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Chengdu Itineraries
Day-by-day routes built around how first-time visitors actually move through the city — not attraction lists. Choose the plan that fits your trip length.
3-Day Chengdu Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Day 1: Panda Base early, Kuanzhai Alley in the afternoon. Day 2: Leshan Giant Buddha or Dujiangyan day trip. Day 3: Taikoo Li, Tianfu Square, food streets after dark. Includes exact timing, transport between stops, and where to eat each day.
All Chengdu Itineraries
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1-Day Chengdu Itinerary — The Best Route If You Only Have One Day
One focused route for visitors with a strict clock: Panda Base in the morning, Kuanzhai Alley and Taikoo Li in the afternoon. No detours, no wasted time.
The Classic 3-Day Chengdu Itinerary: Pandas, History & Food
The ultimate no-stress plan to see Chengdu's biggest hits in 72 hours — pandas, the Giant Buddha, old streets, and the best hotpot of your life.
Chengdu 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Your cheat sheet for Chengdu — water, power, language, tipping, safety, and everything else first-timers need to know before landing.
Best Time to Visit Chengdu: Weather, Festivals, and Seasonal Highlights
Pick the perfect month for your trip to Chengdu — avoid the summer sauna, the Golden Week crowds, and find out when the pandas are most active.
The Panda Capital: A Real 2-Day Chengdu & Dujiangyan Itinerary
A practical 2-day guide based on real traveler feedback. Skip the crowds at the main Panda Base for the peaceful Panda Valley, and discover the 'Blue Tears' of Dujiangyan.
5-Day Chengdu Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
The 3-day base plus one real day trip — either Leshan or Dujiangyan — and time to explore areas most visitors skip. The right plan if you want depth, not just highlights.
7-Day Chengdu Itinerary — Using Chengdu as a Regional Base
Uses Chengdu as a base for mountain areas and Tibetan-influenced towns. For travelers who have finished the city essentials and want to explore further afield.