Walking from Tianfu Panda Tower to Mao Zedong Statue

in Chengdu, China

3.62 km
48 minutes walking
AB
Tianfu Panda Tower
ATianfu Panda TowerWikidata ↗
Mao Zedong Statue
BMao Zedong StatueWikidata ↗

Turn-by-turn directions

29 steps · pace ~4.5 km/h
  1. ▶
    Set off
    24 m
    19 s
  2. ↱
    Turn right onto 猛追湾街
    175 m
    2 min
    0.20 / 3.62 km · 5%
  3. ↗
    Road becomes 天祥街
    Long stretch ahead - photo break, phone check, or just look around.
    424 m
    6 min
    0.62 / 3.62 km · 17%
  4. ↱
    Hang a right onto 玉双路
    41 m
    33 s
    0.66 / 3.62 km · 18%
  5. 💧First quarter done. If it's hot, a sip of water now beats a gulp later.
  6. ↰
    Turn left onto 望平滨河路
    Long stretch ahead - photo break, phone check, or just look around.
    483 m
    6 min
    1.15 / 3.62 km · 32%
  7. ↱
    Hang a right
    119 m
    2 min
    1.27 / 3.62 km · 35%
  8. ↱
    Turn right onto 蜀都大道东风路
    18 m
    14 s
    1.28 / 3.62 km · 35%
  9. ↰
    Turn left onto 天仙桥北路
    230 m
    3 min
    1.51 / 3.62 km · 42%
  10. ↱
    Hang a right
    68 m
    55 s
    1.58 / 3.62 km · 44%
  11. ↗
    Turn slight right
    41 m
    33 s
    1.62 / 3.62 km · 45%
  12. ↰
    Turn left onto 东顺城南街
    17 m
    13 s
    1.64 / 3.62 km · 45%
  13. ↱
    Hang a right
    141 m
    2 min
    1.78 / 3.62 km · 49%
  14. 🏁Halfway. Good moment to refill water or grab a quick coffee if you see one.
  15. ↰
    Turn left onto 中里
    39 m
    31 s
    1.82 / 3.62 km · 50%
  16. ↰
    Turn left onto 东里
    62 m
    50 s
    1.88 / 3.62 km · 52%
  17. ↱
    Hang a right
    89 m
    1 min
    1.97 / 3.62 km · 54%
  18. ↑
    Road becomes 章华里
    113 m
    2 min
    2.08 / 3.62 km · 58%
  19. ↰
    Hang a left onto 纱帽中街
    43 m
    34 s
    2.13 / 3.62 km · 59%
  20. ↱
    Turn right onto 东锦江街
    241 m
    3 min
    2.37 / 3.62 km · 65%
  21. ↑
    Road becomes 联升巷
    Use this stretch to catch your breath if the next turn looks busy.
    295 m
    4 min
    2.66 / 3.62 km · 74%
  22. 🪜Three quarters. Legs may start protesting - the next bench is fair game.
  23. ↑
    Road becomes 春熙路西段
    155 m
    2 min
    2.82 / 3.62 km · 78%
  24. ↑
    Road becomes 青年路
    137 m
    2 min
    2.96 / 3.62 km · 82%
  25. ↰
    Hang a left onto 暑袜南街
    99 m
    1 min
    3.05 / 3.62 km · 84%
  26. ↱
    Hang a right
    110 m
    1 min
    3.16 / 3.62 km · 87%
  27. ↰
    Take a left onto 交通路
    56 m
    45 s
    3.22 / 3.62 km · 89%
  28. 📍Almost there. Look up - you should be able to spot the destination soon.
  29. ↱
    Take a right onto 东大街上东大街段
    79 m
    1 min
    3.30 / 3.62 km · 91%
  30. ↰
    Take a left
    68 m
    55 s
    3.37 / 3.62 km · 93%
  31. ↰
    Turn left onto 大业路 at the end of the road
    23 m
    18 s
    3.39 / 3.62 km · 94%
  32. ↱
    Hang a right onto 染房街
    Final stretch. Slow down so you don't walk past the entrance.
    230 m
    3 min
    3.62 / 3.62 km · 100%
  33. 🏁
    Arrive at destination

Local-script names show how they're signposted. The ≈ line shows a rough Latin transliteration to help with pronunciation. Times assume a steady ~5 km/h walk; add 15-20% in summer heat, on hills, or in crowds.

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Frequently asked questions

›How long does it take to walk from Tianfu Panda Tower to Mao Zedong Statue?

About 48 minutes at a steady 4.5 km/h walking pace. Add 15-20% in summer heat, on hills, or if you stop for photos.

›How far is Tianfu Panda Tower from Mao Zedong Statue on foot?

The walking route is 3.62 km following pedestrian paths. The straight-line distance is shorter but ignores buildings and one-way streets.

›Is this walk suitable for casual walkers?

This 3.62 km route is an longer walk - bring water and pace yourself. The pedestrian path uses footpaths and side streets where possible, so it's safer than walking along main roads.

›What streets does the route pass through?

The route in Chengdu passes through 猛追湾街, 天祥街, 玉双路, 望平滨河路 and others. Street names are signposted in the local language.

›What's the best time of day to walk this route?

For the best atmosphere on this stretch of Chengdu, the day walking video gives the most accurate preview of light and crowds. In general, early morning or sunset minimises midday heat and gives softer light for photos.

›Is the walking route free?

Yes - planning, viewing the route, and using our directions are all free. Watch out for paid entry to any specific landmark on the route (museums, archaeological sites) - those are separate from the walk itself.

›Can I reverse the route and walk from Mao Zedong Statue back to Tianfu Panda Tower?

Yes - the same path works in reverse with the same distance and walking time. Some one-way streets only affect drivers, not pedestrians.

Walking pace assumed at about 5 km/h on level ground - hills, crowds, and stops will slow you down.

Walking-route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors via FOSSGIS OSRM (data licensed under ODbL). Landmark data from Wikidata (CC0).

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