Chengdu Family Trip | Ultimate Guide to Fun with Kids

✨ Just returned from an amazing family trip to Chengdu and compiled this super-detailed guide to share with fellow parents, hoping to help you explore Chengdu effortlessly with your little ones! 😉 📅 **Itinerary** 🚩 **Day 1**: Arrival ➡ Chengdu ➡ Hotel ➡ Chunxi Road ➡ People’s Park **Morning**: Arrive in Chengdu (Shuangliu Airport is recommended for its proximity to downtown). Check in at the hotel and rest. **Noon**: Enjoy local specialties like Zhong Dumplings or Long Wontons near Chunxi Road. **Afternoon**: Visit the famous "Climbing Panda" sculpture for fun photo ops with kids—every angle is Instagram-worthy! **Evening**: Head to People’s Park—rent a boat on the lake, soak in Chengdu’s laid-back vibe, and let kids feed the fish (fish food available for purchase). 🚩 **Day 2**: Dujiangyan ➡ Guanxian Ancient Town ➡ Jinli Street ➡ Kuanzhai Alley ➡ Sichuan Opera Face-Changing **Morning**: Explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Hire a guide to explain its engineering marvels through animations—great for kids’ learning! **Noon**: Try the iconic sweet-skinned duck at Guanxian Ancient Town (a kid favorite!). **Afternoon**: Stroll through Jinli Street’s ancient architecture and snack on local treats like "Three Big Cannons." **Evening**: Discover Kuanzhai Alley’s shadow puppet shows—a fun intro to traditional art. **Night**: Watch Sichuan Opera’s face-changing performance. Kids will be mesmerized by the fire-spitting act! 🚩 **Day 3**: Panda Base ➡ Sanxingdui Museum **Morning**: Arrive at the Panda Base by 7:30 AM. Head straight to the cub enclosures (like Hua Hua’s area) for breakfast time. Pro tip: Bring a foldable stool for queue comfort. **Noon**: Dine at the on-site restaurant—try adorable panda-shaped rice balls. **Afternoon**: Dive into ancient Shu culture at Sanxingdui Museum. Interactive storytelling and DIY bronze mask cookie activities make history fun! 🚩 **Day 4**: Du Fu Thatched Cottage ➡ Wuhou Shrine ➡ Kuixinglou **Morning**: Feed koi fish at Du Fu Thatched Cottage (bring bread!) and explore the poet’s former home. **Noon**: Opt for a mild hotpot (yuanyang style) to suit kids’ tastes. **Afternoon**: Admire red walls and bamboo at Wuhou Shrine—perfect for symmetry-themed photos and Three Kingdoms lore. **Evening**: Sample kid-approved eats at Kuixinglou (fried rice, brown sugar glutinous cakes, etc.). 🏨 **Accommodation Picks** - **Near Chunxi Road**: Niccolo Hotel (child-friendly perks, direct access to IFS’ rooftop panda). - **Panda Base Area**: Runbang International Hotel (panda-themed rooms, indoor pool, 10-min walk to pandas). 🚗 **Transport Tips** - Book a private car or custom tour for flexibility with kids. - Metro is convenient (some attractions are directly accessible). Watch for 2025’s "Family Day Pass" (¥20 for 1 adult + 1 child). 🍜 **Food Recs** - **Snacks**: Sugar-oil fruits, egg pancakes, skewers—found at scenic spots and food streets. - **Restaurants**: Chaimen Fan’er (kid-friendly orange-glazed pork); Hou Hotpot (free kids’ meals, delicious mushroom broth). 🎈 **Pro Tips** - Check attraction hours/book tickets in advance (e.g., Sichuan Science Museum). - Pack comfy shoes, sun protection, and basic meds (cold/fever/stomach relief). 💕 Chengdu is a perfect blend of fun and learning for families. Hope this guide helps you create unforgettable memories!