Chengdu & Around
Giant pandas, Sanxingdui, Dujiangyan, Mount Qingcheng, teahouses and local food.
Chengdu Travel GuideYour practical Sichuan travel planner
Sichuan Travel Guide: Pandas, Jiuzhaigou & UNESCO Heritage
From Chengdu’s giant pandas to Jiuzhaigou’s colorful lakes, Sanxingdui’s ancient bronzes and the high mountain roads of Western Sichuan, discover what to see and how to build a route that works.
9Core attraction guides
4Sample tour routes
4Travel regions explained
Start with the right area
Explore Sichuan by Region and Travel Style
Sichuan is a large province, and its best-known destinations are spread across different areas. Choose a region first, then plan transport and sightseeing around realistic travel times.
Northern Sichuan
Jiuzhaigou’s lakes and waterfalls, plus Huanglong’s travertine pools and high-altitude scenery.
Explore JiuzhaigouLeshan & Mount Emei
A heritage-focused route combining the Giant Buddha with mountain temples, cable cars and summit views.
Explore LeshanWestern Sichuan
Mountain landscapes, high passes, Tibetan cultural regions and long-distance road-trip planning.
Western Sichuan GuideTravel Facts & Logistics
Understand regional climate, transport connections, altitude differences and practical planning basics.
Read Travel FactsFood & Local Life
Explore hotpot, mapo tofu, noodles, local snacks and Chengdu’s traditional teahouse culture.
Sichuan Food GuideBuild your sightseeing list
Nine Attractions Worth Building a Trip Around
Compare what each destination offers, how to get there and how much planning it needs. Each guide focuses on practical details rather than a simple list of sights.
Chengdu Panda Base
Ticket guidance, opening hours, transport and the best time of day to see active pandas.
Read the guide →
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Scenic routes, shuttle buses, seasonal lake colors and how to organize a full park day.
Read the guide →
Huanglong Scenic Area
Travertine terraces, cable-car choices, walking routes and altitude preparation.
Read the guide →
Sanxingdui Museum
Ancient Shu civilization, bronze artifacts, ticket reservations and travel from Chengdu.
Read the guide →
Leshan Giant Buddha
Compare the boat view and walking route, with ticket and day-trip planning advice.
Read the guide →
Mount Emei
Golden Summit access, cable cars, sunrise planning, overnight stays and weather factors.
Read the guide →
Dujiangyan & Mount Qingcheng
Plan a heritage and nature day trip, including transport, walking effort and timing.
Read the guide →
Daocheng Yading
Compare hiking routes, seasons, elevation and the preparation needed for a high-altitude visit.
Read the guide →Mount Siguniang
Understand the main valleys, hiking options, seasonal conditions and transport considerations.
Read the guide →Choose a route that fits
Four Sichuan Routes, Planned Around Real Distances
These sample itineraries separate the main travel regions instead of treating every highlight as a quick stop. Route details and pricing should be confirmed against your dates, transport and hotel choices.
5-Day Chengdu & UNESCO Tour
Combine the Panda Base, Dujiangyan, Leshan and Mount Emei. Sanxingdui can replace Dujiangyan if ancient Shu history is a higher priority.
5-Day Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong Tour
Focus on Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong with planned transfers, flexible accommodation and time to account for altitude and weather.
8-Day Sichuan Highlights Tour
Link pandas, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Leshan, Mount Emei and Dujiangyan. This broader route needs clearly scheduled transfer days and realistic pacing.
Western Sichuan Loop
Explore Mount Siguniang, Xinduqiao, Litang and Daocheng Yading, with attention to road conditions, altitude and overnight stops.
Eat & explore
Discover Sichuan Food and Local Life
Hotpot is only the beginning. Learn about mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, dan dan noodles, local snacks and Chengdu’s teahouse culture before deciding what to try.
Before you go
Get the Practical Details Right
Compare transport options, choose the right season for each region and prepare for high-altitude destinations before confirming your route.
Plan with confidence
Not Sure Which Sichuan Route Fits Your Dates?
Share your travel dates, group size and must-see destinations to start shaping an itinerary. Confirm final transport, accommodation and pricing before booking.