Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit
Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Chengdu, Sichuan Province
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.265 km (2.029 mi)
- Turns
- 19
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Elevation change
- 66 ft
- Opened
- 2023
- Address
- Tianfu New Area
Track map and layout
成都天府国际赛车场 broke ground in 2022 and opened on 1 December 2023 in Chengdu's Tianfu New Area, Sichuan Province, built as a modern replacement for the older Chengdu Goldenport Circuit (2007-2019). The FIA Grade 2 circuit packs 19 turns into a 3.265 km lap with notable elevation changes of up to around 20 metres (66 ft), giving it a more undulating, technical character than many of China's flatter modern circuits, aimed at touring car, GT and junior single-seater racing.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 3.26 km | 19-turn permanent layout |
Events and race weekends
The circuit opened in December 2023 by hosting the season finale of the China Endurance Championship, and has since built a calendar around F4 China Championship since 2024, with TCR Asia Tour and TCR World Tour rounds scheduled for 2026, bringing international TCR competition to western China for the first time. Confirmed CTCC or Asian Le Mans Series rounds at this specific venue could not be verified.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 China Championship | F4 China | varies | junior single-seater series, held here since 2024 |
| TCR World Tour | TCR World Tour | varies | scheduled 2026 round, part of the international TCR calendar |
| TCR Asia Tour | TCR Asia | varies | scheduled 2026 round |
Getting there and parking
The circuit is in Tianfu New Area, a development zone in southern Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, which has two international airports and a large high-speed rail network. Specific circuit shuttle or local transit details are not published by an accessible official source.
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
- Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Hotels and camping near Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit
Most visitors stay in central Chengdu, one of southwest China's largest cities with an extensive hotel supply and metro network, and travel out to Tianfu New Area for race weekends.
Where to look
Central Chengdu (largest hotel choice, connected to Tianfu New Area by metro and road); Tianfu New Area itself (newer development, closer to the circuit).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
No confirmed, publicly advertised tourist track-day programme could be verified for Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit; as a recently opened venue its public access offerings may still be developing.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F4 China lap record | 1:21.413 | Oscar Pedersen | Mygale M21-F4 | 2024 |
Spectator guide
Detailed grandstand and general-admission information is not published by an accessible official source for this recently opened circuit; spectator facilities support its F4 China and international TCR race weekends.
Weather
- General: Chengdu's humid subtropical basin climate is mild but often overcast, with hot, humid summers and cool, damp winters
History of Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit
Replacing an earlier Chengdu circuit
Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit opened on 1 December 2023 in Tianfu New Area, a development zone in southern Chengdu, Sichuan Province, after breaking ground in 2022. It was built as a modern successor to the older Chengdu Goldenport Circuit, which had operated from 2007 to 2019, giving southwestern China a purpose-built, FIA Grade 2 venue with more elevation change and a more technical 19-turn layout than its predecessor.
A fast-growing international calendar
The circuit made an immediate mark by hosting the season finale of the China Endurance Championship at its December 2023 opening. Since 2024 it has hosted F4 China Championship rounds, and international recognition followed with TCR Asia Tour and TCR World Tour rounds scheduled for 2026, bringing global touring car competition to Chengdu for the first time and signalling the circuit's ambitions beyond purely domestic racing.
A new hub for western China
As one of the newest permanent circuits in China, Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit represents a push to bring top-level motorsport infrastructure to the country's southwest, a region historically underserved compared with the circuit-dense Yangtze Delta and Pearl River Delta areas. Its full public-facing programme, including any tourist track-day offering, is still developing as the venue matures beyond its first few race seasons.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit?+
The circuit is 3.265 km (2.029 miles) long with 19 turns, and carries an FIA Grade 2 licence.
When did Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit open?+
It opened on 1 December 2023, replacing the older Chengdu Goldenport Circuit which had run from 2007 to 2019.
Where is the circuit located?+
In Tianfu New Area, a development zone in southern Chengdu, Sichuan Province, served by two international airports and Chengdu's high-speed rail and metro network.
What racing happens at Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit?+
F4 China Championship has run there since 2024, and TCR Asia Tour and TCR World Tour rounds are scheduled for 2026; a China Endurance Championship finale was held at the circuit's 2023 opening.
Can the public drive Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit?+
No confirmed, publicly advertised tourist track-day programme could be verified as of this writing; as a newly opened venue its public offerings may still be developing.
Other tracks nearby
- Wuhan Street Circuit · 932 km · historic circuit (defunct)
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.