Dragon Boat Festival Trip to Chengdu: 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary

🌟 Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu → Chunxi Road → Taikoo Li → IFS Climbing Panda 📍 Morning: Upon arrival in Chengdu, take the metro or a taxi to a hotel near Chunxi Road to check in, drop off your luggage, and rest briefly. Chunxi Road is Chengdu's bustling commercial street, perfect for shopping and sightseeing! 🛍️ 📍 Afternoon: Head to Taikoo Li to experience the unique blend of tradition and modernity. Explore specialty shops, enjoy local delicacies, and watch street performances 🎸. 📍 Evening: Visit IFS to snap photos with the Climbing Panda, then find a hotpot restaurant near Chunxi Road to treat yourself and kick off a culinary adventure! Day 2: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base → Wenshu Monastery → Kuanzhai Alley 📍 Morning: Start your day early at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, ideally arriving before 7 AM to see the lively pandas, especially at the Moonlight Nursery 🐼. Pre-purchase tickets and sightseeing bus passes for convenience. 📍 Afternoon: Visit Wenshu Monastery and try local snacks like sweet water noodles and yellow jelly noodles at Dongzikou Zhang Lao Er Liangfen. Then, head to Kuanzhai Alley to experience the charm of Chengdu's old streets and enjoy a relaxing ear-cleaning session. Day 3: Wuhou Shrine → Jinli Ancient Street → Departure 📍 Morning: Explore Wuhou Shrine, rich in Three Kingdoms culture and perfect for photo opportunities 📷. 📍 Afternoon: Walk to Jinli Ancient Street, adorned with red lanterns and filled with delicious street food aromas. Watch captivating face-changing performances to wrap up your Chengdu trip. Afterward, pack your bags and prepare for departure. 🍜 Food Recommendations Hotpot: Wuli Guan Hotpot (must-try braised beef), Nan Hotpot (snow mountain ice paired with beef oil broth is amazing) Skewers: Maojiao Huola (small bowl dishes are a must-try) Snacks: Heji Egg Pancake (sweet and savory with cream and pork floss), Ganji Feichangfen + Guokui (crispy guokui), Xiyuecheng Tan Douhua (iced douhua is the perfect spicy antidote) This Chengdu trip made me fall in love with the city's laid-back vibe and culinary culture. From the bustling Chunxi Road to the serene Giant Panda Base, every attraction has its unique charm. I especially recommend the ear-cleaning experience in Kuanzhai Alley for ultimate relaxation. Chengdu's food isn't just spicy; it's layered and flavorful, leaving you wanting more. Though the trip was short, the pace was just right—unhurried and relaxed, truly embodying the "Ba Shi De Ban" lifestyle!