Pandas & Karst Mountains — Chengdu & Zhangjiajie
Highlights
- Giant Panda Base
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
- Avatar Mountains
- Sichuan Hot Pot
- Leshan Giant Buddha
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Chengdu & Sichuan Cuisine Night
Arrive in Chengdu, settle in, explore Jinli Ancient Street and enjoy your first authentic Sichuan dinner.
Attractions
Jinli Ancient Street · Wuhou Shrine
Transport
Airport shuttle to hotel
Accommodation
Hotel in Chengdu center
Day 2: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Early morning visit to see giant pandas at feeding time, afternoon exploring Tianfu Square and local markets.
Attractions
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding · Tianfu Square
Transport
Bus/taxi
Accommodation
Hotel in Chengdu center
Day 3: Leshan Giant Buddha
Day trip to see the world's largest stone Buddha, carved into a cliff during the Tang Dynasty.
Attractions
Leshan Giant Buddha · Wuyou Temple · Lingyun Temple
Transport
High-speed rail (1 hour) + boat
Accommodation
Hotel in Chengdu center
Day 4: Chengdu to Zhangjiajie (Flight)
Morning in Chengdu's charming Kuanzhai Alley, afternoon flight to the magical Zhangjiajie region.
Attractions
Kuanzhai Alley in the morning
Transport
Domestic flight Chengdu → Zhangjiajie
Accommodation
Hotel near Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Day 5: Avatar Hallelujah Mountain & Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon
Full day in the iconic Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, ride the world's longest glass bridge.
Attractions
Hallelujah Mountain (Avatar Float Mountain) · Glass Bridge · Grand Canyon Scenic Area
Transport
Cable car and park shuttle
Accommodation
Hotel near Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Day 6: Tianmen Mountain
Take the world's longest cable car to Tianmen Mountain, walk along the daring cliff-side glass walkway.
Attractions
Tianmen Mountain · Glass Walkway on cliff · Tianmen Cave
Transport
Longest cable car in the world (7.5 km)
Accommodation
Hotel near Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Day 7: Wulingyuan Scenic Area
Explore the Wulingyuan World Heritage Site's thousands of sandstone pillars rising from lush forest.
Attractions
Wulingyuan Scenic Area · Yellow Dragon Cave
Transport
Park bus and elevator
Accommodation
Hotel near Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Day 8: Departure
Final morning at leisure, transfer to airport for departure.
Attractions
Zhangjiajie city center
Transport
Taxi to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport
Accommodation
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