6-Day Bashu Twin Cities Adventure | Ultimate Guide to Hot Pot, Pandas & Ancient Shu Culture

Explore two iconic southwestern cities—Chongqing's mountain magic with its 3D transport and fiery food scene, and Chengdu's laid-back charm with ancient allure and adorable pandas. From Hongyadong's cyberpunk nightscapes to Sanxingdui's mysterious bronze relics, from bubbling hot pot feasts to Sichuan opera face-changing, unlock the dual charisma of Bashu culture! · 🛬【Itinerary】: 📅 Suggested Duration: 6 days 5 nights 🗺️ Route: Chongqing (2 days) → Chengdu (4 days) 📝 Daily Plan: D1: Arrive in Chongqing → Private transfer → Hotel check-in (Free time: Hongyadong night views recommended) D2: Chongqing free exploration (Hongyadong/Jiefangbei/Ciqikou/Liziba) → High-speed train to Chengdu → Hotel check-in D3: Chengdu Panda Base → Sanxingdui Museum → Overnight in Chengdu D4: Wuhou Shrine → Jinli Street → Du Fu Thatched Cottage → Kuanzhai Alley → Sichuan Opera face-changing show D5: Dujiangyan → Mount Qingcheng → Overnight in Chengdu D6: Free time → Private transfer to airport/station · ⛺【Must-Visit Spots】: 1️⃣ Hongyadong 🌃 ✨ Why: Real-life "Spirited Away" bathhouse with 11-tiered stilted buildings lit up like a fantasy world at night. 2️⃣ Chengdu Panda Base 🐼 ✨ Why: Arrive before 9am to watch "panda nannies" feed playful cubs rolling in cuteness! 3️⃣ Sanxingdui Museum 🗿 ✨ Why: Bronze divine trees and golden masks that look "alien", rewriting ancient Shu Kingdom history. 4️⃣ Dujiangyan + Mount Qingcheng 🌊🏞️ ✨ Why: Marvel at Li Bing's hydraulic engineering masterpiece + Taoism's birthplace, embodying "Worship water at Dujiangyan, seek Tao at Qingcheng". 5️⃣ Sichuan Face-Changing 🎭 ✨ Why: UNESCO-listed performance with instant mask swaps, fire-spitting, and lantern-rolling—5-star wow factor! · 🍩【Must-Eat Foods】: 🔥 Chongqing Edition: Hot Pot: Try "Sister Pei's Old Hot Pot"—nine-grid spicy broth with fresh tripe and duck blood, numbing your soul! Noodles: "Flower Market Pea Noodles"—10 yuan bowls with minced pork & pea paste, pure happiness. 🍜 Chengdu Edition: Skewers: "Spicy Rabbit Organs" at Maojiao Huola—dip in dry spice mix for extra kick! Zhong Dumplings: Sweet-spicy red oil dumplings at century-old "Dragon Wonton". Egg Cakes: Street vendors' crispy pancakes with cream-pork floss filling—nostalgic flavors! · 🚌【Transport Tips】: ✈️ Intercity: Both Chongqing Jiangbei Airport and Chengdu airports have metro links. Pre-book airport transfers. Chongqing→Chengdu high-speed train: 1.5hrs (💰154 second-class), choose early trains to avoid crowds. 🚇 Local Transport: Chongqing: Liziba monorail "through buildings" + Yangtze Cable Car (book ahead). Chengdu: Metro + shared bikes. Walk between Kuanzhai/Jinli. To Dujiangyan: take train from Xipu Station. · 🧡【Pro Tips】: 1️⃣ Packing: Summer = sunscreen + bug spray; Winter = down jackets. Hiking shoes for Qingcheng. 2️⃣ Tickets: Book Sanxingdui/Panda Base tickets 3 days early via official channels, avoid weekends. 3️⃣ Scam Alerts: Hongyadong "express lanes" are fake! Use free elevators. Jinli snacks are pricey—sample lightly. 4️⃣ Etiquette: No photos during face-changing shows. Stay quiet at temples. · 🎒 Pack your bags with this guide—ready to feast on hot pot, cuddle pandas, and uncover ancient mysteries in Bashu! 🚀