Day 1
Pandas, park life and Jinli
Combine the selected panda site with a relaxed city stop. Choose park time or Jinli according to energy after the panda visit rather than promising every suggested stop.
Giant Panda BasePeople's ParkJinli Street
3 days
3-Day Chengdu Itinerary
A flexible planning reference. The days below describe sightseeing choices; they do not confirm availability, admission, transport or a shared-group departure. Match arrival and departure arrangements before agreeing a quote.
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Custom itinerary reference
Use this route as a starting point for a custom trip. Dates, daily order, accommodation, transport and admission arrangements are confirmed in your individual quotation. It is not a scheduled departure or a fixed inclusion list.
Trip Overview
A route to shape around your trip
The first day focuses on pandas and city life. Day 2 is set aside for Leshan rather than squeezed between city stops. Return to Chengdu's lanes and cultural sights on Day 3; discuss an opera performance as an optional booking.
Ideal For
- First-time visitors comparing a three-day route
- Travelers who enjoy a mix of city sights and local life
- Families, couples and small groups planning their own pace
Route Highlights
Giant Panda BasePeople's ParkJinli StreetLeshan Giant BuddhaMin RiverLocal LunchWuhou ShrineKuanzhai AlleySichuan Opera
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2
A separate day for Leshan
Keep Leshan as a separate excursion. Confirm transport and your preferred visit arrangement before deciding whether an evening activity in Chengdu is realistic.
Leshan Giant BuddhaMin RiverLocal Lunch
Day 3
Heritage, lanes and an optional performance
Use the last day for a compact city area and a meal. A performance is optional and must fit the actual departure station or airport.
Wuhou ShrineKuanzhai AlleySichuan Opera
Trip Gallery
Destination photos include related places and optional extensions. Only the stops in the agreed itinerary are part of your trip.
Transport & pace
- Keep the Leshan excursion separate from the city sightseeing days when comparing transport options.
- Tell us about steps or walking you wish to avoid; discuss how you would like to view the Leshan Giant Buddha before booking.
- Allow time to sit in a teahouse rather than only passing through. Performances, meals and tickets need separate confirmation.
Questions about this route
Are Dujiangyan and Sanxingdui included?
They appear in the destination gallery as related places, not in this three-day route. Ask about replacing a day or extending your trip if they are priorities.
What is included and how much does it cost?
There is no fixed price stated for this route. Request a quotation for your dates and group; only the services agreed in your quotation and booking terms are included.
Can I request a different pace?
Include walking limits, children's needs and any must-see places in your inquiry. Discuss a revised route before booking.
Planning, services & quotation
This is a suggested itinerary for an inquiry, not a list of services automatically included in a booking. Tell us your dates, group size, hotel area and interests. Ask for a written quotation specifying guide language, transport, accommodation, admission tickets and meals before you book.
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Plan this trip
Share your travel dates, group size and preferred route. Tell us what you would like to see and what you would prefer to skip.
How to use this reference itinerary
Choose the main visit for each day first, then agree optional stops. If travelling between cities or carrying luggage that day, reduce the sightseeing list before confirming bookings.
Read the destination planning guide
