cash or credit card
- Get your ticket token - tap to enter, insert to exit

Tianfu Tong Card (recommended for longer stays):
- Rechargeable card that works on metro and buses
- 20 RMB deposit, you can refund when you leave
- Faster than buying tickets every time
- Available at any metro station service center

Coverage for tourists:
- Panda Base: Line 3 to Shuangliu Qiao station
- Jinli Street / Wuhou Shrine: Line 3 to Wuhouci station
- Kuanzhai Alleys: Line 4 to Kuanzhai Xiangzi station
- Tianfu Square / Chunxi Road: Lines 1 and 2 intersect here

Hours: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

The Chengdu metro is one of the best in China for foreign tourists. It's cheap, clean, modern, and gets you everywhere you need to go.