Sichuan Culture and Food: 7 Days through Chengdu, Leshan, and Emei

Morning

Land in Chengdu, transfer to the hotel, and confirm mobile payment, rail tickets, and the week’s pacing before sightseeing starts.

Afternoon

Ease into Jinli or a nearby historic street area with a guide who keeps it contextual rather than souvenir-led.

Evening

Sichuan opera with face-changing, requested with seat confirmation before proposal, followed by a light local dinner if arrival energy allows.

Morning

Early start for the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, timed before the main visitor wave and midday heat.

Afternoon

Street food walk through selected stops, balancing classic snacks with hygiene, spice tolerance, and real opening hours.

Evening

Hotpot dinner with ordering support, spice-level calibration, and a backup plan for travelers who want flavor without bravado.

Morning

Wuhou Shrine and nearby neighborhood context, focused on Sichuan history and the stories travelers actually need.

Afternoon

Du Fu Thatched Cottage, then a teahouse afternoon with enough time to sit rather than photograph and leave.

Evening

Dinner chosen around appetite and spice tolerance; optional quieter bar or early night before the Leshan transfer.

Morning

High-speed rail from Chengdu to Leshan, with passport and station timing handled in advance.

Afternoon

Leshan Giant Buddha with guide context and crowd-aware routing; river or walking approach depends on weather and ticket rules.

Evening

Local fish lunch or dinner built into the day, then overnight near Leshan or positioned for the Emei move.

Morning

Private car from Leshan to Emei, then Baoguo Temple and lower mountain orientation without rushing uphill.

Afternoon

Settle into the Emei area and choose a light walk or rest window depending on weather and knees.

Evening

Vegetarian temple-style dinner or simple local meal; monastery lodging can be requested but must be confirmed before proposal.

Morning

Early cable-car-assisted Golden Summit plan when weather makes it worthwhile, with a fallback if visibility is poor.

Afternoon

Wannian Temple or a full mountain route adjusted to walking level, season, and transport queues.

Evening

Return to the Emei base or stay another night, keeping dinner simple after a long mountain day.

Morning

Return to Chengdu by rail or private car, chosen by hotel location and departure schedule.

Afternoon

Optional Sichuan cooking class as an add-on, or keep the day open for tea, shopping, and a slower final meal.

Evening

Departure transfer or final Chengdu night with the airport timing already built into the plan.