Top Chengdu Day Trips - page 4

One Day Trip to Panda Base and Taoist Mt Qingcheng

11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $185

Private Full-Day Tour from Chengdu to Panda Base and Leshan Buddha

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $245

Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip

9 hours

from $258

Dujiangyan Irrigation and Qingcheng Mountain Private Day Tour from Chengdu

from $279

1-Day Self-Guided Dujiangyan Tour: Panda Volunteer Program and Mount Qingcheng

from $150

Combine a trip to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base with visiting the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on this private tour with a knowledgeable guide. Admire cute pandas and learn about the care of giant pandas and conservation efforts to protect this endangered mammal.Appreciate the oldest and only living no-dam irrigation system in the world. It's an over 2000-year-old ancient wonder which still works and benefits the local people until today.

Private Full Day Chengdu Panda Base and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Tour

252

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $145

1-Day Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteer Program Tour from Chengdu

4.0

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $344

This Non-factory shopping all inclusive private tour will immerse you into two UNESCO-listed Sichuan sites from Chengdu: Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The sacred temples, impressive halls, bamboo trees, quiet lake, boat. etc. This is the view of Qingcheng Mountain the birthplace of China’s Taoist religion and starred in the movie 'Kung Fu Panda 3". Gain fascinating insight into the mystifying construction of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and hear of how the structure led to significant agricultural development in the region from your knowledgeable guide. All entrance tickets, cable car tickets, golf car, boat ride ticket, local lunch, private guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this full day tour.

Chengdu: Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Private Full Day Tour

5.0

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from $238

Wolong Giant Panda Natural Reserve is the earliest, largest and best-known panda reserve in China. With the warm and humid climate favorable to bamboos, pandas' favorite food, it is an ideal place for the living and reproduction of giant pandas. Get the special opportunity to volunteer at Wolong Panda Base on this experience, including panda food making, panda enclosures cleaning and panda feeding, this panda experience will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Highlights: See lovely furry giant pandas at Wolong Panda Base Have a full day Giant Pandas volunteer experience Gain once-in-a-lifetime memory with Giant Pandas Informative, friendly and professional local tour guide Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

Chengdu Wolong Panda Base Volunteer Experience

Chengdu Wolong Panda Base Volunteer Experience Trip

10 hours

from $290

Early in the morning our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will drive about 1.5 hours to Dujiangyan Panda Base. You will be guided through visiting the different enclosures of Dujiangyan Panda Base, where you may not only see adult pandas, but also newly born baby pandas if luck enough. We spend whole morning walking around this area to see different pandas playing in the enclosures or on the trees. After our tour in the Panda Base, we will drive about 30 minutes to Dujiangyan City; Later, enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant and continue to visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System honored as the 'Treasure of Sichuan'. It is the oldest and only surviving no-dam water conservancy project in the world, and it has been functioning for more than two thousand years. Explore this magnificent irrigation system with your guide to learn the history and its crucial role. Afterwards, drive back to downtown to conclude the full day sightseeing.

Likely to Sell Out

One Day Trip to Panda Base and Dujiangyan Irrigation Project

14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $172

Only one and half hours outside of Chengdu, escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Chengdu and visit the oldest irrigation project in the world, the only one gets preserved and still be used; meanwhile The half-day adventure hike in Mt Qingcheng takes you into the home of Tai Chi where you will witness the Taoist way of life. On the way up, you will visit Jianfu Palace and then reach the Tianshi Cave, the birthplace of Taoism. Upon reaching the summit of Qing Cheng Mountain, you will witness an incredible panoramic view. Itinerary 08：00-09:30 Pick up and go to Dujiangyan City 09:30-11:30 Visit Dujiangyan Irrigation Project 11:30-13:00 Lunch in Dujiangyan City 13:00-14:30 Drive to Mt Qingcheng and have a afternoon tea break in the local tea house 14:30-17:30 Qingcheng Mountain Hike 17:30-19:00 Go back to downtown of Chengdu, the end of trip Pls notice that this is a rough schedule for the day tour, it may be adjusted due to the traffic.

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Dujiangyan and Taoist Mount Qingcheng Day Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $193

Both the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Sanxingdui Museum are fiddly to reach by public transport unless you speak Chinese. Save time and stress with a personal guide and comfortable private vehicle direct from your door to your door. Spend the morning with the pandas then explore the museum in the afternoon. Your guide will be happy to unpick the mysteries of the 3,000-year-old Shu culture.

Chengdu Guided Tour: Giant Pandas and Shu Culture Museum

from $228

In the hometown of Kung Fu Panda you can not only witness the adorable pandas up close but also immerse yourself in the charm of Kung Fu. This city is where the traditional martial arts and Tai Chi have been practiced for over 2,300 years in the UNESCO World Heritage site, Mount Qingcheng. It is also the place where the martial arts that inspired legendary stars like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee originated. Here you'll have the unique opportunity to learn authentic Tai Chi, one of China’s most revered martial arts, along with other traditional martial arts, all under the guidance of seasoned masters. Meanwhile, Visit Panda Valley, a world-famous panda conservation area, to observe these national treasures in their natural habitat. Don’t miss exploring Chengdu’s three iconic landmarks: Zhongshu Bookstore (one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World), Yantianwo (with the world’s largest panda sculpture), and Nanqiao (an ancient bridge embodying centuries of Chengdu’s culture).

Chengdu Kung Fu Panda Tour Tai Chi, Martial Arts and Panda Base

5.0

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11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $259

Start your tour by picked up from your hotel by private car and with the help of professional English tour guide get to know about incredible UNESCO World Heritage Emei Shan. You can choose to hike or take the cable car to the Golden Summit. Enjoy the beautiful scenery at 3000 meters above sea level, admire 48 meters high golden Buddha sculpture and temples at the top. Or discuss with your guide and customize the sightseeing route in your way.

Private Full Day Emei Shan Tour in Your Way

252

6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $244

Private Dazu Rock Carving Day Tour from Chengdu by Bullet Train

253

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $270

Enjoying the name “the home to giant pandas” and “the land of abundance”, Chengdu is worth visiting. Escaping from the tedious and boring routine life, you can slow down your pace to have a wonderful encounter with adorable pandas and to explore the ancient bronze civilization reserved for thousands of years. If you have just one day available in Chengdu but want to have a memorable tour, you can have a try of this itinerary.

Full Day Tour to Chengdu Panda Centre and Sanxingdui Site

5.0

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $288

1-Day Chengdu Layover Tour: Leshan Giant buddha with Round Airport Transfer

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $205

One of Chengdu’s most loved attractions is Chengdu Research Center of Giant Panda Breeding, and on this tour, you’ll be taken directly there after a convenient hotel pickup. Enjoy free time to see the pandas, before heading to the UNESCO World Heritage Site—Leshan Giant Buddha. The tour gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace, and you can choose to either climb or take a boat ride once you’ve got to Leshan Giant Buddha.

Chengdu Customized Experience: Giant Pandas and Buddha Statue In One Day

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $225

This tour offers a rare blend of heartwarming wildlife encounters and awe-inspiring cultural heritage, all in one unforgettable day. Begin with an intimate visit to the Panda Breeding and Research Center, where you’ll observe one of the world’s most endangered and adored animals in a natural, protected setting. Watching giant pandas eat, play, or nap up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that touches visitors of all ages. Then, step back over 1,300 years in time as you journey to the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone-carved Buddha statue. Whether you choose to hike up the mountain for a close-up view or take a scenic river cruise for a panoramic perspective, the sheer scale and serenity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site will leave you in awe. From the gentle charm of pandas to the grandeur of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, this tour perfectly captures the natural and cultural treasures that make Sichuan truly unique.

Private One-Day Tour: Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

from $120

1-Day Chengdu Panda Research Base and Sanxingdui Archeological Museum Tour

from $256

1-Day Private tour:Dazu Rock Carvings and Ciqikou Ancient Village from Chongqing

from $285

This is the ideal tour for travelers with limited time in Chengdu. Spend a day discovering Chengdu highlights with a guide to accompany you, so you don’t get lost. You’ll save time and see multiple attractions in a day, including Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and Huanglongxi Ancient Town. Conveniently, a delicious Chinese lunch, entrance tickets, and round-trip transport are included.

From Chengdu: Giant Pandas And Huanglongxi Ancient Town In One Day

from $276

If you only have a short time for a visit to Mount Emei, this is the tour for you. You’ll take the high speed train from Chengdu, then your guide will take you to Mount Emei. Here you’ll ride the cable car to the Golden Summit to see the large bronze buddha statue and have panoramic views of snow capped mountains in the distance. After lunch, you’ll visit Baoguo temple and head back to Chengdu.

Private Day Tour: Mount Emei Tour by high-speed train from Chengdu

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10 to 12 hours

from $303

Discover Chengdu's top attractions effortlessly with our private tour. Spend the morning with giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base and then journey to the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha, taking a boat trip for a unique view. Your private guide shares insights on Buddhism and panda biology. Enjoy an express immersion into Chinese culture and relax with door-to-door round-trip private transfers.

Exclusive Private Day Tour with Giant Pandas and Leshan Buddha

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $227

Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha Tour(or Half Day Panda Base )

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Alexandra_M, May 2026

An amazing time in Panda city

Love the pandas, loved the Buddha. Had a great day with Doris who was an excellent guide and shared so much about the sights and Chengdu in general. My only regret is not having more days to stay in Chengdu. Made the unfortunate error to go on May 1st and the sites were very busy but Doris took us to all the key locations to see the pandas, provided really good explanations (and lots of panda funfacts) and allowed us lots of time at the Buddha statue despite the early start. Long day but worth it.

Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering Experience with Lunch

Winnie, Apr 2026

Great and fun experience

Fun experience and get to prepare foods for panda. Our guide Molly was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. She seems to enjoy being a guide and love pandas! After the tour, we get to keep our shirt, a certificate and other goodies. Both my friend and I were glad we signed up for this experience.

Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip

Caryn_A, Apr 2026

Top-notch service! Well worth spending the extra money.

My driver, Mr. Shu Xiao-Zhong, was fabulous! His service was top notch. The day proceeded very smoothly as he arrived at my hotel early (I was already in the lobby), helped me purchase my tickets to the Leshan Buddha, made a great restaurant recommendation, and guided me to the main street of Huanglongxi. He was caring, kind, and patient as we communicated through WeChat translation app. He was also very flexible with my drop off location once back in Chengdu. I appreciated his impeccable car, safe driving, and jovial nature. He also surprised me with some fresh sumo oranges which was a sweet touch! This was certainly a worry and hassle free way of getting to Leshan from Chengdu and was well worth spending the extra money for the private driver.

Visiting Dujiangyan Yaan Wolong Panda Base Optional Volunteering

Sebastian_Q, Apr 2026

Highlight of our holiday in China

This was our favourite activity in China. Our volunteering trip to the Panda research center was exciting and educational. The pandas were fun to watch, and thanks to our knowledgable guide we learnt a lot about pandas and China in general. Well done, would come back any day!

Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

Edwin_C, Apr 2026

Outstanding hospitality, excellent guide!

Lance was an incredible guide! He took us through the market, answered all our food questions, and led us to a fantastic cooking class. He also let us store our luggage in the cooking classroom early so we didn’t have to carry it around the market. Highly recommend!

All Inclusive Private Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

Katja_D, Apr 2026

Private Tour to the Panda Base and Giant Buddha

The tour to the Panda Base and the Giant Buddha with Ling was fantastic! First, Ling guided us through the Panda Base in Chengdu and gave us interesting insights into the pandas’ lives. She took us right to the spots where we could observe the animals up close. Afterwards, Ling tailored our lunch at a lovely local restaurant to our individual preferences. We then drove to the Giant Buddha. The driver was very experienced, so we were able to avoid long traffic jams. Ling’s explanations on site were comprehensive and very easy to understand. She repeatedly pointed out various photo opportunities and provided an interesting historical insight into the history of the historic site. Ling also told us a lot about her hometown of Chengdu and gave us valuable tips on sights throughout the country. Thank you, Ling, for your dedication and kindness. We would gladly give you and the driver a 10 out of 10 if that were possible and recommend the tour 100%.

Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

Melanie_B, Apr 2026

Excellent Driver

The driver picked me up right on time in the hotel lobby (and brought me back just as punctually). Throughout the entire journey, he drove very calmly and safely. Upon arrival at our destination, he helped me purchase the correct ticket and escorted me to the entrance, where he subsequently waited for my return. He didn't speak a word of English, but thanks to a translation app, this wasn't a problem at all. I would recommend this excursion to anyone looking to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha in a relaxed and stress-free manner.

One Day Trip to Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha Tour

Shiva_B, Mar 2026

Great experience with this tour

Mr Liu picked us up in a nice clean car and took us to the panda base and then the Leshan grand Buddha. He was very accommodating when we were looking for a snack and stopped when we needed. The tickets to visit the sites had to be purchased separately and he helped us with that as well. He was also very responsive on WeChat.

Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer

Dillon_J, Feb 2026

Must do in Chengdu

An excellent experience and a must do in Chengdu. My guide Perry was super courteous and knew not only about pandas in general, but also had commentary about individual pandas in the center. He also gave me a great recommendation for what to eat in Chengdu and have some super detailed info on Wuhouci. Count me happy.

Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats

Mikolaj_I, Dec 2025

Best food in Chengdu, highly recommend!

The guide Fiona was very communicative and friendly. She took the group to the best eating spots which extremely tasty. She also provided drink, including beers and some baijiu for those who wanted a taste. I would highly recommend booking this tour as you visit Chengdu since this city is known for its delicious food which you will be able to taste during this experience. You can also ask the guide for specific recommendations according to your taste.

Sichuan Culture Opera Show in Chengdu

Mikolaj_I, Dec 2025

An interesting spectacle with lots of food

I booked a VIP seating with local snacks. Arrived at the venue 30 minutes before the show. Redeemed my ticket at the ticket office in front of the venue after showing them the Viator ticket. No problems whatsoever, the ticket booth is clearly marked. I was seated with lots of time to spare and asked if I wanted fruit, local snacks or a picture in the costumes used for the show. I chose the local snacks which were plenty for at least 2 people to fill up so I would not recommend eating for a couple hours before if you go for this option. The show itself consisted of around 8 different performances which were divided by a host's speech about the upcoming performance so even when not speaking chinese you can understand the gist of what's going on. Generally would recommend the experience, especially if you choose the local snack option. I think the VIP option is worth it since the viewing area is flat and I imagine people in the back might not see the stage as well, although beware that the performance can be really loud at times.

Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tour

Luke_P, Aug 2025

Fantastic trip

We had an amazing day doing this trip we were picked up from our hotel at the agreed time and taken into Chengdu to meet our guide. From there we headed off to the Panda Base where we had to queue for around 20 minutes to get in. Once inside we saw some Red Pandas first before going on and seeing 11 Giant Pandas it was an incredible experience. We were then taken to Leshan which took around 2 hours, first we stopped off at a lovely local restaurant for lunch which only cost 120 RMB. Before heading off to see the Giant Buddha which was truly amazing, we were then dropped back in Chengdu (at our request). Our guide and driver were great and we would recommend this tour.