Chengdu 4-Day Itinerary: Giant Pandas, Sichuan Food & Leshan Buddha: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Chengdu 4-Day Itinerary: Giant Pandas, Sichuan Food & Leshan Buddha: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Pandas at breakfast, hotpot at dinner, teahouses and a day trip to the giant Leshan Buddha.

Mainland ChinaCity breakFoodFamilyNature
Length4 days / 3 nights
CitiesChengdu, Leshan, Dujiangyan
CurrencyCNY Chinese yuan
Best time to goMar–May and Sep–Nov are comfortable; summers are humid and winters are damp and grey.

Day-by-day overview

Day 1Arrive × Kuanzhai Alley

13:00🚗 Transport
Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu TFU or Shuangliu CTU
Type / No.Flight
Foreign visitors: carry your passport; many venues and trains need it, and mobile payments may need setup in advance.
15:30🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
17:00📍 Sight
Kuanzhai Alley & People’s Park teahouse
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsFree
📸 Photo spot🍜 Must-eat
19:30🍽 Food
Shu Daxia Hotpot (Chunxi Road)
MealDinner
Ask for mild (微辣) if you are unsure about spice.
🍜 Must-eat

Day 2Giant Panda Base

07:30📍 Sight
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Suggested time3.5 hrs
Ticketsbook
Pandas are most active at feeding time in the morning; book tickets in advance.
📸 Photo spot👶 Kid-friendly🕘 Expect a queue
13:30📍 Sight
Wenshu Monastery & Jinli Ancient Street
Suggested time3.5 hrs
TicketsFree
📸 Photo spot🍜 Must-eat
19:30📍 Sight
Sichuan opera face-changing show
Suggested time1.5 hrs
Ticketsbook
🌙 Night view🎟 Book ahead

Day 3Leshan Giant Buddha

08:00🚗 Transport
High-speed train Chengdu → Leshan (about 1 hr)
Type / No.Train
10:00📍 Sight
Leshan Giant Buddha
Suggested time4 hrs
Ticketsbook
Peak-season queues on the stairs can be long; allow extra time.
📸 Photo spot🕘 Expect a queue
14:30🍽 Food
Leshan bobo chicken & sweet-skin duck
MealLunch
🍜 Must-eat
17:00🚗 Transport
Return to Chengdu
Type / No.Train
LocationLeshan 🧭

Day 4Dujiangyan × fly home

08:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
09:30📍 Sight
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
📸 Photo spot
13:30🚗 Transport
Return to Chengdu and airport
Type / No.Train
17:00🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.

🎟 Book these before you go

🌦 Monthly temperatures: Chengdu

City / monthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chengdu
High / low
9°
3°
12°
5°
17°
9°
23°
14°
26°
18°
28°
21°
30°
23°
30°
23°
25°
20°
20°
15°
15°
10°
10°
5°

(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)

FAQ

How many days does Chengdu 4-Day Itinerary: Giant Pandas, Sichuan Food & Leshan Buddha take?

It’s planned as 4 days / 3 nights with 15 stops (6 sights and 2 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.

What should I book in advance?

We recommend booking or buying ahead: Sichuan opera face-changing show.

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