Chengdu Day Tour Itinerary

Morning: Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Location: Located about 10 km from downtown Chengdu.

Time Spent: 3 hours (8:00 AM to 11:00 AM)

Activity: Explore the park to see giant pandas and red pandas. It’s best to visit in the morning as pandas are more active during feeding times.

Transportation: Take a taxi or a direct bus (like bus 198 or 198A) from central Chengdu. The journey takes about 30-45 minutes.

Cost: Entrance fee is approximately 58 RMB.

Midday: Lunch and Walk around Jinli Ancient Street

Location: Close to Wuhou Shrine.

Time Spent: 1.5 hours (11:30 AM to 1:00 PM)

Activity: Enjoy local Sichuan cuisine like spicy hotpot, Chengdu dumplings, and Sichuan noodles. Explore traditional handicrafts, folk performances, and the ancient architecture.

Transportation: Take a taxi or public transport from the Panda Base; it typically takes around 30 minutes.

Cost: Meals range from 20 to 100 RMB depending on the restaurant.

Afternoon: Wuhou Shrine and Sichuan Museum

Location: Both are located close to Jinli Street.

Time Spent: Wuhou Shrine (1:00 PM to 2:30 PM), Sichuan Museum (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

Activity: Explore Wuhou Shrine, a memorial dedicated to Zhuge Liang, and the Sichuan Museum to get a deeper insight into the region's history and culture.

Transportation: Walking distance from Jinli Street.

Cost: Wuhou Shrine entrance fee is about 60 RMB; Sichuan Museum is free but may require an ID for a free ticket.

Evening: Tianfu Square and Dinner

Location: In the heart of Chengdu.

Time Spent: 2 hours (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM)

Activity: Visit Tianfu Square to see the Chairman Mao statue and enjoy the city’s modern metropolitan atmosphere. Have dinner at a local restaurant.

Transportation: Take the metro or a taxi to Tianfu Square, approximately 20-30 minutes from the museum.

Cost: Dinner typically costs between 50-150 RMB.

Optional: Sichuan Opera in Shufeng Yayun Theatre

Time: Starts around 8:30 PM.

Activity: Enjoy a traditional Sichuan Opera performance, known for face-changing artistry.

Cost: Ticket prices vary, generally starting from 120 RMB.

Estimated Total Costs:

• Transport: Around 100 RMB (assuming use of taxis and public transport)
• Meals and Snacks: 150-250 RMB
• Entry Fees and Entertainment: 238 RMB + opera tickets
• Total: Roughly 500-800 RMB