📋 Trip Overview
15 Days · Chengdu + Leshan
✈️ Flights
| Flight | Route | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3U3994 | KUL → TFU | 14 Sep, 4:50am → 9:25am |
| 3U3995 | TFU → KUL | 28 Sep, 9:40am → 1:05pm |
🏨 Hotels
Sep 14–19🏨 Chengdu Hotel (Chengdu stay — 5 nights)
Sep 19–21🏨 Leshan Hotel (Leshan stay — 2 nights)
Sep 21–28🏨 Chengdu Hotel (Chengdu return — 7 nights)
📅 Schedule
| Day | Date | Plan | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Sep Mon | Arrive + Check In + Explore | Chengdu |
| 2 | 15 Sep Tue | Jinsha Museum +，宽窄巷子 | Chengdu |
| 3 | 16 Sep Wed | 熊猫基地 + 文殊院 | Chengdu |
| 4 | 17 Sep Thu | 三星堆 / 武侯祠 + 锦里 | Chengdu |
| 5 | 18 Sep Fri | 都江堰 / 青城山 day trip | Chengdu |
| 6 | 19 Sep Sat | Travel → Leshan · Check In | Leshan |
| 7 | 20 Sep Sun | Leshan Giant Buddha + City | Leshan |
| 8 | 21 Sep Mon | Return → Chengdu · Flex / Shopping prep | Chengdu |
| 9 | 22 Sep Tue | Flex / Unfinished sights | Chengdu |
| 10 | 23 Sep Wed | Flex / Unfinished sights | Chengdu |
| 11 | 24 Sep Thu | Flex / Unfinished sights | Chengdu |
| 12 | 25 Sep Fri | Shopping Day | Chengdu |
| 13 | 26 Sep Sat | Shopping Day | Chengdu |
| 14 | 27 Sep Sun | Last Day · Pack + Prep | Chengdu |
| 15 | 28 Sep Mon | Fly Home ✈️ | TFU→KUL |
🌤️ Weather in September
Chengdu22–28°C · Humid · Occasional rain · Overcast skies common
Leshan23–30°C · Warm, humid · Rain possible
💡 Pack: Light layers, rain jacket/umbrella, comfortable walking shoes. Chengdu is often hazy/overcast in Sept — bring a light layer for AC-heavy interiors.
Day 1 of 15
14th September 2026 (Monday)
Arrive Chengdu + Check In + Explore 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)
Passenger
9:30–11 AM
🚇 Airport → Hotel
Airport成都天府机场 (TFU) — opened 2021, newer and farther from city centre than Shuangliu
MetroMetro Line 19 → transfer to Line 1/2/3 depending on hotel location. ~45–60 min to city centre.
Taxi/DiDi~¥80–120 · 40–50 min to city centre
Tip: Buy a 天府通 (Tiānfǔ Tōng) card at the airport metro station — works on Chengdu metro + buses. Or use Alipay/WeChat QR code metro pass. Airport is busy — arrive 2h before domestic flight.
11 AM – 12 PM
🏨 Check In — Chengdu Hotel
Tip: Drop luggage, freshen up. Chengdu hotels often allow early check-in if rooms are ready. Ask politely. If not ready, leave luggage and head out.
12–2 PM
🍜 Lunch — 人民公园 / Downtown
Try龙抄手 (Lóng Chāoshǒu) — iconic chǎoshǒu (wonton) chain since 1941 · 锦江区大慈寺路22号 🗺️
Alt蜀大侠 (Shǔ Dàxiá) — hot pot chain, good for solo · 🗺️
Or路边小店 — find a 冒菜 (màocài) spot near the hotel. Pick your ingredients, get a spicy broth.
2–6 PM
🏛️ Jinsha Site Museum
Jinsha金沙遗址博物馆 · Jīnshā Yízhǐ Bówùguǎn 🗺️
Hours8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (last entry 7:00 PM)
MetroLine 7 → 金沙博物馆站 (Jinsha Bowuguan) · Exit C
Ticket¥70 walk-in · Book on 携程/Trip.com for discount
HighlightSun and Gold Mask exhibit — the iconic symbol of Chengdu. Ancient Shu kingdom artifacts, 3,000+ years old. Beautiful grounds, less crowded than Jinsha.
Why Jinsha Day 1: Indoor AC, less walking than other sites, great intro to ancient Shu civilization. Avoid the afternoon sun — it's hot and humid in September.
6–8 PM
🌆 宽窄巷子 — Evening stroll + Dinner
宽窄巷子Kuān Zhǎi Xiàngzi · Historic alley district 🗺️
MetroLine 4 → 宽窄巷子站 · Exit B
VibeThree parallel alleys (Kuanzhai, Xiangshi, Jinsha). Historic buildings, tea houses, street food, souvenirs. Evening = cooler + lantern lights.
Dinner三大炮 (Sān Dà Pào) — sweet glutinous rice dumplings · 糖油果子 (táng yóu guǒzi) — fried dough balls 🗺️
Alt Dinner盘飧市 (Pán Sūn Shì) — century-old restaurant, 川菜 classics · 🗺️
8–9 PM
🍵 Evening — Heimin Chaguan
鹤鸣茶社Hèmíng Cháshè — 100-year-old tea house in 人民公园 🗺️
Price¥15–25 for tea · Very local crowd · Traditional 方桌竹椅
Classic Chengdu: Order 盖碗茶 (gàiwǎn chá — covered bowl tea), try 掏耳朵 (tāo ěrduo — ear cleaning) if brave. Sit for an hour, watch locals play mahjong and cards.
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
LocationTianfu Square / city centre area
🍽️ Day 1 Food Summary
Lunch龙抄手 — chǎoshǒu wontons · or 冒菜 near hotel
Dinner宽窄巷子 — 三大炮, 糖油果子 · or 盘飧市 for proper 川菜
Tea鹤鸣茶社 — evening tea
Day 2 of 15
15th September 2026 (Tuesday)
宽窄巷子 + Jinsha Museum (flex) Chengdu
☁️ Overcast · 23°C · Humid
🌤️ September in Chengdu
WeatherWarm (22–28°C), humid, often overcast. Rain showers possible. Indoor sites are more comfortable.
8–10 AM
🥟 Breakfast — 玉林 / 书院街 area
Try玉林串串香 (Yùlín Chuànchuanxiāng) — 串串香 (skewer hotpot) · pick skewers, boil in spicy broth, pay per stick 🗺️
Alt小名堂担担面 (Xiǎomíngtáng Dāndan Miàn) — dan dan noodles · 锦江区藩署街29号 🗺️
Or街边 豆浆油条 (dòujiāng yóutiáo) — soy milk + fried dough sticks · under ¥10
串串香 tip: Count your sticks at the end. Red basket = meat (more expensive), green = veg. Total usually ¥40–80/person for a full meal.
10 AM – 1 PM
🏛️ Jinsha Site Museum (if not done Day 1)
Jinsha金沙遗址博物馆 🗺️
MetroLine 7 → 金沙博物馆站 · Exit C
Ticket¥70 · 3–4 hours if doing the full museum
If Jinsha was done Day 1, swap this for: 文殊院 (Wénshū Yuàn) — Buddhist temple, beautiful gardens, vegetarian restaurant inside. Metro Line 1 → 文殊院站 · Free entry.
1–2 PM
🍜 Lunch — near 宽窄巷子
Try少城小厨 (Shàochéng Xiǎochú) — homestyle 川菜 🗺️
Or巷子口 — find a 豆花 (dòuhuā) + 担担面 spot in the alleys
2–6 PM
🚶 宽窄巷子 — Deep explore + Tea Houses
宽窄巷子Three alleys: 宽巷子 (wide), 窄巷子 (narrow), 井巷子 (well). More interesting than it looks — wander the side alleys.
Must See恺庐 (Kǎi Lú) — historic gate · 拴马桩 (horse hitching post) art · 小洋楼 (western-style house)
Tea可苑 (Kěyuàn) — quieter than 鹤鸣, nicer garden 🗺️
Souvenirs熊猫周边 (panda souvenirs) — look for the 熊猫邮局 (panda post office) near the entrance. Postcards, stamps, panda plush.
Souvenir tip: Prices here are tourist-inflated. For panda souvenirs, better to go to the 熊猫基地 gift shop (Day 3) or Taobao/拼多多 later. Buy only if you see something unique.
6–9 PM
🌃 Evening — 九眼桥 / 339电视塔
九眼桥Jiǔ Yǎn Qiáo — 400-year-old bridge, bar street along锦江 🗺️
339电视塔Sichuan TV Tower — observation deck, city skyline at night 🗺️
Dinner玉林路 (Yùlín Lù) — local food street, less touristy 🗺️
Nightlife九眼桥 bar street — 2km of bars, 50–80 CNY for a beer. Or find a 露天茶馆 (outdoor tea house) along the river.
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
🍽️ Day 2 Food Summary
Breakfast串串香 · 玉林 or 小名堂担担面
Lunch少城小厨 — homestyle 川菜
Dinner玉林路 food street or 九眼桥 bars
Day 3 of 15
16th September 2026 (Wednesday)
熊猫基地 + 文殊院 Chengdu
🌦️ Light rain possible · 24°C
🐼 Panda Base — EARLY
成都大熊猫繁育研究基地Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding 🗺️
Hours7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (arrive at opening for best panda activity)
MetroLine 3 → 熊猫基地站 (Panda Base) · Exit · then free shuttle or 10 min walk
Ticket¥55 walk-in · ¥50 on 携程/Trip.com · Book ahead to avoid queue
Panda TipsPandas are most active 8–10 AM (feeding time). After 10 AM they sleep. Adults > cubs for watching activity. Moonlight Panda Garden = red pandas (different species, harder to spot).
Go EARLY: 7:30 AM opening → pandas eating breakfast = peak activity. After 10 AM they're asleep in AC. 2–3 hours enough. Bring water and an umbrella (outdoor path through bamboo forest).
12–2 PM
🍜 Lunch — 熊猫基地附近
Try基地门口的农家乐 — small local restaurants outside the park gate. 炒菜 (chǎocài) + 盖饭 (gàifàn) · ¥20–40
OrTake metro back to city centre and eat near 文殊院
2–5 PM
🏯 文殊院 — Buddhist Temple + Gardens
文殊院Wénshū Yuàn · Tang Dynasty temple, Free entry 🗺️
MetroLine 1/6 → 文殊院站 · Exit K or H
VibeQuiet temple complex with huge ginkgo trees. The 香园 (Xiangyuan) vegetarian restaurant inside is popular — try the 素斋 (sùzhāi). 洞子口张凉粉 nearby for cold noodles.
Combo: 文殊院 + nearby 人民公园 + 宽窄巷子 are all on Line 1 — easy afternoon circuit.
5–7 PM
🍽️ Dinner — 香园素斋 + 洞子口张凉粉
香园Xiangyuan Vegetarian Restaurant inside 文殊院 · 🗺️
洞子口张凉粉Dòngzikǒu Zhāng Liángfěn — famous for 凉粉 (liáng fěn, cold rice noodles) · 5 min walk from temple 🗺️
Must Try甜水面 (tián shuǐ miàn) — thick sweet noodle, famous here
7–9 PM
🌃 Evening — 339电视塔 + 活水公园
339电视塔Sichuan TV Tower · observation deck ¥50 · city night view 🗺️
活水公园Huóshuǐ Gōngyuán — 活水公园 · 600m north of 339 · beautiful night fountains + garden · Free
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
🍽️ Day 3 Food Summary
BreakfastPanda Base area 农家乐 or metro back to city
Lunch农家乐 near Panda Base · ¥20–40
Dinner洞子口张凉粉 — 甜水面 + 凉粉 · then 339 night view
Day 4 of 15
17th September 2026 (Thursday)
三星堆 OR 武侯祠 + 锦里 Chengdu
☁️ Cloudy · 25°C · Humid
🏺 Option A: 三星堆博物馆 (Sanxingdui)
三星堆Sanxingdui Museum · World's most exciting archaeological discovery 🗺️
LocationGuanghan (广汉) · 40 km north of Chengdu · 1h by bus or train
TransportTrain: 成都东站 → 广汉北站 (~30 min, ¥18) · then Bus 10 or taxi to museum (~15 min). Or: Chengdu Railway Station bus direct (~1h 20min).
Hours8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry 5:00 PM)
Ticket¥72 walk-in · ¥65 on Trip.com · Book ahead
WhyBronze masks, golden mask, 3,200-year-old unknown civilization. Absolutely world-class. Allow 4–5 hours including travel.
Best combo: Morning: Sanxingdui (leave 7:30 AM, return ~2 PM) → afternoon: 锦里. Bring snacks for the journey.
OR
🏯 Option B: 武侯祠 + 锦里 (if skipping Sanxingdui)
武侯祠Wǔhòu Cí · Temple of Marquis Wu · 纪念刘备+诸葛亮 🗺️
MetroLine 3 → 高升桥站 (Gāoshēng Qiáo) · then 10 min walk
Ticket¥50 · 2 hours enough
锦里Jǐnlǐ Ancient Street · right next to 武侯祠 · Free entry · lantern-lit at night · good for evening
VibeThree Kingdoms (三国) culture, red lanterns, local snacks, tea houses. Very touristy but well-executed.
Recommendation: 三星堆 is the must-see. If you only do one, do 三星堆. 武侯祠 + 锦里 can fill a half-day if you have time left at the end of the trip.
2–4 PM
🍜 Lunch — 锦里 / 武侯祠 area
Try锦里里的 三大炮, 糖油果子, 荞面 · or find a 苍蝇馆子 (hole-in-the-wall) nearby
Local Pick玉林串串 (another branch) or 蜀九香火锅 (hotpot) · 🗺️
4–7 PM
🌆 锦里 — Evening + Dinner
锦里Jǐnlǐ · Best in the evening when lanterns are lit 🗺️
Dinner老成都香辣馆 (Lǎo Chéngdū Xiānglà Guǎn) — local spicy · 🗺️
Souvenirs三国文创 (Three Kingdoms themed souvenirs) in 锦里. Better quality than 宽窄巷子.
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
🍽️ Day 4 Food Summary
MorningLeave early for 三星堆 — bring snacks on the train
Lunch锦里 street food or nearby 苍蝇馆子
Dinner老成都香辣馆 — local spicy · 锦里 area
Day 5 of 15
18th September 2026 (Friday)
都江堰 OR 青城山 Day Trip Chengdu
🌧️ Rain possible · 24°C
🏔️ Option A: 青城山 (Qingcheng Mountain)
青城山Qingcheng Shan · Taoist mountain, UNESCO World Heritage 🗺️
TransportTrain: 成都→青城山 (Chengdu to Qingchengshan) · 30–50 min · ¥20–35. Or bus from 茶店子客运站 (Chadianzi Bus Station) · 1.5h · ¥25–30
HoursFull day. 08:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ticket前山 ¥60 (temples, popular) · 后山 ¥20 (wilder, hiking) · 索道 (cable car) extra
WhyTaoist philosophy, bamboo forests, mountain streams. Very peaceful. 前山 = accessible cultural sites; 后山 = serious hiking.
Go early: Leave Chengdu 7–8 AM to beat crowds. Take 前山 if limited time — most famous temples and scenery in 3–4 hours.
OR
🌊 Option B: 都江堰 (Dujiangyan Irrigation System)
都江堰Dujiangyan · 2,200-year-old irrigation system, still working · UNESCO 🗺️
TransportTrain: 成都→都江堰 (Chengdu to Dujiangyan) · 30–40 min · ¥15–25. Bus from 茶店子客运站 · 1.5h · ¥22
Ticket¥90 walk-in · ¥80 on Trip.com
HighlightFish Mouth (鱼嘴), Baoping Temple, Anlan Suspension Bridge. Engineering marvel still protecting Chengdu from floods.
Combo: 都江堰 + 青城山 are 30 min apart by bus. Possible to do both in one long day — leave 7 AM, do 都江堰 (2–3h), then 青城山前山 (3–4h), return ~7 PM.
1–2 PM
🍜 Lunch — Near the site
青城山农家乐 restaurants outside the park gate. Try 泡椒牛蛙 (pickled pepper bullfrog) · ¥40–60
都江堰南桥 (Nán Qiáo) area — lots of small restaurants along the river. 冰粉 (bīng fěn, grass jelly dessert) is famous here.
4–7 PM
🚄 Return to Chengdu
Train都江堰/青城山 → 成都 · Last train ~7–8 PM depending on station
Evening in Chengdu: After returning, light dinner at hotel or 九眼桥 area. Tomorrow is travel day to Leshan — rest early.
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel (Last night before Leshan)
🍽️ Day 5 Food Summary
BreakfastEarly start — grab 包子/豆浆 on the way to station
Lunch农家乐 near 青城山 or 南桥 area 都江堰 · 泡椒牛蛙 or 冰粉
DinnerLight — 九眼桥 or hotel area · early night before Leshan trip
Day 6 of 15
19th September 2026 (Saturday)
Travel to Leshan + Check In Leshan
☁️ Cloudy · 25°C
🚄 Chengdu → Leshan
Route成都 (Chengdu) → 乐山 (Leshan)
Train成都东站 → 乐山站 (Chengdu East → Leshan) · 45–60 min · ¥50–65. Or 成都南站 → 乐山站 · 1h · ¥46
Bus茶店子客运站 → 乐山 · 2h · ¥45–50
BestTrain is faster and more comfortable. Book on 12306 or Trip.com. Take morning train ~9–10 AM.
11 AM – 12 PM
🚕 Arrive Leshan → Hotel
Leshan乐山 · Famous for Giant Buddha, good food (乐山钵钵鸡, 甜皮鸭)
HotelLeshan Hotel · city centre near 乐山站 / 张公桥好吃街
Tip: Drop luggage, freshen up. Leshan is a food city — today is about arriving and eating.
12–2 PM
🍗 Lunch — 乐山 famous food
必吃👑 纪六娘甜皮鸭 (Jì Liùniáng Tián pí Yā) — crispy skin sugar-brushed duck 🗺️
Also👑 钵钵鸡 (Bōbō Jī) — cold skewers in spiced broth, Leshan is the origin 🗺️
Try嘉州豆腐脑 (Jiāzhōu Dòufu Nǎo) — tofu pudding with spicy toppings · 🗺️
Food strategy: Go to 张公桥好吃街 (Zhāng Gōng Qiáo Hǎochī Jiē) — Leshan's famous food street. Walk the whole street, eat small portions everywhere. Ask locals which queue to join.
3–6 PM
🏯 乐山大佛 — East Gate hiking (less crowded)
乐山大佛Leshan Giant Buddha · World's largest stone Buddha · 71m tall · 1,200 years old 🗺️
Option 1Classic route (东门): Walk down the mountain to the Buddha's feet · ¥80 · 2–3h · Queue 1–2h on weekends
Option 2Hiking route (野游): 从外面爬上山 · ¥0–10 · Less crowded · Local hikers only
Boat游船 (boat) from 乌尤寺码头 — see the full Buddha from the water · ¥70 · Best view · No climbing needed
Weekend = busy: Sep 19 = Saturday = busy at 大佛. Arrive early (8 AM) or take the boat option. Evening at the site is peaceful if you can time it.
6–9 PM
🌃 Evening — 嘉州古城 + 张公桥好吃街
张公桥好吃街Leshan's famous food street · Evening is alive · Try 串妹花式冰粉 🗺️
必试👑 串妹花式冰粉 — grass jelly +各种 toppings · famous in Leshan
More跷脚牛肉 (Qiāojiǎo Niúròu) — Leshan's famous beef offal hotpot · 🗺️
🏨 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跷脚牛肉 hotpot · 串妹花式冰粉 · more 张公桥
Day 7 of 15
20th September 2026 (Sunday)
Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour Leshan
☁️ Overcast · 26°C
🐉 Morning — 乐山大佛 (Full Visit)
TimingArrive 8:00–8:30 AM to beat weekend crowds. Earlier = better light, fewer people.
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 · ¥80 + ¥70
September weekend: Still peak season. The boat option is highly recommended for photos — the classic head-on Buddha photo is from the water. The mountain queues are brutal on Sunday morning.
11 AM – 1 PM
🍜 Late Breakfast / Lunch — 乐山 food
Try牛儿坝 (Niúrbà) — 豆腐脑 + 牛肉粉 (beef rice noodles) · near 大佛 area
Or大众街 / 嘉兴路 area — more local, less touristy than 张公桥
2–5 PM
🏛️ 乐山文庙 (Leshan Confucius Temple) + 老街
文庙Wén Miào · Confucius Temple · Overlooking the river · ¥30 · quieter than 大佛
老街老霄顶 (Lǎo Xiāodǐng) — old streets near the river, local life
Alternative峨眉山 (Emei Shan) — if you want a bigger adventure, 峨眉 is 40 min from Leshan by train. But this adds a full day trip — skip if you want a relaxed Leshan day.
6–9 PM
🌃 Last Evening in Leshan
Dinner👑 纪六娘甜皮鸭 (takeaway for Chengdu!) — crispy duck, Leshan's famous 🗺️
Also👑 牛儿坝豆腐脑 — last chance before leaving 🗺️
SouvenirsBuy 甜皮鸭 vacuum-packed to bring back to Chengdu. Ask the shop to vacuum-seal it.
Pack for tomorrow: You're returning to Chengdu tomorrow. Make sure you have everything. Leshan to Chengdu train is 45–60 min — easy day trip return.
🏨 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 · 老街 area
DinnerFinal Leshan feast: 纪六娘甜皮鸭 (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. Take 9–10 AM train to arrive in Chengdu by 10–11 AM.
OrBus from 乐山汽车站 (Leshan Bus Station) · 2h · ¥45
11 AM
🏨 Check In — Back to Chengdu Hotel
StaySep 21–28 · 7 nights · back in Chengdu for shopping + flex days
Why long Chengdu stretch at end: Shopping in Chengdu means you don't haul bags through Leshan. Save your energy for the shops.
12–3 PM
🛍️ Shopping Recon — 春熙路 / 太古里
春熙路Chunxi Road · Chengdu's main shopping street · metro Line 2/3 → 春熙路站 🗺️
太古里Taikoo Li · Upscale open-air mall, IFS panda wall · right next to 春熙路 🗺️
What to findPanda souvenirs, Sichuan tea, local snacks to bring home, electronics/gadgets. Map out where to buy before committing.
Shopping tip: Compare prices across vendors. 宽窄巷子 and 锦里 are tourist prices. 春熙路 Taikoo Li and 望平街 (Wangping Street) have better quality-to-price. Taobao/拼多多 delivery to hotel works great for bulk souvenirs.
3–7 PM
🏙️ Flex / Unfinished Sights — pick what you missed
Didn't do 三星堆?Do it today — there's a direct high-speed train from 成都东 to 广汉北 (30 min). Go now while you have energy.
Didn't do 熊猫基地?Tomorrow is also fine — but Day 3 is the optimal day. Use today for what you missed.
Didn't do 武侯祠?Worth 2–3 hours · evening = 锦里 lit up
Relax option人民公园 ·鹤鸣茶社 · afternoon tea + people watching
7–9 PM
🍜 Dinner — 望平街 / 339 area
望平街Wàngpíng Jiē · Trendy local street along the river · 🗺️
Try烤匠 (Kǎojiàng) — grilled fish chain · 麻辣烤鱼 (spicy grilled fish) · 🗺️
Alt玉林路 food street again — you know it by now
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
🍽️ Day 8 Food Summary
LunchOn the road / near hotel
Dinner望平街 · 烤匠麻辣烤鱼
Day 9 of 15
22nd September 2026 (Tuesday)
Flex / Unfinished Sights Chengdu
🌦️ Rain possible · 23°C
📋 Use this day for what you missed or want to revisit
三星堆If not yet done — go now. Train 成都东→广汉北 (30 min). Full half-day.
熊猫基地If not yet done — go early. Line 3 → 熊猫基地站.
武侯祠纪念刘备+诸葛亮 · 2h · then 锦里 evening
都江堰+青城山If not yet done — full day trip. Train to 都江堰 first, then 青城山.
Art成都博物馆 (Chengdu Museum) · free · metro Line 1/2 → 天府广场站 · history + culture · 3h
Tea culture鹤鸣茶社 · 人民公园 · full morning of tea + people watching
12–2 PM
🍜 Lunch
If doing 武侯祠/锦里锦里 street food · 三大炮, 荞面
If doing 博物馆天府广场附近 · 龙抄手 (the OG branch)
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 10 of 15
23rd September 2026 (Wednesday)
Flex Day — Shopping or Revisit Chengdu
☁️ Overcast · 24°C
📋 Options
Shopping春熙路 / 太古里 · 望平街 · 宽窄巷子 (evening lantern walk)
Cultural成都博物馆 (free) · 四川科技馆 (science museum, also free)
Nature青龙湖公园 (Qinglong Lake) · Line 4 → 成都大学站 · large park, quieter than People's Park
Massage盲人按摩 (máng rén ànmó) · 30–50 CNY/h · search 盲人按摩 near your hotel on Amap
Cooking class川菜体验馆 (Sichuan cooking class) — learn to make 麻婆豆腐, dumplings
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
Day 11 of 15
24th September 2026 (Thursday)
Flex / Last Sights Chengdu
☁️ Cloudy · 25°C
📋 Last full day for sights
Any 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) — 玉林/书院街/水碾河 area · 6–9 AM · real local life, cheap fruit, fresh produce
ShoppingStart serious shopping. Taobao/Trip.com delivery to hotel for panda stuff. 望平街 for design goods.
Souvenirs熊猫邮局 (panda post office) in 宽窄巷子 · bring a postcard and stamp it. Or 茶叶 (Sichuan green tea, 竹叶青 Zhuyeqing) from 宽窄巷子 tea shops.
7–9 PM
🌃 Evening — 宽窄巷子 final walk
WhyLast evening in Chengdu. Walk the alleys one more time. Buy last-minute souvenirs. 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)
🛍️ Shopping Day Chengdu
☀️ Sunny · 26°C
🛍️ Shopping Strategy
熊猫周边IFS 太古里 · 春熙路 · Taobao delivers to hotel. Look for 熊猫邮局 in 宽窄巷子 for unique items.
茶叶竹叶青 (Zhuyeqing) · 四川绿茶 · buy at 宽窄巷子 tea shops or 大型超市 (supermarket) · ¥80–200/tin
Snacks超市 (Carrefour/Walmart/Tesco) · 火锅底料 (hotpot base) · 郫县豆瓣 (Pixian doubanjiang) · 蜀大侠零食 · 张飞牛肉 (Zhangfei beef) · 火锅料
Electronics太升南路 (Taisheng Nanlu) · phone accessories, cables, earbuds · cheap but negotiate
Clothes春熙路 + 太古里 · domestic brands (Heilan Home, Peacebird) · much cheaper than Malaysia
Shipping tip: Heavy/bulky buys → ship from Taobao to hotel, or 顺丰 (SF Express) from a local shop to home. Don't haul 15kg of souvenirs on the plane.
12–2 PM
🍜 Lunch — 玉林 / 望平街
Try烤匠 (Kǎojiàng) again · 麻辣烤鱼
Alt玉林串串香 — your go-to · cheap, fun, filling
3–6 PM
🛍️ Afternoon — Final purchases
What to buy火锅底料, 郫县豆瓣, 蜀茶, 熊猫周边, 張飛牛肉, 蜀绣 (if you want a splurge)
Where宽窄巷子 (souvenirs) · 春熙路 (fashion) · 超市 (snacks + ingredients)
7–9 PM
🍜 Final Big Dinner — Hotpot
Try👑 蜀大侠 (Shǔ Dàxiá) — reliable hotpot chain · multiple locations · 🗺️
Premium海底捞 (Haidilao) — service legend, hand-noodle show, free fruit · 🗺️
Local钢管厂五区小郡肝串串香 — famous 串串香 chain · 🗺️
🏨 Overnight — Chengdu Hotel
🍽️ Day 12 Food Summary
Lunch烤匠 or 玉林串串香
Dinner👑 蜀大侠 hotpot or 海底捞 — big final hotpot
Day 13 of 15
26th September 2026 (Saturday)
🛍️ Shopping Day 2 Chengdu
☁️ Overcast · 24°C
📋 Continue Shopping + Last Sightseeing
Morning菜市场 (wet market) — buy fresh fruit, 桂花糕, 麻花 (fried dough twists) to bring home. Get there early (7–9 AM).
ShoppingAny final Taobao orders to place today → delivery by tomorrow. Any items requiring tailoring or special orders.
What to checkIFS 7F panda art wall (free photo) · 太古里 street fashion
Tea shopping竹叶青 (Zhuyeqing) · 雪芽 (Xueya) · 西湖龙井 (not local but good) — buy at 大型茶城 or supermarket
12–2 PM
🍜 Lunch
Try小名堂担担面 again · or find a new 苍蝇馆子 near your hotel
3–6 PM
🧘 Slow afternoon — final rest
Option鹤鸣茶社 · afternoon tea · people watching · ear cleaning if you didn't try yet
Massage盲人按摩 · 1h shoulder massage · ¥50–80 · book via Amap
Park人民公园 or 望平街 river walk
7–9 PM
🌃 Evening — Final night market
Try339电视塔 night view + 活水公园 fountains
Or九眼桥 bar street · one last beer by the river
🏨 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 on China Southern CZ)
ShipIf overweight → ship boxes via 顺丰 (SF Express) to home. Much cheaper than excess baggage fees.
Final buysAny last snacks or gifts · supermarket for last-minute 火锅底料
Check outConfirm checkout time with hotel · arrange airport transfer
10 AM – 12 PM
🚶 Final Morning Walk
Where人民公园 · 鹤鸣茶社 · one last 盖碗茶
Or望平街 · river walk · last look at the city
12–2 PM
🍜 Final Lunch
Where龙抄手 (Lóng Chāoshǒu) — the iconic one · 春熙路 🗺️
Must Try龙抄手 (wontons) · 钟水饺 (Zhong dumplings) · 赖汤圆 (glutinous rice balls)
3–6 PM
🚕 Transfer to Airport
Hotel → TFU成都天府机场 (Tianfu International) · ~45–60 min from city centre by taxi/DiDi · ¥80–120
MetroLine 19 directly to TFU airport · 45–60 min · ¥8–10 · if bags are light
Departure day: Flight is 9:40 AM Sep 28. Arrive at airport by 7:30 AM (2h before domestic/regional flight). Check bag drop opens 3h before.
7–9 PM
🌃 Evening in City — if overnighting near airport
NoteIf hotel is far from airport, consider staying near TFU the night before (Sep 27). TFU is 45–60km from city centre.
OptionBook a hotel near TFU airport for the night of Sep 27 to avoid early morning rush.
🏨 Overnight — Near TFU Airport (recommended)
Why near airport: TFU is 45–60km from city centre. 9:40 AM flight = leave hotel by 7 AM at latest. An airport hotel night before = stress-free departure and no 5 AM DiDi from downtown.
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)
Passenger
PNR
Arrive at airport by 7:30 AM. Check bag drop, security, immigration. TFU is a large airport — allow time. Bring passport. Duty free is available after security.
🛫 At the airport
✈️ Departure Checklist
☐ BagsChecked in? Under 23kg each? Excess shipped via SF Express?
☐ DocumentsPassport, boarding pass
☐ SouvenirsPanda items, tea, 甜皮鸭 vacuum-packed (if any), hotpot base — in carry-on or checked
☐ PhoneFully charged · offline maps downloaded · Alipay/WeChat balance cleared or kept minimal
☐ Duty FreeLiquids >100ml must be in checked bag. Cigarettes/liquor within duty free allowance.
✈️
🇨🇳 Home
ArrivalKuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) · 1:05 PM
CustomsMalaysia allows duty free: 1L liquor, 200 cigarettes, reasonable personal use items
Welcome home, Wilson. 🏠
🐼🌶️🍜
Chengdu + Leshan 2026
Sep 14–28 · 15 Days · 2 Cities
🍽️ Food Guide
Chengdu + Leshan Must-Eats
🏆 Chengdu — Must Try
👑 龙抄手 🗺️
Location春熙路 · 锦江区大慈寺路22号
Must Try龙抄手 (wontons), 钟水饺 (dumplings), 赖汤圆 (glutinous rice balls)
Price¥30–50/person
👑 玉林串串香 🗺️
Location玉林路 · multiple branches
Must TryRed basket = meat (¥2–4/stick), green = veg (¥1–2/stick). Total ¥40–80/person.
👑 蜀大侠 🗺️
LocationMultiple locations city-wide
Must Try毛肚 (tripple), 黄喉 (beef aorta), 鸭肠 (duck intestine), 牛肉卷
鹤鸣茶社 🗺️
Must Try盖碗茶 (gàiwǎn chá) · 掏耳朵 (ear cleaning ¥30–50)
VibeLocal crowd, mahjong, cards, bamboo chairs by the lake
🏆 Leshan — Must Try
👑 钵钵鸡 🗺️
Must TryAny skewer · red broth (红油) spicier, white broth (藤椒) more numbing
Location张公桥好吃街 · multiple stalls
👑 串妹花式冰粉 🗺️
Must TryOriginal 冰粉, 手搓冰粉 (hand-rubbed, more bubbles) · various toppings
Price¥10–18/bowl
跷脚牛肉 🗺️
Must Try牛肉汤锅 (beef soup), 牛杂 (beef offal) · dip in spicy辣椒面
嘉州豆腐脑 🗺️
Must Try豆腐脑 + 牛肉粉 · near 大佛 area or 张公桥好吃街
💡 General Food Tips
PaymentWeChat Pay / Alipay everywhere. Some small stalls don't take cash — have apps loaded.
OrderingPoint at photos on menu. Google Translate camera mode works for Chinese menus.
Spicy 🌶️Sichuan food is SPICY. "不要辣" (bù yào là) = no spicy. "微辣" (wēi là) = mild spicy.
TeaOrder 盖碗茶 (gàiwǎn chá) at tea houses — covered bowl tea with hot water refills.
Hotpot tipDip meat in 油碟 (yóu dǐ — sesame oil + garlic) to reduce spiciness. Order a 油碟 at any hotpot restaurant.
🚇 Transport Guide
Getting Around Chengdu + Leshan
🚇 Chengdu Metro
App天府通 (天府通) — WeChat mini-program or Alipay. Or buy a physical 天府通 card at any metro station.
Lines13 lines (as of 2026). Connects all major tourist sites. Line 1, 2, 3 most useful for tourists.
Hours~6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fare¥2–9 depending on distance. No paper tickets on most lines.
To TFULine 19 → 天府机场站 (TFU) · 45–60 min from city centre · ¥8–10
🚕 DiDi / Taxi
DiDiUse DiDi (Chinese Uber) in WeChat or Alipay. Enter destination in Chinese characters. Works with Chinese phone number or WeChat login.
TaxiFlag down on street · 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 / 携程. Need passport to book and board.
Chengdu → Leshan成都东站 → 乐山站 · 45–60 min · ¥50–65. Multiple daily trains.
Chengdu → 三星堆成都东站 → 广汉北站 · 30 min · ¥18. Then bus or taxi to museum.
Chengdu → 青城山成都 → 青城山站 · 30–50 min · ¥20–35. Or bus from 茶店子客运站.
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 to secure preferred times. Morning trains (8–10 AM) are most convenient for day trips.
💳 Money + Payment
WeChat PayLink Malaysian credit card (Visa/MasterCard) via WeChat Pay → Payment → Cards. Or open a 中国银行 (Bank of China) account for full features.
AlipaySame — link card via Alipay app. Easier than WeChat for foreigners on short trips.
CashSome small vendors and tips still use cash. Withdraw from 中国银行/ICBC ATMs with foreign card (¥10–20 fee per withdrawal).
ExchangeSuper Money Changer (Pavilion, Bangsar) before trip · or 机场/银行 (airport/bank) in Chengdu · airport rates are decent.
📱 Connectivity
SIM/eSIMChina Mobile/China Unicom ESIM or physical SIM. ESIM from Airalo or Nomad works well. ~¥100–150 for 15 days unlimited data.
Maps高德地图 (Amap/Gaode) — essential. Use WeChat or Alipay to scan a bike (Mobike, Meituan) for getting around short distances.
TranslateGoogle Translate with Chinese download for offline. WeChat translate feature also works well.