Chengdu in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Chengdu add the Giant Buddha and food. This 2-day itinerary covers the pandas, the Leshan Buddha and hotpot — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: pandas & city
2Day 2: Leshan Buddha
3Hotpot class
4Opera show

Day 1: pandas & city

The Panda Base and old streets.

Day 2: Leshan Buddha

The giant cliff-carved Buddha.

Extra: hotpot & opera

A cooking class and opera show.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chengdu — prices per person.

Chengdu

Dujingyan Panda tur mulighed Giant panda eller Red Panda Keeper

Leshan Giant Buddha og Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip

4.8(92)·10 timer

fra$93/ person

via Viator

Chengdu in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Chengdu?

Two days lets you see the pandas and the city on day one and the Leshan Giant Buddha on day two, with a hotpot class and opera show to round it off.

What should I not miss in 2 days in Chengdu?

The Panda Base, the Leshan Giant Buddha, a Sichuan hotpot experience and a face-changing opera show.

Is the Leshan Buddha worth a day trip?

Yes — the world’s largest stone Buddha is an awe-inspiring UNESCO marvel and a rewarding day trip from Chengdu.