Chengdu 5-Day Tour: Pandas, Buddhism & Ancient Charm
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🌟 Tour Highlights
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu + Free Time
Your guide will call you before 21:00 one day prior to confirm pickup time and location. Please keep your phone accessible.
Upon arriving at Chengdu Airport, your guide will greet you with a sign with your name at the exit. After meeting, the guide will introduce the itinerary and take you to the 4-star hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free – you can rest at the hotel or wander nearby streets to experience Chengdu’s urban style.
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Day 2: Panda Base → Wenshu Monastery → Du Fu Thatched Cottage → Wuhou Shrine → Jinli Ancient Street
After breakfast, depart for 【Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base】. Get up close to pandas, learn about their living habits and conservation status.
Next, visit the historic 【Wenshu Monastery】. Feel the strong Buddhist culture and admire the unique charm of ancient architecture.
Then, explore 【Du Fu Thatched Cottage】. It was the former residence of the great Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu – learn about his life and appreciate the profound artistic conception of Chinese classical poetry.
Later, tour 【Wuhou Shrine】. Deepen your understanding of the Three Kingdoms history and culture, and admire the exquisite carvings and exhibits.
Finally, arrive at 【Jinli Ancient Street】. Enjoy authentic Chengdu snacks and feel the city’s lively atmosphere. Return to the hotel to rest.
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Day 3: Chengdu → Mount Emei (Cable Car Not Included) → Leshan
After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to 【Mount Emei】 Scenic Area. Mount Emei is world-famous for its magnificent natural scenery and profound Buddhist culture. Upon arrival, you can choose to walk or take the paid scenic eco-bus + cable car to the core area.
Visit famous sites like Baoguo Temple and Fuguo Temple, and feel the peaceful and solemn atmosphere.
After a short rest, head to Leshan. On the way, the guide will explain the local history, culture and customs. Check into the hotel in Leshan and rest for the next day’s itinerary.
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Day 4: Leshan Giant Buddha → Kuanzhai Alleys (Chengdu)
After breakfast, depart for 【Leshan Giant Buddha】 Scenic Area. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts countless visitors with its grand scale and exquisite carving craftsmanship. Walk along the trail to view the Buddha up close. Listen to the guide tell the historical stories and construction process behind it.
After the tour, drive back to Chengdu, with a short stop at a rest area on the way. Upon arrival in Chengdu, visit the famous 【Kuanzhai Alleys】. It’s a perfect place to experience old Chengdu’s lifestyle – taste local snacks and admire the integration of traditional architecture and modern art. Return to the hotel to pack luggage for the return trip.
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Day 5: Departure from Chengdu
Your guide will arrange airport/station transfer in advance according to your flight/high-speed rail time. Please keep your phone on to confirm the departure time. After breakfast, gather at the hotel lobby at the agreed time. Drive to the airport or high-speed rail station.
Thus, your pleasant 5-day Chengdu tour comes to a perfect end. May this trip leave you with precious memories, and we look forward to meeting you again in this magical land!
✅ What’s Included & Excluded
| Included (Minimum 4 travelers required) | Excluded |
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| Private transportation: Air-conditioned car with private driver (one seat per person) throughout the trip. | Single room supplement: Required for solo travelers (non-refundable). |
| Accommodation: 4 nights in 4-star/4-diamond hotels (2 people per room; solo travelers need to pay a single room supplement). | Lunches and dinners: Average cost USD 8-15 per person per meal. |
| Meals: 4 breakfasts (provided by the hotel; no refund if not used). | Gratuities: Recommended USD 3-5 per person per day for the guide. |
| Guide service: Licensed English-speaking guide. | Travel accident insurance: Strongly recommended to purchase on your own. |
| Attraction tickets: Main entrance tickets for Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Wuhou Shrine, Mount Emei, and Leshan Giant Buddha. | Internal scenic transport: Fees for cable cars, eco-friendly buses, electric cars, etc., within attractions (e.g., Mount Emei cable car). |
| Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance (strongly recommend purchasing travel accident insurance on your own). | International airfare and visa fees. |
| Customer support: 7×24H customer service hotline during the trip. | Personal expenses: Snacks, souvenirs, optional activities. |
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