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Chengdu's extensive bus network, including some restored, wooden-decor coaches, covers every area of the city between 6am and 10pm for around ¥1-2 a ride. Private minibuses ply the same routes with the route number displayed up front. They charge ¥3 a trip but will pick up and set down at any point. Bus maps are on sale from the usual stalls and hawkers throughout the city.

Taxis orbit transit points and main roads, and cost ¥7.50 to hire - a trip across town shouldn't cost more than ¥15. Drivers often want to negotiate a price rather than use the meter, but you'll be overcharged this way; you should also watch out for being driven round in circles. Anti-pollution laws mean that it's almost impossible to get a motorbike license in Chengdu, so, unlike in many other big Chinese cities, bicycles are still very much in vogue, with well-regulated bicycle lanes and guarded parking throughout the city - see "Listings", for rentals. Pedestrians will find drivers and cyclists very assertive: take care when crossing roads. You should also stick to well-lit roads after dark, as muggings occur from time to time - if threatened, don't resist.