Tea & River: Chengdu, Qingcheng, Leshan
A short, gentle route for travelers who want Sichuan’s softer side: a Daoist mountain, a 2,000-year-old irrigation system, a giant Buddha and a lot of tea. No high passes, no rushing.
The idea
A route with room to breathe.
A short, gentle route for travelers who want Sichuan’s softer side: a Daoist mountain, a 2,000-year-old irrigation system, a giant Buddha and a lot of tea. No high passes, no rushing.
The route
Where it goes.
Day by day
A sketch of the days.
Settle in, walk the neighborhood, and eat a simple first dinner. We keep the first evening free.
Stay · Chengdu · boutique hotelWhat is included
The practical details.
Included
- 4 nights boutique or mountain guesthouse
- All trains and private transfers
- Local guides in Dujiangyan, Qingcheng and Leshan
- Cooking class and dinner
- Daily breakfast and three selected meals
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending
This is the best route for travelers who want to avoid high altitude. The highest point is Qingcheng’s front peak at 1,260 m.
Keep exploring
Other ways to go.
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A first week in Sichuan that moves from teahouses to river cliffs to a 3,099-metre summit. The distances are short, the transitions are gentle, and there is enough unscheduled time to eat properly.
Chengdu · Leshan · Emeishan · Chengdu
Food & culture · max 500 m
The Sichuan Table
A deep, delicious five days in Chengdu, with a day trip to Leshan for the river food that locals cross the province to eat. Markets, tea houses, a cooking class and a hotpot education — with naps built in.
Chengdu · Leshan · Chengdu
