Chengdu Classic: Pandas, Jinli & Leshan in 3 Days

Chengdu Classic Panorama 3-Day Tour

Pandas · Old Streets · Giant Buddha · Hotpot — experience Chengdu's must-see highlights in one trip

3 Days 2 NightsChengdu690 – 990 USD

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Overview

Trip Overview

For first-timers, this route opens Chengdu the way locals do: morning at the Panda Base watching cubs munch bamboo, afternoon tea in Kuanzhai Alley, and a bubbling hotpot at night. In three days you'll link pandas, old streets, the Leshan Giant Buddha and riverside nights — a relaxed yet complete first taste of Chengdu.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the early morning and avoid the crowds to see the pandas' breakfast
✓Stroll through Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli to feel the texture of old Chengdu's streets and lanes
✓Take a boat to view the Leshan Giant Buddha from afar and feel the shock of Tang dynasty sculpture up close
✓Night tour of Anshun Bridge and Jiuyan Bridge to see the lights on both banks of the Jin River
✓Experience the blend of Chengdu's fashion and everyday bustle at Chunxi Road · Taikoo Li
✓Taste authentic Sichuan hotpot, paired with gaiwan tea to cut the spiciness
✓Private car and guide throughout, with a flexible itinerary and no rushing
✓Optional upgrade to VIP seats for Sichuan opera face-changing

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYChengdu

Panda Base and Old Town Stroll

BreakfastNot included · Hotel breakfast not included

MorningDepart at 7:30 to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Visit the Moon Nursery, Sun Nursery, and Juvenile Panda Villa in the early morning when the pandas are most active, and leave at about 11:30.

LunchIncluded · Sichuan restaurant near Kuanzhai Alley · Lunch included

AfternoonReturn to the city for lunch, then visit Kuanzhai Alley. Enjoy gaiwan tea and watch ear cleaning in an old teahouse in the alley; then walk to Heming Teahouse in People's Park to experience Chengdu's slow life.

DinnerNot included · Jinli snacks at your own expense; optional Sichuan opera dinner

EveningGo to Jinli Ancient Street to explore the night market and taste snacks such as San Da Pao and Bobo Chicken; for dinner, you can optionally enjoy a Shufeng Yayun Sichuan opera face-changing performance with a Sichuan cuisine dinner.

TransportAir-conditioned tour vehicle throughout (7-seat business van)Stay4-star hotel in downtown Chengdu

2DAYChengdu

World Heritage Leshan Giant Buddha and the Confluence of Three Rivers

BreakfastNot included · Hotel breakfast not included

MorningDepart at 7:30 for Leshan (about 2 hours by car). After arrival, take a boat tour of the confluence of the Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River, and view the full panorama of the 71-meter-high Leshan Giant Buddha from afar.

LunchIncluded · Leshan Qiaojiao Beef Restaurant · Lunch included

AfternoonAfter disembarking, enter the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, walk down the winding plank road to look up at the Giant Buddha up close, and visit Lingyun Temple; for lunch, taste Leshan Qiaojiao Beef or Sweet Skin Duck.

DinnerNot included · Jiuyan Bridge hotpot at your own expense

EveningReturn to Chengdu and take a night tour of Anshun Bridge and the Jiuyan Bridge bar street. Stroll along the Jin River and see the lights reflected in the water; for dinner, you can optionally have hotpot at Jiuyan Bridge.

TransportAir-conditioned tour vehicle; boat tour included in the Leshan sectionStay4-star hotel in downtown Chengdu

3DAYChengdu

Urban Fashion and Jinsha Ancient Shu Civilization

BreakfastNot included · Hotel breakfast not included

MorningIn the morning, visit Chunxi Road · Taikoo Li, check in at the IFS climbing panda photo spot, Fangsuo Bookstore, and Daci Temple, and experience the blend of modern Chengdu and ancient temples.

LunchIncluded · Taikoo Li Sichuan restaurant · Lunch included

AfternoonAfter lunch, visit the Jinsha Site Museum to see the Sun and Immortal Bird gold ornament and ancient Shu sacrificial pits; then go to the Shu Brocade and Embroidery Museum or enjoy free time in People's Park.

DinnerIncluded · Chengdu time-honored hotpot · Farewell hotpot dinner included

EveningArrange authentic Sichuan hotpot for dinner, then transfer to the hotel or airport/train station after the meal, ending the tour.

TransportAir-conditioned tour vehicle; airport/train station drop-offStayNone (returning the same day)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Chengdu	4-star hotel in downtown Chengdu	4-star	Standard Twin Room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

The world's largest giant panda ex-situ conservation base; pandas are most active in the early morning

Kuanzhai Alley

A Qing Dynasty ancient street area composed of Wide Alley, Narrow Alley, and Well Alley

Jinli Ancient Street

A Three Kingdoms culture-themed commercial street next to Wuhou Shrine, with charming night views

Leshan Giant Buddha

A 71-meter-tall seated Maitreya Buddha carved in the Tang Dynasty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Anshun Bridge

An antique-style covered bridge over the Jin River, with brilliant night lighting

Chunxi Road & Taikoo Li

Chengdu's most bustling commercial district, where fashion and local street life coexist

Jinsha Site Museum

An ancient Shu civilization site, where the Sun and Immortal Bird gold ornament was unearthed

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Sichuan Opera Face-Changing VIP Seat	Chengdu	VIP front-row seats for Shufeng Yayun or Furong Guocui + backstage visit	CNY	Price upon request	Must be booked 3 days in advance
Panda Base Volunteer Experience	Chengdu	Half-day panda keeper experience (feeding, cleaning enclosures)	CNY	Price upon request	Advance reservation required; age restrictions apply
Leshan Boat Tour Upgrade	Leshan	Upgrade the Leshan Giant Buddha boat tour to a VIP cabin	CNY	Price upon request	Subject to weather conditions

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Air-conditioned tour vehicle throughout and professional Chinese/English-speaking guide
2 nights at a 4-star hotel in downtown Chengdu (Standard Twin Room, including breakfast for two)
First admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary (Panda Base, Leshan Giant Buddha boat tour, Jinsha Site Museum)
3 main meals listed in the itinerary (2 lunches + 1 hot pot dinner)
Leshan boat tour ticket
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Round-trip major transportation to/from Chengdu (airfare/train tickets)
Meals and beverages not listed in the itinerary
Single room supplement
Guide and driver gratuities
Personal expenses and optional activities
Additional expenses caused by force majeure
Hotel laundry, minibar, and other charges

Notes

Good to Know

This product is a private customized tour, minimum 2 people, and the itinerary can be flexibly adjusted according to your flights and interests.
Attractions such as the Panda Base and Jinsha Site Museum require real-name reservations in advance; please provide accurate ID information.
Prices increase during peak seasons (Spring Festival, National Day, summer holidays); booking 30 days in advance is recommended.
If attractions are closed due to weather or policy reasons, we will coordinate a replacement with an attraction of the same level.

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