Two-day travel guide to Chengdu with children (a must-have for parent-child travel, a complete two-day guide to enjoying Chengdu)

1. Introduction to Chengdu

Chengdu, as the capital of Sichuan Province, is One of the largest cities in southwest China. The city is world-famous for its rich history and culture and its unique Sichuan cuisine. Chengdu not only has rich and diverse attractions, but also has many activities and attractions suitable for family travel. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to traveling to Chengdu with children.

2. Day 1: Exploring the cultural heritage of Chengdu

1. Breakfast recommendation: One of the must-try delicacies in Chengdu is Guokui, which is a traditional Chengdu breakfast. You can go to the nearby morning market or some famous breakfast restaurants to taste authentic Guokui.

2. Morning exercises: Chengdu has many parks and squares suitable for morning exercises. It is recommended that you go to People's Park or Jinli Park. These places have spacious spaces suitable for children to run and play.

3. Cultural trip: Chengdu has many cultural heritage sites worth visiting. You can choose to go to Kuanzhai Alley, which is an area that combines traditional Sichuan architectural styles and has many specialty snacks and handicraft shops. In Kuanzhai Alley, you can take your children to experience making traditional handicrafts, such as paper-cutting, embroidery, etc.

4. Lunch recommendation: In Chengdu, you can’t miss tasting authentic Sichuan cuisine. It is recommended that you go to some famous Sichuan restaurants, such as Shuxiang Sichuan Restaurant or Lao Pier Hot Pot Restaurant. Remember to choose the right level of spiciness based on your child’s taste.

5. Museum trip: In the afternoon, you can take your children to the Chengdu Museum to let them understand the history and culture of Chengdu. The Chengdu Museum has rich exhibits, including pottery, bronzes, calligraphy and painting, etc. There are also interactive exhibitions that allow children to participate and increase their interest in learning.

6. Evening activities: In the evening, you can go to Jinli Ancient Street in Chengdu, which is a place that combines traditional architecture and folk culture. You can take your children to watch the face-changing performance, which is a traditional art in Chengdu and is very exciting. At the same time, there are many snacks and handicraft shops in Jinli Ancient Street, where you can taste local food and buy souvenirs.

7. Dinner recommendation: In the evening, you can go to the famous night markets in Chengdu, such as Kuanzhai Alley Night Market or Jinli Night Market. There are a variety of snacks and specialties here for you and your children to try together.

8. Accommodation recommendations: There are many hotels and B&Bs suitable for families in Chengdu. You can choose to stay near the city center to facilitate your travel arrangements for the next day.

3. The second day: Parent-child paradise and natural landscape

1. Breakfast recommendation: In Chengdu, You can taste a variety of breakfast delicacies. It is recommended that you go to some famous breakfast restaurants, such as the steam meat bun shop or the soy milk and fried dough sticks stall.

2. Parent-child paradise: In the morning, you can take your children to a parent-child paradise in Chengdu, such as Happy ValleyOr Chengdu Giant Panda Base. Happy Valley is a large theme park with a variety of exciting rides and performances suitable for children. Chengdu Giant Panda Base is a place to protect giant pandas. You can take your children to observe the life of giant pandas up close.

3. Lunch recommendation: There are many restaurants to choose from near the parent-child park. You can choose to go to some shopping malls with children's restaurants, such as IFS International Financial Center or Chunxi Road Shopping Center. These malls have a variety of restaurants suitable for both kids and adults to dine with.

4. Natural landscape: In the afternoon, you can take your children to Chengdu’s natural landscape, such as Qingcheng Mountain or Dujiangyan. Qingcheng Mountain is a mountain range surrounding Chengdu. There are many hiking and viewing routes suitable for children and parents to explore together. Dujiangyan is an ancient water conservancy project and a world cultural heritage. You can take your children to visit the Dujiangyan Museum to learn about the history and culture of this ancient water conservancy project.

5. Dinner recommendation: In the evening, you can choose to dine at a restaurant near the city center. Chengdu has many unique restaurants, such as hot pot restaurants or Sichuan restaurants. You can choose the right restaurant according to your child's taste.

6. Accommodation recommendation: After the second day of the trip, you can choose to stay in a hotel or B&B near the city center. There are many family-friendly hotels in Chengdu that you can choose according to your needs and budget.

4. Summary

Taking children to Chengdu is an unforgettable parent-child travel experience. Chengdu has a wide variety of attractions and food, as well as many activities and attractions for kids. Through the guide provided in this article, I believe you and your children will have a pleasant trip to Chengdu. Remember to arrange the itinerary reasonably according to your children’s interests and needs so that they can gain fun and knowledge during the trip. I wish you a pleasant journey!