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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Emeishan [2025]
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
4.5
/5
94924 reviews
9.4
From SGD 10.07
Based on 6,686 reviews
Panda base/Theatre General Hospital | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602883510033
Address: No. 1375, North Panda Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
Observe pandas in their natural habitat up close
11 giant panda venues | Red panda Flora
Saved by 10530 users67232 positive reviews
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A guided tour is required to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The tour covers everything from the panda's history, birth, habits, and diet. Each panda is unique, and the guide's explanation provides a deeper understanding and allows for a more immersive experience. Today, our guide, Zheng Ting, provided exceptionally detailed explanations and designed a wonderful itinerary. We are very grateful; we both thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip.
It was so great to see the giant pandas up close! Just please note that Hua Hua is closed on Mondays. I went on Monday, but unfortunately, I didn't get to see the adorable Hua Hua.
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Dujiangyan Scenic Area
4.7
/5
49682 reviews
9.2
From SGD 14.65
Based on 855 reviews
Dujiangyan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602896526
Address: Park Road, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Experience the ancient Water Release Festival around Qingming Festival
Waterworks used for 2000 years
Saved by 3748 users34330 positive reviews
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Dujiangyan is truly a must-see! As a World Cultural Heritage site, it showcases the great wisdom of our ancestors. The Fish Mouth water diversion, the Feisha Weir flood control, and the Baopingkou water intake—these three major engineering projects work in perfect harmony, continuing to benefit the people for over two thousand years, a truly awe-inspiring feat. The scenery within the scenic area is also exceptionally beautiful, with the rushing river and lush greenery. Strolling along the paths, you can appreciate the grandeur of the water conservancy project while experiencing the tranquility of nature. The carved beams and painted rafters of the South Bridge are particularly exquisite, and at night, when illuminated, they are breathtakingly beautiful. Here, you can learn a wealth of knowledge about water conservancy while enjoying the pleasant natural scenery—a truly unforgettable journey that combines culture and beauty.
Dujiangyan is over 60 kilometers from Chengdu city. The entrance fee to the scenic area is 80 yuan, and the sightseeing bus is 15 yuan, which I don't think is necessary. It's a very short walk. There's also an escalator to the top of the mountain; I don't know how much that costs. Baopingkou (Bottle-Neck Pass) is very beautiful; the river water is green. I didn't get to see the blue tears phenomenon at night.
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Sanxingdui Museum
4.5
/5
15622 reviews
9.0
From SGD 9.69
Based on 197 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608385533333
Address: Zhenwu Village, Nanxing Town, Guanghan District, Deyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–5 hours
Highlights:
Watch artifact restorers at work up close
Ancient artifacts from 4800 years ago
Saved by 1120 users12209 positive reviews
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Despite being mentally prepared, I was still awestruck by the experience.
A mysterious civilization from 5000 years ago, with so many amazing unsolved mysteries.
An art style unlike any other before or since, exhibits of bizarre and fantastical forms.
There was even a sun-shaped artifact resembling a steering wheel, a bronze vessel with a grill-like, turtle-shell-shaped mesh, and a terracotta pig's head that looked like a piggy bank...
A truly eye-opening and mind-blowing journey!
Xiao Hao was a very enthusiastic and excellent guide. Because of our schedule, we had to finish early, but he even sent us the follow-up videos of things we missed or didn't hear carefully. He was fantastic and highly recommended!
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Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
4.7
/5
37265 reviews
8.9
From SGD 9.14
Based on 804 reviews
Du Fu thatched cottage/Sichuan people's Hospital | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602868921800
Address: No.37, Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Du Fu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, lived and created here for nearly four years
Du Fu's later years residence
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Beautiful place must see in chengdu! Garden is beautiful good place to spent there for relaxing
I took my child there in May. If you like historical figures, poetry, and prose, it's a great place to visit. The environment is beautiful, and the bamboo forest and thatched cottages are very appealing to people from Northeast China. Unfortunately, we should have hired a guide, as that would have made the overall experience even better. It's definitely worth a visit.
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Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum
4.6
/5
25232 reviews
8.8
From SGD 9.16
Based on 827 reviews
Wuhou Temple Commercial Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602885535951
Address: No. 231 Wuhouyu Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
A millennium-old temple commemorating the heroes of the Three Kingdoms
Phootography | Red Wall Bamboo Shadow
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Chengdu's Wuhou Temple is the only Three Kingdoms holy site in China where a ruler and his ministers are worshipped together. For 50 yuan, you can visit Tang Dynasty steles, Qing Dynasty sculptures, and Liu Bei's tomb, then take some popular photos of the "red walls and bamboo shadows." Jinli Ancient Street is right outside the temple.
Must-see highlights:
① Tang Dynasty Stele (“Three Perfections Stele”) – Inscribed by Pei Du and calligraphed by Liu Gongchuo, the earliest above-ground Three Kingdoms stele in China.
② Civil/Military Officials Corridor – 14 Qing Dynasty painted sculptures, showcasing the “all-stars” of Shu Han.
③ Liu Bei Hall – Gilded imperial statue + grandson Liu Chen as an attendant; a Ming Dynasty stele in front of the hall records the origin of the “joint worship of emperor and ministers”.
④ Zhuge Liang Hall – Hanging plaques inscribed “Famous Throughout the Universe” and “Jingyuan Hall”; statues of three generations of Zhuge Liang and his grandson + Zhao Fan’s “Winning Hearts and Minds Couplet”.
⑤ Sanyi Temple – Relocated by Emperor Kangxi, the only official temple dedicated to the oath of brotherhood between Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden.
⑥ Huiling Red Wall – The joint tomb of Liu Bei and his two empresses; the red walls and bamboo shadows along the path are Chengdu’s most photogenic spot.
The only temple in China with “joint worship of emperor and ministers”, 50 After seeing all the Tang Dynasty steles, Qing Dynasty sculptures, and Liu Bei's tomb, and then taking advantage of the "Eternal Wisdom and Virtue" special exhibition, you can head straight to Jinli for some barbecue after taking photos of the red walls and bamboo shadows in the evening. This is a quick 1.5-hour tour for Three Kingdoms fans, and a whole day for culture enthusiasts.
The location is quite convenient, with a subway station nearby. The park isn't very large, but it has a rich cultural heritage. You can experience the culture of the Three Kingdoms period. Jinli Ancient Town is also nearby, which is worth a visit. Overall, a good experience.
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Leshan Giant Buddha
4.6
/5
27616 reviews
8.6
From SGD 14.65
Based on 1,508 reviews
Leshan Giant Buddha | 28.6 km from downtown
Phone +8608332355557
Address: 2435 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Lingyun Temple's triple courtyard architecture blessing
Boat ride & scenic Buddha view
Saved by 2111 users20783 positive reviews
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The Leshan Giant Buddha, also known as the Lingyun Giant Buddha, or more formally, the "Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue of Jiaozhou," is located on the east bank of the Minjiang River in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, beside Lingyun Temple, at the confluence of the Dadu River, Qingyi River, and Minjiang River. The Buddha is a seated Maitreya Buddha statue, 71 meters tall, and is the largest cliff-carved stone statue in China. Construction of the Leshan Giant Buddha began in the first year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty (713 AD) and was completed in the nineteenth year of the Zhenyuan era (803 AD), taking approximately ninety years.
The Buddha's head is level with the mountain, measuring 14.7 meters high and 10 meters wide, with 1051 hair buns and ears 7 meters long. Carved into the mountainside overlooking the river, it sits majestically, exuding a solemn and imposing aura. On the cliff faces along the river to the left and right of the Buddha are two guardian deity statues, each over 16 meters tall. To the right of the Leshan Giant Buddha lies a winding ancient plank road, a construction and pilgrimage route left over from the Tang Dynasty's carving of the Buddha. Carved along the sheer cliff, it twists and turns nine times, its path incredibly steep. After the Buddha was completed, a seven-story pavilion (some say nine or thirteen stories) was built to cover it, then called the "Great Buddha Pavilion" or "Great Image Pavilion." However, the pavilion was repeatedly built and destroyed. The Leshan Giant Buddha is a testament to the wisdom of the ancient Chinese people and a miracle in world cultural history.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is world-renowned. The area is where three rivers converge. It is a land of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. The food and scenery are pleasing to the eye. The high-speed rail and expressways provide convenient transportation. The area offers warm service for all aspects of life.
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Mount Qingcheng
4.6
/5
22444 reviews
8.6
From SGD 14.65
Based on 1,128 reviews
Qingcheng Piedmont Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602887111907
Address: Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Stroll along Longyinxia Plank Road and enjoy the waterfall scenery
Taoist culture experience
Saved by 2167 users14299 positive reviews
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Worth the visit i walk up and down took me 5h doing the loops. Worth the journey with all the temple.
Qingcheng Mountain is definitely worth a visit! Remember to buy a bamboo pole at the foot of the mountain beforehand, as the journey is long and the mountain path is rugged. However, the joy of climbing lies in the exercise and self-improvement. The moment you reach the summit, you'll feel it was all worthwhile. We didn't take the cable car at all, visited several filming locations from Journey to the West, and spent a total of 5 hours going up and down the mountain. It was so much fun!
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Mount Siguniang
4.6
/5
7899 reviews
8.4
From SGD 10.99
Based on 68 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Within the territory of Rilong Township, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Panoramic peaks & unique valleys
Snowy peaks: landmark & beauty
Saved by 3071 users6599 positive reviews
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The autumn and winter scenery is absolutely stunning. The shuttle bus system throughout the scenic area is very well-designed, preventing tourists from getting lost and allowing for easy navigation by following the signs. It offers great value for money.
我们大概早上9点进园，下午3:30出来，我们全部景点都下，但没走完全部栈道，反正有两个景点的栈道都是绕着湖走，观光车会把你送到最后一站，然后开始玩下来，所以第一站一定很多人，但之后因为每个人的观光时间都不一样，有人喜欢拍照时间长点，有些被旅行团赶着走，时间短点，反正不会到人挤人，会找地方的话，要拍没人的景色还是很可能的。哦对了，推荐玩漂流。小贵，但视野开阔，群山环绕，你会喜欢的，放心吧！
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Chongqing Zoo
4.7
/5
11660 reviews
8.3
From SGD 4.40
Based on 421 reviews
Yangjiaping | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602363817001
Address: No. 1 West Village, Jiulongpo District (near Xijiao Branch Road)
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
Over 20 pandas | Popular panda inside
Close encounters with alpacas & other animals
Saved by 2232 users10230 positive reviews
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Yes, it was stunning. Lots of pandas and other animals. Plus 24 RMB is such good value.
Entering the park directly is very convenient. It seems that the flow of people is concentrated in the area where the panda pavilion is located, where there are crowds all the time. The advantage is that there is no limit to the number of people, and you can stay there as long as you like. However, the number of visitors to other animals is limited.
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Bipenggou
4.5
/5
19564 reviews
8.3
From SGD 25.63
Based on 43 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608376824845
Address: No. 88, Zhuangfang Village, Putou Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Experience diverse outdoor activities
Fiery red maples in fall
Saved by 2500 users15927 positive reviews
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In late autumn, Bipenggou is a stunning symphony of colorful forests and snow-capped mountains. Fiery red and golden forests are draped in a thin layer of snow, the mountain peaks are covered in white, and the turquoise lakes reflect the vibrant colors and pristine beauty. Every step is like walking into an oil painting, where the intensity of autumn and the crispness of winter intertwine perfectly, creating a mesmerizing scene.
The ticket must include the bus ticket; you can choose whether to buy a sightseeing bus ticket after you go up. The weather on the mountain and at the bottom is completely different; it's especially beautiful on a sunny day! There are places for tourists to eat in the center of the scenic area; a bowl of noodles for around 20 yuan is quite cost-effective, and there are also fried skewers, steamed dumplings, shumai, and other options—there are many choices.
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