Sichuan Living Culture

Chengdu – Leshan – Sanxindui Museum - Emei

5days / 4nights

$ 1,000 USD

Brings you into the cultural and spiritual heart of Sichuan

From the ancient Buddhist realms at Leshan and Emei Mountain to the modern, food-loving city of Chengdu. Walk through historic neighbourhoods, meet the world’s most iconic pandas, taste region-famous dishes, and encounter archaeological discoveries that reshape China’s early civilization. With seamless transportation and thoughtful pacing, this itinerary blends heritage, nature, and urban charm into one beautifully balanced experience.

Highlights

Start: Chengdu

End: Chengdu

Airports & Travel details

Chengdu’s City Life & Flavors

Slow down in a city that masters the art of leisure — tea houses, street snacks, lively alleys, and the friendliness Sichuan is known for.

Itinerary Summary

5days / 4nights

Activity Level 4

Boutique Hotels

Private trip

Day 1: Chengdu Arrival — A Soft Landing in Sichuan

Ease into Chengdu with a gentle walk around the city’s historic quarters — tree-lined streets, local markets, and neighbourhood cafés that reveal everyday Sichuan life.
Most Attractive Moment: Your first bowl of real Chengdu noodles — spicy, fragrant, unforgettable.
Activity Breakdown: Airport Pick-up • Hotel Check-in • City Walk (1–2 hrs)

Day 2: Chengdu → Emei — Leshan Giant Buddha & Sichuan Cuisine

Travel to Leshan to see the world’s largest ancient Buddha, standing 71 meters tall. Walk along cliffside paths for panoramic river views, then enjoy a local lunch famous for its fresh flavors and slow-cooked traditions. Arrive in Emei for a restful evening.
Most Attractive Moment: Standing at the Buddha’s feet — a moment of awe shaped by 1,200 years of history.
Activity Breakdown: Drive to Leshan (2 hrs) • Buddha Scenic Walk (2 hrs) • Leshan Lunch • Drive to Emei (1 hr)

Day 3: Emei → Chengdu — Emei Mountain Exploration

Spend the day exploring the temples, forests, and mist-covered paths of sacred Emei Mountain. Choose between a light scenic loop or a deeper temple walk depending on your pace. Return to Chengdu by late afternoon.
Most Attractive Moment: Hearing temple bells echo through the cedar forest — timeless and serene.
Activity Breakdown: Transfer to Scenic Area • Emei Mountain Walk (3–4 hrs) • Return to Chengdu (2.5 hrs)

Day 4: Chengdu — Pandas & Sanxingdui Treasures

Start early with a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, where you can watch pandas eating, playing, and lounging in bamboo forests. In the afternoon, head to Sanxingdui Museum, home to China’s most astonishing archaeological finds — bronze masks, sacred totems, and relics of an ancient Shu civilization.
Most Attractive Moment: Seeing a panda cub roll clumsily down a wooden slide.
Activity Breakdown: Panda Base (2–3 hrs) • Drive to Sanxingdui (1 hr) • Museum Visit (2–3 hrs)

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High Altitude Reaction:

1. the average altitude in Yunnan is 1894 meters. Kunming: 1890 meters. Dali: 2050 meters. Lijiang: 2400 meters, Jade Dragon Mountain: 4506 meters. Shangri-La: 3280 meters. We strongly suggest our consumers thoroughly prepare for high-altitude reactions and intense ultraviolet rays. By preparing these, you can take high-altitude reaction medicines or bring some Oxygen Can before you depart.

2. If you suffer any diseases, please advise your doctor before you depart.

There are various kinds of heart disease, high blood pressure, blood diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory system, and so on.

3. We don’t suggest our guests take showers in the first two days in a high-altitude area. If they get cold, it may easily lead to pulmonary edema and encephaloma.

4. Please don’t drink any alcohol, especially any strong liquids, since alcohol will lead to a high severe altitude reaction.

The price excludes：

1. Other personal expenses during the journey.

2. Our accommodation prices are for twin rooms (two people live in one room, with a separate bed/one bed). There will be an extra cost if consumers require a separate room for each person.

3. Chinese Visa Fees.

4. The extra expense is due to transportation delays, cancellations, wars, natural accidents, and strikes.

5. Meals (lunch and dinner)

Accommodations

We pick suitable and tasteful hotels for your requirements.

Transfer

We provide your own private and comfortable vehicle.

Guide/Driver service

Professional driver and Chinese/ English speaking guide.

Activities

All the activities listed in this program.

Local Knowledge

Our staff are locals with true love and knowledge of our hometown.

Entrance tickets for the sightseeing places listed in this program.

Tickets

Personalized Consultant Service

we provide one-on-one professional consultant service to all travelers to meet your demands.

Insurance

Travel accident insurance and Travel Agency’s Responsibility insurance.

How’s the weather? What should we wear?

Yunnan is dominated by the subtropical monsoon climate. Integrating low latitude, highland, and monsoon, the climate in Yunnan has four characteristics: first, there is a slight difference in annual temperature but a significant difference in daily temperature. Second, there is a big contrast between the rainy and dry seasons. Third, the climate alters according to the change in altitude. Fourth, the frost-free period is extended.
When you travel to Yunnan, the best advice for your wardrobe is to bring all kinds of clothes. A jacket, scarf, raincoat for the rainy season, and sunglasses are essential.

How’s the accommodation?

We believe that staying in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of the journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic culture, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you the most unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.

How’s the road?

Because the significant landscape in Yunnan is mountainous, the mountain area has bumpy roads and steep slopes. Even on the expressway, there are always sharp turns. So we strongly suggest our guests fasten their seat belts before they depart.

How’s the meal?

Most hotels will provide breakfast in both American and Chinese. During the travel, we will recommend featured local dishes and street food for our consumers. We also encourage our consumers to explore the local food they like since eating is essential for a journey. Our guide will suggest a suitable restaurant to our consumers.

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Accommodations

Being in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of a journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic cultures, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.