Strongly Recommended for Expats in Chengdu and Those Who Want Extension Tours from Chengdu
You can find plenty of options for weekend escapes within a short car drive or bullet train ride from Chengdu's hustle and bustle. World Heritage-listed Buddha Mountains, Valleys are all within easy reach of the city. There are also lots of lovely old towns, snow mountains, glacier parks, ski resorts and more dotted its suburbs and surrounding cities. Whether you are planning a mini-vacation with your kids, plotting a romantic escape, pining for an exciting hiking, or looking for short breaks for singles, Chengdu always has some fantastic gateways for you.
How does a Chengdu Weekend Trip work? We China Discovery based in Chengdu have provided Chengdu gateways services for thousands of and hundreds of expats in Chengdu or coming from other cities or nations. We know everything about Chengdu and its surroundings. And we always have the first-hand do and don'ts. Choosing one of our carefully arranged tour packages and then travel with us, we guarantee you a memorable trip. We tack care of everything about your trip, including the hotel, transfer, itinerary, restaurant, entrance tickets and more. You can just indulge in the wonderful landscapes and cultures you are going to explore!
Normally, the best gateways include Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Mount Qingcheng, Chongqing, Xian, Wulong Kast Landscape… Each of them can be easily covered in 1~2 days. You can also spend 3 days to visit two of them (those not very far from each other). Here is a list of 6 Best Weekend Trips from Chengdu:
Travel the best highlights and the unique historic relics of the ancient capital Xian at an enjoyable pace in 3 days. This is the most classic Xian itinerary, with visits to all the bests of this ancient capital!
Highlights: Airport Pickup, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Great Mosque, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum
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All the essences of Lijiang are involved in this 3-day- break. The old town, snow mountain, gorge, Naxi Culture...
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It is the best classic 3-day exploration of the essential Hailuogou Glacier Park to see world largest-scaled ice glacier and national treasure virgin forest by driving from Chengdu!
Highlights: Hailuogou Glacier Park, Hailuogou No.1 Ice Glacier, Mugecuo Scenic Area, etc.
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If you expect a leisure-paced way without reaching the dangerous altitude over 5000 meters, this tour will be perfect for you, covering leisure hiking in Shuangqiao Valley and Changping Valley or Haizi Valley, getting back to true nature.
Highlights: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley or Haizi Valley Hiking, Mount Siguniang Panorama at Maobiliang Ridge
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Starting from Chengdu to explore the best highlights of both Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha in a smart way – using cable car, skipping unnecessary spots, visit the Giant Buddha in its most empty time. Good price and service are guaranteed.
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This 2 days short tour takes you not only to visit Chengdu downtown but also Dazu Rock Carvings, one of the rare UNESCO World Heritage Site records.
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Check DetailsWeekends never end, so does the weekend trips from Chengdu. There are always teeming places to go, ancient sites to see, quiet town to explore, beautiful mountain to hike, delicious food to try. All of them locate around Chengdu. We have designed some valuable trips for you. All tailored for that perfect weekend getaway!
Dujiangyan
Have you ever watched Kung Fu Panda 3 and been amazed by the peaceful Panda Village? There is a real one located in Mount Qingcheng near Chengdu, a perfect place on which to base the harmonious and heaven-like Panda Village.
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Chengdu / Zigong / Chengdu
This 2 days classic tour is best to savor all bests of the soul of Zigong City by car driving from Chengdu. You will successfully explore the mysterious Jurassic kingdom and say hello to those giant beats from remote prehistoric period. And also no missing the jubilant Zigong Lantern Festival with dazzling lanterns igniting your leisure night walk. Besides, you are going to learn the history and technology of well salt making industry in Zigong by visiting the famous salt museum and the real well more than one thousand meter deep. Before returning Chengdu, you will also enjoy some pleasant hour roaming in the quiet antique Xianshi Old Town for some nice admiration of ancient streets, wooden houses, old temples...!
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Chengdu / Dujiangyan / Chengdu
How to make full use of your 3 days in Chengdu? Want to meet both present and past Chengdu? Expect a trip well combined with natural and cultural experience in one go? Yes, this 3-day Chengdu Dujiangyan tour shows the things you want to see and do. Take one-day side trip from Chengdu to Dujiangyan to learn how the 2200-year-old Chinese Irrigation System is still used today to irrigate over 668,700 hectares of farmlands on Chengdu Plain; extend to the nearby Birthplace of Taoism to visit many exquisite Taoist temples built in the lush forest on the Mount Qingcheng, making you return to nature with strong Taoism atmosphere.
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Chongqing / Wulong / Chongqing
You many have seen the gorgeous karst mountains standing alongside the picturesque Li River in Guilin. However, Wulong Karst is different from Guilin Karst and it is famous for giant dolines, natural bridges and caves, providing the evidence for the history of one of the world’s great river systems, the Yangtze and its tributaries. The magnificent scenery makes here become one of the important outdoor photograph locations of “The Transformers: Age of Extinction”, the famous American science fiction action film. This 3-day tour takes you have a glimpse of the highlights of Chongqing downtown area as well as a fun and in-depth trip in Wulong Karst Region. In this piece of land, you’ll not only feast your eyes with beautiful scenery, but also interesting activities with specially-designed experience. Go with us now!
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Chengdu / Langzhong / Chengdu
Langzhong Ancient City is listed as four great ancient cities in China, together with Pingyao, Lijiang and Shexian, to enjoy a historical seeking of ancient architectures.
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