Top 50 Best Things to Do in Sichuan
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  • Jiuzhaigou National Parktop_1
    󰺂9.7
    34.53
    Jiuzhaigou>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFall snow dances in Jiuzhaigou, blanketing the colorful forests in a breathtaking mountain scene | Nov 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Unique alpine lake clusters and travertine ponds
    Tibetan customs & wooden houses
    󱨠Saved by 7932 users󱨠39238 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    We proceeded directly to level 2 using our passports for entry. Unable to explore everything even though we spent 9hrs there. Wouldn't mind paying for 2nd day entry to explore other sections & split the travel into 2 days instead of 1. Should have heeded the locals' advice and skipped huanglong, which was very mild compared JZG.

  • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breedingtop_2
    󰺂9.4
    11.87
    Chengdu.Panda base/Theatre General Hospital>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoPhoto contest for giant panda Jiao Yi: Share the cuteness
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Observe pandas in their natural habitat up close
    11 giant panda venues | Red panda Flora
    󱨠Saved by 10964 users󱨠67590 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Overcrowded and not very well indicated. There were places that in map appear like "active" but actually they were closed (golden monkey zone and others next to it). Anyone explained to us how could we take the buses. Finally, we bought the ticket + present, but we couldn't take it because it was only possible to take it in one of the main entrances and we entered for a different one.

  • Dujiangyan Scenic Areatop_3
    󰺂9.2
    17.27
    Dujiangyan.Dujiangyan Scenic Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoExplore Dujiangyan in the Fall With Colorful Forests and Ancient Streets | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Experience the ancient Water Release Festival around Qingming Festival
    󱨜Waterworks used for 2000 years
    󱨠Saved by 3899 users󱨠34483 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    白天播白天播

    The scenic area's route design is very user-friendly, offering multiple options. If it's your first time visiting, you can follow the order of Fulong Temple → Baopingkou → Feishayan → Erwang Temple → Anlan Suspension Bridge → Yuzui, which will help you better understand the principles of water conservancy engineering. If you want to save energy, you can enter from Qinyan Tower, which is the highest point in the scenic area and will minimize your uphill walking.

  • Sanxingdui Museum
    4
    󰺂9.0
    11.44
    Guanghan>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Watch artifact restorers at work up close
    󱨜Ancient artifacts from 4800 years ago
    󱨠Saved by 1148 users󱨠12312 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    This experience completely changed my understanding of natural landscapes! Walking along the wooden boardwalk in the early morning, the mountain was shrouded in mist, with the crisp birdsong and babbling brooks blending together, as if I had stepped into a fairytale world. Halfway up the mountain, wildflowers carpeted the slopes, pink, purple, and bright yellow creating a vibrant tapestry of colors – every snapshot was wallpaper-worthy. The facilities at the scenic area were incredibly thoughtful, with rest pavilions every hundred meters along the way and drinking fountains. The mountaintop viewing platform offered panoramic views of the entire valley; at sunset, the afterglow painted the river red, creating a breathtakingly beautiful, shimmering scene. The staff were warm and attentive, patiently answering any questions from visitors. This scenic area, with its beautiful scenery and excellent service, is truly worth recommending, and I'll definitely bring my family back next time!

  • Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
    5
    󰺂8.9
    10.79
    Chengdu.Du Fu thatched cottage/Sichuan people's Hospital>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGinkgo Season at the Thatched Cottage: A Poetic Mix of Green and Gold | Nov 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    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 2595 users󱨠27711 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    天下大同 999天下大同 999

    The atmosphere is rich in poetry and culture; I especially loved the Daya Hall and Li Du Hall ❤️ The outdoor scenery is also layered – blooming flowers, resting withered lotus leaves, towering ancient trees, and lively koi carp… each with its own unique beauty. The adjacent Huanhuaxi Park is also an extension of Du Fu Thatched Cottage ✧٩(ˊωˋ*)و✧ A day trip 🌹🌹🌹

  • Mount Emei
    6
    󰺂8.8
    23.74
    Emeishan.Leidongping-Golden Top95.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoMount Emei Fall Sports and Tourism Season Kicks Off | Sep 10, 2025-Nov 30, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Pilgrimage to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Temple
    󱨜Breathtaking mountain views & seasons
    󱨠Saved by 1389 users󱨠65729 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    东方幸运星东方幸运星

    A visit to Mount Emei is a must to climb to the Golden Summit and witness the sea of ​​clouds and rime ice. The scenery is unlike any other mountain, truly deserving of its title as the "Number One Mountain Under Heaven." The temperature difference on the mountain is significant; if you come in November, you can see snow on the summit in the morning, only to have it clear up again shortly after. Along the way, you might spot monkeys, and if you're lucky, you might even see squirrels at the summit.

  • Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Museum
    7
    󰺂8.8
    10.79
    Chengdu.Wuhou Temple Commercial Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoChengdu's Ginkgo Trees Are at Their Most Beautiful, Ushering in a Golden Romance | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊A millennium-old temple commemorating the heroes of the Three Kingdoms
    󱓊Phootography | Red Wall Bamboo Shadow
    󱨠Saved by 3227 users󱨠14310 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

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  • Leshan Giant Buddha
    8
    󰺂8.6
    17.27
    Leshan.Leshan Giant Buddha>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGinkgo Trees Adorn the Leshan Giant Buddha in Winter | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱓊Lingyun Temple's triple courtyard architecture blessing
    󰋄Boat ride & scenic Buddha view
    󱨠Saved by 2188 users󱨠20923 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The Leshan Giant Buddha is truly awe-inspiring, a testament to the wisdom of the ancients. The scenic area is vast, with towering trees, abundant flowers, and ancient temples. Overlooking the confluence of three rivers, the waters flow swiftly. The Giant Buddha scenic area is definitely worth seeing; Sichuan truly deserves its reputation as a major tourist province, boasting numerous unique natural and cultural landscapes.

  • Mount Qingcheng
    9
    󰺂8.6
    17.27
    Dujiangyan.Qingcheng Piedmont Scenic Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoPhotos of ginkgo trees in Dujiangyan are taking over social media again | Nov 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Stroll along Longyinxia Plank Road and enjoy the waterfall scenery
    󱓊Taoist culture experience
    󱨠Saved by 2233 users󱨠14357 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Unfortunately, the cable car was under maintenance, so we couldn't take it. Walking up would have taken too much time, so we only made it to Quanzhen Temple before turning back! A bit of a disappointment! Qingcheng Mountain was still a bit chilly at the end of November, probably because we didn't see the sun! With its towering ancient trees and rich Taoist culture, Qingcheng Mountain is definitely worth coming back to take the cable car to the top again!

  • Huanglong National Scenic Area
    10
    󰺂8.5
    36.69
    Songpan>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHuanglong National Scenic Area Receives International Dark Sky Park Certification
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜The Colorful Pool is as gorgeous as a golden dragon's scales
    󱓊Enchanted calcified pools, earthly paradise
    󱨠Saved by 2818 users󱨠9392 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Huanglong Scenic Area is highly recommended overall, as it boasts abundant travertine formations. It's suggested to take the shuttle bus from Parking Lot 2, then the cable car uphill, and subsequently walk or take another shuttle bus to the Five-Colored Pools. Finally, walk out from the main entrance. This allows for a loop without backtracking.

What Best Things to Do are there in Sichuan?
These are all Best Things to Do in Sichuan:Jiuzhaigou National Park, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Dujiangyan Scenic Area, Sanxingdui Museum, Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sichuan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sichuan include:Jiuzhaigou National Park:4.7, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding:4.5, Dujiangyan Scenic Area:4.7, Sanxingdui Museum:4.5, Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum:4.7
At what locations in Sichuan can Best Things to Do in Sichuan be found?
The Best Things to Do in Sichuan are mainly located in:Jiuzhaigou National Park:Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding:Chengdu, Dujiangyan Scenic Area:Dujiangyan, Sanxingdui Museum:Guanghan, Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum:Chengdu
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