Sample Itineraries
Sichuan with Kids: 7 Days, Chengdu + Dujiangyan + Leshan
Panda encounters, riverside walks and the Leshan Giant Buddha, paced gently for families travelling with children.
- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Pace
- Moderate (2 of 4)
- Cities
- Chengdu → Dujiangyan → Leshan
- Best for
- Families with children aged about 4 to 12
Who this route is for
This route is shaped for families who want to see giant pandas and classic Sichuan scenery without moving at an exhausting pace. Spreading time between city parks, open irrigation channels and a boat cruise keeps walking manageable for young children. Private cars with child seats keep transfers simple; the Chengdu-Dujiangyan leg can also go by rail.
Reference prices
Price checked: 28 October 2026
- Independent
- From $1,900per person
- Private Guided
- From $3,000per person
2026 reference prices · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
Season, hotel level and group size change the price; your consultant quotes the exact trip.
Compare what each level includesThe route
- 1. Chengdu2 nights
- 2. Dujiangyan2 nights
- 3. Leshan2 nights
Private car
Private car
Day by day
01
Arrival in Chengdu
Chengdu
Morning
Arrive at Chengdu airport, where a private car with child seats included meets your family.
Afternoon
Settle into your hotel and take an unhurried rest to adjust to the new surroundings.
Evening
An easy walk along Kuanzhai Alley, browsing street stalls before an early family dinner.
02
Giant pandas and park teahouses
Chengdu
Morning
Head early to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, when the pandas are usually most active.
Afternoon
A restful break at your hotel, followed by an easy visit to People's Park for jasmine tea at an open-air teahouse.
Evening
Dinner near the park with mild Sichuan dishes suited to younger palates.
03
Overland to Dujiangyan
Dujiangyan
Morning
Travel to Dujiangyan by private car with child seats.
Afternoon
Take a gentle walk through the scenic area, seeing how water was channelled without dams.
Evening
A quiet dinner in Dujiangyan town followed by an early night.
04
Dujiangyan panda base
Dujiangyan
Morning
Visit the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda's Dujiangyan base, set in quiet green hills.
Afternoon
Return to the hotel for an afternoon rest out of the midday warmth.
Evening
An unhurried riverside stroll along the Min River, watching local life unwind.
05
South to Leshan
Leshan
Morning
Transfer by private car with child seats included south to Leshan, enjoying the countryside scenery along the way.
Afternoon
Check in and rest at your Leshan hotel so the children can recharge.
Evening
A relaxed evening meal near the hotel sampling simple regional dishes.
06
Leshan Giant Buddha from the river
Leshan
Morning
Board a river cruise boat to see the Leshan Giant Buddha if river conditions allow; otherwise a short walk to the viewing area.
Afternoon
Sample Leshan's sweet-skinned duck and mild regional snacks at a local market.
Evening
A calm final evening walk along the river promenade.
07
Departure from Leshan
Leshan
Morning
Take a private car with child seats included to Chengdu Shuangliu or Tianfu airport, depending on your flight; the drive takes about 2-2.5 hours.
Afternoon
Check in for your flight home or continue your journey elsewhere in China.
Evening
Depart on your scheduled flight.
2026 reference prices
Two ways to take this route.
Your final price depends on hotels, car arrangements and what you ask for — usually a little above this, sometimes more.
Independent
From $1,900
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- No full-time guide; add a guide for set times or sights
- Car
- On request
Private Guided
From $3,000
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- English-speaking private guide throughout
- Car
- Private car throughout
Included on both
- Hotels selected by us, confirmed by you, usually with breakfast
- Transport inside China: high-speed rail, domestic flights and transfers, including 12306 handling
- Entrance tickets for the sights in your itinerary
- Restaurant bookings made ahead where China requires it
- 24h WhatsApp / WeChat support while you travel, plus the LocalKey app
Not included
- International flights — we can book them on request, quoted separately
- Visa fees — many passports can enter China visa-free. Check your passport
- Personal spending and shopping
- Travel insurance
Tipping is not customary in China. There are no tips in your price, and you do not need to tip anyone who looks after you during your trip.
Make it yours
Keep the shape. Change the details.
Every sample here can be shortened, stretched, or rebuilt around what you care about.
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