Day Trips from China to Chengdu

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).

Immerse deeply into Chinese culture with your local guide on this door-to-door day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Spend the morning discovering Taoist wonders on Mt. Qingcheng: ride the cable car, cruise Moon City Lake, visit Shangqinggong Palace and the Cave of the Heavenly Master, and have lunch in a temple. In the afternoon, tour the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan flood control system.

Hit all the highlights of Chengdu on this private full-day tour with a dedicated guide. Explore the Chengdu panda base, the Buddha tour by boat and more. Chengdu panda base and Leshan giant Buddha admission and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Spend your morning observing stunning pandas at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base. A private guide will be with you to show you around the facility before heading to the Sanxingdui Museum in the afternoon. There, you will admire the striking exhibits that hold massive cultural importance to those in Chengdu. After your 8-hour day, your guide will bring you back to your accommodations.

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base is a well-known site for the cute pandas. This private day tour will let you take round-way bullet train from Xian to Chengdu to view these cute pandas. Time permits, you can select other attraction in Chengdu to visit as well from Kuai & Zhai Alleys, Wenshu Temple, or Qingyang Temple. Xian centrally located hotel pickup and drop off are included. Please note this is a very long day tour and no escorting guide on the train.

On this small-group tour limited to just 10 travelers, you'll visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding with insightful commentary from a professional English-speaking guide, and cruise beneath the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha—a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of China's most iconic landmarks. At midday, you'll sit down to an authentic Sichuan lunch that reveals the region's lesser-known flavors beyond the cliché of "spicy food." In the afternoon, let a local insider lead you through the winding streets and alleyways of Leshan to uncover its most treasured culinary secrets. This tour is perfect for travelers who seek a deep immersion into China's natural and cultural heritage, as well as those who love exploring local life. Book now for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Sichuan.

Leshan Giant Buddha is far from downtown Chengdu. Fully customizable private day tours are available: choose a combined itinerary of Leshan Giant Buddha plus Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding with a guide, or opt for your cost-effective packages including entrance tickets and private transfer, where guide service is available as an add-on.

Visit two UNESCO-listed Chengdu highlights full-day private trip from Chengdu. take a cable car up forested Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of China’s Taoist religion. View the Shangqing Palace, temples, and lake, and learn how Qingcheng starred in the movie 'Kung Fu ' Plus, visit the Dujiangyan project, the world’s oldest non-dam irrigation • Learn the history and core principles of Taoism. • Explore the influence of Taoist thought on Chinese martial arts and health practices. • Visit a traditional Taoist temple to observe rituals and architecture. 2. Kungfu Practice • Tai Chi and Qi Gong Lessons: Guided practice with Taoist martial arts masters focusing on fluid movements and energy cultivation. • Traditional Kungfu Techniques: Hands-on training in self-defense forms inspired by Taoist philosophy, emphasizing softness overcoming hardness. • Meditation and Breathing Exercises: Experience mindfulness techniques for cultivating inner peace and mental clarity.

7:30 am In the morning, your private guide and driver will meet you at the lobby of your hotel. As a cradle for Taoism, Mt. Qingcheng is famed as the most peaceful and secluded mountain under heaven. When you are visiting this quiet Taoist mountain, you will be completely falling into the lovely flowers and streams interspersed among the forests around this fantastic wonderland, thus admire the mountain as integrity of grandeur, magnificence, tranquility, precipice and mystery. Heading to visit Dujiangyan irrigation system in the afternoon,  sightseeing at Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou to know how the ancient people do the project and how it works. In the afternoon, visit Nanqiao bridge and Guanxian ancient town. Then drive back to Chengdu Hotel.

This tour is ideal for: Families with children and senior-friendly travelers First-time visitors to Chengdu Culture and food lovers Travelers with limited time who want a comprehensive experience Visitors interested in UNESCO sites and traditional performances - Full-day guided tour from central Chengdu - Interactive cooking session and snack tasting at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum - Visit the iconic Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Enjoy a captivating Sichuan Opera show with face-changing and fire-breathing acts

Dujiangyan Panda base is close to the panda's wild habitat area. here you will see some pandas back from overseas such as Baobao( which had been in Washington D.C until 2017 and Taishan which was born in Smith National Zoo in Washington D.C, US) Mt.Qingcheng is very beautiful for view and good for hiking . the movie Kungfu Panda crew got much inspiration from Mt.Qingcheng.

Discover Xi'an in a Day: Exclusive High-Speed Rail Tour from Chengdu. For foreign visitors in Chengdu with limited time but a strong desire to explore Xi'an, your exclusive one-day high-speed rail tour is the perfect solution. Departing at 8 AM from Chengdu, you'll arrive in Xi'an by 11 AM(If this train tickets were sold out we will book other trains), where your private English-speaking guide and driver will greet you. Enjoy a quick local lunch before heading straight to the Terracotta Warriors, one of the world’s greatest archaeological wonders. Marvel at the life-sized army built over 2,000 years ago to protect China’s first emperor in the afterlife, as your guide shares fascinating stories and insights, bringing this ancient treasure to life. After the tour, relax as we ensure a timely return to Xi'an North Station for your evening high-speed train back to Chengdu. Maximize your time and experience the best of Xi'an effortlessly. Book now for an unforgettable journey!

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.

Many of Chengdu’s popular attractions are on the outskirts of the city or deep in the Sichuan countryside. Instead of taking a chance on public transport or spending hours in a hot, crowded tour bus, enjoy a comfortable private transfer between two of the city’s highlights, the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha, on this full-day tour with an English speaking guide to provide insights.

Visit highlights of Dujiangyan including the Dujiangyan Panda Base volunteer program and Dujiangyan Mount Qingcheng with this self-guided day tour from Chengdu. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

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.

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

This private day tour combines two of the most iconic sites near Chengdu in one smooth and well-organized experience. Explore the scenic beauty and Taoist heritage of Mt Qingcheng, then visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, one of the world’s great ancient engineering wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, admission tickets, lunch, and Mt Qingcheng cable car included, this tour offers a comfortable and efficient way to discover both nature and history in a single day.

Full-day tour of Sichuan food culture from Chengdu Visit the old town of Luodai and taste local food Learn about Sichuan cuisine at the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine and at a Pixian chili bean paste factory Enjoy typical Hakka snacks for lunch Dine on a delectable hot pot meal for dinner Bring an empty stomach and an open mind for this gourmet food tour from Chengdu and enjoy a full day discovering the gastronomy of China’s Sichuan province. Explore historic Luodai and sample Hakka treats like sticky rice balls and smoked goose at the many street food stalls. Next, learn how regional specialty Pixian chili bean paste is made on a factory tour, then uncover the region’s culinary secrets at the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine. Back in Chengdu, end your tour with a delicious hot pot dinner at a traditional restaurant.

Perfect for nature lovers, get up close with pandas and other special Chinese animals on this tour, before experiencing the beauty of Qingcheng Mountain. Start your day at Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center, seeing giant pandas, as well as red pandas, black-necked cranes, golden monkeys, and gorgeous wild birds. Then explore the famous Taoist mountain, Qingcheng, with your private guide.

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.

Embark from Chengdu and enjoy a full-day tour of the Giant Buddha of Leshan. Carved from a riverfront mountainside, this ancient statue of Buddha is one of the most awe-inspiring attractions in Sichuan Province. Highlights: 1. See the Giant Buddha of Leshan, the largest stone statue of Buddha in the world 2. Climb the Buddha and enjoy amazing views from the top 3. Learn the fascinating history of the Giany Buddha at Lingyun Temple and Museum 4.Drift past the Giant Buddha on a river boat tour 4. Explore the beautiful region of Leshan

Discover UNESCO sites, an ancient man-made wonder Dujiangyan and historical Mt Qingcheng on this private day trip out of Chengdu. Enjoy both the fantastic history and the natural scenery.

Combine visits to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Sanxingdui Museum during this 9-hour private tour from Chengdu. Immerse yourself in Sichuan culture by learning about panda conservation and the culture of the ancient kingdom of Shu. Round-trip private transportation from Chengdu hotels is included.