Chengdu

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in Chengdu

9 handpicked stops Route-optimized Where to eat

A balanced 3-day plan for Chengdu, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Wuhou Temple

    Morning

    Wuhou Temple

    Walk among ancient halls honoring Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, icons of China's legendary Three Kingdoms era.

    9 min drive · 1.7 km to the next stop
  2. Culture Park

    Afternoon

    Culture Park

    Urban park offering green space and recreational facilities in central Chengdu.

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Qingyang Taoist Temple

    Evening

    Qingyang Taoist Temple

    Chengdu's oldest Taoist sanctuary, where incense drifts through ornate courtyards steeped in 1,300 years of mysticism.

Where to eat: Doryoku 餐 — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Du Fu Thatched Cottage

    Morning

    Du Fu Thatched Cottage

    Wander serene gardens surrounding the historic cottage where Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu once lived.

    11 min drive · 2.3 km to the next stop
  2. yongling

    Afternoon

    yongling

    Explore the thousand-year-old underground palace of Five Dynasties king Wang Jian, a rare Chengdu treasure.

    11 min drive · 2.3 km to the next stop
  3. Sichuan Science and Technology Museum

    Evening

    Sichuan Science and Technology Museum

    Explore hands-on science exhibits in Chengdu's premier interactive museum, sparking curiosity for all ages.

Where to eat: Cacaja — Indian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Wenshu Monastery

    Morning

    Wenshu Monastery

    A serene Buddhist temple in central Chengdu, offering incense-filled courtyards and centuries of peaceful spiritual heritage.

    12 min drive · 2.5 km to the next stop
  2. West Pearl Tower

    Afternoon

    West Pearl Tower

    Soar 339 meters above Chengdu in this iconic panda-themed communication tower with sweeping city views.

    28 min drive · 8 km to the next stop
  3. Jinsha Culture Relict Site

    Evening

    Jinsha Culture Relict Site

    Unearth Chengdu's 3,000-year-old secrets at this stunning ancient civilization buried beneath the modern city.

Where to eat: Caidie New Vegetarian Concept — Regional — a well-loved local spot.

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