With a 12:50 PM start, skip Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding today—it normally closes around 5 PM, and the journey would make the rest of the day too rushed. Head instead to Kuixinglou Street for a late lunch around 1:30 PM. This compact food lane is ideal for a relaxed Sichuan meal: try dan dan noodles, sweet-water noodles, cold rabbit, or a small serving of mapo tofu, then graze on snacks as you wander. Budget roughly ¥40–80 per person. From central Chengdu, a taxi or ride-hailing car is simplest; metro access via People’s Park or Tonghuimen still requires a short walk.
After lunch, walk or take a short ride to People’s Park, where an hour disappears easily among the shaded paths and traditional teahouses. Sit down for a pot of jasmine tea—usually around ¥20–40 per person—and watch locals play mahjong or chat over newspapers. Continue to Kuanzhai Ancient Street, about 15 minutes on foot from the park, for roughly 1½ hours through its restored Qing-era lanes. It is touristy, but enjoyable late in the afternoon when the light softens; browse the small craft shops and try Sichuan treats such as bingfen jelly or spicy wontons. Most shops remain open until about 9 PM, though individual food stalls vary.
Take a taxi or Metro Line 2 from Kuanzhai Ancient Street toward Chunxi Road, allowing 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Spend about two hours around Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li for the bright city atmosphere, shopping, and the famous IFS panda climbing the building. Have dinner nearby at Shu Daxia Hot Pot or another well-reviewed Sichuan restaurant, allowing ¥80–180 per person; request a less-spicy broth if needed. Leave the area around 6:45–7:00 PM and take the metro toward Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, using Line 18 where practical. Allow roughly 70–90 minutes door to terminal, plus time to find the correct international check-in area. For a 10:20 PM Malaysia flight, aim to be at the airport by about 8:30 PM; keep your passport and booking details accessible, and avoid adding any further sightseeing after boarding the airport train.
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