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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Sichuan [2025]
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Jiuzhaigou National Park
4.7
/5
47996 reviews
9.7
From € 33.58
Based on 4,207 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608377769999
Address: Beside the 301 Provincial Highway, Jiuzhaigou Mouth, Yuzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Unique alpine lake clusters and travertine ponds
Tibetan customs & wooden houses
Saved by 6616 users35227 positive reviews
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Jiuzhaigou is truly beautiful. We arrived at the entrance at 7:00 AM and entered the park promptly at 7:30 AM. We first headed towards Changhai Lake. Because of the fog in the mountains that morning, we couldn't see anything, so we only visited the Five-Colored Pool, which was truly breathtaking. We then passed Nuorilang and headed to Jianzhu Lake. The scenery continued all the way down, but we were a bit exhausted by the time we reached Shuzheng Village. However, the entire experience was quite good. The buses were plentiful, so we didn't have to wait long.
Jiuzhaigou's attractions remain largely unchanged from 40 years ago. The only difference is that the facilities are more user-friendly, like restrooms and plank roads. However, it's also more commercialized, and the food and beverages are expensive. It's more expensive than Shenzhen.
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
4.5
/5
92446 reviews
9.5
From € 6.60
Based on 6,685 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
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Observe pandas in their natural habitat up close
11 giant panda venues | Red panda Flora
Saved by 9083 users66184 positive reviews
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To see Huahua, go to Villa No. 6🏠 and go in before 7:30 in the morning. The queue at this time is only about 30 minutes. The chubby pandas🐼 are still very cute🫶, and there are many red pandas 🙂↔️
Fantastic day at the Panda Park! Such peaceful surrounding and such a wonderful way to see the majestic creatures.
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Dujiangyan Scenic Area
4.7
/5
48244 reviews
9.2
From € 9.60
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
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Experience the ancient Water Release Festival around Qingming Festival
Waterworks used for 2000 years
Saved by 3220 users33556 positive reviews
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Before going there, I specifically learned about the water conservancy project in Dujiangyan. I only visited this scenic spot at noon. The whole trip was relaxing and leisurely. I did not take the sightseeing bus in the park. In comparison, it was still bearable for someone like me who has poor legs and feet.
The water is very clear and cool when you go there. It's not tiring to go down from Gate 5. I saw the wisdom of the people thousands of years ago, which broadened my horizons and has certain educational significance! Next to the main gate is the South Bridge, and when I came down, I saw the blue tears!
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Sanxingdui Museum
4.5
/5
15076 reviews
9.0
From € 3.00
Based on 196 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608385533333
Address: Zhenwu Village, Nanxing Town, Guanghan District, Deyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Watch artifact restorers at work up close
Ancient artifacts from 4800 years ago
Saved by 970 users11771 positive reviews
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After returning from a trip to Tibet, I stopped in Chengdu on purpose and wanted to visit the Sanxingdui Museum. I signed up for the expert's guide and it was amazing. I listened to the explanation for more than three hours. The guide Bingwen's explanation of ancient Shu was worthy of the expert's guide. The introduction was very detailed and vivid. It was really amazing. It gave me a better understanding of Sanxingdui. Thank you.
This place is well worth a visit. Located in Guanghan, not far from Chengdu, it is home to the Shu culture site from the Neolithic period to Shangzhou. It covers a large area of 120,000 square kilometers and is rich in cultural heritage. The large bronze standing figure, bronze sacred tree, and bronze masks are all rare and precious artifacts. If you have the chance, you should visit it.
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Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
4.7
/5
35714 reviews
9.0
From € 6.00
Based on 803 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
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Du Fu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, lived and created here for nearly four years
Du Fu's later years residence
Saved by 2215 users26234 positive reviews
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In 759 AD, the 47-year-old Du Fu drifted to Chengdu and built a thatched hut by the Huanhua Creek, where he lived for three years and five months. "I wish I had thousands of spacious houses to shelter all the poor people in the world," was what he sang when he was lost!
Just treat this place as a park. There's an introduction to Du Fu's life and poems. The scenery of the public library is pretty good. There's a section of red wall at the south gate that's perfect for taking photos.
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Mount Emei
4.8
/5
77292 reviews
8.9
From € 19.19
Based on 856 reviews
Leidongping-Golden Top | 95.9 km from downtown
Phone +8608335533355
Address: Near Emeishan (Southwest Gate), No. 41 Mingshan South Road, Emeishan City, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Pilgrimage to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Temple
Breathtaking mountain views & seasons
Saved by 1187 users64633 positive reviews
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Golden Summit above the clouds, Mount Emei in the sky!
Amazing!!!
The weather was great, and every photo was stunning! Golden Summit is truly magnificent!❗️❗️ Note: The return train from Leidongping to Emeishan High-Speed Railway Station may close early in case of inclement weather, so please allow ample time for your return trip.
The overall scenery is good. If you have time, I recommend taking the cable car. Taking the sightseeing bus is much less fun and you spend most of the day in the car. The driver of the sightseeing bus is very qualified. My child's watch fell on the bus, and he helped me find it in time. Thank you!
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Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum
4.6
/5
24483 reviews
8.8
From € 6.00
Based on 826 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
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
A millennium-old temple commemorating the heroes of the Three Kingdoms
Phootography | Red Wall Bamboo Shadow
Saved by 2740 users13539 positive reviews
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The Wuhou Temple is worth a visit. When your trust in it is shaken, you will be the one who suffers the most. Breaking up is the norm in the world, and no one is an exception. If you come to Chengdu, you must visit the Wuhou Temple.
Wuhou Temple is not a high season, but there are still many people going there. I bought a tour guide service (I recommend buying it, otherwise it will be a rush and the tour will be over in a short time). The tour guide was also good. I listened to the story for an hour and a half, and saw Liu, Guan, Zhang and Zhuge Liang. It was said that fans would give gifts to Zhuge Liang. It was really funny to see the four supernatural people.
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Leshan Giant Buddha
4.6
/5
26754 reviews
8.7
From € 9.60
Based on 1,505 reviews
Leshan Giant Buddha | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608332355557
Address: 2435 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District, Leshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Sichuan
Highlights:
Lingyun Temple's triple courtyard architecture blessing
Boat ride & scenic Buddha view
Saved by 1794 users20178 positive reviews
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It's worth going. It's really worth going. After seeing the photos, I didn't dare to comment easily. I was worried that my vulgar language would tarnish the rare beauty in this world. But I still commented. I think if I can't leave a comment behind such a beautiful photo, it will be a lifelong regret.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is Sichuan's most famous attraction and well worth a visit. However, the area is quite far from the east gate, requiring a 10-yuan taxi ride. The entrance fee is already quite high, and there's also a transportation fee. It's unfriendly.
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Mount Qingcheng
4.6
/5
21913 reviews
8.6
From € 9.60
Based on 1,126 reviews
Qingcheng Piedmont Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602887111907
Address: Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No. 12 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Sichuan
Highlights:
Stroll along Longyinxia Plank Road and enjoy the waterfall scenery
Taoist culture experience
Saved by 1881 users14058 positive reviews
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The elderly should be careful. If you go to Sanqing, you should return the same way. If you don't have enough physical strength to go up to Laojun Pavilion, you should also go the same way. Don't go to the filming location of Journey to the West, because the whole way back is a bit steep. Of course, if you have the physical strength, you can still go. It's good. It's best to wear hiking shoes. It's a bit slippery and the steps are narrow.
We visited the front of Qingcheng Mountain, and the scenery was okay. However, there were few signboards and unclear directions during the hike. You need a tour guide or to learn about the principles of water diversion and sediment removal in Dujiangyan in advance, otherwise you won't be able to see anything.
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Huanglong National Scenic Area
4.5
/5
11476 reviews
8.5
From € 20.39
Based on 463 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8640008869692
Address: Pingsong Road, Songpan County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
The Colorful Pool is as gorgeous as a golden dragon's scales
Enchanted calcified pools, earthly paradise
Saved by 2371 users8610 positive reviews
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The cable car is very necessary, and the sightseeing car is also indispensable. I just don't understand the meaning of the daily limit of 5,000 tickets. Many cars are not full. Not everyone who goes to play will make a strategy, and will make a very complete strategy. It is difficult to buy tickets. The elderly and children are too tired. I hope the scenic spot will improve. The scenery is naturally impeccable and deserves the title of the fairyland on earth.
Huanglong is not bad either, but it is at a higher altitude than Jiuzhaigou, so it is more likely to cause altitude sickness. Also, it was late autumn when we went there, and the water in the shallows at the entrance had dried up.
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