📋 Trip Overview
14 Nights · Sep 14–28, 2026
✈️ Flights
| Flight | Route | Date & Time | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3U3994 | KUL → TFU | Sep 14, 4:50am → 9:25am | Wilson + Wife |
| 3U3995 | TFU → KUL | Sep 28, 9:40am → 1:05pm | Wilson + Wife |
Booking: AliTrip 51928464629780 · PNR PJ2YG0 · Conf 876-4884618989
🏨 Hotels
Sep 14–19🏨 Chengdu (Tongzhi / Jinli / Wenshu area) · 5 nights
Sep 19–21🏨 Leshan · 2 nights
Sep 21–28🏨 Chengdu (return) · 7 nights
📅 Schedule
| Day | Date | Plan | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Sep Mon | Arrive + Rest | Chengdu |
| 2 | 15 Sep Tue | 宽窄巷子 · People's Park | Chengdu |
| 3 | 16 Sep Wed | Flex Day | Chengdu |
| 4 | 17 Sep Thu | Flex Day | Chengdu |
| 5 | 18 Sep Fri | Flex Day | Chengdu |
| 6 | 19 Sep Sat | Travel → Leshan · Check In | Leshan |
| 7 | 20 Sep Sun | Giant Buddha · Leshan sights | Leshan |
| 8 | 21 Sep Mon | Return → Chengdu | Chengdu |
| 9 | 22 Sep Tue | Flex Day | Chengdu |
| 10 | 23 Sep Wed | Flex Day | Chengdu |
| 11 | 24 Sep Thu | Flex Day | Chengdu |
| 12 | 25 Sep Fri | 🌙 Mid-Autumn — 龙泉山 moon viewing | Chengdu |
| 13 | 26 Sep Sat | Flex / Show | Chengdu |
| 14 | 27 Sep Sun | Pack + Prep | Chengdu |
| 15 | 28 Sep Mon | Fly Home ✈️ | TFU→KUL |
Day 1 of 15
14th September 2026 (Monday)
Arrive Chengdu + Rest Chengdu
🌧️ Cloudy · 24°C · Humid
✈️ Flight 3U3994
RouteKUL → TFU (Kuala Lumpur → Chengdu Tianfu)
Depart4:50 AM local time
Arrive9:25 AM Chengdu time (UTC+8)
9–11 AM
🚗 TFU → Hotel
DiDi~¥80–120 · 40–50 min to city centre
MetroLine 19 → city centre · ~45–60 min · ¥8–10
Tip: Buy 天府通 card at airport metro station — works on all Chengdu metro + buses. Or use Alipay/WeChat QR pass.
11 AM – 12 PM
🏨 Check In — Chengdu Hotel
Tip: Drop luggage, freshen up. Early check-in depends on availability — ask politely. If not ready, leave bags and head out.
12–2 PM
🍜 Lunch — near hotel
Try龙抄手 (Lóng Chāoshǒu) — iconic chǎoshǒu wontons since 1941 · 春熙路 area
Alt冒菜 (màocài) spot near hotel — pick ingredients, spicy broth
2–6 PM
🌆 Explore — 宽窄巷子 or People's Park
宽窄巷子Historic alley district · evening = cooler + lantern lights · Metro Line 4
People's Park人民公园 · walk around, see local life, find a tea spot
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
LocationTongzhi St / Jinli / Wenshu area · Qingyang District
🍽️ Day 1 Food Summary
Lunch龙抄手 — wontons · or 冒菜 near hotel
Dinner宽窄巷子 — street food · 三大炮, 糖油果子
Day 2 of 15
15th September 2026 (Tuesday)
宽窄巷子 + People's Park + Ear Cleaning Chengdu
☁️ Overcast · 23°C · Humid
🌤️ September in Chengdu
WeatherWarm (22–28°C), humid, often overcast. Rain showers possible. Indoor sites more comfortable.
8–10 AM
🥟 Breakfast — 玉林 / downtown
Try玉林串串香 (Yùlín Chuànchuanxiāng) — skewer hotpot · pick skewers, boil in spicy broth · red basket = meat, green = veg · ¥40–80/person
Alt小名堂担担面 — dan dan noodles · 锦江区藩署街29号
10 AM – 1 PM
🏛️ People's Park — 鹤鸣茶社 + 采耳
鹤鸣茶社Hèmíng Cháshè · 103-year-old iconic tea house · 少城路12号 · ¥10–20/bowl 🗺️
Ear cleaning采耳 · ~¥30–60/session · blue-uniformed masters in People's Park · go morning for shorter queue
VibeSit in bamboo chairs, order 盖碗茶, watch locals play mahjong. Iconic Chengdu.
Combine: Tea + ear cleaning in one visit — masters walk around the tea house. Done in 10–30 min.
1–3 PM
🍜 Lunch — near People's Park
Try少城小厨 (Shàochéng Xiǎochú) — homestyle 川菜
Or豆花 (dòuhuā) + 担担面 in the alleys
3–6 PM
🚶 宽窄巷子 — Deep explore
Three alleys宽巷子 (wide), 窄巷子 (narrow), 井巷子 (well). Wander the side alleys.
Must See恺庐 (historic gate) · 拴马桩 art · 小洋楼 (western-style house)
Souvenirs熊猫邮局 (panda post office) near entrance · postcards, stamps, panda plush
6–9 PM
🌃 Evening — 九眼桥 / 339电视塔
九眼桥400-year-old bridge, bar street along 锦江 · 2km of bars
Dinner玉林路 food street · less touristy · 串串香, 冒菜
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
🍽️ Day 2 Food Summary
Breakfast玉林串串香 · 小名堂担担面
Lunch少城小厨 — homestyle 川菜
Dinner玉林路 food street
Day 3 of 15
16th September 2026 (Wednesday)
Flex Day — Spa / Show / Sights Chengdu
🌦️ Light rain possible · 24°C
📋 Options — pick what interests you
三星堆Archaeological masks + golden mask · 40km north · train 30min to 广汉北 · ¥65–72 · half day
熊猫基地Line 3 → 熊猫基地站 · arrive 7:30am for active pandas · ¥50–55
武侯祠 + 锦里Temple + ancient street · Metro Line 3 · ¥50 · 2–3h
青城山Taoist mountain · train 30–50min · ¥20–35 · full day
都江堰UNESCO irrigation · 30–40min · ¥15–25 · flat walk, senior-friendly
OR — pick a SPA day
🧖 Option: 水裹汤泉 (Shuiguo Spa)
What24hr hot spring + all-you-can-eat spa · unlimited fruits, ice cream, hot food, drinks
Price~¥368/pax · book via Dianping for discount
Best forFull day lounging + eating. You can spend 18hrs here.
OR
🧖 Option: 水木和足道 (Shuimu He)
WhatFoot reflexology + Thai SPA · unlimited 糖水 + drinks + snacks
Price~¥165/pax · 龙湖上城天街 mall location
Best forProper massage session with snacks as bonus
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 4 of 15
17th September 2026 (Thursday)
Flex Day Chengdu
☁️ Cloudy · 25°C · Humid
📋 Continue unfinished sights or try something new
三星堆If not done — go now · train 成都东→广汉北 (30min)
熊猫基地Morning only — pandas sleep after 10am
博物馆成都博物馆 (free) · Line 1/2 → 天府广场 · 3h
ArtUpeer (东区) · museums, galleries
Evening
🎭 Option: Sichuan Opera Show
蜀风雅韵¥150–580 · traditional opera + Bian Lian (face changing) + tea · Book via Trip.com or Klook
Backup芙蓉国粹 · ¥150–350 · face-changing gala · evening show
Book early: Shows sell out, especially on weekends. Online booking required.
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 5 of 15
18th September 2026 (Friday)
Last Day in Chengdu before Leshan Chengdu
☁️ Cloudy · 24°C
📋 Finish anything from Days 1–4
Unfinished三星堆, 熊猫基地, 武侯祠, 青城山, 都江堰 — today is the last chance before Leshan
OrAnother SPA day — 水裹汤泉 or 水木和 if you haven't tried
Evening
🧘 Slow afternoon — Tea house or massage
Tea鹤鸣茶社 · 小桃园 (Michelin, book via Klook) · 彭镇老茶馆 (authentic, 30min away)
Massage盲人按摩 · ¥30–50/hr · search on Amap near hotel
Tomorrow you travel to Leshan. Pack tonight. Train is 45–60 min, comfortable.
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel (Last night before Leshan)
Day 6 of 15
19th September 2026 (Saturday)
Travel to Leshan + Check In Leshan
☁️ Cloudy · 25°C
🚄 Chengdu → Leshan
Train成都东站 → 乐山站 · 45–60 min · ¥50–65
Book12306 app or Trip.com · need passport to board
BestTake morning train ~9–10 AM · arrive Leshan by 11 AM
11 AM – 12 PM
🚕 Arrive Leshan → Hotel
Leshan乐山 · Famous for Giant Buddha + great food (甜皮鸭, 钵钵鸡)
HotelCity centre near 乐山站 / 张公桥好吃街
12–2 PM
🍗 Lunch — 乐山 famous food
必吃👑 纪六娘甜皮鸭 — crispy sugar-brushed duck 🗺️
Also👑 钵钵鸡 — cold skewers in spiced broth, Leshan origin 🗺️
Try嘉州豆腐脑 — tofu pudding with spicy toppings
Food strategy: Go to 张公桥好吃街 (Zhāng Gōng Qiáo Hǎochī Jiē) — walk the whole street, eat small portions everywhere.
3–6 PM
🗿 Leshan Giant Buddha — quick look
乐山大佛71m · carved 713 AD · World's largest stone Buddha
TodayQuick visit if time — or save full visit for tomorrow morning (arrive 8am to beat crowds)
Boat游船 from 乌尤寺码头 — best view from water · ¥70 · no climbing
6–9 PM
🌃 Evening — 张公桥好吃街
必试👑 串妹花式冰粉 — grass jelly + toppings · famous in Leshan
Also跷脚牛肉 — beef offal hotpot · Leshan original
🏨 Overnight — Leshan Hotel Leshan
LocationNear 张公桥好吃街 / city centre
🍽️ Day 6 Food Summary
Lunch纪六娘甜皮鸭 + 钵钵鸡 + 豆腐脑 at 张公桥好吃街
Dinner串妹花式冰粉 + 跷脚牛肉 · 张公桥好吃街
Day 7 of 15
20th September 2026 (Sunday)
Leshan Giant Buddha + Buddha Stone Carving Leshan
☁️ Overcast · 26°C
🐉 Morning — 乐山大佛 (Full Visit)
TimingArrive 8:00–8:30 AM to beat weekend crowds
Classic route东门进 → walk down to Buddha feet → climb back up via 南门 · ¥80 · 2–3h
Boat option乌尤寺码头游船 · ¥70 · Best photos from water · Avoids all climbing
CombinedHike down to feet, take boat back · Best of both
Weekend = busy: Arrive early (8 AM) or take the boat option. The classic Buddha head-on photo is from the water.
11 AM – 1 PM
🍜 Late Breakfast / Lunch — Leshan food
Try牛儿坝 — 豆腐脑 + 牛肉粉 · near 大佛 area
Or大众街 / 嘉兴路 area — more local, less touristy
2–5 PM
🗿 Buddha Stone Carving Experience
WhatCarve your own small Buddha statue in stone — traditional Leshan craft
WhereNear 大佛 area or 张公桥好吃街 — ask locally for carving workshop
Cost¥50–150 depending on size + detail
Ask at your hotel: Staff can direct you to a reputable carving workshop. Can take 1–2 hours. Makes a unique souvenir.
6–9 PM
🌃 Last Evening in Leshan
Dinner👑 纪六娘甜皮鸭 (takeaway for Chengdu!) · vacuum-packed to bring home 🗺️
Also牛儿坝豆腐脑 — last chance before leaving
🏨 Overnight — Leshan Hotel Leshan
🍽️ Day 7 Food Summary
MorningEarly start → 大佛 · grab 豆腐脑 on the way
Lunch牛儿坝豆腐脑 + 牛肉粉 · 大佛 area
DinnerFinal Leshan feast: 甜皮鸭 (takeaway!) + 跷脚牛肉 + 串妹冰粉
Day 8 of 15
21st September 2026 (Monday)
Return to Chengdu · Flex / Shopping Prep Chengdu
☁️ Cloudy · 24°C
🚄 Leshan → Chengdu
Train乐山站 → 成都东站/成都站 · 45–60 min · ¥50–65
TimeTake 9–10 AM train to arrive Chengdu by 10–11 AM
11 AM
🏨 Check In — Back to Chengdu Hotel
StaySep 21–28 · 7 nights · back in Chengdu for flex days + shopping
12–3 PM
🛍️ Shopping Recon — 春熙路 / 太古里
春熙路Chengdu's main shopping street · Metro Line 2/3 → 春熙路站 🗺️
太古里Upscale open-air mall, IFS panda wall · right next to 春熙路 🗺️
What to findPanda souvenirs, Sichuan tea, local snacks. Map out where to buy before committing.
3–7 PM
🏙️ Flex — pick what you missed
三星堆If not yet done — train 成都东→广汉北 (30min) · go now
熊猫基地If not yet done — Line 3 → 熊猫基地站
Relax人民公园 · 鹤鸣茶社 · afternoon tea + people watching
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 9 of 15
22nd September 2026 (Tuesday)
Flex Day — Sights or Spa Chengdu
🌦️ Rain possible · 23°C
📋 Use today for unfinished sights
三星堆If not yet done — go early · train 30min
熊猫基地If not yet done — go early · Line 3
武侯祠纪念刘备+诸葛亮 · 2h · then 锦里 evening
都江堰+青城山Full day trip · train to 都江堰 first, then 青城山
博物馆成都博物馆 (free) · Line 1/2 → 天府广场 · history + culture · 3h
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 10 of 15
23rd September 2026 (Wednesday)
Flex Day Chengdu
☁️ Overcast · 24°C
📋 Options
Cultural成都博物馆 (free) · 四川科技馆 (science museum, also free)
Nature青龙湖公园 · Line 4 → 成都大学站 · large park, quieter than People's Park
Massage盲人按摩 · ¥30–50/hr · search on Amap
Cooking川菜体验馆 — learn to make 麻婆豆腐, dumplings
SPA水裹汤泉 or 水木和 — full spa day
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 11 of 15
24th September 2026 (Thursday)
Flex / Last Sights Chengdu
☁️ Cloudy · 25°C
📋 Last full day for sights
Unfinished三星堆, 熊猫基地, 武侯祠, 青城山 — use today
Local life早起去 菜市场 (wet market) · 6–9 AM · real local life, cheap fruit, fresh produce
ShoppingStart serious shopping. Taobao delivery to hotel for panda stuff.
7–9 PM
🌃 Evening — 宽窄巷子 final walk
WhyLast evening for sights. Walk the alleys. Tea house for a final 盖碗茶.
Dinner盘飧市 (Pán Sūn Shì) — century-old 川菜 · book ahead 🗺️
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 12 of 15
25th September 2026 (Friday)
🌙 Mid-Autumn Festival — 龙泉山 Moon Viewing Chengdu
☀️ Clear · 26°C
🌕 Mid-Autumn Festival
Tradition龙泉山 (Longquan Mountain) — traditional spot for full moon appreciation on Mid-Autumn night
WhatDrive or DiDi up the mountain · bring mooncakes + tea · watch the full moon with locals
TimingArrive before sunset · stay through moonrise (~7–8 PM)
Book dinner early: Mid-Autumn = restaurants fill up fast. Reserve a mountain-view restaurant or bring your own food.
All Day
🛍️ Morning — Shopping (if not done)
Where春熙路 · 太古里 · 望平街
ShipHeavy buys → ship via 顺丰 (SF Express) to home. Don't haul excess baggage.
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 13 of 15
26th September 2026 (Saturday)
Flex / Show Chengdu
☁️ Overcast · 24°C
📋 Flex day
Spa水裹汤泉 or 水木和 — full day if you haven't done either
Tea彭镇老茶馆 — raw authentic · ¥10–15 all day · 30–40 min from city · all locals
Wet market菜市场 (wet market) · 7–9 AM · buy fruit + snacks to bring home
Evening
🎭 Sichuan Opera — Last Chance
蜀风雅韵¥150–580 · Book if not yet done · traditional opera + Bian Lian
Backup芙蓉国粹 · ¥150–350 · face-changing gala
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 14 of 15
27th September 2026 (Sunday)
Last Day — Pack + Final Prep Chengdu
☀️ Sunny · 26°C
🎒 Pack + Final Check
MorningSort shopping · pack bags · weigh luggage (23kg limit)
ShipOverweight → ship via 顺丰 to home. Cheaper than excess baggage.
Final buysLast snacks or gifts · supermarket for 火锅底料
10 AM – 12 PM
🚶 Final Morning Walk
Where人民公园 · 鹤鸣茶社 — one last 盖碗茶
3–6 PM
🚕 Transfer to Airport
Hotel → TFU~45–60 min by taxi/DiDi · ¥80–120
MetroLine 19 → TFU · 45–60 min · ¥8–10 · if bags are light
Departure day: Flight 9:40 AM Sep 28 · arrive airport by 7:30 AM. Consider airport hotel night of Sep 27 — TFU is 45–60km from city centre.
🏨 Overnight — Near TFU Airport (recommended)
Why: TFU is 45–60km from city centre. 9:40 AM flight = leave by 7 AM. Airport hotel = stress-free.
Day 15 of 15
28th September 2026 (Monday)
✈️ Fly Home
☀️ Sunny · 27°C
✈️ Flight 3U3995 — TFU → KUL
RouteTFU (Chengdu Tianfu) → KUL (Kuala Lumpur)
Depart9:40 AM local time
Arrive1:05 PM Kuala Lumpur time (UTC+8)
🛫 At the airport
✈️ Departure Checklist
☐ BagsChecked in? Under 23kg each? Excess shipped via SF?
☐ DocumentsPassport, boarding pass
☐ SouvenirsPanda items, tea, 甜皮鸭 (vacuum-packed), hotpot base
☐ Duty FreeLiquids >100ml in checked bag
🇲🇾 Home
ArrivalKuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) · 1:05 PM
CustomsDuty free: 1L liquor, 200 cigarettes, personal use items
🐼🌶️🍜
Chengdu + Sichuan 2026
Sep 14–28 · 14 Nights · Wilson + Wife
✨ Things to Consider
Chengdu — Spas · Ear Cleaning · Tea · Shows
🧖 Spas / Massage + Unlimited Food
🌡️ 水裹汤泉 (Shuiguo Spa) 24hr
Price~¥368/pax · book via Dianping for discount
Best forFull day lounging + eating. You can spend 18hrs here. Hot spring + spa + all-you-can-eat.
Book大众点评 (Dianping) app
💆 水木和足道 (Shuimu He)
Price~¥165/pax · unlimited drinks + 糖水 (sweet soup) + snacks
Best forProper massage session. Clean mall location, professional therapists. Snacks as bonus.
Location龙湖上城天街 (Longhu Tianjie) ·金牛区
👂 Ear Cleaning (采耳)
👂 人民公园 (People's Park)
Price~¥30–60/session · 10–30 min
Location少城路12号 · People's Park · Metro Line 2 人民公园站 B口
TipsGo morning or early afternoon on weekdays · sterilized tools · masters walk around tea houses
🍵 Tea House Experience
🏺 鹤鸣茶社 (Heming Tea House)
Price¥10–20/bowl · sit all day
VibeVery touristy now but genuinely historic. Combine with ear cleaning on same visit.
Try盖碗茶 (gàiwǎn chá) + 掏耳朵 if brave
🍵 小桃园茶馆 (Xiaotaoyi Tea House)
Price~¥18–20 USD · book via Klook
Best forArt of tea explained + guided ceremony. Better than tourist tea houses.
🏕️ 彭镇老茶馆 (Pengzhen Old Tea House)
Price¥10–15 all day · unlimited refills
Best forThe real thing — no tourists, all locals, coal stove, rough wooden tables. Best tea house experience if you want authentic.
🎭 Shows
🎭 蜀风雅韵 (Shu Feng Ya Yun)
Price¥150–580 · Book via Trip.com or Klook
NoteSells out fast — book early online
🎭 芙蓉国粹
Price¥150–350 · evening show
UseBackup if 蜀风雅韵 sold out
🗺️ Flex Options
🏛️ 都江堰
Best forFlat walk, senior-friendly, no climbing. Combine with Panda Base in one long day.
🏺 三星堆博物馆
Best forStunning bronze artifacts · 3,200-year-old unknown civilization · half day from Chengdu
🐼 Panda Base
NoteAlready seen at Chimelong? Same species, larger enclosures. Keep as flex only.
TipGo 7:30am opening — pandas most active 8–10am
🚇 Transport Guide
Getting Around Chengdu + Leshan
🚇 Chengdu Metro
App天府通 — WeChat mini-program or Alipay QR pass. Or physical 天府通 card at any metro station.
Hours~6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fare¥2–9 depending on distance
To TFULine 19 → 天府机场站 (TFU) · 45–60 min · ¥8–10
🚕 DiDi / Taxi
DiDiUse in WeChat or Alipay. Enter destination in Chinese characters.
TaxiFlag down · insist on metered fare · show address in Chinese on phone
AirportTFU → city centre: DiDi ¥80–120 · Metro Line 19 ¥8–10
🚄 Trains
Apps12306 (official) or Trip.com · need passport to book and board
Chengdu → Leshan成都东站 → 乐山站 · 45–60 min · ¥50–65
Chengdu → 三星堆成都东站 → 广汉北站 · 30 min · ¥18
Chengdu → 青城山成都 → 青城山站 · 30–50 min · ¥20–35
Chengdu → 都江堰成都 → 都江堰站 · 30–40 min · ¥15–25
Tip: Book trains 1–2 days ahead on Trip.com. Morning trains (8–10 AM) most convenient.
💳 Payment
WeChat PayLink Malaysian credit card via WeChat → Payment → Cards. Or 中国银行 account.
AlipaySame — link card. Easier for foreigners on short trips.
CashSome small vendors still use cash. Withdraw from 中国银行/ICBC ATMs (¥10–20 fee).
📱 Connectivity
SIM/eSIMChina Mobile/China Unicom ESIM · ~¥100–150 for 15 days unlimited data
Maps高德地图 (Amap/Gaode) — essential
TranslateGoogle Translate with Chinese download · WeChat translate also works