At one with innovation: the conference venue
The upcoming congress will be held at the Southwest Jiaotong University’s International Campus, located in the heart of Chengdu’s Eastern New District’s Central Innovation Zone.
Chengdu’s Eastern New District is a burgeoning area positioned as a hub for smart city initiatives. The International Campus itself is designed to be a future-oriented research facility focused on intelligent transport.
For more information about the International Campus at the Southwest Jiaotong University, visit https://iscit.swjtu.edu.cn/English.htm.
Coming to Chengdu
Chengdu has two international airports with direct flights to and from over 100 national and international destinations.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (IATA: TFU)
TFU is an international airport which serves the area of Chengdu, China. It has direct passenger flights scheduled to 192 destinations in 31 countries.
The longest flight from Chengdu TFU is a 4466 mile (7187km) non-stop route to Los Angeles (LAX). This direct flight takes around 12 hours and 45 minutes and is operated by Sichuan Airlines. https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-chengdu-tfu
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (IATA: CTU)
CTU is an international airport which serves the Sichuan and Chengdu areas in China. It has flights scheduled to 78 destinations.
The longest flight from Chengdu CTU is a 4258 mile (6852km) non-stop route to San Francisco (SFO). This direct flight takes around 12 hours and 55 minutes and is operated by United Airlines. https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-chengdu-ctu
Notice on Visa Exemption Policy
Planning your trip to the WCRT 2025 in Chengdu? China has expanded visa facilitation, making travel easier for many. Check if you qualify for visa-free travel or visa-on-arrival, especially for short-term business, tourism, and conference stays.
- Check the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website for details: https://www.visaforchina.cn/CBR2_EN/generalinformation/faq/275556.shtml
- 72/144-hour Visa-Free Transit: Citizens of 54 countries (e.g., US, UK, Canada, Australia, a prominent Asian country) transiting through designated Chinese cities, including Chengdu, may be eligible. See the website for the full list of eligible countries and specific conditions.
- 15-day Visa Exemption (until December 31, 2025): Citizens of Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland may be eligible
Important: Visa policies can change. Confirm the latest regulations well in advance with your nearest Chinese embassy/consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Apply for the correct visa type with complete documentation. Early application is strongly advised.
Visa Support
Citizens of countries not listed above, or those planning a stay exceeding 15 days, will require a visa to enter China. Please kindly contact us. A letter of invitation for your visa application will be issued.
Hotel Recommendations and Special Rates
Participants can find below a list of recommended hotels near the WCRT 2025 venue. We have negotiated special rates for specific room types. For more details on room types and booking procedures, please refer to the attached PDF.
Please note: The special rates apply to specific room types only. For bookings of other room types, please visit the hotel’s official website or use your company’s booking system.
