About Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is a vibrant city with over 2,300 years of history. Known as the home of giant pandas, Chengdu offers a perfect blend of ancient culture and modern urban life. The city is famous for its spicy Sichuan cuisine, traditional teahouse culture, and relaxed lifestyle. Surrounded by natural wonders like Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, Chengdu serves as an ideal gateway to explore southwestern China's breathtaking landscapes.

6-Day Chengdu Itinerary:

DAY 1: 

Airport pickup at Tianfu International Airport. Evening entertainment featuring a traditional Sichuan Opera Face-Changing show.

• Sichuan Opera: Experience the mesmerizing art of face-changing (Bian Lian), an ancient dramatic art where performers instantaneously change masks. The show also includes fire-spitting, hand shadow performances, and puppetry.

DAY 2: 

Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, with a morning visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.

• Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: Observe these adorable national treasures in a natural habitat. Morning is the best time to see pandas when they're most active and feeding.
• Afternoon transfer to Jiuzhaigou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colorful lakes and stunning landscapes.

DAY 3: 

Full day exploration of Jiuzhaigou National Park.

• Jiuzhaigou Valley: Discover crystal-clear lakes in vibrant blues, greens, and turquoise, multi-level waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and Tibetan villages. Key areas include Five-Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Mirror Lake, and Nuorilang Waterfall.

DAY 4: 

Jiuzhaigou to Dujiangyan, with a visit to Huanglong Scenic Area en route.

• Huanglong Scenic Area: Famous for its colorful calcite pools, snow-capped mountains, diverse forest ecosystems, and hot springs. The "Golden Dragon" series of terraced pools is the highlight.
• Evening arrival in Dujiangyan.

DAY 5: 

Dujiangyan to Chengdu, exploring historical sites along the way.

• Dujiangyan Irrigation System: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient engineering marvel from 256 BC that still functions today, preventing floods and providing irrigation.
• Guanxian Ancient Town (Pingle Ancient Town): Stroll through this well-preserved historical town with traditional architecture, ancient streets, and authentic local culture.
• Return to Chengdu in the evening.

DAY 6: 

Airport transfer and departure.

• Final opportunity for souvenir shopping if time permits before your return flight.