Sichuan is the heartland of spicy food, giant pandas and misty sacred mountains. Chengdu, its laid-back capital, is the gateway to the Tibetan plateau in the west and the karst gorges of the east — and home to the boldest cuisine in China.
Nature · About 2 days inside the reserve (1 day long route + 1 day short route); 4–5 days total including travel and altitude acclimatisation.
Practical info
Duration
About 2 days inside the reserve (1 day long route + 1 day short route); 4–5 days total including travel and altitude acclimatisation.
Hours
Peak season (Apr 15–Nov 30): ticket sales 7:00–16:40; sightseeing buses 7:10–17:00 from the visitor centre to Zhaguanbeng, with return buses running 8:30–19:00.Low season (Dec 1–Apr 14): shorter operating hours and fewer sightseeing-bus departures — call the scenic area ahead to confirm. On major holidays (May Day, National Day / Golden Week) ticket sales start earlier and buses run later. Hours and discounts change often, so reconfirm before travelling.
Tickets
Adult admission (peak season)¥146Apr 15–Nov 30Adult admission (low season)¥120Dec 1–Apr 14Sightseeing bus, round trip (mandatory)¥120Currently ~105.6 CNY after a 12% promotion; visitor centre ↔ ZhaguanbengElectric cart: Chonggu Temple ↔ Luorong Pasture, round trip¥70Optional; currently ~61.6 CNY after the 12% promotion; one-way 50 CNYHorse: Luorong Pasture → Milk Lake, one way¥300Per horse; daily quota, reserve in person at Luorong Pasture; stops short of Five-Color LakeStudent admission¥73Half price; full-time undergraduate and below, valid ID requiredSecond entry (sightseeing bus only)¥60Ticket valid 3 days; the second visit needs only the half-price bus ticket, no new admissionAdmission during the Aug 1–Oct 31, 2026 promotionFreeFree for all domestic visitors, real-name booking required; the sightseeing-bus ticket is still payable
Booking
Book in advanceReal-name reservation and ticketing. Book ahead through the official "稻城亚丁景区" WeChat account or platforms such as Ctrip (携程) or Meituan (美团), then scan your ID card to enter. Reserve 1–3 days ahead in peak season; on holidays tickets sell out and buses run on a fixed daily cap. Foreign visitors: bring your passport and a valid Chinese visa.
Nature · 1 full day (2 days / 1 night recommended)
Practical info
Duration
1 full day (2 days / 1 night recommended)
Hours
Scenic area 8:00–17:00; last admission 14:00Cable-car hours vary by season and weather — commonly Jinhuaqiao ~8:20–17:30, Gufoping ~8:40–17:00, sightseeing buses ~8:00–17:00. Cable cars sometimes close earlier on Wednesdays for maintenance. During public holidays admission may start earlier and end later. Check the official Wawu Mountain WeChat account or call the scenic area before travelling.
Tickets
Adult admission¥100approximate; seasonal promotions can be lowerSightseeing bus (round trip)¥68approximateJinhuaqiao Cable Car (round trip)¥88approximateGufoping Cable Car (round trip)¥98approximateAdmission + both cable cars (package)¥275approx. RMB 275–286 depending on package; online bundles are sometimes discounted
Booking
No booking neededBook tickets and transport 1–2 days ahead on weekends and during the autumn-foliage and winter-snow seasons — the park stops selling tickets when daily capacity is reached. International visitors: bring your original passport; some foreign-passport bookings must be exchanged for a paper ticket at the visitor-centre service window. Scenic area phone: +86 28 3659 8888.
7:30–18:00 daily (last entry 17:00)Pandas are most active before 10:30, when the morning bamboo feed happens — after lunch most of them are asleep.
Tickets
Adult¥55Children under 1.3mFreefree with adult
Booking
Book in advanceReal-name tickets via the official WeChat account or at the gate kiosks; book a day ahead in summer and on weekends.
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July 13, 2026
Jiuzhaigou九寨沟
Nature · 1 full day
Practical info
Duration
1 full day
Hours
8:00–17:00 (entry until early afternoon)Peak colour is mid-October to early November. Winter visits are possible with reduced shuttle routes and stunning frozen falls.
Book in advanceDaily visitor cap with real-name timed tickets — book on the official site or WeChat several days ahead in October.
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July 13, 2026
Leshan Giant Buddha乐山大佛
Landmark · 2–3 hours
Practical info
Duration
2–3 hours
Hours
7:30–18:30 daily (Apr–early Oct); 8:00–17:30 (Oct–Mar)Closed: Open year-roundLast entry 30–60 minutes before closing. The cliff staircase can close in heavy rain.
Tickets
Adult¥80Student / Senior¥40valid ID required
Booking
No booking neededTickets at the gate or via WeChat mini-program; book ahead only on public holidays.
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July 13, 2026
Mount Emei峨眉山
Nature · 1–2 days
Practical info
Duration
1–2 days
Hours
Scenic area open all day; ticket office roughly 6:00–18:30The Golden Summit is above 3,000 m — expect snow and ice from November to March, and rent a coat at the top if needed.
Tickets
Adult (entry, valid 2 days)¥160Adult (low season, Dec–Jan)¥110Cable car to Golden Summit¥120return, high season
Booking
No booking neededTickets at the visitor centre or via WeChat; only holiday weekends need advance booking.
