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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
46250 reviews
9.8
From DKK 250.41
Based on 4,206 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 门票咨询：4000886969-2
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 6061 users33559 positive reviews
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How could such a beautiful place exist? Spending two days and one night here was like being in a magical dream. We went to the observation deck in the evening, but it suddenly started to rain. We stayed drenched for a while, but we didn't rush back to the inn because it was so beautiful! I was truly captivated by the scenery here! Even a day wasn't enough... I think this season is perfect for visiting Jiuzhaigou. Plenty of water, no sun, and no cold.
How could such a beautiful place exist? Spending two days and one night here felt like a dream. We went to the observation deck that evening, but it suddenly started to rain. We stayed drenched for a while, but we didn't rush back to the inn because it was so beautiful! I was truly captivated by the scenery! Even a day wasn't enough. I think this season is perfect for visiting Jiuzhaigou: plenty of water, no sun, and no cold.
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
4.5
/5
91158 reviews
9.5
From DKK 49.19
Based on 6,679 reviews
Panda base/Theatre General Hospital | >100 km from downtown
Phone 028-83510033
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 8332 users65760 positive reviews
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It was a lonely stroll. The pandas all hid behind the glass to enjoy the air conditioning, so I could only see them through the glass. There were also so many people that I spent most of the time walking around in circles outside and couldn't see the pandas at all. The environment was still pretty good at some point.
Families, don't miss the Giant Panda Breeding Base when you visit Chengdu!
Entering the base, you're greeted by a lush greenery and fresh air, feeling like you've stepped into the pandas' natural home. The grounds are enormous, offering ample space for the pandas to roam freely. The living quarters are incredibly comfortable, reminiscent of their natural habitat.
There are a surprising number of pandas here, representing all ages. Early in the morning, we spotted many pandas at work. Some feasted on bamboo, their cheeks puffing out; others strolled leisurely across the grass; and still others played playfully on the climbing frames, their chubby faces captivating everyone. The red panda enclosure is also incredibly fun, with the adorable, reddish-brown creatures darting about the trees.
The base also offers excellent educational opportunities, including a museum and a science center, offering insights into pandas' habits, breeding practices, and conservation status. The staff and volunteers are incredibly welcoming and patiently answer any questions.
The cultural and creative shop also has a wide selection of goods, including incredibly cute and exquisitely crafted panda merchandise. I bought tons of them as souvenirs.
The only caveat is that the area is packed with tourists, so it's best to leave early and head straight for popular areas like the Moon Delivery Room as soon as it opens. This way, you'll have an easier time seeing the adorable pandas! I highly recommend it; it's totally worth the trip!
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Dujiangyan Scenic Area
4.7
/5
47469 reviews
9.2
From DKK 71.55
Based on 853 reviews
Dujiangyan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 028-96526
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 2949 users33168 positive reviews
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There is nothing to see. I mainly come here to experience the historical sites. It takes about an hour to follow the tour guide from Qinyan Tower to the exit of Lidui Park. I don't think it is necessary to hire a tour guide. Just search for the explanations on the Internet.
What a magnificent water conservancy project! You absolutely have to ask for an explanation, or you won't be able to fully appreciate it. Our guide, Xiao Du, was a mid-level guide at the platform. She was young but very good at explaining things, and my parents were fascinated. She even bought our tickets for the sightseeing bus, so we didn't have to worry about it. She also recommended restaurants for lunch (be careful with your choices; the second one she recommended was the Old House Sichuan Restaurant, near Chengkanyuan, which was excellent!).
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Sanxingdui Museum
4.5
/5
14780 reviews
9.1
From DKK 64.39
Based on 195 reviews
>100 km from downtown
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 895 users11530 positive reviews
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Sanxingdui is truly impressive, with such a vast area and so many artifacts unearthed! Unfortunately, it was hard to get tickets during the summer vacation, so I had to choose this product. The blind box is so small, and the price-performance ratio is not high. Plus, Sanxingdui was packed with parents and children, which was exhausting!
The Sanxingdui cultural relics exhibits are dazzling, and the historical and cultural heritage is long and profound. The cultural and creative products and interactive areas are very creative. I lingered and look forward to coming again next time. I also recommend the tour guide Momo. The basic skills of the explanation are solid and the content is rich. I benefited a lot. Her attitude is gentle and very professional!
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5
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Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
4.7
/5
34783 reviews
9.0
From DKK 44.72
Based on 803 reviews
Du Fu thatched cottage/Sichuan people's Hospital | >100 km from downtown
Phone 028-68921800
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 2051 users25566 positive reviews
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The room was spacious and bright, the twin beds were comfortable, and the details were meticulously cleaned! I felt instantly relaxed. A special shout-out to the front desk staff, Zhang Wantong and Chen Menghan. Their attentive and professional service, proactively helping with route planning and patient guidance, made my entire trip a lot easier. Bihai Villa is a truly cost-effective choice, and I'll definitely stay here again when I visit Putuo! I highly recommend it to my friends!
Although it was 40 degrees Celsius, the guided tour was so informative that I didn't feel the heat at all, especially since the children were very interested. The scenery inside is beautiful, and the greenery is abundant, so walking around wasn't tiring at all. If you're traveling to Chengdu with children, I personally think it's worth a visit, preferably with a guide.
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6
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Mount Emei
4.8
/5
76573 reviews
9.0
From DKK 143.09
Based on 856 reviews
Leidongping-Golden Top | 95.9 km from downtown
Phone 旅游投诉：0833-5533355
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 1085 users64188 positive reviews
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Drive to zero kilometer, take the scenic bus up the mountain, walk a distance to the cable car, and walk a distance to the top of the mountain. The whole journey is relatively easy. On a cloudy day, taking the cable car on the mountain feels like traveling through the clouds. The next morning, I didn't see the sunrise but there was a beautiful sea of clouds. As a tourist attraction, the experience is okay, but as a Buddhist holy place, I feel that there is no Buddhist culture and it is too commercial.
To date, I've climbed Mount Emei five times. People often say, "Even if I want to buy osmanthus flowers and wine with them, it's never the same as when I was young." This resonates deeply with me! When I first saw Mount Emei, I felt it was just a mountain, a mountain that would end once I climbed it. Back then, I was full of vigor and ambition, unaware of the hardships of life...
My second ascent, after the hardships, left me unwilling to give up. A young man in high spirits, this was the ultimate testament to my supernatural powers...
My third ascent, I wanted to rival the heavens for height. Back then, I was so proud and galloping, I could see all the flowers in Chang'an in a single day...
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7
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Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum
4.6
/5
24064 reviews
8.8
From DKK 47.4
Based on 825 reviews
Wuhou Temple Commercial Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 028-85535951
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 2542 users13185 positive reviews
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There are so many people, it's crowded. I took my children to learn about the Three Kingdoms culture. The explanation on Ctrip is very cost-effective. The transportation is convenient, but the luggage storage is very expensive, 10 yuan for two hours.
There were so many people! I haven't stayed in such a comfortable hotel in a long time. From the moment the front desk lady called to inquire about my arrival time until I left the next morning, this was the best Hanting Hotel I've ever stayed in. The front desk lady was incredibly friendly and even provided breakfast. Since we arrived late, I even asked them to wash and dry my clothes. The room layout, amenities, and cleanliness were also excellent. Five-star rating, highly recommended!
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8
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Leshan Giant Buddha
4.6
/5
26268 reviews
8.7
From DKK 71.55
Based on 1,502 reviews
Leshan Giant Buddha | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0833-2355557
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 1626 users19850 positive reviews
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ช่วงที่ไปคนเยอะมาก เด็กเยอะ เดินขึ้นบันไดเยอะ เดินลงบันไดเยอะ ไม่มีสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกสำหรับผู้พิการ ป้ายบอกทางมีชัดเจนดี มีเป็นภาษาอังกฤษแต่เจ้าหน้าที่ พูดแต่จีน ไม่ยอมพูดภาษาอังกฤษด้วย สำหรับคนต่างชาติที่ ต้องการไป ก็เข้าที่ north gate เลนขวาสุด จะมีเจ้าหน้าที่จะเอาพาสปอร์ตไปเช็คให้ค่ะ ถ้าใครอยากเที่ยวต่อที่ใกล้ๆกันเลยก็คือ Oriental Buddha Capital ค่าเข้า 80 หยวน
Entering from the east gate, it's a short walk to the Buddha's head. It's especially crowded in the summer, so waiting in line for half an hour to get to the foot platform can be quite long. The area is quite large, and exploring it completely would probably take a whole day. Just visiting the several Buddha heads and the main temples would take five or six hours. There are plenty of restaurants just outside the entrance for food.
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Mount Qingcheng
4.6
/5
21624 reviews
8.7
From DKK 71.55
Based on 1,125 reviews
Qingcheng Piedmont Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 028-87111907
Address: Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Sichuan
Highlights:
Stroll along Longyinxia Plank Road and enjoy the waterfall scenery
Taoist culture experience
Saved by 1749 users13937 positive reviews
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I've long heard of Mount Qingcheng, and when visiting Chengdu, how could I not climb it?
The weather wasn't kind, and it rained heavily. Although I was soaked, Mount Qingcheng is even more breathtaking in the rain.
Mount Qingcheng is divided into two scenic areas: the Front Mountain and the Back Mountain. The Front Mountain is primarily devoted to Taoist culture, while the Back Mountain is dominated by natural landscapes.
The steps on Mount Qingcheng are steep, narrow, and somewhat continuous. The climb to the summit involves several steep, steep sections, which is quite steep. This makes the scenery seem even more profound. Along the way, towering ancient trees and gurgling streams are seen. Occasionally, large and small waterfalls hang from the cliffs, and clouds and mist billow. The ancient architecture and Taoist culture complement each other beautifully, and the moss-covered roofs give off a sense of age.
You can ascend the Front Mountain by cable car, which is easier, but you won't be able to see the ancient buildings. Alternatively, you can hike up and down the mountain, following a clockwise loop without backtracking. This method is more physically demanding and the descent is steeper and more challenging than the ascent, which can be tough on your knees. I chose to climb up the mountain and take the cable car down, so I could see almost all the cultural attractions and climb the mountain. Oh, and there is a small Yuecheng Lake there. The boat ticket is 5 yuan one way. If your legs are shaking after coming down the mountain, you can go out this way and save some climbing.
The entire journey takes 5-6 hours. We took a sightseeing bus from the high-speed rail station directly to the scenic spot (20 yuan per person, 35 yuan round trip, about 3 kilometers, and the only transportation available is the sightseeing bus. Hey, think about it, it's basically the ticket price plus 35 yuan, because there's no other option. You can walk, but there's a big hill ahead, plus the 6 kilometers... every step is calculated for you). From the foot of the mountain to Laojun Pavilion at the top, it took us about 3.5 hours. The scenery along the way is quite beautiful, but there are a few sections of the road that are extremely narrow and steep, with tourists crowded together "hanging" on the steep slopes, which can be a bit dangerous. The road is also slippery, and I saw several people fall along the way, including myself. Be careful with children. Snacks are the only food available, and they're quite expensive, but you'll definitely need to eat after 5-6 hours, so consider your own discretion. There's also a cable car, and a 5-minute ride can save you about an hour of walking. The overall evaluation is okay, the scenery is worth a visit, but as for the operation of the scenic spot, hehe, it's just like what I said before, we have calculated every aspect of your trip for you, so just pay.
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Huanglong National Scenic Area
4.5
/5
11073 reviews
8.6
From DKK 152.04
Based on 463 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 门票咨询:4000886969-2
Address: Pingsong Road, Songpan County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
The Colorful Pool is as gorgeous as a golden dragon's scales
Enchanted calcified pools, earthly paradise
Saved by 2175 users8242 positive reviews
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Altitude sickness is very serious, so be careful when taking children. My son is three years old and I didn't need to hold him the whole time, but I was still exhausted, dizzy and nauseous. It was too hard.
was a much longer trek to the 五彩池 than expected. worth hiking down and exploring the park as there is more to see than just the 五彩池 but do give yourself sufficient time to head down if you have a driver picking you. had to rush down the last section as we only allocated 4hours in the park.
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