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Golden week in Sichuan and Shaanxi: what to avoid
First time in China, we arrive on the 2nd of October in Chengdu, visiting the city
3rd: Chongqing daily by train
4th: Panda sight and more Chengdu
5th: Huanglong park daily by train+bus
6th: train to Xi An, visit city
7th: more Xi An visit
Then the more packed destinations like terracotta army, Longmen Luoyang, Beijing and Shanghai.
Does it make sense? We chose this itinerary hoping to avoid the crowds.
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Honestly, there isn't much you can do to fully escape massive crowds during China’s National Day break. That said, your trip should still work out. The first several days will be extremely busy, so it’s smarter to explore downtown Chengdu and surrounding spots during that time.
Heads up: the day you head to Chongqing will be tough. Navigating heavy crowds for just one day there can wear you out. Fortunately, visitor numbers usually drop off noticeably in the latter half of the holiday. Your route also has no unnecessary backtracking. Hope you have an amazing travel experience.