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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

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

Skip Crowed Dujingyan Panda Tour Option Red Panda Interactive
Chengdu
Skip Crowed Dujingyan Panda Tour Option Red Panda Interactive
5.0(11)·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(39)·9 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking with a Local Market Visit
Chengdu
Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking with a Local Market Visit
5.0(19)·4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Dujingyan Panda tour option Giant panda or Red Panda Keeper
Chengdu
Dujingyan Panda tour option Giant panda or Red Panda Keeper
4.9(111)·9 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour
Chengdu
Leshan Buddha + Panda Base or Old Tea House Private Day Tour
5.0(20)·10 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Chengdu
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
5.0(540)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Chengdu Private Sightseeing Tour with Panda Breeding Center Visit
Chengdu
Chengdu Private Sightseeing Tour with Panda Breeding Center Visit
4.9(50)·8 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
Chengdu Panda & Leshan Giant Buddha Premium Private Day Tour
Chengdu
Chengdu Panda & Leshan Giant Buddha Premium Private Day Tour
4.9(10)·10 hours
from$168/ 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.

Explore more in Chengdu

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