{"id":34904,"date":"2026-01-05T09:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=34904"},"modified":"2026-05-03T02:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T02:35:49","slug":"sicuan-seyahat-rehberi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tr\/sichuan-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sichuan Gezi Rehberi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34904\" class=\"elementor elementor-34904\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf5d64 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"acf5d64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef69985 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef69985\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast update May\u0131s 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba3de18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ba3de18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n  .breadcrumbs {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    text-align: left;\n    color: black;\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .breadcrumbs a {\n    color: black;\n    text-decoration: none;\n  }\n\n  .breadcrumbs span {\n    margin: 0 10px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/\">The China Journey<\/a>\n  <span>-<\/span>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-travel-guide\/\">Travel Guide<\/a>\n  <span>-<\/span>\n  \n  <span id=\"current-page\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  document.getElementById('current-page').textContent = document.title;\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bfb5a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"0bfb5a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPlan your Sichuan trip with this 2025 guide covering top attractions, pandas, food, itineraries, travel tips, and UNESCO sites\u2014ideal for first-time visitors.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c100bee e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c100bee\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why Travel to Sichuan<\/h2><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 169px; top: -4.08594px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2d0d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2d0d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"attachment_42012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42012\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42012\" title=\"Sichuan Travel Guide infographic showing attractions food itinerary budget culture and practical travel tips\" 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100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sichuan Travel Guide infographic<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Why Travel to Sichuan<\/h2><ul><li data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"380\"><strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"165\">World-class scenery in one destination: <\/strong>Sichuan has five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Mount Emei, and the Leshan Giant Buddha. From colorful alpine lakes to sacred mountains, the landscapes are diverse and truly unique.<\/li><li data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"610\"><strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"411\">The home of giant pandas: <\/strong>Sichuan is the world\u2019s main habitat for giant pandas. At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, visitors can see pandas up close, making it a top highlight for international travelers.<\/li><li data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"848\"><strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"649\">Rich culture beyond major cities: <\/strong>Sichuan combines traditional Chinese history with Tibetan, Qiang, and Yi ethnic cultures. Ancient towns, temples, and minority festivals offer cultural experiences rarely found elsewhere in China.<\/li><li data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1062\"><strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"875\">Food for every taste: <\/strong>While famous for spicy dishes, Sichuan cuisine also includes many mild options. From street snacks to regional specialties, travelers can easily find food that suits their preferences.<\/li><li data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1251\"><strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1095\">Distinct local experiences: <\/strong>Tea houses, Sichuan opera, traditional crafts, and seasonal festivals add depth to the trip and turn sightseeing into a more immersive travel experience.<\/li><\/ul><p>To see how Sichuan compares with other destinations nationwide, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-cities-to-visit-in-china\/\">Best Places &amp; Cities to Visit in China<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1559\">Who Should Visit Sichuan (Is It Right for You?)<\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1757\"><strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1579\">Nature lovers.<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1970\"><strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1795\">Culture and history enthusiasts.<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2156\"><strong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2013\">Animal lovers, especially panda fans.<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2364\"><strong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2177\">Food explorers.<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2529\"><strong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2390\">Slow-travel seekers.<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2714\"><strong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2560\">Ethnic culture explorers.<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2925\"><strong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2750\">Families and senior travelers.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>For first-time visitors and general planning advice, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-travel-tips\/\">China Travel Tips: The Best Guide You Can Find<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"123\">Basic Facts About Sichuan<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"443\">Location &amp; Size<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a719fb7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"a719fb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=sichuan&#038;t=m&#038;z=6&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"sichuan\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"sichuan\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac4d3bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac4d3bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"443\">Sichuan is located in southwest China, in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.<\/p><p>It borders Chongqing, Yunnan, Guizhou, Tibet, Qinghai, Gansu, and Shaanxi.<\/p><p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"443\">The province covers about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sc.gov.cn\/10462\/10778\/10876\/2023\/11\/2\/ba3f48a5eae4494aa22e0210583f9d4d.shtml\"><strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"345\">486,000 km\u00b2<\/strong><\/a>, making it the 5th largest province in China.<\/p><p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"443\">Over 90% of the land is mountains and plateaus.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"704\">Administrative Divisions<\/h3><p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"704\">Sichuan has 21 prefecture-level cities and autonomous prefectures, with Chengdu as the capital and only sub-provincial city.<\/p><p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"704\">Ethnic autonomous areas include Tibetan, Yi, and Qiang regions in western and southern Sichuan.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"836\">Climate &amp; Seasons<\/h3><p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"835\">Sichuan spans subtropical monsoon climate areas in the basin and plateau\u2013mountain climate zones in western Sichuan, with strong vertical climate differences.<\/p><ul data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1135\"><li data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"894\"><p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"894\"><strong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"870\">Average annual temperature:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"892\">16\u201320\u00b0C (61\u201368\u00b0F)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1000\"><p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1000\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"917\">January average:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"937\">3\u20138\u00b0C (37\u201346\u00b0F)<\/strong> in the basin; <strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"975\">\u20135 to 5\u00b0C (23\u201341\u00b0F)<\/strong> on the western plateau<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1135\"><p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1135\"><strong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1020\">July average:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1042\">25\u201329\u00b0C (77\u201384\u00b0F)<\/strong> in the basin; <strong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1078\">10\u201320\u00b0C (50\u201368\u00b0F)<\/strong> in western Sichuan, making it a popular summer retreat<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1341\">Annual rainfall ranges from 800\u20131,600 mm, mainly from May to September.<\/p><p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1341\">Western plateau areas are drier and sunnier from November to April, which is the best season for high-altitude travel.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1377\">Population &amp; Ethnic Groups<\/h3><p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1377\">Sichuan has a population of about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sc.gov.cn\/10462\/10778\/10876\/2023\/11\/2\/ba3f48a5eae4494aa22e0210583f9d4d.shtml\">90.605 million<\/a>. Most residents are Han Chinese, with 7.8% ethnic minorities, including Tibetans, Yi, and Qiang. The Qiang ethnic group is unique to Sichuan.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1516\">Economy<\/h3><p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1516\">Sichuan\u2019s GDP reached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sc.gov.cn\/10462\/10464\/10797\/2025\/2\/1\/b677ea0b450e4424bd6de4a7f274d0dc.shtml\">6.47 trillion CNY in 2024<\/a>, ranking 6th nationwide. Tourism is a key pillar industry.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1763\">Entry for International Travelers &amp; Local Essentials<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5696ea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5696ea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Visa-Application-Service-Center-\u2013-Modern-reception-desk-at-Chinese-Visa-Center-with-signage-and-cultural-decor-elements-e1748079226105-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23629\" alt=\"Chinese Visa Application Service Center \u2013 Modern reception desk at Chinese Visa Center with signage and cultural decor elements.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Visa-Application-Service-Center-\u2013-Modern-reception-desk-at-Chinese-Visa-Center-with-signage-and-cultural-decor-elements-e1748079226105-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Visa-Application-Service-Center-\u2013-Modern-reception-desk-at-Chinese-Visa-Center-with-signage-and-cultural-decor-elements-e1748079226105-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Visa-Application-Service-Center-\u2013-Modern-reception-desk-at-Chinese-Visa-Center-with-signage-and-cultural-decor-elements-e1748079226105-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Visa-Application-Service-Center-\u2013-Modern-reception-desk-at-Chinese-Visa-Center-with-signage-and-cultural-decor-elements-e1748079226105-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Visa-Application-Service-Center-\u2013-Modern-reception-desk-at-Chinese-Visa-Center-with-signage-and-cultural-decor-elements-e1748079226105-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-Visa-Application-Service-Center-\u2013-Modern-reception-desk-at-Chinese-Visa-Center-with-signage-and-cultural-decor-elements-e1748079226105.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chinese Visa Application Service Center<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e16aed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e16aed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"227\">Visa Options<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"561\">Tourist Visa (L Visa)<\/h4><p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"561\">International travelers can apply for a standard L tourist visa through Chinese embassies, consulates, or official visa application platforms.<\/p><p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"561\">The application process is straightforward, and approved visas typically allow a single stay of 15\u201330 days, suitable for most leisure trips in Sichuan.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"988\">240-Hour Visa-Free Transit (Updated 2025)<\/h4><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"988\">According to the National Immigration Administration, citizens of 55 countries are eligible for a 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit stay.<\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"988\">Travelers must hold a valid passport and onward ticket. During the visa-free period, visitors may travel freely within Sichuan Province and across 23 eligible provinces in China, without applying for an additional visa.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1472\">Essential On-Arrival Procedures<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1934\">Attraction Tickets<\/h4><p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1934\">All A-level scenic attractions in Sichuan support passport-based reservations.<\/p><p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1934\">Popular sites such as Jiuzhaigou, Qingcheng Mountain\u2013Dujiangyan, and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding offer dedicated booking channels for international visitors.<\/p><p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1934\">Tickets can be reserved via official English-language platforms or international booking sites, and passport-only entry is accepted at the gate.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2186\">Hotel Check-in<\/h4><p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2186\">All hotels and licensed guesthouses in Sichuan accept passport check-in without additional documentation.<\/p><p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2186\">Many mid-range and high-end hotels support advance passport registration, allowing faster check-in after arrival.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"149\">When to Visit Sichuan &amp; Climate Overview<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"173\">Best Time to Visit<\/h3><p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"468\">The best time to visit Sichuan is spring (March\u2013May) and autumn (September\u2013November).<\/p><p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"468\">During these months, most areas enjoy mild temperatures, low rainfall, and clear skies, making sightseeing comfortable without extreme heat or cold.<\/p><p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"468\">Tourist crowds are also more manageable.<\/p><p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"468\">For a broader, country-wide seasonal overview, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-time-to-visit-china\/\">Best &amp; Worst Time to Visit China<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"757\">Seasonal Climate, What to Wear &amp; Highlights<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"783\">Spring (March\u2013May)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b30b05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b30b05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-spring-park-with-blooming-flowers-and-lush-greenery-perfect-for-relaxing-and-outdoor-activities-during-mild-weather-in-Sichuans-capital-city-e1750948880683-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25945\" alt=\"Chengdu spring park with blooming flowers and lush greenery, perfect for relaxing and outdoor activities during mild weather in Sichuan\u2019s capital city.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-spring-park-with-blooming-flowers-and-lush-greenery-perfect-for-relaxing-and-outdoor-activities-during-mild-weather-in-Sichuans-capital-city-e1750948880683-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-spring-park-with-blooming-flowers-and-lush-greenery-perfect-for-relaxing-and-outdoor-activities-during-mild-weather-in-Sichuans-capital-city-e1750948880683-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-spring-park-with-blooming-flowers-and-lush-greenery-perfect-for-relaxing-and-outdoor-activities-during-mild-weather-in-Sichuans-capital-city-e1750948880683-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-spring-park-with-blooming-flowers-and-lush-greenery-perfect-for-relaxing-and-outdoor-activities-during-mild-weather-in-Sichuans-capital-city-e1750948880683-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-spring-park-with-blooming-flowers-and-lush-greenery-perfect-for-relaxing-and-outdoor-activities-during-mild-weather-in-Sichuans-capital-city-e1750948880683-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-spring-park-with-blooming-flowers-and-lush-greenery-perfect-for-relaxing-and-outdoor-activities-during-mild-weather-in-Sichuans-capital-city-e1750948880683.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chengdu spring park with blooming flowers and lush greenery<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cb6c4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cb6c4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1105\"><li data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"822\"><p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"822\"><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 10\u201325\u00b0C (50\u201377\u00b0F)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"888\"><p data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"888\"><strong>Weather:<\/strong> Warm, stable, small day\u2013night temperature difference<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"939\"><p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"939\"><strong>What to wear:<\/strong> Long sleeves with a light jacket<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1105\"><p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1105\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Chengdu, Leshan, Mount Emei<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Spring flowers bloom across the Chengdu Plain, and sightseeing in cities and cultural sites is comfortable and relaxed.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1133\">Summer (June\u2013August)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -6px; top: 182.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e1b4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54e1b4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-summer-riverside-scene-with-people-enjoying-vibrant-city-life-under-bright-blue-skies-showcasing-urban-leisure-and-natural-beauty-in-Sichuan-e1750948909815-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25946\" alt=\"Chengdu summer riverside scene with people enjoying vibrant city life under bright blue skies, showcasing urban leisure and natural beauty in Sichuan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-summer-riverside-scene-with-people-enjoying-vibrant-city-life-under-bright-blue-skies-showcasing-urban-leisure-and-natural-beauty-in-Sichuan-e1750948909815-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-summer-riverside-scene-with-people-enjoying-vibrant-city-life-under-bright-blue-skies-showcasing-urban-leisure-and-natural-beauty-in-Sichuan-e1750948909815-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-summer-riverside-scene-with-people-enjoying-vibrant-city-life-under-bright-blue-skies-showcasing-urban-leisure-and-natural-beauty-in-Sichuan-e1750948909815-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-summer-riverside-scene-with-people-enjoying-vibrant-city-life-under-bright-blue-skies-showcasing-urban-leisure-and-natural-beauty-in-Sichuan-e1750948909815-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-summer-riverside-scene-with-people-enjoying-vibrant-city-life-under-bright-blue-skies-showcasing-urban-leisure-and-natural-beauty-in-Sichuan-e1750948909815-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-summer-riverside-scene-with-people-enjoying-vibrant-city-life-under-bright-blue-skies-showcasing-urban-leisure-and-natural-beauty-in-Sichuan-e1750948909815.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chengdu summer riverside scene<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11efb43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11efb43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1555\"><li data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1189\"><p data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1189\"><strong>Basin areas:<\/strong> 18\u201332\u00b0C (64\u201390\u00b0F), humid and rainy<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1251\"><p data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1251\"><strong>Western plateau:<\/strong> 10\u201320\u00b0C (50\u201368\u00b0F), cool and pleasant<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1337\"><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1337\"><strong>What to wear:<\/strong> Light clothing + a warm jacket for highlands; rain gear recommended<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1555\"><p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Jiuzhaigou, Daocheng Yading, Xichang (Liangshan)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1555\">This is the best season for highland escapes and for experiencing ethnic festivals, including the Yi Torch Festival (July 24, Lunar calendar).<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1590\">Autumn (September\u2013November)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 178px; top: 270.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbcf840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bbcf840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-autumn-ginkgo-tree-avenue-covered-in-golden-leaves-a-stunning-seasonal-landscape-attracting-visitors-to-experience-Chengdus-colorful-fall-scenery-e1750948941494-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25947\" alt=\"Chengdu autumn ginkgo tree avenue covered in golden leaves, a stunning seasonal landscape attracting visitors to experience Chengdu\u2019s colorful fall scenery.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-autumn-ginkgo-tree-avenue-covered-in-golden-leaves-a-stunning-seasonal-landscape-attracting-visitors-to-experience-Chengdus-colorful-fall-scenery-e1750948941494-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-autumn-ginkgo-tree-avenue-covered-in-golden-leaves-a-stunning-seasonal-landscape-attracting-visitors-to-experience-Chengdus-colorful-fall-scenery-e1750948941494-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-autumn-ginkgo-tree-avenue-covered-in-golden-leaves-a-stunning-seasonal-landscape-attracting-visitors-to-experience-Chengdus-colorful-fall-scenery-e1750948941494-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-autumn-ginkgo-tree-avenue-covered-in-golden-leaves-a-stunning-seasonal-landscape-attracting-visitors-to-experience-Chengdus-colorful-fall-scenery-e1750948941494-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-autumn-ginkgo-tree-avenue-covered-in-golden-leaves-a-stunning-seasonal-landscape-attracting-visitors-to-experience-Chengdus-colorful-fall-scenery-e1750948941494-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-autumn-ginkgo-tree-avenue-covered-in-golden-leaves-a-stunning-seasonal-landscape-attracting-visitors-to-experience-Chengdus-colorful-fall-scenery-e1750948941494.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chengdu autumn ginkgo tree avenue<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca92725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca92725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1899\"><li data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1629\"><p data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1629\"><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 12\u201328\u00b0C (54\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1675\"><p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1675\"><strong>Weather:<\/strong> Dry, sunny, excellent visibility<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1725\"><p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1725\"><strong>What to wear:<\/strong> Long sleeves and a light jacket<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1899\"><p data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1899\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Jiuzhaigou, Daocheng Yading<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1899\">Autumn brings colorful forests, golden grasslands, and snow-capped peaks, making it the most photogenic season of the year.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1933\">Winter (December\u2013February)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 143px; top: 150.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6baedb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6baedb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-winter-snowy-street-with-festive-lights-and-people-enjoying-snowfall-highlighting-the-citys-cozy-winter-charm-and-cultural-celebrations-in-Sichuan-e1750948973509-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25948\" alt=\"Chengdu winter snowy street with festive lights and people enjoying snowfall, highlighting the city\u2019s cozy winter charm and cultural celebrations in Sichuan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-winter-snowy-street-with-festive-lights-and-people-enjoying-snowfall-highlighting-the-citys-cozy-winter-charm-and-cultural-celebrations-in-Sichuan-e1750948973509-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-winter-snowy-street-with-festive-lights-and-people-enjoying-snowfall-highlighting-the-citys-cozy-winter-charm-and-cultural-celebrations-in-Sichuan-e1750948973509-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-winter-snowy-street-with-festive-lights-and-people-enjoying-snowfall-highlighting-the-citys-cozy-winter-charm-and-cultural-celebrations-in-Sichuan-e1750948973509-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-winter-snowy-street-with-festive-lights-and-people-enjoying-snowfall-highlighting-the-citys-cozy-winter-charm-and-cultural-celebrations-in-Sichuan-e1750948973509-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-winter-snowy-street-with-festive-lights-and-people-enjoying-snowfall-highlighting-the-citys-cozy-winter-charm-and-cultural-celebrations-in-Sichuan-e1750948973509-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-winter-snowy-street-with-festive-lights-and-people-enjoying-snowfall-highlighting-the-citys-cozy-winter-charm-and-cultural-celebrations-in-Sichuan-e1750948973509.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chengdu winter snowy street<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc3929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bc3929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1993\"><p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1993\"><strong>Basin areas:<\/strong> 0\u201315\u00b0C (32\u201359\u00b0F), damp but not extreme<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2062\"><p data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2062\"><strong>Western plateau:<\/strong> \u20135 to 10\u00b0C (23\u201350\u00b0F), often sunny with snow<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2124\"><p data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2124\"><strong>What to wear:<\/strong> Down jacket, thermal layers, non-slip shoes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2333\"><p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2333\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Jiuzhaigou (snow scenery), Qingcheng Mountain (hot springs)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2333\">Winter also offers a chance to experience <strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2276\">Chinese New Year atmosphere<\/strong> in Chengdu, including temple fairs and local traditions.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"155\">How to Get to Sichuan &amp; Getting Around<\/h2><p>Sichuan is well connected by air and rail, but distances within the province can be significant depending on your route.<\/p><p>For a system-level overview of how to travel between cities and regions in China, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-transportation-guide\/\">China Transportation Guide<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"182\">How to Get to Sichuan<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"591\">International Access (Best Option for Overseas Travelers)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 89px; top: 630.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711f87a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"711f87a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-themed-sightseeing-bus-parked-on-a-city-street-in-Chengdu-e1750949341880-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25949\" alt=\"Panda themed sightseeing bus parked on a city street in Chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-themed-sightseeing-bus-parked-on-a-city-street-in-Chengdu-e1750949341880-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-themed-sightseeing-bus-parked-on-a-city-street-in-Chengdu-e1750949341880-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-themed-sightseeing-bus-parked-on-a-city-street-in-Chengdu-e1750949341880-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-themed-sightseeing-bus-parked-on-a-city-street-in-Chengdu-e1750949341880-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-themed-sightseeing-bus-parked-on-a-city-street-in-Chengdu-e1750949341880-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-themed-sightseeing-bus-parked-on-a-city-street-in-Chengdu-e1750949341880.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d27819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d27819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"591\">Sichuan is served by Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, the province\u2019s two main international gateways.<\/p><p data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"591\">Both airports provide bilingual signage and international visitor service centers, where travelers can arrange currency exchange, SIM cards, and transport assistance after arrival.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1278\">Domestic Connections within China<\/h4><p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1278\">Travelers entering China through other cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou can easily continue to Sichuan by domestic flights or high-speed rail.<\/p><p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1278\">All major train stations and airports in Sichuan support passport-based ticket purchases, making transfers smooth and straightforward.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1311\">Getting Around Sichuan<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1613\">High-Speed Rail (Primary Way to Travel Between Cities)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71577cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"71577cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Busy-Chengdu-street-with-large-digital-billboards-and-autumn-trees-e1750949387526-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25951\" alt=\"Chengdu East Railway Station\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Busy-Chengdu-street-with-large-digital-billboards-and-autumn-trees-e1750949387526-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Busy-Chengdu-street-with-large-digital-billboards-and-autumn-trees-e1750949387526-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Busy-Chengdu-street-with-large-digital-billboards-and-autumn-trees-e1750949387526-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Busy-Chengdu-street-with-large-digital-billboards-and-autumn-trees-e1750949387526-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Busy-Chengdu-street-with-large-digital-billboards-and-autumn-trees-e1750949387526-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Busy-Chengdu-street-with-large-digital-billboards-and-autumn-trees-e1750949387526.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chengdu East Railway Station<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79e53b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79e53b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1613\">High-speed rail is the most efficient way to move around Sichuan.<\/p><p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1613\">Major tourist cities are fully connected, stations have English signage, and tickets can be booked using a passport via official platforms or international booking apps.<\/p><p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1645\">Key routes (2025 reference):<\/p><ul data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1949\"><li data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1708\"><p data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1708\"><strong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1668\">Chengdu \u2192 Leshan<\/strong>: 41 minutes (C6333, Fastest), CNY 30\u2013190 (2nd class)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1832\"><p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1832\"><strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1735\">Chengdu \u2192 Huanglong\/Jiuzhaigou<\/strong>: fastest about 1 hour 39 minutes, CNY 140 (C5782, 2nd class); direct transfer to scenic shuttle buses<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2170\">Scenic Area Transport (Direct &amp; Tourist-Friendly)<\/h4><p data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2170\">Popular destinations such as Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, and Daocheng Yading operate direct shuttle buses linking train stations and airports to scenic areas.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2322\"><li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2190\"><p data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2190\"><strong>Fare:<\/strong> CNY 28\u201360<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2242\"><p data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2242\"><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Timed with train and flight arrivals<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2322\"><p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2322\"><strong>Booking:<\/strong> Online (English-supported platforms) or on-site at visitor centers<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2451\">For remote areas like Danba Tibetan villages or lesser-known valleys, travelers can use shared rides or private cars.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2639\"><li data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2495\"><p data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2495\"><strong>Shared rides:<\/strong> CNY 80\u2013300 per person\/day<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2639\"><p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2639\"><strong>Private car (SUV, 5\u20137 seats):<\/strong> about CNY 500\u2013800 per day<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2639\">Local drivers usually provide basic English assistance, and schedules are flexible.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2680\">Urban Transport (Easy &amp; Cashless)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c580d2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c580d2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Green-Chengdu-taxis-lined-up-at-airport-taxi-stand-under-highway-overpass-e1750949439842-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25953\" alt=\"Green Chengdu taxis lined up at airport taxi stand under highway overpass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Green-Chengdu-taxis-lined-up-at-airport-taxi-stand-under-highway-overpass-e1750949439842-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Green-Chengdu-taxis-lined-up-at-airport-taxi-stand-under-highway-overpass-e1750949439842-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Green-Chengdu-taxis-lined-up-at-airport-taxi-stand-under-highway-overpass-e1750949439842-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Green-Chengdu-taxis-lined-up-at-airport-taxi-stand-under-highway-overpass-e1750949439842-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Green-Chengdu-taxis-lined-up-at-airport-taxi-stand-under-highway-overpass-e1750949439842-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Green-Chengdu-taxis-lined-up-at-airport-taxi-stand-under-highway-overpass-e1750949439842.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Green Chengdu taxis<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02a02e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02a02e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2806\"><p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2806\"><strong data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2692\">Metro<\/strong>: Chengdu, Leshan, and Mianyang have metro systems with bilingual announcements; foreign bank cards are accepted<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2985\"><p data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2898\"><strong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2832\">Taxi \/ Ride-hailing<\/strong>: Use DiDi International (English interface) or street taxis<\/p><ul data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2985\"><li data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2942\"><p data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2942\">Chengdu base fare: CNY 9 (first 2 km)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2985\"><p data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2985\">Leshan base fare: CNY 8 (first 2 km)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3121\"><p data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3121\"><strong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3004\">Public buses<\/strong>: Widely available in cities and near attractions; fares CNY 1\u20132, payable via Alipay or WeChat international versions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>Where to Visit in Sichuan<\/h2><h3>Chengdu (Capital City &amp; Cultural Heart of Sichuan)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe9875 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6fe9875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chengdu-Twin-Towers-at-night-The-iconic-Chengdu-Twin-Towers-illuminated-at-night-with-colorful-lights-and-lively-city-views-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14520\" alt=\"Chengdu Twin Towers at night The iconic Chengdu Twin Towers illuminated at night with colorful lights and lively city views\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chengdu-Twin-Towers-at-night-The-iconic-Chengdu-Twin-Towers-illuminated-at-night-with-colorful-lights-and-lively-city-views-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chengdu-Twin-Towers-at-night-The-iconic-Chengdu-Twin-Towers-illuminated-at-night-with-colorful-lights-and-lively-city-views-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chengdu-Twin-Towers-at-night-The-iconic-Chengdu-Twin-Towers-illuminated-at-night-with-colorful-lights-and-lively-city-views-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chengdu-Twin-Towers-at-night-The-iconic-Chengdu-Twin-Towers-illuminated-at-night-with-colorful-lights-and-lively-city-views-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chengdu-Twin-Towers-at-night-The-iconic-Chengdu-Twin-Towers-illuminated-at-night-with-colorful-lights-and-lively-city-views-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chengdu-Twin-Towers-at-night-The-iconic-Chengdu-Twin-Towers-illuminated-at-night-with-colorful-lights-and-lively-city-views.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chengdu Twin Towers at night<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a985815 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a985815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"455\">As the capital of Sichuan, Chengdu is the cultural heart of the Bashu region and the first stop for most international travelers.<\/p><p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"455\">The city is famous for its relaxed pace of life, deep historical roots, and excellent tourist infrastructure, making it an ideal base for exploring Sichuan.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"506\">Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a131bb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a131bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-Research-Base-of-Giant-Panda-Breeding-e1751016263611-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25961\" alt=\"Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-Research-Base-of-Giant-Panda-Breeding-e1751016263611-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-Research-Base-of-Giant-Panda-Breeding-e1751016263611-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-Research-Base-of-Giant-Panda-Breeding-e1751016263611-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-Research-Base-of-Giant-Panda-Breeding-e1751016263611-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-Research-Base-of-Giant-Panda-Breeding-e1751016263611-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chengdu-Research-Base-of-Giant-Panda-Breeding-e1751016263611.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c3b898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c3b898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"846\">This world-renowned panda research and conservation center is one of the best places on Earth to see giant pandas up close.<\/p><p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"846\">Visitors can observe panda cubs playing and adult pandas eating and resting in a natural, well-maintained environment.<\/p><p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"846\">It is a must-visit landmark for first-time visitors to Sichuan.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"899\"><p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"899\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> CNY 55 (free for visitors aged 60+)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"926\"><p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"926\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 07:30\u201317:00 (March &#8211; October); 08:00-16:30 (November &#8211; February)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"996\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1227\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1028\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> Seeing giant pandas up close is incredibly heartwarming. The park is clean, well organized. Arriving early offers the best chance to see active pandas.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1296\">Qingcheng Mountain &amp; Dujiangyan Irrigation System (UNESCO)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 447.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7ab4b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7ab4b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25985\" alt=\"Dujiangyan Irrigation System chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Dujiangyan Irrigation System<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcfa3c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcfa3c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1648\">This UNESCO World Heritage duo combines ancient engineering and spiritual culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1648\">Dujiangyan is a 2,000-year-old water control system that still functions today, showcasing remarkable ancient wisdom.<\/p><p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1648\">Nearby Qingcheng Mountain is considered the birthplace of Taoism, known for its lush forests and peaceful atmosphere.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1700\"><p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1700\"><strong>Combo Ticket:<\/strong> 80 (Dujiangyan); 80 (Front of Qingcheng Mountain); 20 (Back of Qingcheng)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1727\"><p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1727\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a008:00-18:00 (2 March &#8211; 31 October); 07:30\u201317:00 (1 November &#8211; 1 March)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2077\"><strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1816\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2077\"><strong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1848\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> Dujiangyan is impressive for its historical engineering, while Qingcheng Mountain feels calm and refreshing. Multilingual explanations help visitors understand the cultural background, especially enjoyable during the off-season.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2125\">Kuanzhai Alley &amp; Jinli Ancient Street<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 34px; top: 519.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d91bb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d91bb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kuanzhai-Alley-street-food-stalls-in-Chengdu-e1755180169956-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28025\" alt=\"Kuanzhai Alley street food stalls in Chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kuanzhai-Alley-street-food-stalls-in-Chengdu-e1755180169956-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kuanzhai-Alley-street-food-stalls-in-Chengdu-e1755180169956-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kuanzhai-Alley-street-food-stalls-in-Chengdu-e1755180169956-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kuanzhai-Alley-street-food-stalls-in-Chengdu-e1755180169956-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kuanzhai-Alley-street-food-stalls-in-Chengdu-e1755180169956-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kuanzhai-Alley-street-food-stalls-in-Chengdu-e1755180169956.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Kuanzhai Alley street food stalls in Chengdu<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e38fce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e38fce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2465\">These two historic streets represent Chengdu\u2019s urban heritage.<\/p><p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2465\">Kuanzhai Alley showcases traditional western Sichuan courtyard houses, while Jinli focuses on folk culture linked to the Three Kingdoms era.<\/p><p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2465\">Both are ideal for strolling, tasting local snacks, and experiencing Chengdu\u2019s everyday lifestyle.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2490\"><p data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2490\"><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2514\"><p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2514\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Open all day<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2762\"><strong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2557\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.5 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2762\"><strong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2589\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The atmosphere is lively and authentic, with food, culture, and history all in one place. Though visiting outside peak hours is more comfortable.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2810\">Wuhou Shrine &amp; Du Fu Thatched Cottage<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f7c42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44f7c42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wuhou-Shrine-Jinli-Ancient-Street-chengdu-e1751015879675-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25958\" alt=\"Wuhou Shrine &amp; Jinli Ancient Street chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wuhou-Shrine-Jinli-Ancient-Street-chengdu-e1751015879675-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wuhou-Shrine-Jinli-Ancient-Street-chengdu-e1751015879675-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wuhou-Shrine-Jinli-Ancient-Street-chengdu-e1751015879675-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wuhou-Shrine-Jinli-Ancient-Street-chengdu-e1751015879675-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wuhou-Shrine-Jinli-Ancient-Street-chengdu-e1751015879675-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wuhou-Shrine-Jinli-Ancient-Street-chengdu-e1751015879675.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Wuhou Shrine &amp; Jinli Ancient Street chengdu<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c11cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63c11cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"3124\">Wuhou Shrine is China\u2019s only temple dedicated to both a ruler and his ministers, focusing on <strong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2959\">Three Kingdoms history<\/strong>. Du Fu Thatched Cottage preserves the former residence of China\u2019s most famous Tang Dynasty poet, offering a deep look into classical Chinese literature and history.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3154\"><p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3154\"><strong>Wuhou Shrine:<\/strong> CNY 50<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3193\"><p data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3193\"><strong>Du Fu Thatched Cottage:<\/strong> CNY 50<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3454\"><strong data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3251\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.4 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3454\"><strong data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3283\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> Rich in history and culture. A great place to understand Sichuan\u2019s literary and historical heritage.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3454\">Aba (Fairytale Landscapes &amp; UNESCO Heritage Hub)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 5px; top: 190.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1647757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1647757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35096\" alt=\"Jiuzhaigou Valley, Aba Sichuan \u2013 Crystal clear alpine lake reflecting forested mountains and blue sky, showcasing Sichuan\u2019s most iconic natural scenery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Aba-Sichuan-\u2013-Crystal-clear-alpine-lake-reflecting-forested-mountains-and-blue-sky-showcasing-Sichuans-most-iconic-natural-scenery.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Jiuzhaigou Valley, Aba Sichuan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4a7abd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4a7abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"431\">Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture represents the most iconic natural scenery in Sichuan.<\/p><p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"431\">Known for its otherworldly landscapes and dense concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites, Aba combines pristine alpine nature with distinctive Tibetan and Qiang ethnic culture.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"463\">Jiuzhaigou Valley (UNESCO)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 30px; top: 171.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a95fc6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a95fc6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-autumn-foliage-reflecting-in-lake-at-Jiuzhaigou-National-Park-Sichuan-China-e1751638538909-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26364\" alt=\"Colorful autumn foliage reflecting in lake at Jiuzhaigou National Park, Sichuan, China\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-autumn-foliage-reflecting-in-lake-at-Jiuzhaigou-National-Park-Sichuan-China-e1751638538909-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-autumn-foliage-reflecting-in-lake-at-Jiuzhaigou-National-Park-Sichuan-China-e1751638538909-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-autumn-foliage-reflecting-in-lake-at-Jiuzhaigou-National-Park-Sichuan-China-e1751638538909-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-autumn-foliage-reflecting-in-lake-at-Jiuzhaigou-National-Park-Sichuan-China-e1751638538909-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-autumn-foliage-reflecting-in-lake-at-Jiuzhaigou-National-Park-Sichuan-China-e1751638538909-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-autumn-foliage-reflecting-in-lake-at-Jiuzhaigou-National-Park-Sichuan-China-e1751638538909.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Jiuzhaigou National Park, Sichuan, China<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f51bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52f51bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"886\">Jiuzhaigou is a UNESCO-listed natural wonder famous for its high-altitude lakes, calcified waterfalls, and virgin forests.<\/p><p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"886\">The scenery changes dramatically with the seasons, while highlights such as Five-Color Pond and Nuorilang Waterfall showcase nature at its most vivid and dynamic.<\/p><p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"886\">Often described as a \u201cfairyland on earth,\u201d it is one of China\u2019s most breathtaking destinations.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"947\"><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"947\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> CNY 160 (Scenic Area + Shuttle bus)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1000\"><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1000\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 08:30\u201318:00<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1347\"><strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1092\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1347\"><strong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1124\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The scenery far exceeds expectations. The lakes are crystal clear and colorful. Crowds are well managed in peak season, while winter snow creates a quieter, magical atmosphere.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1388\">Huanglong Scenic Area (UNESCO)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d20477 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d20477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Snow-covered-trees-and-colorful-travertine-pools-in-Huanglong-Scenic-Area-during-winter-showcasing-its-ethereal-charm.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6788\" alt=\"Snow covered trees and colorful travertine pools in Huanglong Scenic Area during winter showcasing its ethereal charm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Snow-covered-trees-and-colorful-travertine-pools-in-Huanglong-Scenic-Area-during-winter-showcasing-its-ethereal-charm.webp 690w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Snow-covered-trees-and-colorful-travertine-pools-in-Huanglong-Scenic-Area-during-winter-showcasing-its-ethereal-charm-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Snow-covered-trees-and-colorful-travertine-pools-in-Huanglong-Scenic-Area-during-winter-showcasing-its-ethereal-charm-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Snow covered trees and colorful travertine pools in Huanglong Scenic Area<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73e5c7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73e5c7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1734\">Huanglong is best known for its terraced calcified pools, stretching across the highland valley like golden ribbons.<\/p><p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1734\">Snow-capped peaks, deep gorges, and Huanglong Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist site, add cultural depth to the dramatic natural setting.<\/p><p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1734\">It is a rare blend of alpine geology and religious heritage.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1795\"><p data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1795\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> CNY 170 (peak season) \/ CNY 60 (low season)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1822\"><p data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1822\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 09:00\u201318:00<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2098\"><strong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1875\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2098\"><strong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1907\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The calcified pools are visually stunning, and the high-altitude scenery feels powerful and untouched. Visitors should pace themselves to adjust to the altitude.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2161\">Daocheng Yading (Often Called \u201cThe Last Shangri-La\u201d)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87de1b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"87de1b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumn-Forest-and-Sacred-Peaks-in-Daocheng-Yading-Nature-Reserve-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31117\" alt=\"Autumn Forest and Sacred Peaks in Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumn-Forest-and-Sacred-Peaks-in-Daocheng-Yading-Nature-Reserve-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumn-Forest-and-Sacred-Peaks-in-Daocheng-Yading-Nature-Reserve-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumn-Forest-and-Sacred-Peaks-in-Daocheng-Yading-Nature-Reserve-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumn-Forest-and-Sacred-Peaks-in-Daocheng-Yading-Nature-Reserve-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumn-Forest-and-Sacred-Peaks-in-Daocheng-Yading-Nature-Reserve-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumn-Forest-and-Sacred-Peaks-in-Daocheng-Yading-Nature-Reserve.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Autumn Forest and Sacred Peaks in Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772961d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"772961d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2555\">Located on the western Sichuan plateau, Daocheng Yading is revered as a highland sanctuary of snow peaks, alpine lakes, and vast meadows.<\/p><p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2555\">The Three Sacred Mountains, along with Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake, form the core highlights.<\/p><p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2555\">Hiking here is physically demanding but deeply rewarding, making it a dream destination for nature and outdoor lovers.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2602\"><p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2602\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> CNY 266 (Peak)\/240 (Low) (146\/120 + 120shuttle bus)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2629\"><p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2629\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 08:20\u201315:50<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2970\"><strong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2691\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2970\"><strong data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2723\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The landscape feels pure and almost spiritual. Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake are exceptionally clear. Hiking is challenging, but the sense of achievement is strong.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2970\">Leshan &amp; Mount Emei (Buddhist Heritage &amp; Mountain Landscapes)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d00a189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d00a189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-City-Sichuan-\u2013-Entrance-landmark-of-Leshan-surrounded-by-lush-green-hills-gateway-to-the-famous-Leshan-Giant-Buddha-area-1024x771.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35097\" alt=\"Leshan City, Sichuan \u2013 Entrance landmark of Leshan surrounded by lush green hills, gateway to the famous Leshan Giant Buddha area\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-City-Sichuan-\u2013-Entrance-landmark-of-Leshan-surrounded-by-lush-green-hills-gateway-to-the-famous-Leshan-Giant-Buddha-area-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-City-Sichuan-\u2013-Entrance-landmark-of-Leshan-surrounded-by-lush-green-hills-gateway-to-the-famous-Leshan-Giant-Buddha-area-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-City-Sichuan-\u2013-Entrance-landmark-of-Leshan-surrounded-by-lush-green-hills-gateway-to-the-famous-Leshan-Giant-Buddha-area-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-City-Sichuan-\u2013-Entrance-landmark-of-Leshan-surrounded-by-lush-green-hills-gateway-to-the-famous-Leshan-Giant-Buddha-area-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-City-Sichuan-\u2013-Entrance-landmark-of-Leshan-surrounded-by-lush-green-hills-gateway-to-the-famous-Leshan-Giant-Buddha-area-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-City-Sichuan-\u2013-Entrance-landmark-of-Leshan-surrounded-by-lush-green-hills-gateway-to-the-famous-Leshan-Giant-Buddha-area.webp 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Leshan City, Sichuan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88964cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88964cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"509\">Leshan and Mount Emei sit side by side in southern Sichuan and together form a rare UNESCO-listed cultural and natural heritage pair.<\/p><p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"509\">The region seamlessly blends monumental Buddhist landmarks with dramatic mountain scenery, making it one of the most spiritually and visually powerful travel destinations in China.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"543\">Leshan Giant Buddha (UNESCO)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 243.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-636c98d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"636c98d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha\uff0c-around-chengdu-travel-destinaition-e1751088766227-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25996\" alt=\"Leshan Giant Buddha\uff0c around chengdu travel destinaition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha\uff0c-around-chengdu-travel-destinaition-e1751088766227-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha\uff0c-around-chengdu-travel-destinaition-e1751088766227-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha\uff0c-around-chengdu-travel-destinaition-e1751088766227-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha\uff0c-around-chengdu-travel-destinaition-e1751088766227-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha\uff0c-around-chengdu-travel-destinaition-e1751088766227-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha\uff0c-around-chengdu-travel-destinaition-e1751088766227.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Leshan Giant Buddha<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6526c74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6526c74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"959\">The Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone-carved Buddha statue in the world, standing 71 meters tall.<\/p><p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"959\">Carved directly into the cliff face of Mount Lingyun, the statue overlooks the confluence of three rivers.<\/p><p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"959\">Visitors can admire both the immense scale of the carving and the surrounding river-and-mountain panorama, while gaining insight into the region\u2019s deep Buddhist heritage.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"983\"><p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"983\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> CNY 80<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1010\"><p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1010\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 08:00\u201317:30<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1082\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1114\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The sheer size of the Buddha is awe-inspiring. The river views are expansive, and viewing the statue from different angles creates striking photo opportunities. A truly unforgettable cultural landmark.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1346\">Mount Emei (UNESCO)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -24px; top: 495.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f57139a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f57139a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Summit-covered-in-snow-during-winter-sunrise-at-Mount-Emei-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30725\" alt=\"Golden Summit covered in snow during winter sunrise at Mount Emei\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Summit-covered-in-snow-during-winter-sunrise-at-Mount-Emei-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Summit-covered-in-snow-during-winter-sunrise-at-Mount-Emei-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Summit-covered-in-snow-during-winter-sunrise-at-Mount-Emei-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Summit-covered-in-snow-during-winter-sunrise-at-Mount-Emei-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Summit-covered-in-snow-during-winter-sunrise-at-Mount-Emei-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Summit-covered-in-snow-during-winter-sunrise-at-Mount-Emei.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Golden Summit covered, Mount Emei<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41572d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41572d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1757\">Mount Emei is one of China\u2019s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and the bodhimanda of Samantabhadra (Puxian) Bodhisattva.<\/p><p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1757\">It is renowned for its combination of sacred temples, rich biodiversity, and high-altitude scenery.<\/p><p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1757\">The Golden Summit is famous for sea-of-clouds views and rare \u201cBuddha\u2019s Halo\u201d optical phenomena, while ancient monasteries line the forested mountain paths.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1819\"><p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1819\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> CNY 160 (peak season) \/ CNY 110 (low season)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1851\"><p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong>Sightseeing bus:<\/strong> CNY 90<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1905\"><p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1905\"><strong>Golden Summit cable car (round trip):<\/strong> CNY 30+20<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1932\"><p data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1932\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 06:00\u201318:00<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2314\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2022\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2314\"><strong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2054\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The Golden Summit scenery is breathtaking, especially when clouds roll beneath the peaks. The spiritual atmosphere is strong, and the cable car makes access easier while still allowing time to explore temples and mountain trails. Well worth a dedicated visit.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2314\">Liangshan &amp; Ganzi (Tibetan, Qiang &amp; Yi Ethnic Cultures)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44fc399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44fc399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan-1024x682.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35098\" alt=\"Xichang Bird Island Wetland Park \u2013 Sunset over tranquil lakes with flying birds and distant mountains, highlighting Xichang\u2019s ecological beauty in Sichuan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Xichang-Bird-Island-Wetland-Park-\u2013-Sunset-over-tranquil-lakes-with-flying-birds-and-distant-mountains-highlighting-Xichangs-ecological-beauty-in-Sichuan.webp 1621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Xichang Bird Island Wetland Park<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90d691b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90d691b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"562\">Liangshan and Ganzi are home to a rich mix of Tibetan, Qiang, and Yi ethnic communities, offering some of the most immersive cultural experiences in western Sichuan.<\/p><p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"562\">This region is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond scenery and connect with living traditions, festivals, architecture, and everyday ethnic life in a largely uncommercialized setting.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"602\">Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525c320 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"525c320\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liangshan-Yi-Autonomous-Prefecture-\u2013-Panoramic-lakeside-landscape-with-wetlands-and-blue-skies-reflecting-the-natural-charm-of-Liangshan-Sichuan-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35099\" alt=\"Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture \u2013 Panoramic lakeside landscape with wetlands and blue skies, reflecting the natural charm of Liangshan, Sichuan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liangshan-Yi-Autonomous-Prefecture-\u2013-Panoramic-lakeside-landscape-with-wetlands-and-blue-skies-reflecting-the-natural-charm-of-Liangshan-Sichuan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liangshan-Yi-Autonomous-Prefecture-\u2013-Panoramic-lakeside-landscape-with-wetlands-and-blue-skies-reflecting-the-natural-charm-of-Liangshan-Sichuan-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liangshan-Yi-Autonomous-Prefecture-\u2013-Panoramic-lakeside-landscape-with-wetlands-and-blue-skies-reflecting-the-natural-charm-of-Liangshan-Sichuan-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liangshan-Yi-Autonomous-Prefecture-\u2013-Panoramic-lakeside-landscape-with-wetlands-and-blue-skies-reflecting-the-natural-charm-of-Liangshan-Sichuan-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liangshan-Yi-Autonomous-Prefecture-\u2013-Panoramic-lakeside-landscape-with-wetlands-and-blue-skies-reflecting-the-natural-charm-of-Liangshan-Sichuan-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liangshan-Yi-Autonomous-Prefecture-\u2013-Panoramic-lakeside-landscape-with-wetlands-and-blue-skies-reflecting-the-natural-charm-of-Liangshan-Sichuan.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6dad7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6dad7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"968\">Liangshan is the largest Yi ethnic settlement in China, where traditional customs remain deeply rooted in daily life.<\/p><p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"968\">The region is best known for the vibrant Yi Torch Festival, one of southwest China\u2019s most dramatic folk celebrations, as well as hands-on experiences such as Yi embroidery, traditional dress, and local cuisine.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1033\"><p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1033\"><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free (folk activities charge separately)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1132\"><p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1132\"><strong>Key highlights:<\/strong> Yi Torch Festival (July 24, Lunar calendar), Yi embroidery craftsmanship<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1405\"><strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1145\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1405\"><strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1177\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The Torch Festival creates an electrifying atmosphere, with music, dance, and fire rituals filling the streets. Cultural workshops offer meaningful insight into Yi traditions, making the experience both authentic and memorable.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1438\">Danba Tibetan Villages<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 33px; top: 254.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3c270a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3c270a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiaju-and-Zhonglu-Tibetan-Villages-Danba-\u2013-Traditional-Tibetan-houses-scattered-across-green-hillsides-representing-classic-Jiarong-Tibetan-architecture-in-Sichuan-1024x682.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35100\" alt=\"Jiaju and Zhonglu Tibetan Villages, Danba \u2013 Traditional Tibetan houses scattered across green hillsides, representing classic Jiarong Tibetan architecture in Sichuan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiaju-and-Zhonglu-Tibetan-Villages-Danba-\u2013-Traditional-Tibetan-houses-scattered-across-green-hillsides-representing-classic-Jiarong-Tibetan-architecture-in-Sichuan-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiaju-and-Zhonglu-Tibetan-Villages-Danba-\u2013-Traditional-Tibetan-houses-scattered-across-green-hillsides-representing-classic-Jiarong-Tibetan-architecture-in-Sichuan-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiaju-and-Zhonglu-Tibetan-Villages-Danba-\u2013-Traditional-Tibetan-houses-scattered-across-green-hillsides-representing-classic-Jiarong-Tibetan-architecture-in-Sichuan-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiaju-and-Zhonglu-Tibetan-Villages-Danba-\u2013-Traditional-Tibetan-houses-scattered-across-green-hillsides-representing-classic-Jiarong-Tibetan-architecture-in-Sichuan-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiaju-and-Zhonglu-Tibetan-Villages-Danba-\u2013-Traditional-Tibetan-houses-scattered-across-green-hillsides-representing-classic-Jiarong-Tibetan-architecture-in-Sichuan-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jiaju-and-Zhonglu-Tibetan-Villages-Danba-\u2013-Traditional-Tibetan-houses-scattered-across-green-hillsides-representing-classic-Jiarong-Tibetan-architecture-in-Sichuan.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Jiaju and Zhonglu Tibetan Villages, Danba<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-844862f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"844862f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1797\">Danba is a settlement of the Jiarong Tibetan people, famous for its stone watchtowers and hillside villages.<\/p><p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1797\">The villages are arranged along mountain slopes, surrounded by farmland and valleys, creating a striking blend of architecture and natural scenery.<\/p><p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1797\">The watchtowers reflect centuries of defensive and cultural history.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1821\"><p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1821\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> CNY 50<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1844\"><p data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1844\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> All day<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2174\"><strong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1911\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2174\"><strong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1943\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The villages feel peaceful and untouched, with distinctive stone towers that stand out against the landscape. Slow exploration allows visitors to appreciate both the architecture and the rhythm of traditional Tibetan village life.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2204\">Beichuan Qiang City<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 7px; top: 246.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e80dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"81e80dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35101\" alt=\"Beichuan Qiang City \u2013 Stone built Qiang style fortress town set against misty mountains, symbolizing Qiang ethnic culture in northern Sichuan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beichuan-Qiang-City-\u2013-Stone-built-Qiang-style-fortress-town-set-against-misty-mountains-symbolizing-Qiang-ethnic-culture-in-northern-Sichuan.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Beichuan Qiang City<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb2f71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fb2f71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2621\">Beichuan is the core cultural center of the Qiang ethnic group, the only ethnic minority unique to Sichuan.<\/p><p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2621\">The site features traditional Qiang stone towers, reconstructed villages, and interactive cultural experiences such as Qiang embroidery and local ceremonial wine.<\/p><p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2621\">Visitors may also encounter celebrations of Qiang New Year, one of the community\u2019s most important festivals.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2646\"><p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2669\"><p data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2669\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> All day<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2747\"><p data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2747\"><strong>Key highlights:<\/strong> Qiang stone towers, Qiang New Year (October 1, Lunar Calendar)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3027\"><strong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2760\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.5 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3027\"><strong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2792\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The area offers a rare look into Qiang culture, which is less known outside China. Craft demonstrations and local rituals provide genuine cultural depth, and the free entry makes it an excellent value for culturally curious travelers.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3027\">Langzhong Ancient City (Bashu Heritage &amp; Three Kingdoms Culture)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 114px; top: 358.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7ddccc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7ddccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35102\" alt=\"Langzhong Ancient City \u2013 Elevated view of traditional Chinese rooftops and historic towers, showcasing one of Sichuan\u2019s best preserved ancient towns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Langzhong-Ancient-City-\u2013-Elevated-view-of-traditional-Chinese-rooftops-and-historic-towers-showcasing-one-of-Sichuans-best-preserved-ancient-towns.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Langzhong Ancient City<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c47a93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c47a93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"974\">Langzhong represents a classic example of a traditional county city in southwest China.<\/p><p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"974\">Its urban layout follows ancient planning principles, with winding lanes, historic gates, and well-preserved architecture.<\/p><p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"974\">The city is closely associated with Zhang Fei, a key general from the Three Kingdoms era, whose legacy remains central to local identity.<\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1228\">Key sites include the ancient city walls, Zhang Fei Temple, the former Imperial Examination Hall (Gongyuan), and Zhongtian Tower, all of which reflect Langzhong\u2019s political, military, and cultural importance through different dynasties.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1269\"><p data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1269\"><strong>Ticket:<\/strong> Free<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1304\"><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1304\"><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> All day<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1388\"><p data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1388\"><strong>Key highlights:<\/strong> Ming\u2013Qing city walls, Zhang Fei Temple, traditional street grid<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1401\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6 \/ 5<\/li><li data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1742\"><strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1434\">Visitor Feedback:<\/strong> The city retains an authentic historical feel with minimal over-commercialization. Traditional architecture is well preserved, and the Three Kingdoms stories add strong narrative depth. Evening walks through the old streets are especially atmospheric, with soft lighting highlighting the ancient structures.<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"132\">Cultural Experiences &amp; Local Traditions<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"250\">Core Bashu Cultural Experiences<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"852\">Sichuan Opera (Chuan Opera)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33331d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d33331d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act-1024x682.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31208\" alt=\"Sichuan Opera performer in golden armor breathes fire during a dramatic stage act\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sichuan-Opera-performer-in-golden-armor-breathes-fire-during-a-dramatic-stage-act.webp 1621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Sichuan Opera performer<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0522d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0522d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"852\">Sichuan Opera is one of the most iconic cultural symbols of the Bashu region.<\/p><p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"852\">Famous for dramatic face-changing and fire-spitting performances, it offers a vivid introduction to traditional Chinese theater.<\/p><p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"852\">A popular venue in Chengdu presents nightly shows with clear explanations, allowing visitors to appreciate both the visual spectacle and the cultural meaning behind each act.<\/p><p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"852\">Some performances also include interactive sessions where visitors can try simple face-changing props themselves.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1045\">Intangible Cultural Heritage Crafts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b9c6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"93b9c6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shu-brocade-embroidery-featuring-panda-family-in-silk-artwork-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31322\" alt=\"Shu brocade embroidery featuring panda family in silk artwork\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shu-brocade-embroidery-featuring-panda-family-in-silk-artwork-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shu-brocade-embroidery-featuring-panda-family-in-silk-artwork-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shu-brocade-embroidery-featuring-panda-family-in-silk-artwork-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shu-brocade-embroidery-featuring-panda-family-in-silk-artwork-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shu-brocade-embroidery-featuring-panda-family-in-silk-artwork-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shu-brocade-embroidery-featuring-panda-family-in-silk-artwork.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Shu brocade embroidery<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e7df5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51e7df5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1045\">Sichuan is home to several nationally recognized traditional crafts, many of which are beginner-friendly and easy to experience in short workshops.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1520\"><li data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1205\"><p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1077\">Shu Embroidery (Chengdu):<\/strong> Known for its delicate stitching and elegant colors, visitors can try basic embroidery techniques and create small souvenirs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1389\"><p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1389\"><strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1236\">Mianzhu New Year Prints:<\/strong> A traditional folk art style featuring bold colors and symbolic imagery. Visitors can participate in hands-on block printing and take their work home.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1520\"><p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1520\"><strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1420\">Qingshen Bamboo Weaving:<\/strong> Using bamboo as fine \u201cthreads,\u201d this craft showcases local ingenuity and sustainable craftsmanship.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1943\">Tea Culture &amp; Slow Life<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76607e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e76607e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tea-master-performing-long-spout-tea-pouring-at-Heming-Teahouse-Chengdu-e1755180536477-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28034\" alt=\"Tea master performing long spout tea pouring at Heming Teahouse Chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tea-master-performing-long-spout-tea-pouring-at-Heming-Teahouse-Chengdu-e1755180536477-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tea-master-performing-long-spout-tea-pouring-at-Heming-Teahouse-Chengdu-e1755180536477-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tea-master-performing-long-spout-tea-pouring-at-Heming-Teahouse-Chengdu-e1755180536477-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tea-master-performing-long-spout-tea-pouring-at-Heming-Teahouse-Chengdu-e1755180536477-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tea-master-performing-long-spout-tea-pouring-at-Heming-Teahouse-Chengdu-e1755180536477-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tea-master-performing-long-spout-tea-pouring-at-Heming-Teahouse-Chengdu-e1755180536477.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Tea master performing long spout tea pouring at Heming Teahouse Chengdu<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0fa5f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0fa5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1943\">Tea culture is deeply rooted in Sichuan daily life.<\/p><p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1943\">Sitting on a bamboo chair with a covered tea bowl is a classic Chengdu experience, reflecting the city\u2019s relaxed pace.<\/p><p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1943\">For those seeking deeper insight, tea-growing areas around Mount Mengding offer seasonal activities where visitors can pick tea leaves and learn basic processing techniques, connecting nature, history, and daily customs.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2007\">Tibetan, Yi &amp; Qiang Ethnic Cultural Experiences<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2519\">Tibetan Culture (Ganzi region)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0211a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba0211a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gannan-Tibetan-Thangka-1-e1743084537897-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17519\" alt=\"Gannan Tibetan Thangka\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gannan-Tibetan-Thangka-1-e1743084537897-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gannan-Tibetan-Thangka-1-e1743084537897-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gannan-Tibetan-Thangka-1-e1743084537897-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gannan-Tibetan-Thangka-1-e1743084537897.webp 996w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Gannan Tibetan Thangka<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d08ce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d08ce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2519\">Tibetan communities in western Sichuan preserve a strong sense of tradition and spiritual life.<\/p><p data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2519\">Visitors can join Guozhuang circle dances around a bonfire, an open and welcoming social activity.<\/p><p data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2519\">Other experiences include learning how to make butter tea, a staple drink in high-altitude regions, and introductory Thangka painting, which offers insight into Tibetan Buddhist art and symbolism.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2998\">Yi Culture (Liangshan region)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 28px; top: 166.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2a6cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2a6cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Torch-Festival-Sichuan-\u2013-Nighttime-celebration-with-large-bonfire-and-crowds-dancing-capturing-the-vibrant-Yi-ethnic-festival-atmosphere.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35103\" alt=\"Yi Torch Festival, Sichuan \u2013 Nighttime celebration with large bonfire and crowds dancing, capturing the vibrant Yi ethnic festival atmosphere\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Torch-Festival-Sichuan-\u2013-Nighttime-celebration-with-large-bonfire-and-crowds-dancing-capturing-the-vibrant-Yi-ethnic-festival-atmosphere.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Torch-Festival-Sichuan-\u2013-Nighttime-celebration-with-large-bonfire-and-crowds-dancing-capturing-the-vibrant-Yi-ethnic-festival-atmosphere-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Torch-Festival-Sichuan-\u2013-Nighttime-celebration-with-large-bonfire-and-crowds-dancing-capturing-the-vibrant-Yi-ethnic-festival-atmosphere-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Torch-Festival-Sichuan-\u2013-Nighttime-celebration-with-large-bonfire-and-crowds-dancing-capturing-the-vibrant-Yi-ethnic-festival-atmosphere-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Torch-Festival-Sichuan-\u2013-Nighttime-celebration-with-large-bonfire-and-crowds-dancing-capturing-the-vibrant-Yi-ethnic-festival-atmosphere-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Yi Torch Festival, Sichuan <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a147af6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a147af6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2998\">Liangshan is the largest Yi ethnic area in China and is known for its vibrant festivals.<\/p><p data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2998\">The Yi Torch Festival (Lunar July 24) is the most important annual event, featuring bonfire celebrations, traditional dances, horse racing, and bullfighting.<\/p><p data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2998\">Visitors can also try Yi embroidery, known for bold patterns, or experience the Yi New Year (Lunar October), which includes ceremonial feasts and blessing rituals.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3446\">Qiang Culture (Beichuan region)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 371px; top: 102.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cae68cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cae68cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35104\" alt=\"Qiang New Year Festival \u2013 Traditional Qiang cultural performance with dancers in ethnic costumes and ceremonial stage, celebrating an important Sichuan ethnic festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Qiang-New-Year-Festival-\u2013-Traditional-Qiang-cultural-performance-with-dancers-in-ethnic-costumes-and-ceremonial-stage-celebrating-an-important-Sichuan-ethnic-festival.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Qiang New Year Festival<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1ebb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd1ebb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3446\">The Qiang people are unique to Sichuan and known for their stone watchtowers and mountain settlements.<\/p><p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3446\">The Qiang New Year (Lunar October 1) is the most significant festival, featuring sheepskin drum dances, ritual wine drinking, and community celebrations.<\/p><p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3446\">Visitors can also join Qiang embroidery workshops or learn about traditional tower construction, reflecting centuries of architectural wisdom.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3497\">Cultural Etiquette &amp; Local Customs<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3578\">Respect for Beliefs and Rituals<\/h4><ul data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3847\"><li data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3658\"><p data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3658\">Avoid stepping on prayer flags or touching people\u2019s heads in Tibetan areas.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3767\"><p data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3767\">In Yi households, never step over the indoor fire pit, which symbolizes family and spiritual continuity.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3847\"><p data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3847\">Do not enter Qiang ceremonial rooms or watchtower shrines without permission.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"4084\">Dining Etiquette<\/h4><p data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"4084\">Sichuan cuisine is known for bold flavors, but diners are never pressured to drink alcohol or eat spicy food.<\/p><p data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"4084\">Shared meals often use serving chopsticks, and visitors can politely request milder flavors if needed.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4390\">Photography Awareness<\/h4><p data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4390\">Always ask before photographing local residents, especially during festivals or rituals.<\/p><p data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4390\">Photography of statues, scriptures, or ceremonies inside temples is usually prohibited.<\/p><p data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4390\">Clear signs are posted in most places\u2014following them shows respect and ensures a smooth experience.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"118\">Food &amp; Dining Culture in Sichuan<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"212\">The Essence of Sichuan Cuisine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f89772e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f89772e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sichuan-Cuisine-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8971\" alt=\"Sichuan Cuisine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sichuan-Cuisine-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sichuan-Cuisine-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sichuan-Cuisine-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sichuan-Cuisine.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Sichuan Cuisine<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdbfae6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdbfae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"443\">Sichuan cuisine is defined by its signature mala flavor\u2014numbing, spicy, and aromatic\u2014but its food culture is far more diverse than many travelers expect.<\/p><p data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"443\">Broadly, Sichuan\u2019s dining scene can be divided into three main styles.<\/p><ul data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"832\"><li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"567\"><p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"479\">Classic Bashu Sichuan cuisine<\/strong> is rich, layered, and bold, with many dishes available in mild or non-spicy versions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"707\"><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"707\"><strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"605\">Western Sichuan Tibetan cuisine<\/strong> focuses on simple seasoning and high-altitude, natural ingredients, with clean and warming flavors.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"832\"><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"734\">Liangshan Yi cuisine<\/strong> is savory and fragrant rather than spicy, highlighting hearty meats and rustic cooking methods.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"969\">Together, these styles offer wide flavor choices, making Sichuan surprisingly approachable even for visitors who do not eat spicy food.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"292\">What to Eat in Sichuan?<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"395\">Chengdu Classics<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f43fef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9f43fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chengdu-hot-pot-with-assorted-meats-and-vegetables-e1755179404612-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28007\" alt=\"Traditional Chengdu hot pot with assorted meats and vegetables\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chengdu-hot-pot-with-assorted-meats-and-vegetables-e1755179404612-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chengdu-hot-pot-with-assorted-meats-and-vegetables-e1755179404612-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chengdu-hot-pot-with-assorted-meats-and-vegetables-e1755179404612-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chengdu-hot-pot-with-assorted-meats-and-vegetables-e1755179404612-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chengdu-hot-pot-with-assorted-meats-and-vegetables-e1755179404612-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chengdu-hot-pot-with-assorted-meats-and-vegetables-e1755179404612.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Traditional Chengdu hot pot<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1d8a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d1d8a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"721\"><strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"417\">Mapo Tofu (\u2248\u00a520)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"721\">A signature Sichuan dish made with silky tofu in chili bean sauce, balancing numbing pepper aroma with gentle heat.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"721\"><strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"549\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"721\"><strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"580\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> The spice level is surprisingly manageable, the tofu is very smooth, and it pairs perfectly with rice\u2014even for visitors new to Sichuan food.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1035\"><strong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"750\">Kung Pao Chicken (\u2248\u00a535)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1035\">Diced chicken stir-fried with peanuts and a sweet-sour base, finished with mild chili heat.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1035\"><strong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"858\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1035\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"889\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> The sweet-and-sour flavor makes this dish easy to enjoy, with only light spiciness. Many visitors consider it the most approachable Sichuan dish.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1349\"><strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1063\">Dan Dan Noodles (\u2248\u00a515)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1349\">Springy noodles topped with savory sesame-chili sauce and preserved vegetables, commonly eaten as a quick street snack.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1349\"><strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1199\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1349\"><strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1230\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> Rich sauce without being overwhelming, good texture, and very affordable\u2014ideal for first-time street food experiences.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1645\"><strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1377\">Zhong Dumplings (\u2248\u00a512)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1645\">Cold dumplings served in a sweet-spicy chili oil sauce, light and refreshing rather than greasy.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1645\"><strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1490\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.4\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1645\"><strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1521\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> The sweet chili oil is aromatic but not harsh, and the dumplings feel lighter than expected\u2014easy to try even for beginners.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2002\"><strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1688\">Chengdu Hot Pot (\u2248\u00a560\u2013120 per person)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2002\">Sichuan\u2019s most famous dining experience. A split pot (mild + spicy broth) allows different spice preferences at the same table.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2002\"><strong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1832\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2002\"><strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1863\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> The split pot is very considerate, ingredients are fresh, and spice levels can be adjusted\u2014hot pot is enjoyable even for non-spicy eaters.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2051\">Leshan Specialties<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8154883 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8154883\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Qiaojiao-Beef-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-fresh-herbs-a-famous-local-specialty-from-Leshan-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35105\" alt=\"Leshan Qiaojiao Beef \u2013 Traditional Sichuan beef soup with tender sliced beef and fresh herbs, a famous local specialty from Leshan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Qiaojiao-Beef-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-fresh-herbs-a-famous-local-specialty-from-Leshan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Qiaojiao-Beef-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-fresh-herbs-a-famous-local-specialty-from-Leshan-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Qiaojiao-Beef-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-fresh-herbs-a-famous-local-specialty-from-Leshan-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Qiaojiao-Beef-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-fresh-herbs-a-famous-local-specialty-from-Leshan-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Qiaojiao-Beef-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-fresh-herbs-a-famous-local-specialty-from-Leshan-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Qiaojiao-Beef-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-fresh-herbs-a-famous-local-specialty-from-Leshan.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Leshan Qiaojiao Beef<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6a08ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6a08ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2357\"><strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2077\">Qiaojiao Beef (\u2248\u00a540)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2357\">A local specialty featuring beef and offal in a clear, slow-simmered broth. Completely non-spicy.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2357\"><strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2191\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.9\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2357\"><strong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2222\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> The soup is deeply flavorful and comforting, with tender meat and no heat at all\u2014one of the most foreigner-friendly dishes in Sichuan.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2626\"><strong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2382\">Bobo Chicken (\u2248\u00a525)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2626\">Cold skewers soaked in seasoned broth, available in mild or pepper-aroma styles.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2626\"><strong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2479\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2626\"><strong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2510\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> Refreshing, flavorful, and convenient to eat while walking. The pepper-aroma version is fragrant rather than spicy.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2911\"><strong data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2663\">Sweet Crispy Duck (\u2248\u00a530 \/ half)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2911\">Duck is braised, then fried for crisp skin and tender meat, finished with a sweet-savory glaze.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2911\"><strong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2775\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2911\"><strong data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2806\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> Crispy skin and rich aroma without being oily. Many travelers buy it to take away or as a food souvenir.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2974\">Western Sichuan Tibetan Cuisine<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47cde6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47cde6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-and-Tsampa-in-Western-Sichuan-\u2013-Traditional-yak-butter-tea-served-with-roasted-barley-flour-in-a-local-Tibetan-style-dining-setting-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35106\" alt=\"Tibetan Butter Tea and Tsampa in Western Sichuan \u2013 Traditional yak butter tea served with roasted barley flour in a local Tibetan style dining setting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-and-Tsampa-in-Western-Sichuan-\u2013-Traditional-yak-butter-tea-served-with-roasted-barley-flour-in-a-local-Tibetan-style-dining-setting-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-and-Tsampa-in-Western-Sichuan-\u2013-Traditional-yak-butter-tea-served-with-roasted-barley-flour-in-a-local-Tibetan-style-dining-setting-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-and-Tsampa-in-Western-Sichuan-\u2013-Traditional-yak-butter-tea-served-with-roasted-barley-flour-in-a-local-Tibetan-style-dining-setting-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-and-Tsampa-in-Western-Sichuan-\u2013-Traditional-yak-butter-tea-served-with-roasted-barley-flour-in-a-local-Tibetan-style-dining-setting-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-and-Tsampa-in-Western-Sichuan-\u2013-Traditional-yak-butter-tea-served-with-roasted-barley-flour-in-a-local-Tibetan-style-dining-setting-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-and-Tsampa-in-Western-Sichuan-\u2013-Traditional-yak-butter-tea-served-with-roasted-barley-flour-in-a-local-Tibetan-style-dining-setting.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Tibetan Butter Tea and Tsampa in Western Sichuan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8a6152 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8a6152\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3270\"><strong data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2997\">Butter Tea (\u2248\u00a510)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3270\">A traditional Tibetan drink made from tea, butter, and salt, designed for high-altitude climates.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3270\"><strong data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3111\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.4\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3270\"><strong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3142\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> The flavor is unusual at first but becomes comforting after a few sips. Many travelers find it warming and helpful at altitude.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3516\"><strong data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3289\">Tsampa (\u2248\u00a515)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3516\">Roasted barley flour eaten by hand, often mixed with butter tea.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3516\"><strong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3370\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3516\"><strong data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3401\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> Mild, nutty, and filling. Simple flavors make it easy to digest and suitable for travelers seeking non-spicy food.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3774\"><strong data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3541\">Tibetan Pork (\u2248\u00a580)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3774\">High-altitude pork prepared with minimal seasoning to highlight natural flavor.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3774\"><strong data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3637\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3774\"><strong data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3668\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> The meat is firm but tender, very clean-tasting, and not greasy\u2014quite different from lowland pork dishes.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3825\">Liangshan Yi Cuisine<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 44px; top: 526.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d37d64c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d37d64c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35107\" alt=\"Yi Ethnic Tuotuo Pork in Daliang Mountains \u2013 Large chunks of boiled pork seasoned with spices, served on a decorative Yi style platter with fresh greens\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Yi-Ethnic-Tuotuo-Pork-in-Daliang-Mountains-\u2013-Large-chunks-of-boiled-pork-seasoned-with-spices-served-on-a-decorative-Yi-style-platter-with-fresh-greens.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Yi Ethnic Tuotuo Pork in Daliang Mountains<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8a2ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb8a2ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"4053\"><strong data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3850\">Tuo Tuo Pork (\u2248\u00a560)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"4053\">Large chunks of pork boiled and seasoned simply with salt.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"4053\"><strong data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3925\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"4053\"><strong data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3956\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> Savory and satisfying without spice. The generous portions make it a memorable local experience.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4296\"><strong data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4097\">Pickled Vegetable &amp; Potato Soup (\u2248\u00a520)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4296\">A light, tangy soup that balances heavier meat dishes.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4296\"><strong data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4168\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4296\"><strong data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4199\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> Refreshing and easy to drink, with soft potatoes and gentle sourness\u2014very suitable for all ages.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4543\"><strong data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4328\">Buckwheat Flatbread (\u2248\u00a510)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4543\">Made from bitter buckwheat flour, soft with a subtle grain aroma.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4543\"><strong data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4410\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.4\/5<\/li><li data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4543\"><strong data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4441\">Traveler feedback:<\/strong> Light and healthy with a mild aftertaste. Often appreciated by travelers looking for low-fat options.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4583\">Where to Eat in Sichuan?<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"576\">Feng Siniang Qiaojiao Beef<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0474fd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0474fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Feng-Siniang-Qiaojiao-Beef-in-Leshan-\u2013-Famous-Leshan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-clear-broth-served-in-a-traditional-Sichuan-restaurant-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35108\" alt=\"Feng Siniang Qiaojiao Beef in Leshan \u2013 Famous Leshan beef soup with tender sliced beef and clear broth, served in a traditional Sichuan restaurant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Feng-Siniang-Qiaojiao-Beef-in-Leshan-\u2013-Famous-Leshan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-clear-broth-served-in-a-traditional-Sichuan-restaurant-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Feng-Siniang-Qiaojiao-Beef-in-Leshan-\u2013-Famous-Leshan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-clear-broth-served-in-a-traditional-Sichuan-restaurant-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Feng-Siniang-Qiaojiao-Beef-in-Leshan-\u2013-Famous-Leshan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-clear-broth-served-in-a-traditional-Sichuan-restaurant-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Feng-Siniang-Qiaojiao-Beef-in-Leshan-\u2013-Famous-Leshan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-clear-broth-served-in-a-traditional-Sichuan-restaurant-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Feng-Siniang-Qiaojiao-Beef-in-Leshan-\u2013-Famous-Leshan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-clear-broth-served-in-a-traditional-Sichuan-restaurant-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Feng-Siniang-Qiaojiao-Beef-in-Leshan-\u2013-Famous-Leshan-beef-soup-with-tender-sliced-beef-and-clear-broth-served-in-a-traditional-Sichuan-restaurant.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Feng Siniang Qiaojiao Beef in Leshan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f7287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07f7287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"648\"><em data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"648\">A time-honored Leshan specialty known for clear, nourishing beef soup<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"868\">This restaurant is a 30-year local institution and an officially recognized heritage shop in Leshan.<\/p><p data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"868\">It specializes in Qiaojiao Beef, a clear-broth dish made with beef and offal, eaten daily by local residents.<\/p><ul data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1147\"><li data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"907\"><p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"907\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"890\">Average price:<\/strong> \u00a545 per person<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"931\"><p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"931\"><strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"921\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.9 \/ 5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1147\"><p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1147\"><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"956\">Local reviews say:<\/strong> The broth is intensely savory yet light, the beef is tender and not greasy, and the dish is completely non-spicy. Many locals grew up eating here and still return regularly for comfort food.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1190\">Cui Niangniang Old Hot Pot<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 82px; top: 54.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5283110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5283110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cui-Niangniang-Traditional-Hot-Pot-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Classic-Sichuan-hot-pot-restaurant-exterior-with-bright-signage-crowded-seating-and-lively-street-atmosphere-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35109\" alt=\"Cui Niangniang Traditional Hot Pot in Chengdu \u2013 Classic Sichuan hot pot restaurant exterior with bright signage, crowded seating, and lively street atmosphere\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cui-Niangniang-Traditional-Hot-Pot-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Classic-Sichuan-hot-pot-restaurant-exterior-with-bright-signage-crowded-seating-and-lively-street-atmosphere-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cui-Niangniang-Traditional-Hot-Pot-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Classic-Sichuan-hot-pot-restaurant-exterior-with-bright-signage-crowded-seating-and-lively-street-atmosphere-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cui-Niangniang-Traditional-Hot-Pot-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Classic-Sichuan-hot-pot-restaurant-exterior-with-bright-signage-crowded-seating-and-lively-street-atmosphere-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cui-Niangniang-Traditional-Hot-Pot-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Classic-Sichuan-hot-pot-restaurant-exterior-with-bright-signage-crowded-seating-and-lively-street-atmosphere-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cui-Niangniang-Traditional-Hot-Pot-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Classic-Sichuan-hot-pot-restaurant-exterior-with-bright-signage-crowded-seating-and-lively-street-atmosphere-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cui-Niangniang-Traditional-Hot-Pot-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Classic-Sichuan-hot-pot-restaurant-exterior-with-bright-signage-crowded-seating-and-lively-street-atmosphere.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Cui Niangniang Traditional Hot Pot in Chengdu<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3496adf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3496adf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1265\"><em data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1265\">A classic neighborhood hot pot with two decades of handcrafted seasoning<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1476\">A 20-year Chengdu community hot pot restaurant, famous for its hand-fried chili base and traditional flavors.<\/p><p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1476\">The soup base becomes richer as it cooks, and its marinated side dishes are especially popular.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1749\"><li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1515\"><p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1498\">Average price:<\/strong> \u00a585 per person<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1539\"><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1539\"><strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1529\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8 \/ 5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1749\"><p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1749\"><strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1564\">Local reviews say:<\/strong> The hot pot has a deep, authentic Chengdu aroma, with balanced spice levels. The split pot works well for mixed spice tolerance, and the ingredients are fresh and generously portioned.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1785\">Tiantian Restaurant<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d44cdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d44cdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tiantian-Family-Feast-Restaurant-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Popular-local-Sichuan-restaurant-storefront-at-night-featuring-illuminated-Chinese-signage-and-busy-dining-scene-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35110\" alt=\"Tiantian Family Feast Restaurant in Chengdu \u2013 Popular local Sichuan restaurant storefront at night, featuring illuminated Chinese signage and busy dining scene\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tiantian-Family-Feast-Restaurant-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Popular-local-Sichuan-restaurant-storefront-at-night-featuring-illuminated-Chinese-signage-and-busy-dining-scene-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tiantian-Family-Feast-Restaurant-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Popular-local-Sichuan-restaurant-storefront-at-night-featuring-illuminated-Chinese-signage-and-busy-dining-scene-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tiantian-Family-Feast-Restaurant-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Popular-local-Sichuan-restaurant-storefront-at-night-featuring-illuminated-Chinese-signage-and-busy-dining-scene-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tiantian-Family-Feast-Restaurant-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Popular-local-Sichuan-restaurant-storefront-at-night-featuring-illuminated-Chinese-signage-and-busy-dining-scene-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tiantian-Family-Feast-Restaurant-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Popular-local-Sichuan-restaurant-storefront-at-night-featuring-illuminated-Chinese-signage-and-busy-dining-scene-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Tiantian-Family-Feast-Restaurant-in-Chengdu-\u2013-Popular-local-Sichuan-restaurant-storefront-at-night-featuring-illuminated-Chinese-signage-and-busy-dining-scene.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Tiantian Family Feast Restaurant in Chengdu<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a69cbe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a69cbe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1857\"><em data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1857\">A 30-year old Sichuan home-style restaurant favored by local families<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2052\">This is a long-running Chengdu home-style restaurant, known for faithfully reproducing classic Sichuan dishes rather than reinventing them.<\/p><p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2052\">It\u2019s a common choice for local family gatherings.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2338\"><li data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2091\"><p data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2091\"><strong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2074\">Average price:<\/strong> \u00a555 per person<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2115\"><p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2115\"><strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2105\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7 \/ 5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2338\"><p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2338\"><strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2140\">Local reviews say:<\/strong> The flavors are traditional and well-balanced. Kung Pao Chicken has a mild sweet-sour profile with gentle heat, and Mapo Tofu is especially good with rice. Affordable, reliable, and never overdone.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2946\">Lao Yue Yi Cuisine<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 151px; top: 451.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db866aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db866aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table-1024x565.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35111\" alt=\"Lao Yue Family Yi Cuisine \u2013 Authentic Yi ethnic meal with grilled meats, vegetables, and soups served on a traditional patterned table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table-1024x565.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table-768x424.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table-1536x847.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table-150x83.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lao-Yue-Family-Yi-Cuisine-\u2013-Authentic-Yi-ethnic-meal-with-grilled-meats-vegetables-and-soups-served-on-a-traditional-patterned-table.webp 1958w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Lao Yue Family Yi Cuisine<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-439732d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"439732d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3017\"><em data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3017\">A 26-year Yi ethnic restaurant serving family-style Liangshan dishes<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3193\">A well-known Yi ethnic restaurant in Xichang with over two decades of history.<\/p><p data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3193\">It highlights traditional Yi home cooking using free-range black pork and local vegetables.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3486\"><li data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3232\"><p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3232\"><strong data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3215\">Average price:<\/strong> \u00a550 per person<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3256\"><p data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3256\"><strong data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3246\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7 \/ 5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3486\"><p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3486\"><strong data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3281\">Local reviews say:<\/strong> The signature pork is savory and filling without being spicy, soups are refreshing and sour-balanced, and buckwheat dishes are light and healthy. Many diners say it tastes like eating in a Yi family home.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"206\">What to Buy &amp; Where to Buy in Sichuan<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"321\">What Souvenirs to Buy in Sichuan?<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"467\">Budget-Friendly (\u00a550\u2013200 per person)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc430d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fc430d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shu-Embroidery-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14441\" alt=\"Shu Embroidery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shu-Embroidery-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shu-Embroidery-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shu-Embroidery-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shu-Embroidery.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Shu Embroidery<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caf8ba9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caf8ba9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"508\"><em data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"508\">Lightweight, affordable, easy to carry<\/em><\/p><ul data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"1266\"><li data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"701\"><p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"701\"><strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"547\">Shu Embroidery Bookmark (\u2248 \u00a550)<\/strong><br data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"550\" \/>A compact piece of Sichuan intangible cultural heritage. The embroidery patterns are delicate and symbolic, making it a meaningful yet portable gift.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"893\"><p data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"893\"><strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"756\">Mianzhu New Year Painting Fridge Magnet (\u2248 \u00a530)<\/strong><br data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\" \/>Based on traditional Mianzhu New Year painting designs. Brightly colored, decorative, and easy to pack, with strong local character.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1069\"><p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"922\">Pixian Douban (\u2248 \u00a520)<\/strong><br data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\" \/>The soul of Sichuan cooking. This fermented chili bean paste is widely used in classic dishes and works well as a practical culinary souvenir.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1266\"><p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1266\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1115\">Mengding Mountain Tea (\u2248 \u00a5100 per tin)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\" \/>Grown in Mengding Mountain, regarded as the birthplace of Chinese tea. This mild green tea has a smooth, approachable flavor and reliable quality.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1315\">Mid-Range (\u00a5200\u2013500 per person)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 35px; top: 78.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aaa35e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0aaa35e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shu-Brocade-Silk-Scarves-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-brocade-scarves-displayed-in-wooden-gift-boxes-showcasing-intricate-patterns-and-heritage-craftsmanship-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35112\" alt=\"Shu Brocade Silk Scarves \u2013 Traditional Sichuan brocade scarves displayed in wooden gift boxes, showcasing intricate patterns and heritage craftsmanship\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shu-Brocade-Silk-Scarves-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-brocade-scarves-displayed-in-wooden-gift-boxes-showcasing-intricate-patterns-and-heritage-craftsmanship-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shu-Brocade-Silk-Scarves-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-brocade-scarves-displayed-in-wooden-gift-boxes-showcasing-intricate-patterns-and-heritage-craftsmanship-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shu-Brocade-Silk-Scarves-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-brocade-scarves-displayed-in-wooden-gift-boxes-showcasing-intricate-patterns-and-heritage-craftsmanship-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shu-Brocade-Silk-Scarves-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-brocade-scarves-displayed-in-wooden-gift-boxes-showcasing-intricate-patterns-and-heritage-craftsmanship-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shu-Brocade-Silk-Scarves-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-brocade-scarves-displayed-in-wooden-gift-boxes-showcasing-intricate-patterns-and-heritage-craftsmanship-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shu-Brocade-Silk-Scarves-\u2013-Traditional-Sichuan-brocade-scarves-displayed-in-wooden-gift-boxes-showcasing-intricate-patterns-and-heritage-craftsmanship.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Shu Brocade Silk Scarves <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1224e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1224e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1365\"><em data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1365\">Better craftsmanship, practical and collectible<\/em><\/p><ul data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"2072\"><li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1522\"><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1522\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1399\">Shu Brocade Scarf (\u2248 \u00a5200)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\" \/>Made using traditional Shu brocade techniques. Elegant patterns, soft texture, and suitable for daily wear or gifting.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1696\"><p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1696\"><strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1564\">Qiang Embroidery Backpack (\u2248 \u00a5300)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\" \/>Crafted with Qiang ethnic embroidery, featuring bold geometric patterns. Durable and functional, with strong cultural identity.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1891\"><p data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1891\"><strong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1743\">Panda-Themed Cultural Gift Box (\u2248 \u00a5280)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\" \/>A Sichuan-exclusive souvenir set featuring panda-themed items such as plush toys and stationery. Popular with families and first-time visitors.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2072\"><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2072\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1939\">Liangshan Tartary Buckwheat Tea (\u2248 \u00a5150)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\" \/>Made from high-altitude buckwheat grown in Liangshan. Light, aromatic, and naturally low in fat, suitable for everyday drinking.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2121\">Premium (\u00a5500\u20132,000 per person)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 168px; top: 483.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4c8feb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e4c8feb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hand-Painted-Tibetan-Thangka-Art-\u2013-Colorful-Tibetan-Buddhist-thangka-paintings-and-amulets-displayed-at-a-local-handicraft-market-stall-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35113\" alt=\"Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka Art \u2013 Colorful Tibetan Buddhist thangka paintings and amulets displayed at a local handicraft market stall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hand-Painted-Tibetan-Thangka-Art-\u2013-Colorful-Tibetan-Buddhist-thangka-paintings-and-amulets-displayed-at-a-local-handicraft-market-stall-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hand-Painted-Tibetan-Thangka-Art-\u2013-Colorful-Tibetan-Buddhist-thangka-paintings-and-amulets-displayed-at-a-local-handicraft-market-stall-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hand-Painted-Tibetan-Thangka-Art-\u2013-Colorful-Tibetan-Buddhist-thangka-paintings-and-amulets-displayed-at-a-local-handicraft-market-stall-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hand-Painted-Tibetan-Thangka-Art-\u2013-Colorful-Tibetan-Buddhist-thangka-paintings-and-amulets-displayed-at-a-local-handicraft-market-stall-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hand-Painted-Tibetan-Thangka-Art-\u2013-Colorful-Tibetan-Buddhist-thangka-paintings-and-amulets-displayed-at-a-local-handicraft-market-stall-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hand-Painted-Tibetan-Thangka-Art-\u2013-Colorful-Tibetan-Buddhist-thangka-paintings-and-amulets-displayed-at-a-local-handicraft-market-stall.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Hand Painted Tibetan Thangka Art<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eeaa0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8eeaa0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2169\"><em data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2169\">Heritage art pieces and high-end collectibles<\/em><\/p><ul data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2694\"><li data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2348\"><p data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2348\"><strong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2209\">Shu Embroidery Wall Art (\u2248 \u00a5800)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2212\" \/>Hand-embroidered artwork with strong artistic and collectible value. Each piece reflects traditional themes and refined craftsmanship.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2536\"><p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2536\"><strong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2391\">Tibetan Thangka Painting (\u2248 \u00a51,500)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2394\" \/>A traditional Tibetan religious painting from western Sichuan. Rich in symbolism and color, often collected for cultural or spiritual value.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2694\"><p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2694\"><strong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2588\">Ya\u2019an Golden Phoebe Wood Ornament (\u2248 \u00a52,000)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2591\" \/>Made from rare nanmu wood native to Ya\u2019an. Fine grain, warm texture, and long-term collectible value.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2745\">Where to Buy Souvenirs in Sichuan?<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 206px; top: 392.016px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7464a56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7464a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kuanzhai-Alley-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8957\" alt=\"Kuanzhai Alley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kuanzhai-Alley-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kuanzhai-Alley-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kuanzhai-Alley-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kuanzhai-Alley.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Kuanzhai Alley<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e676dce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e676dce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2872\">Chengdu Area (most complete selection, easiest tax refund)<\/h4><ul data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3559\"><li data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3136\"><p data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2977\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kuanzhai Alley<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Intangible Cultural Heritage Shops (Tax Refund Available)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2980\" \/>A concentrated area for Sichuan heritage crafts, including Shu embroidery, brocade, and folk art. Some stores also offer live demonstrations or workshops.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3341\"><p data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3341\"><strong data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3176\">Chengdu IFS \u2013 Instant Tax Refund<\/strong><br data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3179\" \/>A high-end shopping complex with a centralized \u201cbuy-now-refund-now\u201d service. Ideal for panda-themed gifts and branded souvenirs without waiting until departure.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3559\"><p data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3559\"><strong data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3410\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shu Brocade &amp; Embroidery Museum<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Official Museum Store<\/strong><br data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\" \/>An authoritative source for Shu brocade and embroidery products. Guaranteed authenticity, with background information on techniques and history.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3637\">Scenic-Area Official Stores (regional focus, reliable quality)<\/h4><ul data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"4177\"><li data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3822\"><p data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3822\"><strong data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3703\">Jiuzhaigou Visitor Center Gift Shop (Tax Refund Available)<\/strong><br data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3706\" \/>Specializes in Tibetan-style souvenirs and Jiuzhaigou-themed cultural products. Convenient stop after sightseeing.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3975\"><p data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3975\"><strong data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3864\">Mount Emei Golden Summit Gift Shop<\/strong><br data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3867\" \/>Focuses on Buddhist-themed items and Mount Emei cultural souvenirs. All products are officially certified.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4177\"><p data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4177\"><strong data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4037\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Liangshan Yi Embroidery Intangible Heritage Center<\/span><\/span> \u2013 Official Store<\/strong><br data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4040\" \/>Dedicated to Yi ethnic embroidery. Designs are authentic and region-specific, with staff able to explain patterns and cultural meaning.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"400\">Where to Stay in Sichuan<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"753\">Chengdu<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 113.047px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7453a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2b7453a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ji-Hotel-Chunxi-Road-Taikoo-Li-Chengdu-\u2013-Modern-mid-range-hotel-exterior-in-downtown-Chengdu-surrounded-by-city-lights-and-urban-traffic-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35114\" alt=\"Ji Hotel Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Chengdu \u2013 Modern mid range hotel exterior in downtown Chengdu, surrounded by city lights and urban traffic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ji-Hotel-Chunxi-Road-Taikoo-Li-Chengdu-\u2013-Modern-mid-range-hotel-exterior-in-downtown-Chengdu-surrounded-by-city-lights-and-urban-traffic-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ji-Hotel-Chunxi-Road-Taikoo-Li-Chengdu-\u2013-Modern-mid-range-hotel-exterior-in-downtown-Chengdu-surrounded-by-city-lights-and-urban-traffic-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ji-Hotel-Chunxi-Road-Taikoo-Li-Chengdu-\u2013-Modern-mid-range-hotel-exterior-in-downtown-Chengdu-surrounded-by-city-lights-and-urban-traffic-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ji-Hotel-Chunxi-Road-Taikoo-Li-Chengdu-\u2013-Modern-mid-range-hotel-exterior-in-downtown-Chengdu-surrounded-by-city-lights-and-urban-traffic-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ji-Hotel-Chunxi-Road-Taikoo-Li-Chengdu-\u2013-Modern-mid-range-hotel-exterior-in-downtown-Chengdu-surrounded-by-city-lights-and-urban-traffic-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ji-Hotel-Chunxi-Road-Taikoo-Li-Chengdu-\u2013-Modern-mid-range-hotel-exterior-in-downtown-Chengdu-surrounded-by-city-lights-and-urban-traffic.webp 1137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Ji Hotel Chunxi Road Taikoo Li Chengdu<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b5b40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9b5b40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"870\">Hanting Hotel (Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley Center)<\/h4><p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1112\">Located just steps from Kuanzhai Alley, with a 5-minute walk to the historic streets.<\/p><p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1112\">The hotel offers a dedicated English-speaking front desk that can assist with nearby sightseeing plans.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1351\"><li data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1151\"><p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"870\">\u2248 \u00a5150\u2013250 \/ night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1151\"><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1151\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1127\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1351\"><p data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1173\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Clean, compact rooms with no odors; smooth English communication; food street downstairs makes dining effortless. Excellent value and free luggage storage\u2014ideal for short stays.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1400\">Ji Hotel Chengdu Chunxi Road Taikoo Li<\/h4><p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1591\">In the heart of Chunxi Road, just 3 minutes on foot to Taikoo Li.<\/p><p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1591\">Breakfast combines Chinese and Western options, with full-time English service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1847\"><li data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1637\"><p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1400\">\u2248 \u00a5400\u2013600 \/ night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1669\"><p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1669\"><strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1651\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1847\"><p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1847\"><strong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1691\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Bright, spacious rooms; breakfast suits international tastes; staff help plan Panda Base and Wuhou Shrine visits and recommend authentic local restaurants.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1899\">The Temple House<\/h4><p data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2071\">Hidden within the Taikoo Li complex, blending Qing-dynasty architecture with modern design.<\/p><p data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2071\">Offers a fully English-speaking personal butler service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2325\"><li data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2119\"><p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1899\">\u2248 \u00a51,000\u20131,800 \/ night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2149\"><p data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2149\"><strong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2133\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.9\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2325\"><p data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2325\"><strong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2171\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Quiet luxury with strong Sichuan architectural character; highly photogenic; personalized itinerary planning and priority reservations help avoid queues.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2352\">Jiuzhaigou<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202e9fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"202e9fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Tree-Jiuzhaigou-Resort-\u2013-Luxury-mountain-resort-set-among-forested-hills-featuring-elegant-architecture-and-tranquil-natural-surroundings-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35115\" alt=\"Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou Resort \u2013 Luxury mountain resort set among forested hills, featuring elegant architecture and tranquil natural surroundings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Tree-Jiuzhaigou-Resort-\u2013-Luxury-mountain-resort-set-among-forested-hills-featuring-elegant-architecture-and-tranquil-natural-surroundings-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Tree-Jiuzhaigou-Resort-\u2013-Luxury-mountain-resort-set-among-forested-hills-featuring-elegant-architecture-and-tranquil-natural-surroundings-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Tree-Jiuzhaigou-Resort-\u2013-Luxury-mountain-resort-set-among-forested-hills-featuring-elegant-architecture-and-tranquil-natural-surroundings-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Tree-Jiuzhaigou-Resort-\u2013-Luxury-mountain-resort-set-among-forested-hills-featuring-elegant-architecture-and-tranquil-natural-surroundings-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Tree-Jiuzhaigou-Resort-\u2013-Luxury-mountain-resort-set-among-forested-hills-featuring-elegant-architecture-and-tranquil-natural-surroundings-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Banyan-Tree-Jiuzhaigou-Resort-\u2013-Luxury-mountain-resort-set-among-forested-hills-featuring-elegant-architecture-and-tranquil-natural-surroundings.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou Resort<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a31f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68a31f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2451\">Holiday Inn Express Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area<\/h4><p data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2646\">An official partner hotel of the scenic area, with shuttle buses stopping at the entrance.<\/p><p data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2646\">Includes breakfast and an English-speaking front desk.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2811\"><li data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2677\"><p data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2451\">\u2248 \u00a5400\u2013500 \/ night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2677\"><p data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2677\"><strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2661\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2811\"><p data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2811\"><strong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2699\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Balanced breakfast with mild flavors; staff assist with ticketing; staying here avoids early-morning transfers.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2863\">Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou<\/h4><p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3011\">Set on a mountain slope with panoramic lake views.<\/p><p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3011\">Features high-altitude hot springs and full English butler service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3212\"><li data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3042\"><p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2863\">\u2248 \u00a51,000\u20133,500 \/ night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3042\"><p data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3042\"><strong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3026\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.9\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3212\"><p data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3212\"><strong data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3064\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Stunning sunrise and cloud views from lake-view rooms; hot springs relieve hiking fatigue; staff design quieter sightseeing routes to avoid crowds.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3352\">Leshan (near Giant Buddha &amp; food streets)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -27px; top: 318.32px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2db25c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2db25c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Jinjiang-Jiazhou-Hotel-\u2013-Modern-riverside-hotel-in-Leshan-featuring-contemporary-architecture-landscaped-entrance-and-Sichuan-cultural-design-elements-1024x679.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35116\" alt=\"Leshan Jinjiang Jiazhou Hotel \u2013 Modern riverside hotel in Leshan, featuring contemporary architecture, landscaped entrance, and Sichuan cultural design elements\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Jinjiang-Jiazhou-Hotel-\u2013-Modern-riverside-hotel-in-Leshan-featuring-contemporary-architecture-landscaped-entrance-and-Sichuan-cultural-design-elements-1024x679.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Jinjiang-Jiazhou-Hotel-\u2013-Modern-riverside-hotel-in-Leshan-featuring-contemporary-architecture-landscaped-entrance-and-Sichuan-cultural-design-elements-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Jinjiang-Jiazhou-Hotel-\u2013-Modern-riverside-hotel-in-Leshan-featuring-contemporary-architecture-landscaped-entrance-and-Sichuan-cultural-design-elements-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Jinjiang-Jiazhou-Hotel-\u2013-Modern-riverside-hotel-in-Leshan-featuring-contemporary-architecture-landscaped-entrance-and-Sichuan-cultural-design-elements-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Jinjiang-Jiazhou-Hotel-\u2013-Modern-riverside-hotel-in-Leshan-featuring-contemporary-architecture-landscaped-entrance-and-Sichuan-cultural-design-elements-150x99.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leshan-Jinjiang-Jiazhou-Hotel-\u2013-Modern-riverside-hotel-in-Leshan-featuring-contemporary-architecture-landscaped-entrance-and-Sichuan-cultural-design-elements.webp 1295w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Leshan Jinjiang Jiazhou Hotel<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5283c33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5283c33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3375\">Home Inn Neo Leshan Zhanggongqiao Food Street<\/h4><p data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3375\">Steps from Zhanggongqiao food street; basic English support.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3671\"><li data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3540\">\u2248 \u00a5150\u2013200 \/ night<\/li><li data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3540\"><p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3540\"><strong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3524\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.6\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3671\"><p data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3671\"><strong data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3562\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Clean, simple rooms; easy English communication; street food downstairs; 10-minute taxi to the Giant Buddha.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3699\">Jinjiang Jiazhou Hotel<\/h4><p data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3835\">A classic riverside hotel with views toward the Giant Buddha; full English service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3986\"><li data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3866\">\u2248 \u00a5450\u20132,000 \/ night<\/li><li data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3866\"><p data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3866\"><strong data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3850\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3986\"><p data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3986\"><strong data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3888\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Excellent river views with Buddha silhouette; attentive service; customized mild meals available.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4032\">Mount Emei (close to park entrance)<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4056\">Emei Mountain Hot Spring Hotel<\/h4><p data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4196\">Near Baoguo Temple; includes breakfast, natural hot springs, and English service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4345\"><li data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4227\">\u2248 \u00a5400\u2013600 \/ night<\/li><li data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4227\"><p data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4227\"><strong data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4211\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4345\"><p data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4345\"><strong data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4249\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Hot springs are perfect after hiking; mild breakfast options; staff help reserve shuttle buses.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4373\">Hongzhushan Hotel<\/h4><p data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4504\">Forest-hidden, Zen-style retreat with private hot springs and full English service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4664\"><li data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4535\">\u2248 \u00a5500\u20132,200 \/ night<\/li><li data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4535\"><p data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4535\"><strong data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4519\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4664\"><p data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4664\"><strong data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4557\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Quiet, restorative atmosphere; high oxygen levels; private hot springs and flexible hiking route planning.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4801\">Danba (Tibetan village scenery)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -46px; top: 866.211px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48141a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48141a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Danba-Beauty-Valley-Hotel-Meiren-Valley-Hotel-\u2013-Tibetan-style-hotel-in-Danba-Beauty-Valley-with-traditional-ethnic-facade-symmetrical-windows-and-mountain-town-surroundings-in-western-Sichuan.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35117\" alt=\"Danba Beauty Valley Hotel (Meiren Valley Hotel) \u2013 Tibetan style hotel in Danba Beauty Valley, with traditional ethnic facade, symmetrical windows, and mountain town surroundings in western Sichuan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Danba-Beauty-Valley-Hotel-Meiren-Valley-Hotel-\u2013-Tibetan-style-hotel-in-Danba-Beauty-Valley-with-traditional-ethnic-facade-symmetrical-windows-and-mountain-town-surroundings-in-western-Sichuan.webp 947w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Danba-Beauty-Valley-Hotel-Meiren-Valley-Hotel-\u2013-Tibetan-style-hotel-in-Danba-Beauty-Valley-with-traditional-ethnic-facade-symmetrical-windows-and-mountain-town-surroundings-in-western-Sichuan-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Danba-Beauty-Valley-Hotel-Meiren-Valley-Hotel-\u2013-Tibetan-style-hotel-in-Danba-Beauty-Valley-with-traditional-ethnic-facade-symmetrical-windows-and-mountain-town-surroundings-in-western-Sichuan-768x487.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Danba-Beauty-Valley-Hotel-Meiren-Valley-Hotel-\u2013-Tibetan-style-hotel-in-Danba-Beauty-Valley-with-traditional-ethnic-facade-symmetrical-windows-and-mountain-town-surroundings-in-western-Sichuan-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Danba-Beauty-Valley-Hotel-Meiren-Valley-Hotel-\u2013-Tibetan-style-hotel-in-Danba-Beauty-Valley-with-traditional-ethnic-facade-symmetrical-windows-and-mountain-town-surroundings-in-western-Sichuan-150x95.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Danba Beauty Valley Hotel (Meiren Valley Hotel)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcef435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcef435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4824\">Xilin Mountain Lodge (Jiaju Tibetan Village)<\/h4><p data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"5002\">Located in Jiaju Tibetan Village with authentic Tibetan interiors and cultural explanations in English.<\/p><ul data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5144\"><li data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5033\">\u2248 \u00a5500\u20131,000 \/ night<\/li><li data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5033\"><p data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5033\"><strong data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5017\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5034\" data-end=\"5144\"><p data-start=\"5036\" data-end=\"5144\"><strong data-start=\"5036\" data-end=\"5055\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Intricate Tibetan woodwork; butter tea experiences; snow mountains visible from windows.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5173\">Danba Beauty Valley Hotel<\/h4><p data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5306\">Faces the entire Beauty Valley; light Tibetan luxury with full English service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5442\"><li data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5337\">\u2248 \u00a5200\u2013900 \/ night<\/li><li data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5337\"><p data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5337\"><strong data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5321\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5442\"><p data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5442\"><strong data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5359\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Valley-wide views; tasteful Tibetan d\u00e9cor; staff can arrange guided village hikes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5483\">Xichang (Liangshan Yi culture)<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"5485\" data-end=\"5507\">Comfort Hotel: Xichang Qionghai Hotel<\/h4><p data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5610\">Next to Qionghai Wetland Park; lake-view rooms and basic English service.<\/p><ul data-start=\"5612\" data-end=\"5839\"><li data-start=\"5612\" data-end=\"5656\"><p data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5656\">\u2248 \u00a5420 \/ night<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5686\"><p data-start=\"5659\" data-end=\"5686\"><strong data-start=\"5659\" data-end=\"5670\">Rating:<\/strong> 4.7\/5 (Ctrip)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5687\" data-end=\"5839\"><p data-start=\"5689\" data-end=\"5839\"><strong data-start=\"5689\" data-end=\"5708\">Guest feedback:<\/strong> Quiet lake views; walking distance to boardwalk; breakfast includes local buckwheat porridge; cycling routes recommended by staff.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Before diving into detailed itineraries and daily planning, it\u2019s helpful to see how this destination fits within a broader China travel route. For a complete overview of regions, city combinations, and travel styles across the country, see our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-travel-guide\/\">China Travel Guide<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"73\">Recommended Trip Length in Sichuan<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"107\">5 Days \u2013 Highlights Trip<\/h3><p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"259\">Best for first-time visitors with limited time.<\/p><p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"259\">Focuses on Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Mount Emei. Efficient route, no backtracking, easy pace.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"305\">7 Days \u2013 Classic Route (Recommended)<\/h3><p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"478\">Best choice for most travelers.<\/p><p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"478\">Combines Chengdu culture, Jiuzhaigou scenery, Buddhist sites, and either ethnic culture or Three Kingdoms history.<\/p><p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"478\">Balanced and unhurried.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"517\">10 Days \u2013 In-Depth Experience<\/h3><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"658\">For culture lovers and slow travelers.<br data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"559\" \/>Adds Daocheng Yading and Tibetan villages for deeper ethnic culture and western Sichuan landscapes.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"149\">7-Day Classic Sichuan Itinerary<\/h2><p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"210\"><em data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"210\">No backtracking \u00b7 Balanced pace \u00b7 Foreigner-friendly meals<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"383\">This circular route blends iconic nature, history, and local life.<\/p><p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"383\">Daily plans are relaxed, transportation is efficient, and meals are chosen to suit international tastes.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"436\">Day 1 \u2013 Chengdu: Pandas &amp; Local Life<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebd94d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ebd94d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-Base-chengdu-e1751019294973-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25983\" alt=\"Panda Base chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-Base-chengdu-e1751019294973-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-Base-chengdu-e1751019294973-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-Base-chengdu-e1751019294973-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-Base-chengdu-e1751019294973-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-Base-chengdu-e1751019294973-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panda-Base-chengdu-e1751019294973.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Panda Base chengdu<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80729a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80729a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"457\"><strong>Overnight:<\/strong><em data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"457\"> Chengdu<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"581\"><strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"470\">Morning: <\/strong>Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see pandas up close, from playful cubs to relaxed adults.<\/li><li data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"592\">Lunch: <\/strong>Eat at the Panda-themed restaurant nearby. Light, mild-flavored Sichuan dishes are available.<\/li><li data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"825\"><strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"703\">Afternoon: <\/strong>Stroll through Kuanzhai Alley, exploring Qing-era courtyards, handicrafts, and local snacks.<\/li><li data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"837\">Dinner: <\/strong>Try Chengdu hotpot with a <em data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"876\">yuanyang<\/em> (split) broth\u2014mild spicy + clear soup.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"982\">Day 2 \u2013 Chengdu \u2192 Jiuzhaigou: Fairyland Landscapes<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c41618b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c41618b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Clear-turquoise-lake-with-fallen-trees-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-in-October-e1751622750176-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26336\" alt=\"Clear turquoise lake with fallen trees in Jiuzhaigou Valley in October\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Clear-turquoise-lake-with-fallen-trees-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-in-October-e1751622750176-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Clear-turquoise-lake-with-fallen-trees-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-in-October-e1751622750176-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Clear-turquoise-lake-with-fallen-trees-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-in-October-e1751622750176-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Clear-turquoise-lake-with-fallen-trees-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-in-October-e1751622750176-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Clear-turquoise-lake-with-fallen-trees-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-in-October-e1751622750176-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Clear-turquoise-lake-with-fallen-trees-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-in-October-e1751622750176.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Clear turquoise lake with fallen trees in Jiuzhaigou Valley<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-089ff00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"089ff00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1006\"><strong>Overnight:<\/strong><em data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1006\"> Jiuzhaigou<\/em><\/li><li data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1130\"><strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1019\">Morning: <\/strong>Take a high-speed train from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou. Clear signage and passport ticketing make the trip easy.<\/li><li data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1222\"><strong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1141\">Lunch: <\/strong>Simple Tibetan-style meal en route: butter tea and <em data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1203\">tsampa<\/em>\u2014light and warming.<\/li><li data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1336\"><strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1237\">Afternoon: <\/strong>Explore Jiuzhaigou Valley, focusing on Five-Color Pool and alpine lakes.<\/li><li data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1422\"><strong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1348\">Dinner: <\/strong>Local mountain cuisine near the park\u2014fresh ingredients, mild seasoning.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1488\">Day 3 \u2013 Jiuzhaigou \u2192 Chengdu: Waterfalls &amp; Return<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 166px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c366242 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c366242\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nuorilang-Waterfall-\u2014-Jiuzhaigous-Travertine-Tapestry-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31722\" alt=\"Nuorilang Waterfall \u2014 Jiuzhaigou\u2019s Travertine Tapestry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nuorilang-Waterfall-\u2014-Jiuzhaigous-Travertine-Tapestry-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nuorilang-Waterfall-\u2014-Jiuzhaigous-Travertine-Tapestry-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nuorilang-Waterfall-\u2014-Jiuzhaigous-Travertine-Tapestry-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nuorilang-Waterfall-\u2014-Jiuzhaigous-Travertine-Tapestry-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nuorilang-Waterfall-\u2014-Jiuzhaigous-Travertine-Tapestry-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nuorilang-Waterfall-\u2014-Jiuzhaigous-Travertine-Tapestry.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Nuorilang Waterfall<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03b6c10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03b6c10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1509\"><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Chengdu<\/li><li data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1581\"><strong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1522\">Morning: <\/strong>Visit Nuorilang Waterfall, the park\u2019s most iconic sight.<\/li><li data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1633\"><strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1592\">Lunch: <\/strong>Simple set meal at the visitor center.<\/li><li data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1706\"><strong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1648\">Afternoon: <\/strong>High-speed train back to Chengdu for rest and recovery.<\/li><li data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1807\"><strong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1718\">Dinner: <\/strong>Classic Sichuan home-style dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken or Mapo Tofu (mild option).<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1869\">Day 4 \u2013 Chengdu \u2192 Leshan: Giant Buddha &amp; Food<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 173px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b4ce95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b4ce95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha-e1751019513834-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25988\" alt=\"Leshan Giant Buddha\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha-e1751019513834-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha-e1751019513834-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha-e1751019513834-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha-e1751019513834-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha-e1751019513834-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Leshan-Giant-Buddha-e1751019513834.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Leshan Giant Buddha<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e02a4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e02a4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1889\"><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Leshan<\/li><li data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1951\"><strong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1902\">Morning: <\/strong>High-speed train to Leshan (about 30 minutes).<\/li><li data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2039\"><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1962\">Lunch: <\/strong>Try Leshan\u2019s signature <em data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2003\">Qiaojiao Beef<\/em>\u2014clear broth, tender meat, no spice.<\/li><li data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2143\"><strong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2054\">Afternoon: <\/strong>Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world\u2019s largest stone Buddha.<\/li><li data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2241\"><strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2155\">Dinner: <\/strong>Walk Zhanggongqiao Food Street and enjoy <em data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2213\">Bobo Chicken<\/em> (peppercorn or mild style).<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2305\">Day 5 \u2013 Leshan \u2192 Mount Emei: Buddhist Mountains<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e98cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"63e98cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mount-Emeis-golden-statue-under-blue-sky-with-distant-snowy-mountains-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30727\" alt=\"Mount Emei\u2019s golden statue under blue sky with distant snowy mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mount-Emeis-golden-statue-under-blue-sky-with-distant-snowy-mountains-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mount-Emeis-golden-statue-under-blue-sky-with-distant-snowy-mountains-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mount-Emeis-golden-statue-under-blue-sky-with-distant-snowy-mountains-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mount-Emeis-golden-statue-under-blue-sky-with-distant-snowy-mountains-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mount-Emeis-golden-statue-under-blue-sky-with-distant-snowy-mountains-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mount-Emeis-golden-statue-under-blue-sky-with-distant-snowy-mountains.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Mount Emei\u2019s golden statue under blue sky<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3a73cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3a73cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2329\"><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Mount Emei<\/li><li data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2342\">Morning: <\/strong>Transfer to Mount Emei and visit Baoguo Temple.<\/li><li data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2496\"><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2434\">Lunch: <\/strong>Emei vegetarian cuisine\u2014light, seasonal, and well-balanced.<\/li><li data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2594\"><strong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2511\">Afternoon: <\/strong>Walk forest paths on the mid-mountain area. Watch macaques from a safe distance.<\/li><li data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2654\"><strong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2606\">Dinner: <\/strong>Local farmhouse dishes with mountain flavors.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2714\">Day 6 \u2013 Mount Emei \u2192 Chengdu: Golden Summit<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 281px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d17c496 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d17c496\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter-1024x615.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30744\" alt=\"Golden Samantabhadra statue at Mount Emei summit during sunrise in snowy winter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter-1024x615.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter-1536x922.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter-150x90.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Golden-Samantabhadra-statue-at-Mount-Emei-summit-during-sunrise-in-snowy-winter.webp 1799w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Golden Samantabhadra statue at Mount Emei summit<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61db1f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61db1f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2735\"><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Chengdu<\/li><li data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2830\"><strong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2748\">Morning: <\/strong>Cable car to the Golden Summit for sea-of-clouds views and Buddhist atmosphere.<\/li><li data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2881\"><strong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2841\">Lunch: <\/strong>Simple vegetarian meal at the summit.<\/li><li data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2937\"><strong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2896\">Afternoon: <\/strong>Return to Chengdu by high-speed train.<\/li><li data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3015\"><strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2949\">Dinner: <\/strong>Chengdu street food crawl: Dan Dan Noodles and Zhong Dumplings.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3068\">Day 7 \u2013 Chengdu: Culture &amp; Souvenirs<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 205px; top: 228.719px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd48099 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd48099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-chengdu-sichuan-e1751019371482-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25984\" alt=\"Du Fu Thatched Cottage chengdu sichuan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-chengdu-sichuan-e1751019371482-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-chengdu-sichuan-e1751019371482-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-chengdu-sichuan-e1751019371482-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-chengdu-sichuan-e1751019371482-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-chengdu-sichuan-e1751019371482-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Du-Fu-Thatched-Cottage-chengdu-sichuan-e1751019371482.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Du Fu Thatched Cottage<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b3893d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b3893d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3084\">Departure day<\/li><li data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3112\"><strong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3110\">Morning (choose one)<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3183\"><p data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3183\"><strong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3156\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Wuhou Shrine<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Three Kingdoms history<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3254\"><p data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3254\"><strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3227\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Du Fu Thatched Cottage<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Classical Chinese poetry<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3328\"><strong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3265\">Lunch: <\/strong>Relax at Heming Teahouse with <em data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3306\">gaiwan<\/em> tea and light snacks.<\/li><li data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3421\"><strong data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3343\">Afternoon: <\/strong>Shop along Chunxi Road and IFS Mall for Shu embroidery and panda souvenirs.<\/li><li data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3472\"><strong data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3433\">Dinner: <\/strong>Final Sichuan meal before departure.<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"173\">7-Day Classic Sichuan Travel Budget (Per Person)<\/h2><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"209\"><em data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"209\">Exchange rate used: 1 USD \u2248 7 CNY<\/em><\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Budget Item<\/th><th><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Comfort<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Luxury<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Transportation<\/strong>High-speed rail + local transport<\/td><td><strong>\u00a51,200 \u2248 $171<\/strong>2nd-class seats, metro &amp; taxis<\/td><td><strong>\u00a51,600 \u2248 $229<\/strong>2nd-class seats + taxis<\/td><td><strong>\u00a52,200 \u2248 $314<\/strong>1st-class seats + private transfers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accommodation (6 nights)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a51,000 \u2248 $143<\/strong>Budget chain hotels, basic English service<\/td><td><strong>\u00a52,800 \u2248 $400<\/strong>Mid-range hotels with breakfast<\/td><td><strong>\u00a58,800 \u2248 $1,257<\/strong>Luxury hotels, full English concierge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meals (7 days)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a5700 \u2248 $100<\/strong>Local snacks &amp; simple meals<\/td><td><strong>\u00a51,400 \u2248 $200<\/strong>Restaurants &amp; specialty dishes<\/td><td><strong>\u00a53,000 \u2248 $429<\/strong>High-end dining &amp; private meals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Attraction Tickets<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a5800 \u2248 $114<\/strong>Standard entry tickets<\/td><td><strong>\u00a5850 \u2248 $121<\/strong>Tickets + audio guides<\/td><td><strong>\u00a5900 \u2248 $129<\/strong>VIP access + private guides<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Souvenirs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a5300 \u2248 $43<\/strong>Small cultural gifts<\/td><td><strong>\u00a5800 \u2248 $114<\/strong>Quality handicrafts<\/td><td><strong>\u00a52,000 \u2248 $286<\/strong>Premium heritage items<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Insurance &amp; Misc.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a5200 \u2248 $29<\/strong>Basic travel insurance<\/td><td><strong>\u00a5500 \u2248 $71<\/strong>Full insurance &amp; local transport<\/td><td><strong>\u00a51,200 \u2248 $171<\/strong>Premium insurance &amp; custom services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total (7 Days)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a53,200 \u2248 $457<\/strong>Best for budget travelers<\/td><td><strong>\u00a57,950 \u2248 $1,136<\/strong>Best for most foreign visitors<\/td><td><strong>\u00a515,900 \u2248 $2,271<\/strong>Best for luxury seekers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"155\">To compare daily travel costs across China, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cost-of-travel-in-china\/\">Cost of Travel in China<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"155\">Travel Tips for Foreign Visitors (Practical &amp; Hassle-Free)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"183\">Before You Go<\/h3><ul data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"623\"><li data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"301\"><p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"301\"><strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"200\">Documents:<\/strong> Carry your passport at all times. Keep a photocopy and save a photo of your visa page on your phone.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"463\"><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"463\"><strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"317\">Clothing:<\/strong> High-altitude areas (Western Sichuan, Mount Emei) can be cold even in summer\u2014bring a warm jacket. In winter, pack a down coat and non-slip shoes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"623\"><p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"623\"><strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"479\">Medicine:<\/strong> Prepare stomach medicine (for spicy food), cold medicine, and altitude sickness pills. Pharmacies in tourist areas offer basic English support.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"665\">Tickets &amp; Reservations<\/h3><ul data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1118\"><li data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"838\"><p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"838\"><strong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"684\">Attractions:<\/strong> Popular sites like Jiuzhaigou and the Panda Base require passport booking 3 days in advance. Dedicated channels for foreign visitors\u2014no rush booking.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"965\"><p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"965\"><strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"861\">High-speed rail:<\/strong> Tickets open 7 days ahead. Passports are accepted; self-service machines have English instructions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1118\"><p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1118\"><strong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"990\">Shows &amp; workshops:<\/strong> Sichuan Opera and intangible heritage experiences should be booked 1 day ahead; some offer English explanations on request.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1160\">Cultural Do\u2019s &amp; Don\u2019ts<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1555\"><li data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1279\"><p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1279\"><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1188\">No wildlife products:<\/strong> Do not buy items made from wild animals. Official souvenir shops sell legal products only.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1446\"><p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1446\"><strong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1310\">Avoid cheap tour groups:<\/strong> Extremely low-priced tours may involve forced shopping. Choose licensed agencies approved by the Sichuan Culture &amp; Tourism authorities.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1555\"><p data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1475\">Respect local customs:<\/strong> Be respectful toward ethnic traditions; avoid insensitive comments or behavior.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1595\">Safety &amp; Emergencies<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1947\"><li data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1710\"><p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1710\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1620\">Emergency numbers:<\/strong> Police <strong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1635\">110<\/strong>, Ambulance <strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1654\">120<\/strong>, Tourism hotline <strong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1681\">12301<\/strong> (English support available).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1848\"><p data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1848\"><strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1735\">Altitude sickness:<\/strong> In high-altitude areas, rest immediately if you feel dizzy or short of breath. Contact on-site medical stations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1947\"><p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1947\"><strong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1865\">Insurance:<\/strong> Travel insurance is strongly recommended; major providers support English claims.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1992\">English-Friendly Services<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2414\"><li data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2168\"><p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2168\"><strong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2016\">Tourist services:<\/strong> Major attractions offer multilingual info desks. English-speaking guides are available at Jiuzhaigou and Leshan Giant Buddha (reservation recommended).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2300\"><p data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2300\"><strong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2188\">Daily travel:<\/strong> Hotels, restaurants, and shops in tourist cities commonly provide English menus or basic English communication.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2414\"><p data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2414\"><strong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2319\">Helpful app:<\/strong> Download the <strong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2365\">\u201cSichuan Travel\u201d <\/strong>English app for maps, tickets, attractions, and travel tips.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>FAQs<\/h2><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 146px; top: 938.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b3cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"38b3cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5940\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5940\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Sichuan safe for foreign tourists? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5940\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffb947e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ffb947e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970017e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"970017e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"254\">Yes. Sichuan is very safe for foreign travelers. Major cities and popular attractions have well-regulated security, clear signage, and dedicated services for international visitors. Emergency numbers \u2014 <strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"546\">110 (police), 120 (medical), and 12301 (tourism hotline)<\/strong> \u2014 all offer English support. Tourist areas operate smoothly, even during peak seasons. The main precautions are health-related: prepare for altitude sickness when visiting western Sichuan, and respect local customs in Tibetan, Qiang, and Yi minority regions. With basic awareness, travel is smooth and worry-free.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5941\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5941\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How many days do you need to travel in Sichuan? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5941\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1739f33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1739f33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3237a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e3237a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"970\">The ideal length depends on your travel goals:<\/p><ul data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1243\"><li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1056\"><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1056\"><strong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"984\">5 days<\/strong> \u2013 Best for limited time: Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Mount Emei<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1156\"><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1083\">7 days (recommended)<\/strong> \u2013 The most balanced option: Chengdu + Jiuzhaigou + Leshan + Mount Emei<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1243\"><p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1243\"><strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1170\">10 days<\/strong> \u2013 For deep exploration: add Daocheng Yading and Danba Tibetan villages<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1371\">For most foreign visitors, <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1282\">7 days<\/strong> offers the best mix of natural scenery, culture, and comfortable pacing without rushing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5942\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5942\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best time of year to visit Sichuan? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5942\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c9a3c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8c9a3c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7268373 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7268373\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1636\">The best times to visit Sichuan are <strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1493\">spring (March\u2013May)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1529\">autumn (September\u2013November)<\/strong>. During these months, temperatures are mild, rainfall is lower, and visibility is ideal for sightseeing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5943\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5943\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Sichuan food too spicy for foreigners? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5943\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1af8021 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1af8021\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-093b695 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"093b695\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Sichuan cuisine is not always spicy, and it is very adaptable. Most restaurants adjust spice levels on request and clearly understand foreign preferences. Mild options include <strong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2262\">Kung Pao Chicken (sweet-savory), clear-broth hotpot, Leshan Qiaojiao beef soup, Emei vegetarian cuisine<\/strong>, and Tibetan or Yi ethnic dishes, which are generally not spicy. Even hotpot can be ordered as a <strong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2388\">split pot (mild + spicy)<\/strong>. Foreign visitors can enjoy Sichuan food comfortably without worrying about excessive heat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5944\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5944\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do foreign travelers get around in Sichuan? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5944\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8459087 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8459087\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c7e716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c7e716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Transportation in Sichuan is convenient for foreigners. Chengdu\u2019s two international airports connect to over <strong data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2673\">80 global cities<\/strong>, with English-language arrival services. Within the province, <strong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2784\">high-speed rail links all major destinations<\/strong>, and tickets can be purchased with a passport. Popular attractions offer direct shuttle buses, while remote areas support ride-sharing or private cars. In cities like Chengdu and Leshan, <strong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3024\">metro systems, taxis, and DiDi (English version)<\/strong> make daily travel easy and efficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Sichuan safe for foreign tourists?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Guizhou-travel-guide-cover-with-skyline-Jiaxiu-Tower-routes-tips-and-itineraries-overview.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tr\/guizhou-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGuizhou Travel Guide: Routes, Tips &amp; Itineraries\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover how to plan a first Guizhou trip, with the best routes, top places, timing, transport tips, and itinerary ideas for every travel 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tr\/dali-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tDali Travel Guide: Best Itinerary &amp; Tips\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan your first Dali trip with clear routes, best things to do, where to stay, and how to fit Dali into a Yunnan 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