Combine Chengdu's pandas and teahouses with two of Sichuan's best-known mountain landscapes. This route uses high-speed trains between Chengdu East and Huanglongjiuzhai stations, plus private road transfers. The station is separate from both scenic areas, so substantial transfer time still needs to be allowed.
5 days · 4 nights · Private journey · Starts and ends in Chengdu
- Best for: Pandas and Chengdu culture paired with mountain lakes and pools.
- Pace: Rail connections · mountain walking
- Getting around: High-speed rail + private road transfers
Route map · Day by day · Places & experiences · Where you stay · Your quote
The route at a glance
Your journey, day by day
Day 1 — Arrive in Chengdu
Airport transfer and hotel rest, then People's Park, Heming Teahouse and Kuanzhai Alley as your arrival time allows. Overnight in Chengdu.
Overnight: Chengdu
Travel style: Arrival transfer · city walking
Day 2 — Chengdu's pandas, food & heritage
Visit Chengdu Panda Base, Eastern Suburb Memory and Shu Yan Fu, followed by Wuhou Shrine and Jinli. Du Fu Thatched Cottage can replace the afternoon heritage visits; any price difference will be quoted. Overnight in Chengdu.
Overnight: Chengdu
Travel style: Private transfers · city sightseeing
Day 3 — High-speed train, Huanglong & onward to Jiuzhaigou
Transfer to Chengdu East station for the train to Huanglongjiuzhai. Meet your private vehicle, then visit Huanglong's travertine pools before continuing to your hotel near Jiuzhaigou or in Zhangzha. Train times, cable-car operation and time in the park must work together in the confirmed plan.
Overnight: Jiuzhaigou / Zhangzha area
Travel style: Train · private road transfers · Huanglong walking
Day 4 — A full day in Jiuzhaigou
Explore Jiuzhaigou using the official park shuttle and walking paths, with time beside the lakes and waterfalls. The day's order follows open park routes and local conditions. Overnight at the same hotel.
Overnight: Jiuzhaigou / Zhangzha area
Travel style: Official park shuttle · walking paths
Day 5 — Return by rail & connect to your flight
Check out after breakfast, transfer to Huanglongjiuzhai station and take the train back to Chengdu, followed by your airport transfer. This day requires a suitable evening flight and a realistic connection buffer. If the connections do not fit, add a night or revise the plan before booking.
End of journey: Departure from Chengdu
Travel style: Road transfer · train · airport connection
Places you’ll get to know
Begin with Chengdu’s pandas
The city section includes Chengdu Panda Base and time for food and heritage before the journey north.
Huanglong’s terraced pools
Walking paths connect pools and mountain scenery. The visit needs to fit the train arrival, cable-car arrangements and onward road transfer.
A full day in Jiuzhaigou
A whole day leaves room for lakes, waterfalls and short walks, using the park’s official shared shuttle.
A landscape that changes with the season
Colours and visibility depend on the season and conditions. Photographs illustrate the scenery rather than promise a particular view.
Old Chengdu between trains
City heritage anchors the Chengdu days of this route: Wuhou Shrine’s statue hall and the lanes around it make an easy half day before the journey north.
Images illustrate the places and experiences. Views, seasonal colours and animal behaviour vary. Photography credits.
Where you stay
The overnight plan is shown below. Hotel names are planning references; availability, the exact property and room arrangements are confirmed in your written proposal.
Chengdu · 2 nights
Stay in the city before travelling north. The planning shortlist includes Mercure in the Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li area, with the branch to be confirmed.
Jiuzhaigou area · 2 nights
Use the same hotel for both nights around your park visit. Howard Johnson LIFE in Zhangzha is a planning reference; the exact property and room category will be confirmed.
Before you choose this route
- Four nights: Chengdu × 2; Jiuzhaigou area × 2. Arrival and departure days count as travel days.
- Huanglong includes high-altitude walking, even with cable-car assistance. Tell us your preferred walking pace; this route can be adjusted before it is confirmed.
- Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan opera is an optional addition in Chengdu, priced separately. Cloud, foliage and water colours vary with season and weather.
What your quote will cover
This is a suggested private itinerary, priced for your dates, party size and agreed arrangements. Ask for an itemised proposal before making a booking.
- Accommodation: named properties, room types, number of nights and breakfast arrangements.
- Transport and guiding: agreed private transfers and guide arrangements, plus shared trains or official park transport where the route requires them.
- Visits and meals: attraction tickets, cable cars and each meal or dining experience listed individually.
- Optional and separate costs: international flights, personal spending and optional additions unless expressly included.
Payment, cancellation and change terms will be provided with the proposal before you confirm. This website does not take payments or confirm availability.
Questions about this journey
Does the train arrive at the park?
No. Huanglongjiuzhai station is separate from Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou. Private road transfers are part of the proposed route.
What flight should I book home?
Confirm the rail and airport connections with us first. The reference route needs a suitable evening departure; an extra Chengdu night may be necessary.
Make this journey your own
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and the experiences you would most like to include. We can discuss fewer stops, extra nights or a different balance of city and countryside.