Enchanting Chengdu: 5 Days 4 Nights | Chengdu · Leshan · Mount Emei · Dujiangyan · Sanxingdui

Experience the soul of Sichuan through this immersive 5-day journey. From cuddly pandas and ancient irrigation marvels to flavorful street eats and the grandeur of the Leshan Giant Buddha, this adventure is filled with authentic encounters, cultural treasures, and local charm.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: ✈ Arrival in Chengdu

Private airport or train station pick-up and hotel check-in. Enjoy a flexible day to rest or explore Chengdu at your own pace.

Optional experiences:

• Chengdu Museum – A national museum housing a stunning collection of bronzeware, shadow puppets, wood carvings, and more. Admission is free with online reservation.
  
• Taikoo Li & Chunxi Road – Explore the city’s trendiest shopping district.
• Don’t miss the rooftop panda at IFS and the architecture blending old and new.
  
• Yulin Road – Enjoy laid-back Chengdu vibes with vintage boutiques, cozy bars, and local snacks.
  
• Jiuyan Bridge & Lan Kwai Fong – Sip cocktails along the river and capture the illuminated Anshun Bridge at night.

🍽️Meal: No meals included
🏨Accommodation: Renhe Spring Hotel Chengdu or similar

Day 2: Chengdu – Wuhou Shrine – Leshan Giant Buddha Night Tour

Visit Wuhou Shrine, the most iconic site dedicated to the legendary strategist Zhuge Liang, with ancient architecture and cypress-shaded paths.

Wander through Jinli Ancient Street, a charming pedestrian area offering local snacks and handmade souvenirs.

Head to Leshan, where a vintage electric rickshaw food tour takes you deep into local culinary culture, led by a native foodie-guide.

End the day with a peaceful night tour of the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone Buddha carved into a cliff, softly lit under the stars and far from daytime crowds.

🍽️Meal: Breakfast included
🏨Accommodation: HUALUXE Leshan Hotel or similar

Day 3: Leshan – Emei Martial Arts – Sichuan Cooking – Dujiangyan

Experience Emei-style martial arts, one of China’s oldest kung fu traditions, known for its graceful yet powerful moves.

Join a hands-on Sichuan cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare (and taste!) classic dishes like Mapo tofu or Kung Pao chicken.

Explore the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built without dams, still in use today—an engineering marvel.

Visit the Yangtianwo Panda Wall, an Instagram-worthy mural, and stroll through Guanxian Old Town, a local favorite full of authentic snacks and heritage charm.

Enjoy the serene riverside Blue Bridge night view, known locally as the “blue tear”.

🍽️Meal: Breakfast and lunch included
🏨Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Dujiangyan or similar

Day 4: Dujiangyan – Wolong Panda Volunteer – Pengzhen Teahouse – Sichuan Opera

Travel to Wolong Panda Base, one of China’s most naturalistic panda sanctuaries, where you’ll be a volunteer for a day: clean enclosures, feed bamboo, and observe their behavior up close.

Visit Pengzhen Old Town Teahouse, a 100-year-old venue where time slows down over a cup of earthy Sichuan tea in bamboo chairs.

In the evening, enjoy a live Sichuan Opera face-changing show, a dazzling performance blending music, acrobatics, and the region’s most famous stage art.

🍽️Meal: Breakfast and lunch included
🏨Accommodation: Renhe Spring Hotel Chengdu or similar

Day 5: Sanxingdui Museum – Local Snacks – ✈ Departure

Explore the Sanxingdui Museum, home to some of China’s most mysterious and surreal ancient artifacts, including bronze masks, gold staves, and jade scepters—evidence of a previously unknown ancient civilization.

Try hands-on interactive exhibits like bronze casting, virtual dressing, and pottery shaping.

Taste traditional local snacks in Guanghan city before your private airport transfer.

🍽️Meal: Breakfast and lunch included
🏨Accommodation: Not included

✅ What’s Included

1. 4 nights premium accommodation
2. ground transport with driver
   
3. Hotel breakfasts (4), local lunches (2), featured food tasting (1)
   
4. Admission tickets:
   Wolong Panda Base (with full volunteer experience)
   Leshan Giant Buddha (night entry)
   Wuhou Shrine
   Dujiangyan Irrigation System
   Sanxingdui Museum
   
5. Guided activities:
   Martial arts workshop
   Cooking class
   Face-changing opera show
   Electric rickshaw food tour
   
6. Bottled water and travel insurance
   
7. One-time airport/train pick-up and drop-off

❌ What’s Not Included

1. Flights/train tickets to/from Chengdu
   
2. Dinners and meals not specified
   
3. Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
   
4. Any services not explicitly listed above
   
5. Single room supplement if not sharing

💡 Additional Notes

• Driver-guide: Your driver is friendly and experienced, and can provide basic explanations and local suggestions. For in-depth commentary inside scenic areas, official local guides or audio sets are used.
• Vehicle types: 5-seater SUV for 2–4 pax; 7–9 seat van for 5–8 pax. Vehicle cannot be customized.
• Panda Base: Wolong is less crowded than Chengdu bases and offers a more immersive volunteer experience.
• Meals: Dinners are flexible; you’re encouraged to explore Sichuan cuisine independently (¥30–40 per meal is sufficient).
• Luggage: Please limit to 1 suitcase and 1 small backpack per person due to vehicle space.
• Hotel disclaimer: If the listed hotels are fully booked due to holidays or special events, you’ll be placed in a hotel of similar standard.