4-Day Chengdu Tour | Panda Base + Jinli Classic Combo・Suitable for All Groups

Introduction: Chengdu is a slow city steeped in the aroma of tea and an ancient capital hiding millennia of stories. Here, you can giggle at the chubby pandas, touch history amid red walls and bamboo shadows, and turn your days into poetry through the local street food. Whether you’re taking a stroll with elders, playing with kids, or hanging out with friends, you’ll find your own comfort. 🗓️ Itinerary Overview D1: Arrive in Chengdu → Kuanzhai Alley → Kuixinglou Street (Food) D2: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding → Wenshu Monastery → Chunxi Road D3: Wuhou Shrine → Jinli Ancient Street → Jiuyanqiao D4: Dujiangyan Scenic Area → Return 🏮 Day 1: Old Town Flavors · Leisurely Enjoyment 📍 Kuanzhai Alley (No rating, free) Highlights: A microcosm of old Chengdu made up of Wide Alley, Narrow Alley, and Well Alley. Between blue tiles and gray walls are teahouses and craft shops. Elders can admire old architecture, kids can chase sugar figurines, and young people can shoot vintage-style photos. 🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day, recommended 2:00 PM–5:00 PM to avoid midday sun 💰 Cost: Free (some small exhibitions charge 5-20 RMB) 📸 Photo Spots: The “Kuanzhai Alley” stone tablet at the entrance (great for family photos with an old wall background full of atmosphere), bamboo-woven wall in Narrow Alley (stand at the alley entrance for good depth and character shots) 🍜 Food Recommendations: “Maojiao Huola” on Kuixinglou Street (5-minute walk from Kuanzhai Alley), must-try cold hotpot skewers (mildly spicy, kids can eat), spicy brain slices, about 50 RMB per person; nearby “Tang You Guozi” stall, 3 for 5 RMB, crispy outside and chewy inside, loved by elders and kids. 💡 Tips: Don’t buy overpriced souvenirs inside the alleys; more affordable options are near residential entrances further in. Take your time with elders; benches are available every 100 meters. 🐼 Day 2: Cute Interactions · Urban Trendy Fun 📍 Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (5A, 55 RMB ticket) Highlights: The world’s largest panda base where you can see newborn panda cubs and adult pandas munching bamboo. There’s a special parent-child interaction area (including panda feces science education). Elders can take sightseeing buses (10 RMB per ride). 🕙 Opening Hours: 7:30 AM–6:00 PM (April–October), 8:00 AM–5:30 PM (November–March). Recommended to arrive before 8 AM when pandas are most active. 💰 Cost: Adults 55 RMB, free for seniors 60+ and children under 1.3 meters 📸 Photo Spots: Viewing platform outside the Moon Nursery (great light for photos of panda cubs in incubators), bamboo forest near the adult panda villa (natural background when pandas eat bamboo) 📍 Wenshu Monastery (4A, free) Highlights: A Tang Dynasty ancient temple with red walls and green trees perfect for photos. The incense atmosphere is peaceful. Elders can pray quietly, and kids can feed pigeons (feeding area on the square, 5 RMB per bag of feed). 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, recommended 2:00 PM–3:00 PM for fewer crowds 🍜 Food Recommendations: “Dongzikou Zhang Laoer Liangfen” at Wenshu Monastery entrance, must-try sweet water noodles (mildly sweet, not spicy) and yellow jelly noodles, about 20 RMB per person, suitable for elders and kids. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: “Home Inn Select” near Chunxi Road (close to Metro Line 2, family rooms available, good soundproofing), 350-450 RMB per night, 10-minute walk from Chunxi Road (Chengdu’s busiest shopping district, great for souvenirs). ⚠️ Tips: Long queues for sightseeing buses at the panda base; arrive early with elders and kids to board directly. Pets are not allowed at Wenshu Monastery. If wearing shorts or skirts, knees must be covered. 🗿 Day 3: Three Kingdoms Exploration · Nighttime Splendor 📍 Wuhou Shrine (4A, 50 RMB ticket) Highlights: The only temple honoring both ruler and minister, a must-visit for Three Kingdoms fans. The red walls and bamboo shadows are popular photo spots. Free guided tours start at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, great for elders to learn history. Kids can join the “Little Heroes of the Three Kingdoms” interactive game (weekends 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, free). 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:30 AM–6:00 PM (May–October), 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (November–April). Recommended 9:00 AM–11:00 AM for good photo lighting. 💰 Cost: Adults 50 RMB, free for seniors 60+ and children under 1.4 meters 📸 Photo Spots: Red wall bamboo shadow corridor (walk along the wall and have someone shoot from a diagonal rear angle for a poetic bamboo shadow effect), under the “Han Zhaolie Temple” plaque at the main gate (full-body photos look dignified) 📍 Jinli Ancient Street (next to Wuhou Shrine, free) Highlights: A recreated ancient commercial street, stunning at night with lanterns lit. Features shadow puppetry (20 RMB per person, kids love it), dough figurines (15 RMB each), and Sichuan opera face-changing shows for elders (50 RMB per person, enjoy tea while watching). 🕙 Opening Hours: Open all day, recommended 6:00 PM–8:00 PM for night views 🍜 Food Recommendations: Jinli’s “Three Big Cannons” snack stall (10 RMB per serving, made from glutinous rice, sweet but not greasy), “Heartbroken Liangfen” (can request mild spiciness, about 15 RMB per person). 💡 Tips: Jinli snacks are relatively expensive; for a full meal, try “Chen Mapo Tofu” near Wuhou Shrine (a century-old restaurant, Mapo tofu + steamed bass, about 60 RMB per person, children’s tableware available). 🌊 Day 4: Hydraulic Wonder · Full Return 📍 Dujiangyan Scenic Area (5A, 80 RMB ticket) Highlights: A 2,000-year-old hydraulic engineering marvel where you can see the Fish Mouth water division and Feisha Weir flood discharge. You can also climb Yulei Mountain (cable car available, 40 RMB one way, elders can ride). Kids can splash in the river in summer (safety first). 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (April–October), 8:00 AM–5:30 PM (November–March). Recommended 9:00 AM–2:00 PM to avoid rushing for the afternoon return. 💰 Cost: Adults 80 RMB, free for seniors 60+ and children under 1.4 meters 📸 Photo Spots: Fulongguan viewing platform (panoramic view of Fish Mouth and water flow division), middle of Anlan Suspension Bridge (dynamic shots with people, bridge, and landscape) 💡 Tips: The scenic area is large; rent an audio guide (20 RMB each) and take the sightseeing bus (20 RMB per person) for elders. Before leaving, buy “dried kiwi” at the entrance (25 RMB per jin, no additives). ✨ Chengdu Survival Guide 1️⃣ Transportation: Metro is most convenient, 2-7 RMB per ride, covers all attractions, with accessible elevators at stations. For elders and kids, consider hiring a car (200 RMB/day in the city, 300 RMB/day round trip to Dujiangyan). Taxi starting fare is 9 RMB; short trips (e.g., Kuanzhai Alley to Chunxi Road) cost about 15 RMB. 2️⃣ Clothing: Wear light jackets and long pants in spring and autumn (5°C temperature difference morning and night). Summer requires short sleeves and sun protection (strong UV). Winter needs down jackets and scarves (damp and cold, no indoor heating). Choose non-slip sports shoes for walking. 3️⃣ Taboos: Don’t step on temple thresholds or speak loudly inside temples. When eating hotpot, don’t use your own chopsticks to serve others (use communal chopsticks). When asking for directions, avoid asking “how much?”; locals prefer “how many money?” which sounds friendlier. 4️⃣ Accommodation: Prefer Metro Line 2 (covers Panda Base and Chunxi Road). For kids, choose hotels with playgrounds (e.g., InterContinental Chengdu Global Center, though pricey; budget options include “7 Days Premium”). For elders, request lower-floor rooms. 🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Lantern Shadow Beef Jerky (vacuum-packed, 35 RMB/bag, 15-day shelf life, savory and chewy, suitable for all ages) ② Shu Embroidery Small Wallet (59 RMB each, panda or hibiscus patterns, exquisite craftsmanship, practical gift) ③ Pixian Doubanjiang (bottle, 20 RMB each, authentic Sichuan seasoning, perfect for family who love cooking) ④ Panda Plush Toys (30-80 RMB each, available at scenic spots and Chunxi Road, kids love them) Closing Interaction: Chengdu’s slowness is hidden in the steam of a gaiwan tea; its warmth melts in the red oil of hotpot. Whether you’re taking your parents to see pandas, accompanying kids to chase sugar paintings, or drinking night beer with friends, there’s always a surprise waiting for you here. If you come to Chengdu, would you rather cuddle pandas first or enjoy an authentic hotpot meal?