Chengdu · Panda Capital

Chengdu Panda & Sichuan Cuisine · 6 Days

6 Days · Meet baby pandas, explore Sichuan food culture, and visit nearby ancient towns around Chengdu.

Giant panda in Chengdu base

Overview

Meet baby pandas, explore Sichuan food culture, and visit nearby ancient towns around Chengdu.

Highlights

Panda breeding center visit

Giant pandas at Chengdu Panda Base

Visit the world-famous Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and see pandas of all ages, including cubs.

Sichuan food & hot pot

Sichuan hot pot and cuisine

Learn about Sichuan peppercorn cuisine with a guided food walk and authentic hot pot dinner.

Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha riverside

Take a day trip to Leshan to see the world's largest stone Buddha carved into a cliff face.

Sample itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Chengdu

Chengdu arrival

Meals: None  |  Stay: Chengdu hotel

Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Evening free for a gentle Chengdu food walk.

Tip: Try dan dan noodles for an authentic first Chengdu meal.

Day 2

Panda Base & Jinli Street

Panda Base entrance

Meals: Breakfast  |  Stay: Chengdu hotel

Morning visit to the Panda Breeding Center. Afternoon tea and snacks on Jinli Ancient Street.

Tip: Arrive at the panda base before 9 AM for the most active pandas.

Day 3

Leshan Giant Buddha day

Leshan Giant Buddha cliff view

Meals: Breakfast  |  Stay: Chengdu hotel

Full-day excursion to Leshan Giant Buddha with river views and temple exploration.

Tip: The boat ride offers the best photo angle of the Buddha.

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