18 — 25 October 2026 / Sichuan, China

Sichuan,
slowly.

An eight-day journey through panda forests, mountain temples, impossibly blue lakes, tea gardens and the quiet corners of Chengdu.

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A trip to
remember8 daysTwo travellers
One slow adventure

Photograph via Wikimedia Commons ↗

The journey at a glance

More time to feel
a place.

We've swapped the Chongqing detour for two full days in Jiuzhaigou. Less time in transit, more time in the scenery. This is your full hour-by-hour guide, with room to wander.

08Days travelling
18–25 October

02Full days inside
Jiuzhaigou Valley

04Distinct experiences
Chengdu · Leshan · Huanglong · Jiuzhaigou

17:30Return flight on 25 Oct
Shuangliu Airport · CTU

Your route / Eight days, no detour

Chengdu18–20 Oct · 3 nights

Leshan20 Oct · day trip

Huanglong21 Oct · en route

Jiuzhaigou21–24 Oct · 3 nights

Chengdu24 Oct · last night

Arrival and departure both use Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Transport windows marked ~ are estimates, not confirmed tickets.

One small but crucial detail

Your China Southern e-ticket states 25 Oct · CZ3472 · Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) at 17:30, not Tianfu (TFU). The Jiuzhaigou return has moved to 24 October, and the mountain buses still need confirmation. See the checklist below.

Before you leave

The little details.

Tick items as you confirm them. Your progress is saved in this browser, so this page can double as a lightweight planning companion.

Chapter by chapter

The daily journal.

Every transfer, stop, meal break and viewpoint — all the timings from the full itinerary, presented as an easy-to-follow timeline.