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Escape the city and make the most of your time in Chengdu during this full-day excursion to Mount Emei which belongs to the UNESCO both Cultural and nature site. Travel with your experienced tour guide, and private air-conditioned vehicle, use the convenient cable car to the Gold Summit, enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Emei, as well as the snow mountains in distance. Marvel at the 48 meters Golden Buddha Statue, stroll around the area with your tour guide, get to know the history about the Buddhism in China, its belief and soul. This private tour including entrance fee, round trip cable car ride, lunch and door-to-door transfer.

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.

This is the ideal trip for time-tight travelers interested in seeing two historic sights in a day. Take the stress out of being stuck on crowded public transport by opting for a private tour instead. Enjoy the convenience of having hotel pickup, drop-off and transfers between sites included. Explore Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mount Qingcheng.

Visit Chengdu’s Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see China’s iconic giant pandas at work and play. With convenient transportation from your hotel, you maximize your time touring the facility with a guide. Witness the pandas eating and playing in a habitat that closely resembles nature, and experience the respect the center has for these protected animals.

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.

Combine visits to Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town in one full-day private tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Experience the rural life style at 1700 years Huanglongxi Ancient Town. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee and lunch.

Get an insider look at taking care of giant pandas during this full-day tour to the Dujiangyan Panda Base. As a volunteer, you help the panda keepers clean the enclosures and feed the animals. Then learn more about China’s conservation efforts and the biology of these gentle giants with a panda movie. Enjoy a delicious lunch and take many memorable photos of these endangered animals to enjoy for many years.

Maximize your time and pack in several different experiences in Chengdu in just a few hours on this half-day private tour. After hotel pickup, travel to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and watch as infants and adults nurse, play, and tumble. Enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at a Buddhist nunnery, admire Wenshu Monastery, and stop by a local tea house.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan on an all-inclusive 2-day tour from Chengdu. Accompanied by a private guide, witness the colossal majesty of Leshan Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world, and soar over the magnificent Emei Shan (Mt Emei) during an exhilarating cable car ride. See sacred shrines and beautiful Buddhist temples; spend the night in an enchanting monastery; and appease an appetite for authenticity with traditional Chinese meals. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this private tour and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide throughout your experience.

I was born in Zigong, Sichuan. My parents both work in Zigong salt factory (Zigong produces well salt) and my grandpa used to be a boiler man in salt factory. So my life has an intimate connection with salt. Now I live in Chengdu. Cold noodle and wolf-teeth potato are the most popular snacks in Zigong. The most exciting things in my childhood is to go to the grocery next to school to buy cold noodle or wolf-teeth potato after school, eat them and come back home with my classmate. My mom had opened a food stall to sell cold noodle and wolf-teeth potato for many years. If I was at home, l would help her to cut and fry potato, steam and cool noodle. My mom's stall was very popular because her flavor was good and unique. Now if I'm homesick, I will cook this two dishes at home with well salt and chili from my hometown, it's absolutely authentic Mom's flavor.

Your English-speaking leader will meet you at your centrally located hotel in Chengdu and then will take you into 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 still worth to visit. 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.

Spend full day to visit the two top attractions in Chengdu, see lovely furry giant pandas at Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center, and discover the ancient history and culture Shu Kingdom at Sanxingdui Ruins.

Visit the less crowded panda center, get close to appreciate this amazing animal in their nature habitat. Upgrade to volunteer as panda keeper are available. Enjoy a healthy lunch before head to Yingxiu, the center of the 2008 earthquake. You can feel the earthquake level by seeing the twisted building and impressed by the big change after 12 years.

Exploring the scenic Sichuan province beyond Chengdu can prove difficult without a car of your own. Instead, let a guide handle the logistics as you embark on a full-day, private tour to two of the area's UNESCO World Heritage sites—the city of Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of China’s Taoist religion. Snap photos of ancient architecture, explore temples, and see the inspiration behind the village in the "Kung Fu Panda" movies.

The personal drivers we provide Getting around China on public transport can be challenging, particularly if you don’t speak or read Chinese. Make it easy on yourself by booking a private driver direct from your door for this transport-only tour. Start at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then, rather than piece together metro, bullet train, and buses, relax on the 2-hour drive to the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit the two famous world cultural heritages in Leshan——Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei in one day. Take a boat trip to see the largest stone-carved Maitreya Buddha in the world.Surprised by the carving skills of the ancient Chinese people. Walk in the green forest of Mount Emei, enjoy the beautiful scenery, take beautiful photos, and listen to the guide introduce the buddhism temples and you may see wild monkey closely. Private transportation from Chengdu make your trip most efficient.

Wolong National Nature Reserve, one of China’s oldest and best known panda reserves, sits in Sichuan Province outside of Chengdu. With this private tour, spend the day volunteering alongside professional panda keepers as you learn how to care for China’s famous black and white bears. Your bilingual guide will be by your side to translate the entire time.

See the world’s largest stone Buddha statue! Standing at an astounding 233 feet (71 meters), the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Grand Buddha of Leshan is proof of the significance of this religion in ancient China. Enjoy delicious Chinese lunch at a popular local restaurant before strolling the streets of Huanglongxi Ancient Town, dotted with magnificent temples. Walk slowly through the winding old alleys and enjoy a leisurely afternoon here.

Sichuan food is one of China’s great cuisines. Feast like a local at some of Chengdu’s finest family-style restaurants on this evening food tour that brings you to eateries other visitors rarely access. Savor at least 12 different local delicacies, from dumplings and pancakes to classics like “mapo doufu” tofu and kung pao chicken, as you visit four or five separate food stops by tuk-tuk three-wheeler.

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.

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