Why visitors come
- Giant panda base
- Sanxingdui archaeology
- Food culture
- Gateway to Leshan/Dujiangyan
Know before you book
City-wide rules for foreigners
Panda Base: online real-name via authorized platforms including Trip.com.
Sanxingdui: pre-book; do not rely on walk-up.
5 booking guides
Attractions in Chengdu
Book these first
Release times are Beijing time (UTC+8).
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
成都大熊猫繁育研究基地
Trip.com
Up to 14 days ahead
Reservation requiredCan sell out
Sanxingdui Museum
三星堆博物馆
Official WeChat (三星堆博物馆)
Reservation requiredSells out often
Jinli Ancient Street / Wuhou Shrine
锦里 / 武侯祠
Ticket office on site
Walk-up usually OK
Leshan Giant Buddha
乐山大佛
Trip.com
Booking recommendedCan sell out
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
都江堰
Trip.com
Up to 15 days ahead
Reservation required
Compare release rules at a glance
| Attraction | Book ahead? | Primary channel | Release rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding | Yes — book ahead | Trip.com | Online real-name up to 14 days ahead; morning/afternoon slots; daily cap 85,000; sales end when quota sold out |
| Sanxingdui Museum | Yes — book ahead | Official WeChat (三星堆博物馆) | Book ahead in the museum’s official WeChat. One 2026 guide says new dates open at 20:00 Beijing time, 5 days ahead — check in the app. |
| Jinli Ancient Street / Wuhou Shrine | No — buy or walk in on the day | Ticket office on site | Jinli Street is free and walk-up. Wuhou Shrine: buy at the ticket office on the day. |
| Leshan Giant Buddha | Recommended | Trip.com | Book ahead for peak season and holidays. The walking ticket and the boat are sold separately. |
| Dujiangyan Irrigation System | Yes — book ahead | Trip.com | Real-name timed reservation required (since Feb 2026): four entry windows a day, bookable up to 15 days ahead. |
Sources for Chengdu
- panda.org.cnPanda Base official English tickets · accessed 6 Oct 2026
- reddit.comSanxingdui must pre-book · accessed 6 Oct 2026