Giant pandas, fiery cuisine, and teahouse culture in China's most relaxed region
Chengdu is China's laid-back capital of pandas, peppercorns, and teahouses. Visit the Panda Breeding Base at feeding time, stand beneath the world's largest stone Buddha at Leshan, and hike the Buddhist trails of Mount Emei. Add a hotpot dinner that will redefine your understanding of 'spicy'.
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Group Type | Private (1-10 travelers) |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Best Season | March-June, September-November |
| Cities Visited | Chengdu, Leshan, Emei Mountain |
| Regions | Southwest China |
Watch giant pandas at their most active — morning feeding time, when cubs tumble and adults munch bamboo with infectious calm.
Explore Giant Panda Breeding Base →The world's largest stone Buddha — 71 meters tall, carved into a cliff at the confluence of three rivers over 1,200 years ago.
Explore Leshan Giant Buddha →One of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains — cloud sea, golden summit, and monkey-inhabited forest trails.
Explore Mount Emei →Face-changing performance (Bian Lian) — a split-second mask-switching art form unique to Sichuan, performed with fire and music.
Explore Sichuan Opera →Chengdu's liveliest old street — red lanterns, snack stalls, tea houses, and traditional crafts in a Qing-dynasty setting.
Explore Jinli Ancient Street →Airport pickup. Evening: Sichuan hotpot welcome dinner.
Overnight: Chengdu 4-star hotel
Early morning visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Base (best time to see them active and feeding). Afternoon: Wuhou Temple and Jinli Ancient Street. Evening: Sichuan Opera with face-changing show.
Overnight: Chengdu 4-star hotel
Drive to Leshan (2 hours). View the 71-meter Buddha from a river boat, then climb the cliff stairs to see it from above. Return to Chengdu.
Overnight: Chengdu 4-star hotel
Drive to Mount Emei. Visit Baoguo Temple, then take a bus to Wannian Temple. Hike through monkey-inhabited forests to Qingyin Pavilion.
Overnight: Emei Mountain hotel
Cable car to the Golden Summit (3,077m) — sea of clouds, golden Buddha statues. Descend in afternoon. Return to Chengdu.
Overnight: Chengdu 4-star hotel
Morning: visit a traditional teahouse in Renmin Park — experience Chengdu's signature slow living. Afternoon: Wide and Narrow Alleys (Kuanzhai Xiangzi) for shopping and snacks. Farewell dinner.
Overnight: Chengdu 4-star hotel
Transfer to Chengdu airport for departure.
Reference Price
Based on double occupancy
Single supplement: +$420
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