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Home/Destinations/Chengdu/Chengdu in 3 days
3 days · Chengdu itinerary

Chengdu in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Chengdu cover pandas, Buddhas and mountains. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Sichuan — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: pandas & city
  2. 2Day 2: Leshan & Emei
  3. 3Day 3: panda volunteer
  4. 4Food & opera

Day 1: pandas & city

The Panda Base and old streets.

Day 2: Leshan & Emei

The Giant Buddha and sacred mountain.

Day 3: panda volunteer

A hands-on day with the bears.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

2-Day Private Chengdu Panda Tour
Chengdu
2-Day Private Chengdu Panda Tour
5.0(25)·2 days
from$479/ person
via Viator
Chengdu Panda Park Bus Tour with Option Leshan Giant Buddha
Chengdu
Chengdu Panda Park Bus Tour with Option Leshan Giant Buddha
5.0(40)·11 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour
Chengdu
Dujiangyan irrigation+Mt. Qingcheng or Panda Park Day Tour
4.9(12)·9–10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Skip Crowed Dujingyan Panda Tour Option Red Panda Interactive
Chengdu
Skip Crowed Dujingyan Panda Tour Option Red Panda Interactive
5.0(16)·4–5 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha
Chengdu
All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha
5.0(40)·9 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
2-Day All Inclusive Leshan Giant Buddha and Emei Mountain Tour
Chengdu
2-Day All Inclusive Leshan Giant Buddha and Emei Mountain Tour
4.9(11)·2 days
from$489/ person
via Viator
Unique One-Day Tour: A Close Encounter with Red Pandas
Chengdu
Unique One-Day Tour: A Close Encounter with Red Pandas
5.0(13)·6 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi ancient town Private Day Tour
Chengdu
Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi ancient town Private Day Tour
4.9(13)·9–10 hours
from$209/ person
via Viator

Chengdu in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Chengdu?
Three days is ideal — pandas and the city on day one, the Leshan Buddha and Mount Emei on day two, and a panda volunteer day or food experiences on day three.
What is the best experience in Chengdu for 3 days?
The Panda Base is the icon, the Leshan Buddha the most awe-inspiring, and a panda volunteer day the most hands-on; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Chengdu itinerary?
Spend day one on pandas and the city, day two on Leshan and Emei, and day three on a panda volunteer day or Sichuan food, booking pandas ahead.

Explore more in Chengdu

Giant Panda BaseLeshan Giant BuddhaHotpot & FoodSichuan Opera & CultureCity & Old Streets