Meet giant pandas. Stroll Jinli Street and Kuanzhai Alley. Savour Sichuan cuisine.
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Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is synonymous with China's most iconic animal: the giant panda. It is also a city of teahouses, old lanes and Sichuan cooking. This page shows every CTS trip that includes Chengdu, with prices, upcoming departure dates and the days you spend there.
Plan a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding; check the current linked itineraries for inclusion and timing
Take tea at People's Park, then explore Jinli Street and Broad and Narrow (Kuanzhai) Alley
See Wuhou Shrine and Jinli Ancient Street on China Signature — Natural China
Explore Sichuan cuisine and Chengdu sights; check each current itinerary for included visits and meals
Visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System; check the current tour itineraries for timing
The quickest is the China Stopover — Chengdu (3 Days) (3 Days · from NZD $1,359). See its live itinerary for current inclusions and day plans.
Chengdu appears in the current published itinerary for China Signature — Natural China (16 Days). Open the tour page for its current route, day-by-day plan and inclusions.
On China Signature — Legacy of China (17 Days) and China Signature — China Panorama (27 Days) also appear in the published Chengdu listings. Their current routes and day plans are on each tour page.
Short on time, or already have flights booked? Start with the stopover. Compare the currently published itineraries to see which include a river cruise and where they go next. Still deciding between Sichuan and Chongqing? Read Chongqing vs Chengdu first, or ask us for a tailor-made itinerary.
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October) are ideal. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold and often cloudy.
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This stopover showcases Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, known as 'The Land of Abundance'. Explore the region's natural heritage and cultural attractions.
Upcoming group departures from New Zealand that include Chengdu, as published on each tour page. Prices are per person; open a tour for room options and what is included.
17 Days · NZD $9,999 · Passes through Chengdu: Days 10–11
27 Days · NZD $10,899 · Passes through Chengdu: Days 12–13
16 Days · NZD $7,349 · Passes through Chengdu: Days 10–12
This day-by-day plan comes from the latest published tour record. China Stopover — Chengdu (3 Days) (From NZD $1,359).
Guide meets at airport. Transfer to hotel.
Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre. Tea house at People's Park. Explore Jinli Street and Broad and Narrow Alley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Transfer to airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our Chengdu travel guide covers the city sights, the Panda Sanctuary visitor guide covers timing and what to expect at the base, and the Sichuan food guide explains the numbing-spicy flavours. Considering a day trip? See our Leshan Giant Buddha notes. Check current entry rules in our China visa guide for New Zealanders before you book.
Planning tip: Book 3+ months in advance for the best availability and pricing.
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