Top Chengdu Day Trips

Visit two of Sichuan’s most popular attractions, the giant pandas and the huge Leshan Buddha statue carved into the cliffs, in just one day on this group tour with optional hotel pickup for a seamless experience. Visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to observe pandas relaxing. Then, travel to Leshan to see the giant Buddha statue up close. You can also opt for a half-day tour to just one attraction.

Day Trip: Choose half-day pandas or the full adventure, with no shopping stops or hidden fees. Authentic, convenient, and unforgettable—book now to turn Sichuan’s best into your memories! This one-day tour combines Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha. We gather and depart at 8:00 a.m. for the Panda Base, where we spend about 3 hours exploring. After that, we head to Leshan Giant Buddha, with a 2.5-hour visit there. Finally, we return to Chengdu. The entire day’s journey takes approximately 11 hours. ---------- overview ---------- Option 1: Panda Park (Half-Day) Duration: 4.5-hour Departure time: 08:00 （daily） Return to city time: 12:30 Option 2: Panda Park + Leshan Buddha (Full-Day) Duration: 11-hour Departure time: 08:00（daily） Return to city time: 19:00 Gather at Chengdu IFS’s iconic panda sculpture, just steps from Taikoo Li—super easy to find. Wander bamboo groves to watch fluffy giants munch and play, then marvel at the 1,300-year-old UNESCO Leshan Giant Buddha.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our English guides are experienced and knowledgeable. They are still sticking with inbound tourism after the 3 years hard time. A lot of English guides gave up tourism during the past 3 years and changed their jobs. However, we still kept the most experienced guide and they are really know what to do with their jobs. We provides 4 options for clients with different demands. If you want to see the more active pandas with less crowds, you can choose the option 1 to visit Dujiangyan panda base and irrigation park as a day tour. However, if you have already seen the pandas before and you like hiking in the nature, please choose the option 2 to visit the UNESCO's natural and cultural heritage-Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan irrigation system. Furthermore, if you only need a private transfer to those attractions, please select the option 3 and 4

A private tour to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu via high-speed train offers a unique way to explore this stunning national park. With a professional guide by your side, you can customize your itinerary to focus on the attractions that interest you most, allowing you to explore the breathtaking scenery, colorful lakes, and rich biodiversity at your own pace. This tour is perfect for those looking for a personalized travel experience in a private group setting. - Enjoy a personalized experience with a professional tour guide - Customize your itinerary to explore Jiuzhaigou according to your interests - Travel from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou by high-speed train for efficiency and comfort - Ideal for travelers seeking an exclusive and flexible adventure

Leshan Giant Buddha tour 150Km from Chengdu,such long day of 2 hrs drive single way , Get car/driver service , we can help your get all entrance tickets onsite , you don`t need buy it online , our driver can you can communicate with . we pick up from hotel at 7:00am to see pandas at morning catch time when panda take break fast , then transfer to Lhsan , you can visit Giant Buddha by boat or Mountain trek , driver will take you to Great local place to eating local food ,back to chengdu around 4-5 pm also we will take you best view of tea tarrace view impressive Tea farm mountian and tasting tea

Begin your day by delving into the fascinating world of giant pandas. Spend the quiet morning hours observing their daily routines and learning about their habits in a setting far less crowded than the main Chengdu Panda Base — offering a more peaceful and personal experience. In the afternoon, step into the red pandas’ charming habitat for an up-close encounter. Observe these playful creatures as they explore their surroundings. Take photos, learn about their behavior and diet, and gain a deeper appreciation for these delightful animals. This day offers a rare and heartwarming journey into the lives of both giant and red pandas — a truly unforgettable wildlife experience.

Huanglong National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992 because of its outstanding travertine formations, waterfalls and limestone formations as well as its travertine terraces and lakes rating among the three most outstanding examples in the world. Located 370 kilometers northwest of Chengdu, because of bullet train, now it's possible to do a day tour from Chengdu, take advantage of this opportunity and join our private tour now. Highlights: Private transfer hotel-hotel, no worries for connection Bullet train + local car transfer avoid long tiring and boring journey Self sightseeing with time and route controlled by your own Go and back with 2nd class seats train, possible upgrade to 1st class

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.

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.

The Dujiangyan Panda Base runs a panda hospital, lab, and monitoring enclosures in Sichuan Province near Chengdu. On this full-day private volunteer experience, get up close to the cuddle pandas by helping to clean the enclosure and preparing food and panda cakes. A guide accompanies you during your experience and helps take photos and videos of your volunteer experience.

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.

Discover the ultimate dual panda experience with an exclusive 100% private day tour tailored entirely to your pace. Start your morning at Panda Valley to observe giant pandas in a peaceful, natural environment without the tourist crowds. Dive into an immersive keeper experience at Red Panda Forest Park, where you can enjoy an exclusive interaction with adorable red pandas under expert guidance and capture once in a lifetime close up photos. Conclude your day exploring historic Guanxian Ancient Town to savor authentic Sichuan street snacks. With private vehicle transfers, dedicated bilingual guiding, and rare interactive encounters with both giant and red pandas, this provides an unforgettable, in depth wildlife journey.

Skip crowed Panda zoo drive to Dujiangyan Panda sanctuary visit Pandas at morning when they take breakfast at nature habitat , got special routine to baby pandas gardens where keep away from tourists , can get closer enough observe pandas behaviors and play around option activity to the Red Panda Habitat for an intimate experience (red panda keeper ) ,insight at unparalleled enchanting lives of these remarkable animals, help keeper prepare Red Panda Lunch observe them up close even engaging with them. Marvel at their agility as they climb and frolic.

We provides convenient private transfer service between Chengdu SHUANGLIU International Airport(CTU) or Chengdu TIANFU International Airport(TFU)to your hotel in the downtown of Chengdu.   We offer many choices of vehicles and all our drivers are professional and know every corners of this area quite well. All the clean, tidy air-con vehicles we use are licensed with insurance. The vehicles will be just for you, your family or your group.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a Chengdu signature, but it’s a 2-hour drive away and tricky to reach independently. Get there in comfort and see the giant pandas too on this private tour. First, your guide shows you the highlights of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, with a pace and route tailored to beat the crowds. Then, transfer to Leshan to discover the network of trails.

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.

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).

On this 8-hour private tour, visit the Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center in Chengdu to see the lovely creatures. After that, explore 3,000-year old cultural relics in Sanxingdui Museum. This tour includes a private guide, private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off.