Arrive at Chengdu (Shuangliu or Tianfu) airport. If at Shuangliu, take Chengdu Metro Line 10 to city centre; if at Tianfu Airport, use Line 18 (or airport shuttle) to city — get off at Tianfu Square or Chunxi Road for most hotels and shopping areas.
Explore Chunxi Road pedestrian street and Taikoo Li (outdoor-modern mall) for clothes, tea gift shops and comfortable cafés. Take Chengdu Metro Line 2 (or Line 3) to Chunxi Road station — exit into the main shopping streets.
Dine at a nearby restaurant serving local specialties with mild choices — ask for 'not spicy' if needed; many restaurants at Taikoo Li and malls have English menus and seating suited to seniors.
Take a relaxed coffee at an international or local speciality café in Taikoo Li (open ~9:00am–10:00pm) — good rest after walking; bathrooms and seating are convenient for grandparents.
Return to indoor malls (IFS/department stores) for comfortable air-conditioned shopping, souvenir stores and rest seats. Metro: use same Chunxi Road/Tianfu Square area stations.
Enjoy a sit-down Sichuan meal with mild options such as tea-smoked duck and vegetable dishes — many branches are senior-friendly and sit-down service is easy.
Visit the historic Wide & Narrow Alleys area for handicrafts, tea houses and comfortable walking; take Chengdu Metro Line 4 (or Line 2/7 interchange depending on your hotel) and get off at Kuanzhai Alley station or the nearest stop, then follow signs to the alleys. Many shops open ~9:30–10:00am.
Choose a courtyard restaurant that offers Sichuan homestyle dishes and mild set-meals; restaurants in this area usually have chairs and wheelchair access at ground level.
Relax in a traditional tea house inside Kuanzhai Alley — sample local teas and buy pressed tea cakes, tea sets and small souvenirs (shops typically open until 9:00–10:00pm).
Enjoy a calmer, milder hotpot experience that offers clear broths and vegetable platters — staff can advise on spice levels and seating is communal but comfortable.
Visit Wuhou Shrine for a short cultural stop and then wander the adjacent Jinli Ancient Street for snacks, handicrafts and tea shops. Metro: take Chengdu Metro to Wuhou Shrine / Jinli area — look for Wuhouci or nearby interchange station and follow signs (site opens around 8:30–9:00am).
Visit Chengdu IFS and surrounding malls (luxury brands, department stores and easy-walking indoors). Take Metro Line 2/Line 3 to Chunxi Road or IFS area station and use mall elevators/escalators for easy access.
If at Shuangliu, take Chengdu Metro Line 10 to the airport station; if at Tianfu, use Line 18 or airport shuttle. Alternatively take a taxi for greatest comfort (approx 45–60 minutes depending on traffic).
At Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, take Hangzhou Metro Line 1 (airport line) to the city — get off at Longxiangqiao (for West Lake hotels) or Wulin Square (for shopping and central hotels).
Have a late lunch or early dinner at a nearby restaurant offering Zhejiang/Hangzhou cuisine; there are many mild choices like steamed fish and braised dishes.
A gentle walk along the West Lake promenade (open day & night) or take a short boat ride if desired. Metro: Longxiangqiao station (Line 1) is closest to West Lake East side.
Take a short, flat boat cruise or a lakeside stroll to see Broken Bridge and Su Causeway; boarding points near Longxiangqiao or Baoshi Hill. Boat services usually operate ~8:00am–5:00pm (times vary by season).
Take Hangzhou Metro to the old town area and stroll Hefang Street for traditional snacks, silk, medicinal shops and tea — the pedestrian street is mostly flat and stroller/wheelchair friendly in parts. Look for Hefang Street or nearby metro stops (Wulin Square/Longxiangqiao transfers depending on hotel).
Take Hangzhou Metro to Wulin Square station (major shopping district with department stores and malls). This area has escalators, elevators and many benches for rest — ideal for grandparents to browse brands and outlets.
If feeling adventurous, hire a taxi (30–40 min) to Longjing (Dragon Well) tea village for a calm walk among tea farms and tea tasting (tea houses open ~9:00–17:00). Otherwise continue shopping in the mall.
Take Hangzhou Metro Line 1 airport branch to Xiaoshan International Airport (Xiaoshan Airport station). The metro is simple and comfortable; luggage carts and escalators available at major stations.
At the airport, use time for any last-minute duty-free shopping and sit at an airport café before boarding. Airport cafés are open early and provide comfortable seating.