Top Chengdu Cultural Tours

Venture off the tourist path and enjoy an authentic Chengdu experience with this private half-day Mahjong and spice market excursion. Explore the local food culture at a spice market. Then, learn to play the traditional Chinese game of Mahjong and competitive skills to the test while playing games with local tea and snacks.

Leshan Giant Buddha’s location outside of Chengdu can make it tricky to get to by public transport. Avoid the hassle of working out local transport schedules, and get there in a quick and efficient way—on an organized day tour. Conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the transfers are private too.

Stroll among the old shopping streets of Chengdu on a private tour and you’ll get a personalized look at the city’s different architectural styles. Visit Wenshufang Street, Jinli Street, and Kuanzhai Alley accompanied by your guide, and gain insights about Wenshu Monastery along the way. Learn about Sichuan cuisine during lunch, and relax with private hotel transport.

Coordinating Chengdu’s major sights independently can mean long travel times and crowded public transport. This full-day private tour includes hotel pickup and combines the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Temple, People’s Park, and historic Old Town into a single, efficient route. With private transportation and time for cultural stops, it's ideal for travelers wanting to maximize their day with ease and comfort.

Combine a trip to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha on this full-day private tour from Chengdu, which saves you the hassle of arranging your own tickets and transportation. With a private guide, overcome the language barrier and learn more about pandas and Buddhism than you would from the guidebook alone.

Finding an evening activity in Chengdu that feels authentic rather than touristy can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to go or what’s worth seeing. Instead of wandering between teahouses or risking a disappointing show, enjoy a Sichuan Opera performance at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse. By prebooking your ticket, you have the benefit of a reserved seat—simply settle in and enjoy a showcase of acrobatics, dance, puppetry, and traditional arts.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience on a half-day bike tour of Chengdu, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of the city as you visit the favorite haunts of locals to see how they pursue daily leisure activities. Visit legendary landmarks like the Wenshu Temple and the Qingyang Palace and cycle between impressive monuments at a leisurely pace tailored to your ability. Gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of Chengdu as you absorb its unique ambience on this energizing and enriching excursion.

See Chengdu’s famous pandas and marvel at the giant Buddha of Leshan on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit Chengdu’s top panda research facility and watch as infants and adults nurse, play, and tumble. See the largest carved stone Buddha—it took 90 years to create—and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch before returning to your hotel.

Your Leshan Giant Buddha trip can be combined with either Panda Base or Huanglongxi Ancient Town Unleash your sense of breathtaking with our Leshan day tour! Gaze in awe at the colossal Leshan Giant Buddha, an architectural masterpiece, Which is also Top10 must-visit in Sichuan Province. Savor the explosion of flavors in unique Leshan snacks, a foodie's dream. You could choose Huanglongxi Ancient Town or Panda base package. Wander the cobblestone paths of Huanglongxi Ancient Town, its Ming - Qing charm captivating you. Or you choose Panda Base, then you will visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the morning. Get up‑close with fluffy giant pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding – a must‑see experience in Chengdu. This tour offers a rare blend of spirituality, grandeur, taste, and heritage.

1. Small join-in group from 2 to 10 people only. 2. Sightseeing tour only, no shopping stops, no hidden cost. 3. Excellent English guide service. 4. High quality day tour at affordable price. Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world; and a wonder of water project. The project consists of three major parts, namely Yuzui(fish mouth stream dividing dyke), Feishayan(sand-spilling dam) and Baopingkou(precious bottle neck). They were scientifically designed to automatically control the water. Mt. Qingcheng is a famous Taoist mountain in China. It is also an attractive and intriguing scenic spot covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. The mountain is surrounded by numerous peaks and shaped like a city, is dubbed 'the most peaceful and secluded mountain under heaven' .

Instead of waiting around for a last-minute cab or fighting your way through unfamiliar public transportation, book your private transfer service ahead and enjoy a way more relaxed experience. Get whisked straight away from your Chengdu accommodation to discover Huanglongxi Ancient Town and the Leshan Giant Buddha with ease, and at your own pace.

Your English-speaking guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel in Chengdu, and together with the group, you’ll head to this incredible tea market. This wholesale tea market is one of the biggest tea markets in China. Even if you don’t need that much tea, this huge, fascinating and amazing market with a collection of tea shops is still worth visiting. Luckily, it is very easy for you to learn how to dry, process and package tea from these tea shops, and to find tea leaves of all shapes and sizes in these tea wholesale stores. You can learn how to differentiate oolong, green, black, white and Pu-er tea and get to know each of the good effects and functions of drinking different kinds of tea. If you are willing to purchase some good tea, you can have a seat and taste what you want to try before you make a deal. It’s also one of the best and cheapest places to buy tea sets and accessories.

Expand your food knowledge and taste delicious Chengdu cuisine on this small-group or private cooking experience. Not only will you learn cooking techniques with oversight from an expert, you'll also explore a market like a local and learn about the ingredients in your food. Practice your skills while making multiple dishes, then enjoy your meal with beverages included too.

Explore the hidden gems of Chengdu on a guided bike tour that takes you through local markets, cozy pub lanes, and serene temple courtyards. Choose between a morning ride, where you’ll experience the city awakening with the scent of incense and the buzz of bustling food stalls, or an evening tour, where lanterns illuminate the riverside, and the charm of pub streets unfolds. Enjoy a complimentary local snack or drink as your expert guide shares stories that reveal the city's vibrant culture. Each ride offers a unique perspective, making you feel like you've truly discovered Chengdu. - Choose between a morning or evening guided bike tour of Chengdu - Brand new comfortable "MARUISHI" shaft-driven bicycle - Experience local markets, temple courtyards, and pub streets - Enjoy a complimentary local snack or drink during the tour - Learn about Chengdu's culture from an expert local guide

Make a special trip to see Leshan Giant Buddha and one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains, Mt. Emei, on this 2-day tour by high-speed train from Chengdu. Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, Baoguo Temple, and Fuhu Temple, and take a cable car up to the Golden Summit. Sit along the banks of the Min River, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Chengdu is famed for its culinary gems, especially the iconic Mapo Tofu. Join our 4-5 hour workshop to explore the art of handmade tofu, from grinding soybeans to crafting it from scratch. Visit a local spice market to discover essential Sichuan ingredients, then learn in a traditional workshop over a cup of Sichuan tea. A professional chef will guide you through making tofu, soy milk, and tofu brain using a stone mill, Learn the process of making handmade tofu, which mainly includes soaking soybeans, grinding them into pulp, filtering, boiling the pulp, adding bittern for coagulation, and pressing into shape. while teaching you to cook Mapo Tofu. End by savoring your creations with beers or refreshing drinks. This hands-on experience offers a deep dive into Sichuan’s rich culinary traditions.

This is the ideal pick for foodie travelers who are keen to expand their Chinese cooking skills. Rather than just watching online videos, enjoy a much more immersive experience that starts with a visit to a local spice market. Learn about Sichuan spices and local ingredients, then take part in a cooking class that focuses on “Bao Zi” steamed buns. At the end, enjoy your tasty creations with drinks.

Make the most of limited time in Chengdu with a full-day private tour that checks off Dujiangyan Panda Base and Mount Qingcheng (all entrance fees extra) in a day. Avoid the hassle and language barriers of local bus timetables and enjoy a swift hotel pickup and drop-off instead. Ride in a private vehicle between landmarks, with a stop at Dujiangyan Panda Base, followed by a visit to the mountain area of Qingcheng–the birthplace of Taoism.

Explore Chengdu when temperatures have cooled and the lights have brightened on this evening food tour by tuk-tuk. Explore pedestrian alleyways, hidden parks, and small temples as you visit favorite local eateries. Experience Chengdu's cuisine and culture by eating at the same places that local people do, without worrying about deciphering menus in Chinese.

Spend a morning with some of China’s most famous residents at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center or the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu. Led by a professional panda keeper, meander through the facilities and observe the pandas while you learn about their breeding and life stages. Also, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Red Panda area to learn more about this quiet yet territorial mammal.

End your vacation the easy way by pre-booking a speedy, stress-free private departure transfer to Chengdu airport. When it’s time to leave, your driver will pick you up from your Chengdu hotel, help carry your bags and escort you to the airport in a comfortable sedan or minivan (depending on the size of your group).

During this private 3-hour Kungfu Tea  Experience in Chengdu, you will learn about six types of traditional tea with English speaking guide.You'll learn how to make tea after the tea ceremony course with the tea art specialist in a professional tea school. During this course, you will taste at least 3 kinds of high-quality tea with some special refreshments. The tea art specialist will give you a professional tea ceremony performance at the end of the course.Finally,you will get some tea as a gift(the types of the tea are randomly chosen). All in all, it will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

Discover Chengdu comfortably and efficiently on a private 8-hour sightseeing trip. The tour is a great option for travelers short on time, who also want a leisurely experience.  All-inclusive transportation takes you from your hotel top the city’s top four attractions. The short but holistic itinerary includes guided visits at Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Memorial Temple, Renmin Park, and Chengdu Panda Base.