Welcome to Chengdu!
Here's a customized 5-day, 4-night travel guide for Chengdu with a budget of around 4,000 RMB, covering classic attractions, local delicacies, and reasonable accommodation arrangements, allowing you to fully experience the charm of the "Land of Abundance" within a limited budget!
Overall Budget Plan (Approx. 4,000 RMB)
Transportation: 300-500 RMB (subway, bus, taxi)
Accommodation: 1,500-2,000 RMB (budget hotels or homestays, around 300 RMB/night)
Tickets: 800-1,000 RMB (main attraction tickets)
Dining: 1,200-1,500 RMB (three meals per day)
Miscellaneous: 200-300 RMB (souvenirs, transportation card top-up, etc.)
Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley, People's Park
Highlights
Kuanzhai Alley: Experience the culture and lifestyle of old Chengdu, stroll through the ancient streets for free, and try local snacks.
People's Park: Relax and enjoy Chengdu's laid-back vibe, and try the traditional "Gaiwan Tea."
Accommodation
Stay in the city center or near Chunxi Road for convenient transportation, around 300 RMB/night.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel or nearby breakfast spots, like soy milk with fried dough sticks or steamed buns, around 15-20 RMB.
Lunch: Sichuan-style eateries or fast food near Kuanzhai Alley, around 50-70 RMB.
Dinner: Hotpot or skewers near Chunxi Road to experience Chengdu's flavors, around 80 RMB.
Day 2: Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street, Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Highlights
Wuhou Shrine: A memorial to Zhuge Liang, the Shu Han prime minister during the Three Kingdoms period. Ticket: 60 RMB.
Jinli Ancient Street: Charming alleys with local snacks like rabbit heads and skewers. Free to explore.
Du Fu Thatched Cottage: Former residence of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. Ticket: 50 RMB.
Accommodation
Continue staying in the city center for convenience.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel or nearby breakfast spots, around 15 RMB.
Lunch: Sichuan restaurants near Jinli or Wuhou Shrine, around 60 RMB.
Dinner: Hotpot or skewers to experience Chengdu's nightlife, around 80 RMB.
Day 3: Mount Qingcheng or Dujiangyan
(Recommended: Mount Qingcheng for nature and culture lovers)
Highlights
Mount Qingcheng: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning landscapes and ancient architecture. Ticket: 90 RMB.
Dujiangyan: A marvel of ancient hydraulic engineering. Ticket: 80 RMB.
Transportation
Take a high-speed train or tourist bus from the city, around 50-100 RMB.
Accommodation
Stay in Dujiangyan or return to the city, around 300 RMB/night.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel or roadside breakfast, around 15 RMB.
Lunch: Simple meals near the attractions, around 50 RMB.
Dinner: Local specialties in the city or Dujiangyan, around 70 RMB.
Day 4: Panda Base, Chunxi Road Shopping
Highlights
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: Ticket 55 RMB. Visit in the morning to see active pandas.
Chunxi Road: Chengdu's busiest shopping street for shopping, leisure, and snacks.
Accommodation
Stay near the city center for convenience.
Meals
Breakfast: Hotel or nearby breakfast spots, around 15 RMB.
Lunch: Sichuan restaurants or local snacks near Chunxi Road, around 60 RMB.
Dinner: Hotpot or skewers to enjoy Chengdu's nightlife, around 80 RMB.
Day 5: Kuanzhai Alley, People's Park, Departure
Highlights
Free time: Revisit Kuanzhai Alley and People's Park to soak in Chengdu's slow-paced life.
Arrange transportation based on departure time.
Food Recommendations
Sichuan Hotpot: Lao Ma Tou, Shu Daxia
Skewers: Yuan Lao Si, Chen Mapo Skewers
Snacks: Rabbit heads, Zhong Dumplings, Long Chao Shou, Rice Noodles with Pork Intestines
Desserts: Ice Jelly, Tofu Pudding
Accommodation Tips
Budget options: Home Inn, Hanting, 7 Days Inn, around 300 RMB/night.
Convenient locations for easy travel.
Wishing you a wonderful time in Chengdu!