Giant Panda Base & leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei
“6 nights in Chengdu — Land, settle into the Old Town base, and ease into Chengdu with a relaxed evening stroll.”
6 nights in Chengdu, mapped out day by day through Chengdu — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 6 nights
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,035
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Old Town Easing In
Arrive at Chengdu, transfer to Old Town Design hotelCheck in and freshen upEvening walk through Kuanzhai Alley (Wide & Narrow Alleys)Casual first-night Sichuan dinner nearbyEarly night to beat jet lag before the panda base - 2
Giant Panda Base
Early departure to Chengdu Panda Base (arrive at opening)Watch giant pandas at morning feedingVisit red panda enclosures and nurseryLearn about conservation at the museumReturn to Old Town for lunchAfternoon rest, then explore People's Park - 3
Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei
Early pickup for Leshan day tripSee the Leshan Giant Buddha from riverboat and cliff pathLunch near LeshanVisit Mount Emei foothills and Baoguo TempleTake in mountain scenery and temple groundsEvening return to Chengdu - 4
Tea House & Old-Town Walk
Late start with local breakfastTraditional tea house at Heming Teahouse, People's ParkTry ear-cleaning and people-watching over gaiwan teaAfternoon old-town walk through Jinli Ancient StreetSichuan Opera face-changing (Bian Lian) show in the eveningPost-show street snacks - 5
Hotpot & Cooking Class
Morning Sichuan cooking class with local market visitLearn kung pao chicken and mapo tofuLunch tasting your own dishesAfternoon free time in Taikoo Li / Sino-Ocean areaEvening Sichuan hotpot feast with mala brothNightcap in the Old Town - 6
Last Strolls & Departure
Morning visit to Wenshu MonasteryBuy tea and souvenirsFinal bowl of dan dan noodlesCheck out of hotelTransfer to Chengdu airport for return flight to AMS
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Arrival & Old Town Easing In
Land, settle into the Old Town base, and ease into Chengdu with a relaxed evening stroll. Arrive at Chengdu, transfer to Old Town Design hotel and Check in and freshen up.
- Flights
- €285
- Stay
- €750
- Per night
- €173
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Giant Panda Base
Early morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding while pandas are most active. Early departure to Chengdu Panda Base (arrive at opening) and Watch giant pandas at morning feeding.
Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei
Full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and scenic Mount Emei. Early pickup for Leshan day trip and See the Leshan Giant Buddha from riverboat and cliff path.
Tea House & Old-Town Walk
A gentle recovery day of tea houses, back-street strolling, and an evening face-changing show. Late start with local breakfast and Traditional tea house at Heming Teahouse, People's Park.
Hotpot & Cooking Class
A hands-on Sichuan cooking class and a proper mala hotpot feast. Morning Sichuan cooking class with local market visit and Learn kung pao chicken and mapo tofu.
Last Strolls & Departure
A final morning of temple calm and souvenirs before flying home. Morning visit to Wenshu Monastery and Buy tea and souvenirs.
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