Pandas & Sichuan flavor.
Best time: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Budget: $40-80/day
Top fact: Chengdu is home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which has successfully bred over 200 giant pandas since its establishment in 1993.
View Chengdu →Karst mountains & rivers.
Best time: Apr–Oct
Budget: $40-80/day
Top fact: The Li River, which flows between Guilin and Yangshuo, is famous for its stunning karst landscape and was described as 'the most beautiful river in China' by the renowned Chinese poet, Li Bai, over 1,000 years ago.
View Guilin & Yangshuo →Both in China — compare vibe, budget, and best season.