Private Chengdu Highlights Day Trip: Panda Base and City from Chongqing by Train

Stop 1: Wenshu Yuan Monastery

• Address: No. 66 Wenshuyuan Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610017, China
• Highlights: Begin with pickup from your Chongqing city hotel—your driver will take you to the railway station and hand over your train tickets. After a 1.5–2 hour journey, you’ll meet a friendly English-speaking guide at Chengdu Station, who will accompany you to Wenshu Yuan Monastery. This well-preserved Buddhist temple is one of Chengdu’s most significant, housing numerous precious cultural relics and works of art. Enjoy a unique vegetarian buffet lunch alongside locals and monks, savoring authentic temple cuisine. Post-lunch, wander the serene temple complex, admire exquisite Buddha statues, observe monks and local worshippers, and soak in the peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
• Duration: 1 hour

Stop 2: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

• Address: No. 1375 Xiongmao Avenue, Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu 610081, China
• Highlights: Visit the Panda Base when the pandas have just roused from their afternoon nap—this is the perfect time to catch them active and playful. Spend two hours with China’s most beloved creatures: explore the baby panda nursery and adult panda enclosures, and don’t miss the red panda section to meet these charming, bushy-tailed animals up close.
• Duration: 2 hours

Stop 3: Kuanzhai Alley

• Address: East of Tongren Road, West of Changshun Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610015, China
• Highlights: As a cultural melting pot of Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley offers a rare glimpse of traditional Chinese handicrafts and mouthwatering local delicacies. Wander past old-style courtyard buildings, charming gardens, and rows of souvenir shops and street vendors. Marvel at the unique blend of ancient charm and modern vitality that makes this alley a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.
• Duration: 1 hour

Stop 4: Chengdu Renmin Park

• Address: 9 Citang Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610015, China
• Highlights: Immerse yourself in local daily life at People’s Park—watch locals sing, dance, or engage in leisure activities. Don’t miss the fascinating Blind Date Corner, a cultural hotspot where parents gather to find potential partners for their children. Unwind with a cup of traditional local tea by the river, savoring the city’s laid-back vibe before heading to the railway station for your return trip to Chongqing.
• Duration: 1 hour