Welcome to Chengdu, the vibrant capital of Sichuan Province and beloved home of the giant panda! Upon your arrival at either Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, your dedicated guide and driver will greet you at the arrival hall and provide seamless transportation to your centrally-located hotel.

Spend the remainder of your day at leisure, allowing time to recover from your journey or begin exploring the fascinating city at your own pace.

Getting to Chengdu: Chengdu boasts excellent connectivity with direct flights from major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Lhasa, and Hong Kong. High-speed rail connections are equally convenient, with journey times of 3-4 hours from Xi’an, 1.5-2 hours from Chongqing, 3.5-4.5 hours from Guiyang, 6-6.5 hours from Kunming, and 12.5-14.5 hours from Shanghai.

Evening Recommendations: Immerse yourself in local culture with an authentic Sichuan hotpot dinner or enjoy a captivating Sichuan Opera performance featuring the famous face-changing art. Your guide will be happy to provide personalized recommendations based on your interests and schedule.

• Attractions:Free exploration day
• Transportation:Airport/station pickup included; city exploration independent
• Meals:Independent dining
• Accommodation:3-star downtown hotel

Begin your day with an early breakfast before meeting your guide in the hotel lobby. Your adventure starts with a 17-kilometer journey to the world-renowned Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, home to over 100 giant pandas—the largest captive panda population globally.

Morning: Chengdu Panda Base Witness these magnificent creatures in their specially designed habitats as they play, eat bamboo, climb, and rest. Visit during autumn for the extraordinary opportunity to see newborn panda cubs in the Sunshine and Moonlight Nursery Houses. Don’t miss the charming red pandas in their dedicated playground areas, and enhance your understanding through the comprehensive Panda Museum exhibits.

Pro tip: Pandas are most active in cooler morning temperatures, making early visits ideal for optimal viewing experiences.

Afternoon: Sanxingdui Museum Journey 50 kilometers (approximately 1 hour) to the extraordinary Sanxingdui Site Museum, one of China’s most significant archaeological discoveries. This ancient civilization, dating back 3,000-5,000 years, was first uncovered in 1929 and continues to astound archaeologists worldwide.

Highlights include:

Bronze Pavilion: Marvel at the towering Bronze Sacred Tree (3.96 meters tall, requiring 10 years of painstaking restoration), the imposing Bronze Standing Figure (2.6 meters, unique in size and craftsmanship), and the striking Vertical-eyed Bronze Mask representing ‘Can Cong,’ the legendary first ruler of Ancient Shu.

Comprehensive Pavilion: Discover treasures including the Golden Scepter (symbol of royal power), the fascinating Three-legged Cooking Pottery (an ancient predecessor to modern hotpot), exquisite Jade Zhang artifacts, and the remarkable Gold Mask.

These incredible bronze, jade, and gold artifacts reveal the sophisticated Sanxingdui Civilization, extending Sichuan’s recorded history by over 2,000 years and providing fascinating insights into the mysterious Ancient Shu Kingdom.

Return to downtown Chengdu in the evening.

• Attractions:Chengdu Panda Base, Sanxingdui Museum
• Transportation:Private coach with professional driver
• Meals:Breakfast and lunch included
• Accommodation:3-star downtown hotel

Enjoy your final breakfast in Chengdu before checking out of your hotel. Spend your remaining time exploring the city independently—perhaps shopping for souvenirs, visiting a local tea house, or taking a final stroll through the charming streets of this remarkable city.

Your guide will ensure timely transportation to the airport or train station for your onward journey.

Thank you for choosing our services. We look forward to welcoming you back for future adventures in China and across Asia!

• Attractions:Independent exploration
• Transportation:Airport/station transfer included
• Meals:Breakfast included