Chongqing Chengdu Jiuzhaigou 5 7 and 10 Days Tour Itinerary

If you're planning to visit Chongqing, Chengdu, and Jiuzhaigou, the most reasonable duration is 7 to 10 days. A 7-day trip would be just right, 8 days allows for a more relaxed pace, and 9 to 10 days offers the opportunity to explore less-visited spots and take part in hands-on cultal experiences.

The Most Worthwhile Experiences

Giant Panda Volunteer Experience: Make panda cakes, carry bamboo, observe panda behavior up close, and receive an official volunteer certificate.

Chengdu Gaiwan Tea & Ear-Cleaning Experience: Sip traditional tea and enjoy a local ear-cleaning service at People's Park — an immersive way to feel Chengdu's signature “slow life.”

"Banquet of Shu" Immersive Han-style Dining Show: Dress in Hanfu, savor traditional Sichuan cuisine, and enjoy live performances such as the ancient “Phoenix Seeks Mate” dance and music.

Tibetan Cultural Interaction (Jiuzhaigou): Visit a Tibetan family, learn to make butter tea, spin prayer wheels, and join in traditional Tibetan dancing.

5 Days Chongqing Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou

Day 1: Arrival in Chongqing - First Impressions & Night Views

Arrive in Chongqing, private transfer from airport/station.

Visit: Li Zi Ba Light Rail Crossing Building (Must-See Spot), Eling 1938 Creative Park (Artistic Vibes), Yangtze River Cable Car (Crossing the Yangtze)

Lunch: Shan Cha Sichuan Restaurant (Black Pearl Restaurant, innovative Sichuan cuisine)

Dinner: Sister Pei Hotpot (Nine-grid Mao Du Hotpot, authentic Chongqing flavor)

Evening Activity: Hongya Cave & Qiansimen Bridge night lights + Yangtze River Cruise (~1 hour)

Hotel: Niccolo Chongqing (Core location in Jiefangbei CBD, exceptional city views)

Day 2: Chongqing/Chengdu - Local Culture & Sichuan Opera

Take high-speed train to Chengdu (1.5 hours), private transfer upon arrival.

Visit: Kuanzhai Alley, Wenshu Monastery, Stroll through Western Sichuan-style streets

Lunch: Chen Mapo Tofu (Century-old restaurant, authentic Sichuan dishes)

Dinner: Yu Zhi Lan (Black Pearl Sichuan cuisine, fusion of tradition and innovation)

Evening Activity: Sichuan Opera Face-Changing & Fire-Spitting Show @ Jinjiang Theater or Shufeng Yayun Theater

Hotel: The St. Regis Chengdu (Chunxi Road CBD, steps from IFS mall)

Day 3: Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou - Highland Scenery Journey

Morning flight to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport (1 hour), transfer upon arrival.

Enroute: Distant views of Tibetan villages and Minjiang River Valley.

Afternoon: Free time at hotel after check-in.

Lunch: Zang Xiang Ge (Sichuan-Tibetan fusion cuisine, light meal as schedule permits)

Dinner: Hotel buffet or locally recommended private Tibetan dining

Evening Activity: Hotel hot spring or Tibetan-Qiang cultural performance (subject to availability)

Hotel: Jiuzhai Paradise Hilton Resort (Scenic mountain-and-water setting)

Day 4: Jiuzhaigou Full - Fairy Tale Wonderland

Full-day Jiuzhaigou Valley exploration (via sightseeing bus), Shuzheng Valley, Nuorilang Waterfall, Five-Flower Lake, Long Lake, Mirror Lake.

Lunch: Pre-packed meal or light meal in scenic area (prepare in advance).

Dinner: A Bu Luo Ha Tibetan Dining Experience (Local flavors: yak meat, butter tea)

Evening Activity: Tea tasting/stargazing at hotel or Tibetan bonfire party (if available)

Hotel: Jiuzhai Paradise Hilton Resort (Second night)

Day 5: Jiuzhaigou / Chengdu

Flight or train back to Chengdu after breakfast.

Free time or optional visit to Dufu Thatched Cottage/Huanhuaxi Park before departure.

7 Days Luxury Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chongqing · First Impressions & Night Views

Visits: Liziba Light Rail Through the Building, Eling Second Factory, Huguang Guild Hall, Yangtze River Cableway

Night Views: Hongyadong, Qiansimen Bridge, Liangjiang Bar

Lunch: Shanchuan Sichuan Cuisine (Black Pearl 1 Diamond)

Dinner: Peijie Old Hotpot (classic Jiugongge-style with beef tripe)

Hotel Options: InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City (River View Room + Infinity Pool) OR Regent Chongqing (Close to Hongyadong)

Day 2: Wulong or Dazu Day Trip · Nature or Culture Option

Option A: Wulong Karst Natural Wonders

Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Fissure Gorge

Optional: Impression Wulong live outdoor performance

Option B: Dazu Baoding Mountain Stone Carvings

Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Six Paths of Reincarnation (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Lunch: Tujia cuisine / Chen’s Crucian Fish

Dinner: Jing Garden (Nanshan Branch - hilltop garden & creative Sichuan cuisine)

Hotel: Continue same Chongqing hotel OR Banyan Tree Hot Spring Villa (Beibei)

Day 3: Chongqing - Chengdu · Gateway to the Land of Abundance

Transport: High-speed train from Chongqing North → Chengdu East (~2 hrs)

Visit: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Volunteer Experience optional)

Lunch: Zhuyun Restaurant (inside the base) or Mawangzi Chuanxiao (Michelin 1 Star)

Dinner: The Bridge (Black Pearl 2 Diamonds)

Hotel Options: Niccolo Chengdu (IFS Top Floors, Chunxi Road) OR The Temple House (Courtyard Style, Taikoo Li)

Day 4: Cultural Chengdu at a Leisurely Pace · Immersive Han-Style Evening

Visits: People’s Park for Gaiwan Tea & Ear Picking, Wuhou Shrine, Kuanzhai Alley, Taikoo Li 3D Naked-Eye Screen

Lunch: Chaimenhui (Black Pearl 1 Diamond, Creative Sichuan)

Dinner + Show: Shuyan Fu Immersive Dining Performance

(Includes Hanfu dressing, traditional music, and seven-course ancient banquet)

Hotel: Continue same hotel in Chengdu

Day 5: Fly to Jiuzhaigou · Highland Adventure + Tibetan Cultural Activities

Transport: Morning flight from Chengdu to Jiuhuang Airport (~1 hr) or high-speed rail

Afternoon: Tibetan folk culture experience

(Includes visiting local families, making butter tea, and traditional Guozhuang dance)

Lunch: Local-flavored light meal

Dinner: Abu Pulu Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan hotpot + grilled yak meat)

Hotel Options: Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou (Hot Spring Villa) OR InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise

Day 6: Full Day in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area

Sights: Shuzheng Lakes - Nuorilang Waterfall - Five-Color Pond - Long Lake

(Combination of eco-bus and hiking, perfect for photography in paradise-like waterscapes)

Lunch: Scenic area boxed meal or picnic

Dinner: Tibetan-style dinner in or near hotel

Hotel: Continue same hotel in Jiuzhaigou

Day 7: Leisurely Return Before Departure

Transport: After breakfast, flight or high-speed train back to Chengdu or your original departure city — end of journey.