Itinerary/Chengdu
Three relaxed days in Chengdu without rushing
Pandas early, neighborhoods slowly, and one main food area each evening. A realistic itinerary with room to breathe.
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Nina P.
United Kingdom · April 2026
51 helpful · 12 replies
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Three relaxed days in Chengdu without rushing
Pandas early, neighborhoods slowly, and one main food area each evening. A realistic itinerary with room to breathe.
NP
Nina P.
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51 helpful · 12 replies
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