Hong Kong to Chengdu Tour Plan - How to Travel from Hong Kong to Chengdu 2024

Address: Lantau Island Area, Hong Kong (香港大屿山岛), about 34 km away from Hong Kong Downtown

Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG) is the only airport in Hong Kong and is connected to about 180 destinations in China and other countries.

International Flights to Hong Kong Airport: You can take a direct flight to Hong Kong International Airport easily from many international cities like London, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, through over 1000 daily flights by more than 100 airlines.

Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport: If you are already in Hong Kong, you can get to Hong Kong Airport by MTR Airport Express from Central area (50 minutes), or different airport buses from Hong Kong Island (including Central, Wan Chai, and Causeway Bay) and Kowloon area.

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to Hong Kong International Airport: If you get to Hong Kong by international cruise, you will arrive at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal usually. This terminal is about 40 km away from Hong Kong International Airport, and we suggest you call a taxi which may takes about 50 minutes.

Address: Jichang Yingbin Road, Shuangliu District, Chengdu (成都市双流区迎宾大道)

Shuangliu Airport is the major international airport serving Chengdu as well as an important aviation hub to western China. As you fly from Hong Kong to Chengdu, you will reach Terminal 1 which serves international and regional airlines. Upon your arrival, you can find various accessible transportation means to Chengdu city.

By Metro: You can take metro Line 10 to Taipingyuan Station (太平园) and then transfer to most other parts of Chengdu, like metro Line 3 to Chunxi Road, Tianfu Square and Panda Base, and Line 7 to Chengdu East Railway Station.

By Airport Bus: There are 5 airport bus lines available to take you from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to most important transportation hubs and popular attractions, like Chengdu East Railway Station, Tianfu Sqaure, Chunxi Road, Jinli Old Street, Kuanzhai Alley…

By Scenic Shuttle Bus: Scenic Shuttle Bus is available to take you directly to the main attractions in Chengdu downtown, including Wuhou Tempole, Jinli Old Street, Kuanzhai Alley and Chunxi Road.

Related Links: Chengdu SHuangliu Airport to Chengdu City Transfer | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport

Address: Jordan‎, ‎West Kowloon‎, Hong Kong (香港西九龙佐敦)

Hong Kong West Kowloon Terminus is the only high speed train station served in Hong Kong. Located in the prosperous downtown, you can quite easily to get there from different corners of Hong Kong by taxi, subway or local buses. It's quite convenient to take Hong Kong MTR Tung Chung Line (东涌线) and Airport Express (机场快线) to Kowloon Station (within 15 minutes' walking to West Kowloon Terminus), or West Rail Line (西铁线) will transfer you to Austin Station (within 15 minutes' walking to West Kowloon Terminus).

Related Links: Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Railway Station

Address: Qingyijiang Rd, Chenghua District, Eastern Chengdu (成都市成华区青衣江路)

By Metro: Metro Line 2 can take you to the Tianfu Square and Chunxi Road (where most travelers like to accommodate around) within 25 minutes, People's Park within 30 minutes. Making a transfer in Chunxi Road, you can take Line 3 to Chengdu Panda Base.

By Public Bus: There are buses available to take you from Chengdu East Railway Station in Chengdu City, but it takes longer time.

By Driving: It takes about 25 minutes to get to Tianfu Square from Chengdu East Railway Station without traffic congestion.

Related Links: Chengdu East Railway Station

Usually, a classic Hong Kong tour can take 1 ~ 3 days based on your interests. If you just come for a tight transit, you can spend 1 day enjoying the best of Hong Kong. Take Peak Tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy one of the world's most stunning skylines first, and then relax yourselves in beautiful Repulse Bay and explore Aberdeen Fishing Village where old Hong Kong meets the new one. 2 or 3 days allows you to see more highlights of Hong Kong, like discovering Taoism in Wong Tai Sin Temple, appreciating Hong Kong Skyline from a different angle in Avenue of the Stars, taking an enjoyable Star Ferry cruise to see moving Hong Kong and learning Hong Kong's past in Hong Kong Museum of History. If you want to stay longer or travel with young kids, don't miss Disneyland and Ocean Park. Read more about How to Plan A Hong Kong Tour>

After a metropolis-savoring experience, it's a good option to take a high speed train or flight to Guilin before arriving in Chengdu. 3~4 days' stay in Guilin permits you to witness the spectacular landscape among the jagged-peak limestone karsts. Li River, Yangshuo and Longsheng Terraces all show you that Guilin's natural endowment never fails to be alluring.

It needs 1~ 3 days to see the highlights of Chengdu as well. It goes without saying that Chengdu Panda Base is the first place to visit no matter how many days you have in Chengdu. Here you can observe the daily activities of Giant Pandas, like sleeping, chomping bamboos or playing with each other. If you have only one day, you are suggested to stay in the city area and enjoy the essence of Chengdu city after your panda visit. Just pay a leisurely trip to People's Park to experience local people's extremely relaxing life, step into the incense-smoked Wenshu Temple to take a suck of the Buddhist atmosphere, and stroll in bustling Jinli Old Street and try some local snacks there. If you have more days, you can go to more historic and cultural sites, like Wuhou Temple, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Jinsha Site Museum, etc. or add some interesting activities to your itinerary, like watching Sichuan Opera Show, being a panda volunteer, or join in a Sichuan Cuisine cooking class. Read more about How to Plan a Chengdu Trip>

In fact, Chengdu is a popular gateway city to Sichuan's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Leshan Giant Buddha – the Largest Buddha Statue in the World, Mount Emei – famous Buddhist Mountain with golden statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Jiuzhaigou Valley - breathtaking park with the world's best waterscape, Huanglong National Park - alluring calcified scenery near Jiuzahigou, Qingcheng Mountain – famous Taoist Mountain with natural beauty and Dujaingyan Irrigation System – embodiment of ancient people's wisdom.