Tea steam, panda forests, and cities that rise like flames from the river
Spice & Serenity: Chengdu & Chongqing
This twin-city journey moves between two distinct moods: Chengdu’s meditative, tea-scented calm and Chongqing’s fiery, cinematic energy. Together they reveal a region where time can slow to the pace of a mahjong tile—and then suddenly quicken into neon and spice.
Day 6: Ancient Villages & Creative Crafts
Explore the cobblestones of Ciqikou Ancient Town.
Heritage Immersion: Dye beautiful blue-and-white cloth or shape famous Rongchang pottery.
Day 5: Bullet Train to Chongqing & Hotpot Secrets
Zip over to the mountain city of Chongqing!
Heritage Immersion: Uncover the spicy secrets of authentic Chongqing hotpot or learn to pull the perfect local noodles.
Day 4: Poetry Gardens & Zen Calm
Wander the peaceful bamboo gardens of Du Fu.
Heritage Immersion: Find your zen with a quiet calligraphy or scripture-writing session in a serene temple.
Day 3: Water Marvels & Sichuan Cooking
Marvel at the ancient Dujiangyan water system.
Heritage Immersion: Put on an apron and learn to cook authentic, spicy Sichuan dishes like Mapo Tofu!
Day 2: Giant Pandas & Magical Faces
Say hello to the adorable pandas!
Heritage Immersion: Watch magical Sichuan Opera face-changing, paint your own opera mask, and try on dramatic costumes!
Day 1: Chengdu Alleys & Sweet Sugar Art
Walk the historic Kuanzhai Alleys.
Heritage Immersion: Watch hot caramel turn into edible panda art, or try traditional shiny lacquerware painting.
Arrangement
Meet giant pandas, cook fiery food, and explore a real-life cyberpunk city.
Day 7: The Vertical City & Goodbye
Walk the mind-bending, steep streets of this 3D city before we escort you to the airport for your flight home.
World-Heritage Experience
Design Your Journey
If the idea of balancing panda forests and tea with neon cliffs and rivers of light appeals to you, let us orchestrate this Sichuan story to your taste. Connect with a Meet East travel designer to shape a Chengdu & Chongqing journey that honours your pace, your palate, and your curiosity in equal measure.