The World Police and Fire Games 2019 in Chengdu

What are the World Police and Fire Games?

The World Police and Fire Games is a worldwide sporting event held every two years with +10,000 attendees. The games are an Olympic-style competition of policemen and firefighters from 70+ countries across the world who compete in +60 sports.

Who can participate in the games?

Participants can be police officers and firefighters from correction, probation, border protection, immigration, and customs from any country in the world.

Who is the host of the 2019 World Police and Fire Games?

The World Police and Fire Games will be held in Chengdu, China in 2019 (August 8 - 18, 2019). In 2021, it will be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and in 2023 it will be in Winnipeg, Canada.

Schedule of 2019 the World Police and Fire Games

As the schedule may change, please refer directly to the official website: http://chengdu2019wpfg.com/en/

About Chengdu

As the capital of the Sichuan Province and a key southwestern city, Chengdu is an important center for high-tech industry, trade, logistics, and transportation. Being an attractive tourist destination – mostly due to its abundant panda populations, Chengdu is listed on the national registry of historical and cultural cities and won the Best Tourist City award by the World Tourism Organization and the China National Tourism Administration. Additionally, it is recognized by UNESCO as a “City of Gastronomy” and it won the title of “World Excellent Tourist Destination City” by the World Centre of Excellence for Destination (an international organization which promotes sustainable tourism practices). » More about Chengdu

Chengdu and Pandas

Chengdu is one of the best places in the China, and thus the world, to see the famous Giant Panda. Within the city, visitors can spend an entire day with them at the Panda Breeding and Research Base, and just a two-hour ride outside the city, there is the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base. Visitors can see all ages of Pandas, sometimes including newborns, and can also get up-close and personal with them. Volunteer programs are also offered at both locations.

Typical Chengdu Weather for August (2018)

The weather in August can be somewhat hot and humid. Sunblock; insect-repellent; a hat; light-colored, breathable clothing; and a light-weight, packable rain jacket are all recommended.

If you can't see the inforgrahic above, this table below for your reference.

Date	High	Low	Description
2018-08-01	28℃(82.4℉)	22℃(71.6℉)	Moderate rain
2018-08-02	27℃(80.6℉)	22℃(71.6℉)	Moderate rain
2018-08-03	30℃(86℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Light rain
2018-08-04	33℃(91.4℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Showers turning cloudy
2018-08-05	34℃(93.2℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Cloudy
2018-08-06	34℃(93.2℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Cloudy turning to light rain
2018-08-07	32℃(89.6℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Light rain
2018-08-08	32℃(89.6℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Showers
2018-08-09	31℃(87.8℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Sunny
2018-08-10	31℃(87.8℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Showers turning to light rain
2018-08-11	32℃(89.6℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Showers turning to light rain
2018-08-12	31℃(87.8℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Showers turning to light rain
2018-08-13	33℃(91.4℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Cloudy
2018-08-14	34℃(93.2℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Mostly sunny
2018-08-15	36℃(96.8℉)	26℃(78.8℉)	Mostly sunny
2018-08-16	30℃(86℉)	22℃(71.6℉)	Showers turning to light rain
2018-08-17	33℃(91.4℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Showers turning cloudy
2018-08-18	34℃(93.2℉)	22℃(71.6℉)	Cloudy
2018-08-19	34℃(93.2℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Showers early, turning to sun
2018-08-20	34℃(93.2℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Cloudy
2018-08-21	33℃(91.4℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Showers turning to light rain
2018-08-22	30℃(86℉)	22℃(71.6℉)	Showers turning cloudy
2018-08-23	33℃(91.4℉)	22℃(71.6℉)	Cloudy
2018-08-24	32℃(89.6℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Cloudy
2018-08-25	31℃(87.8℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Overcast with light rain
2018-08-26	32℃(89.6℉)	22℃(71.6℉)	Showers turning sunny
2018-08-27	33℃(91.4℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Cloudy
2018-08-28	34℃(93.2℉)	23℃(73.4℉)	Sunny
2018-08-29	34℃(93.2℉)	25℃(77℉)	Sunny
2018-08-30	33℃(91.4℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Showers turning sunny
2018-08-31	33℃(91.4℉)	24℃(75.2℉)	Showers

Click here to know What to Wear and Things to do in each season.

How to get to the Inter-Continental Century City Chengdu Hotel (The Main Hotel for 2019 Chengdu WPFG)

The main hotel for the games is conveniently located in the north of Chengdu near the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center, the Rennan Overpass and west of the Century City subway station (line No.1).

Directions to the hotel

By Subway

Take subway Line 1 and get off at Century City Station. It’s a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

By Taxi

From Chengdu South Railway Station: 5.3km drive takes about 15 minutes.
From Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport: 15km drive takes about 25 minutes.
From Chengdu North Railway Station: 16.5km drive takes about 30 minutes.

Interesting places to go within 45min from the hotel

Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center: next door

Chunxi Road or Wuhou Temple: 15km, 40 minutes by car

Dufu Thatched Cottage: 18km, 45 minutes by car

Tianfu Square: 12.5km, 35 minutes by car

Kuan Zhai Alley: 13km, 35 minutes by car

Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base: 30km, 35 minutes by car

Top things to do and see in Chengdu

Go to see the Giant Pandas

The province of Sichuan is home to giant pandas, and Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base is one of the best places to see them.

Enjoy the traditional art of quick-face mask-change (Bian Lian)

'Face Changing' is a dramatic part of Sichuan Opera that is often performed as a stand-alone artform. Performers dressed in elaborate traditional costumes change ornate face masks in fractions of a second. Sichuan Opera, another unique and worthwhile experience, includes other artforms such as Rolling Lamps (Gundeng) and Spitting Fire (Tuhuo).

Try the nationally-famous, ultra-spicy Hotpot

Hotpot is a part of people’s life in Chengdu. This soup-type dish allows people to add various vegetables and meats to tailor make their own unique flavor combination. While not all hotpots are spicy, the traditional Chengdu style is nationally known to be the spiciest of all.

Explore the glamour of history and culture in Chengdu

If you want to trace the origin and history of Chengdu, visit Jinsha Site Museum, wander through the postcard-worthy Dufu Thatched Cottage area or visit the Wuhou Shrine. All these sites will take one back hundreds of years.

Enjoy a night on the town - Chengdu’s hip nightlife scene

As a major metropolitan city, college town, and major tourist destination, Chengdu has many nighttime options. From theaters to modern pubs and clubs, from Jinli to Kuanzhai Alley, visitors can find numerous teahouses, pubs, bars, dance clubs, guesthouses, restaurants and food stalls selling mouth-watering delicacies.

Experience tea time in People’s Park

People's Park is a popular place for people to hang out in a quiet, garden-like atmosphere and drink tea (BYOT – bring your own tea - if you want). There is a great teahouse nearby and many people will sit for hours sipping tea and playing mahjong.

In order to promote and further cultural exchange, CET offers the following activities for participants and their families. Those who book any 2-city, 5-day tour (or longer) with us can choose 1 of the following options to be included at no charge.

1) $100 free travel coupon

2) High-speed train ticket from Chengdu to Xi’an plus 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Xi’an

3) Beijing Foodie Tour

4) Li River Cruise plus 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Guilin

5) Shanghai Night Cruise along Huangpu River, The Bund and Nanjing Road from 18:00 to 21:00

For example, Andy books a 5-day tour to Beijing and Xi’an so he can choose 1 of the above 5 options. Judy books a 10-day Beijing-Shanghai-Guilin Tour so she can choose 2 of the 5 options.

Conditions

1) Since the specials are only offered for athletes and their families, WPFG registration must be provided upon registering for the tour. If the athlete decides not to take a tour, yet his/her family member(s) will, the relationship of the traveler(s) to the athlete must be clarified at time of registration.

2) Occasionally, one or more of the options may not be available due to weather conditions or other rare situations. We will contact you if your selected option is not available.