14 days: Beijing 4 · Xi’an 3 · Chengdu 4 · Chongqing 3
Underlying dated data last checked 2026-09-28 · oldest checked record shown; individual ideas may be unverified.
An illustrative route generated with the same balanced pace and Culture / Nature interests as the planner. This is not a booking or a live transport schedule.
Open in planner →Day by day
Day 1 · Beijing
- The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
- A hutong walk around Shichahai · unverified activity idea
Day 2 · Beijing
Day 3 · Beijing
Day 4 · Beijing
- Jingshan Park view · unverified activity idea
- Beihai Park
- National Museum of China · unverified activity idea
Day 5 · Xi’an
Travel day. Local visits start at 14:00 or later; change them around your actual transport booking.
Day 6 · Xi’an
Day 7 · Xi’an
- Shaanxi History Museum
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda · unverified activity idea
- Qujiang Pool Park · unverified activity idea
Day 8 · Chengdu
Travel day. Local visits start at 14:00 or later; change them around your actual transport booking.
Day 9 · Chengdu
Day 10 · Chengdu
- People’s Park teahouse
- Kuanzhai Alley · unverified activity idea
- Jinli ancient street · unverified activity idea
Day 11 · Chengdu
- Sichuan University Museum · unverified activity idea
- Wangjianglou Park · unverified activity idea
- Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Day 12 · Chongqing
Travel day. Local visits start at 14:00 or later; change them around your actual transport booking.
Day 13 · Chongqing
- Jiefangbei pedestrian street
- Three Gorges Museum · unverified activity idea
- Eling Park · unverified activity idea
Day 14 · Chongqing
- Shancheng Lane · unverified activity idea
- Shibati traditional area · unverified activity idea
- Eling Second Factory · unverified activity idea
Book ahead
Day 1 · The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
No same-day tickets: book on the official Palace Museum channel, which opens 7 days ahead at 20:00. Enter only through the Meridian Gate (Wumen) with your passport. Booking channel: Palace Museum official mini program; 7 days before, 20:00 China time. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 3 · Temple of Heaven
Book a timed real-name ticket via the official “天坛” WeChat account; the combined ticket includes the Hall of Prayer. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 6 · Terracotta Warriors
Reserve through the museum’s official website or named WeChat account with your passport details; check the live booking page for the current release window. Allow time for the trip to Lintong. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-10-17
Day 7 · Shaanxi History Museum
Tickets are released in batches on the official WeChat account and go quickly; book as soon as your dates are fixed. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 8 · Wuhou Shrine
Book on the official site or WeChat account (up to 14 days ahead); Jinli street is next door. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 9 · Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Go early, when the pandas are most active, and book your ticket on the official channels. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Day 12 · Hongyadong
The lights come on in the evening; at holidays book an entry slot on the official “洪崖洞” WeChat account. Official source ↗ · checked 2026-09-28
Between cities
Beijing → Xi’an
Beijing West → Xi’an North
Sample G/D timetable: fastest 4h 10m; typical 4h 15m–5h 45m. Check your travel date.
Duration source: Aliyun train timetable · 2026-10-19 sample, checked 2026-10-12
Station source ↗ · checked 2026-10-12
Xi’an → Chengdu
Xi’an North → Chengdu East
Sample G/D timetable: fastest 3h 05m; typical 3h 30m–4h 00m. Check your travel date.
Duration source: Aliyun train timetable · 2026-10-19 sample, checked 2026-10-12
Station source ↗ · checked 2026-10-12
Chengdu → Chongqing
Chengdu East → Chongqing North
Sample G/D timetable: fastest 1h 17m; typical 1h 45m–2h 15m. Check your travel date.
Duration source: Aliyun train timetable · 2026-10-19 sample, checked 2026-10-12
Station source ↗ · checked 2026-10-12