A good way to spend your time
Keep some unplanned time in Chengdu. A panda visit, a Sichuan meal and an afternoon tea stop each need a different pace; long regional excursions deserve separate days.
Panda visits
Check the chosen site’s admission and transport arrangements. Animal activity and viewing conditions vary.
Sichuan food
Discuss spice level, ingredients and dietary needs. Order a mix of dishes rather than assuming all local food is hot.
Tea houses and Jinli
Combine a tea stop with a short neighbourhood visit. Jinli is a visitor-focused historic-style street, so expect shops and crowds.
When to go
Plan the daily rhythm around heat and rain in summer. City visits can be mixed with indoor meals and tea stops.
Getting there and combining stops
Start with a city stay before adding a distant landscape. A Sichuan mountain excursion can change travel time, altitude and clothing needs.
One detail to check
Tell your planner if you want to avoid high altitude. A Chengdu city break and a mountain itinerary need different preparation.
Include Chengdu in your plans
Share your dates, group and preferred pace. Review the route and services before confirming any booking.
Plan your trip