Tearfully summarizing the super cost-effective travel guide for Chengdu and Chongqing

People who have been there recommend places worth visiting for their great value for money: 📍Chengdu Giant Panda Base (Student ticket 31, adult ticket 61): You can queue to see the female star Hua Hua (but I queued twice and the star didn't come out to 'perform' 😭 everyone can search in advance for the star's 'performance' times). However, seeing the beautiful lotus lady is also nice. You can also take the panda 🐼 express train there. 📍Hongya Cave (no admission fee): It's really worth a look, especially when the lights turn on, I waited almost three hours and it was worth it. There are places to rent stools for resting while waiting. If you want to see the full view, it's across the river, but to visit you go inside Hongya Cave, where you can also experience ethnic clothing with professional photographers following you. 📍Taikoo Li (no admission fee): After all, it's the busiest commercial area, and it's great to go and see the world! Plus, there are many big brands giving away free samples, I got a Dior perfume sample during the festival! If you're lucky, you can also get free ice cream 🍦. 📍Kuanzhai Alley (no admission fee): It's really bustling, and it's full of the small shops I like to browse. There are places to eat and shop, it's really comfortable, you can spend the whole day there. I remember Grandpa Panda's shop is also nearby! There are cheap panda-related goods, and really, no one leaves empty-handed. Also, the Holiland bakery there has many limited edition cakes (a bit expensive) but they look amazing p9. 📍President Feng's Hot Pot: I remember there are many chain stores, and during meal times the waitlist can be hundreds of tables long! It's just a bit spicy, I'm from Xinjiang and I find the medium spicy level particularly hot, so if you can't handle spicy food, it's best to order mild or a yuanyang (mixed) pot p6. 📍Liziba: It's a light rail that goes through a building, but it's a good spot for taking photos and collecting stamps, I remember this station has a limited edition stamp set. 📍Graffiti Street (if you want to graffiti, there are paints for sale there): A must-visit spot for fans chasing stars, the background is colorful and the photos look beautiful, just be mindful of protecting the environment when graffitiing. 📍Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (ticket 168): It's recommended to go with someone, you can take many interesting interactive photos, but I went alone, sob sob, and didn't get any good photos