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Visit the most popular attractions of Chengdu, the panda base and the world’s famous World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei Mountain. Different from big group tour, this small English-speaking group gives you the chance to visit E-mei Mountain both Golden Submit on the top and Wannian monastery located at the mountain waist.

Enjoy the unique opportunity to delve into the world of traditional Chinese calligraphy or painting and explore the beauty of this ancient art form. No prior experience is needed. The course offers a peaceful retreat into creativity, allowing you to connect with nature through the mindful movement of the brush. Chinese calligraphy is more than just beautiful writing; it is a deeply respected art form and a moving meditation. For centuries, it has been a cornerstone of Chinese culture, reflecting the mind, spirit, and character of the artist. Our experiential course is designed to guide you into this captivating world. Chinese painting is a poetic art form that seeks to capture the essence and spirit of a subject, rather than its exact physical appearance. The resulting artworks are not just images but profound expressions of emotion and atmosphere. Our hands-on workshop invites you to experience this elegant tradition.

This incredible experience will open your eyes to the magical world of Yunnan dance. Navigating in an unfamiliar city at night can be daunting, but you won’t have to worry as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle, and avoid long visitor lines as entrance fees for Dynamic Yunnan Show are included. You’ll witness singing, dancing, and incredible performances directed by one of China’s well-known dancers—Yang Liping. Beat the crowds—entrance ticket for Dynamic Yunnan Show included No navigation worries—hotel pickup and drop-off included A perfect choice for those interested in music, dance, and theater See a production by one of China’s best-known dancers—Yang Liping

ALL INCLUSIVE — Tickets to both the Natural Three Bridges and Longshuixia Gap, as well as the scenic elevator; local cuisine for lunch; free beverage after lunch; private luxury car service; a professional and friendly tour guide; water and snacks — everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable day tour! Our premium private tour offers you the utmost convenience: hotel pick-up and drop-off, avoidance of heavy traffic and crowds, and time saved by skipping ticket queues. Additionally, our itineraries are customizable. If you wish to visit other attractions in Wulong, please don't hesitate to let us know. We can also tailor a two-day itinerary for you, providing you with ample time to relax and enjoy your vacation. In Wulong, you can escape the summer heat (it's wonderfully cool here), go skiing in winter, and witness the breathtaking cultural performance "Impression Wulong," which leaves everyone who sees it in awe.

Gain an overview of Chengdu in one day on this private guided tour of the city featuring its major historical and contemporary attractions. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors wanting to learn about the city’s ancient history and modern life, and includes a visit to the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and a local lunch, with option to add a Sichuan opera show. See pandas at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Learn about contemporary day-to-day life at People’s Park Tuck into a typical Sichuan lunch or upgrade to a hot pot lunch Private transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off

There are 2 UNESCO world heritage sites in Chongqing, Wulong Karst National Park and Dazu Ancient Rock Carvings, but no tour campany would do them both because they need travellers spend much time in souvenir shops. We now combine the 2 major highlights as a "All-in one World Heritage Package Private Tour", our travellers are now able to learn both of them within just 2 days. Further more, we could make this tour smooth, comfortable and efficient due to the brand new convenient highway system. We focus on private tour service, make our clients travel like a local. For such a long highway road trip you do need a friendly, sophisticated and safe driver guide to be around, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.

Chongqing is a city that many people have overlooked as a tourist destination, but it's gaining attention on social media lately. Within China, it has already been one of the most popular cities to visit. The city's intricate mountainous transportation system, spicy hotpot culture, ancient stilted houses and old streets, together with the vibrant night scenes are all worth experiencing and exploring. The guides are fluent in English and very experienced. You will feel it’s like an old friend in China taking you visit around. Our comfortable and luxurious cars will safely take you to all the places you want to go. Choose us for the exciting and perfect trip to Chongqing! (The tours start at noon so you will have plenty time to enjoy stunning night city views)

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.

Discover Guiyang, the lively capital of Guizhou Province, on this full-day private tour. Meet your guide at your hotel in the morning and begin with a visit to the green Qianling Park. Then travel to Qingyan Ancient Town to explore its centuries-old architecture before enjoying a local lunch. In the afternoon, continue discovering Guiyang’s cultural sites, including temples, churches, and busy local markets. An optional evening upgrade is available, featuring dinner and a traditional performance. See Guiyang’s main attractions in one day Enjoy a private and personalized touring experience Round-trip hotel transfer for easy travel Local lunch included, with optional dinner upgrade

Chongqing is a city that many people have overlooked as a tourist destination, but it's gaining attention on social media lately. Within China, it has already been one of the most popular cities to visit. The city's intricate mountainous transportation system, spicy hotpot culture, ancient stilted houses and old streets, together with the vibrant night scenes are all worth experiencing and exploring. The guides are fluent in English and very experienced. You will feel it’s like an old friend in China taking you visit around. Your comfortable and luxurious cars will safely take you to all the places you want to go. Choose us for the exciting and perfect trip to Chongqing! (The tours start at noon so you will have plenty time to enjoy stunning night city views)

When people talk about Chengdu, pandas are always on the agenda! That's only right, as the nearly-extinct pandas should thank Chengdu for offering them the best living conditions on earth, and for its massive efforts to help pandas with breeding and with training to live in the wild. But we Chengdu people should also thank those cute pandas, as pandas have brought great renown to the city, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world! Chengdu, however, has more than just pandas! You'll find that the city also has an amazing food culture, over 3,000 years of history, and a unique local lifestyle! If you only have one day and want to experience the best that Chengdu can offer, then this trip is just for you.

Take this full day private tour with a local expert guide to discover the top attractions in Chengdu, see the lovely furry giant pandas of all ages at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, explore one of the UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, taste delicious Sichuan cuisine at local restaurant, and enjoy private transportation during the whole trip. Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance ticket fees and local lunch are all inclusive.

Learn and explore the 'Mountain City' – Chongqing with a local expert guide on this day tour, visit the major landmark of People’s Auditorium, explore Chongqing’s first private garden of Eling Park, stroll around the ancient village of Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village), and wander around the Hongyadong Block with sculptures in traditional Bayu architectural style. Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance tickets and local lunch are all inclusive.

Spend full day with a local expert guide to learn and discover the famous Dazu Rock Carvings while in Chongqing. See the graceful statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva in Beishan to feel the common Buddhist faith, discover 13 groups of differently shaped stone carving figures in Baoding Hill, listen to your guide’s professional narration of the profound history, and explore the fascinating grotto art of Rock Carvings. Pick up from your Chongqing downtown hotel by local tour guide, aboard a private air-conditioned vehicle to start the trip. Drive around 2 hours to Dazu County and visit the excellent representation of Chinese grotto art. Have lunch in local restaurant, and enjoy relaxing transfer back to your hotel after the trip.

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.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and China's tea-making heritage in a day. After admiring the Buddha, delve into tea culture in a local village. Learn harvesting techniques, sample various teas, and enjoy a delicious local lunch. This personalized tour includes a private guide and transport for a seamless experience.

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.

Discover giant pandas, sample Sichuan cuisine, and visit a major historical landmark all in one day: this multi-part, private tour offers the perfect introduction to Chengdu. After morning pickup at your hotel, head to the famed Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to learn more about these popular animals. Next, enjoy a traditional Sichuan lunch before venturing to Luodai Ancient Town: a major homebase for China’s Hakka community, and rich in historical landmarks.

Both adult and baby giant pandas are at their most active during feeding time in the morning. Beat the rush-hour traffic to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also known as Panda Base, with door-to-door private transfers and a private guide, and spend the morning getting to know this Chinese icon. An excellent choice with children.

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.

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.

Even if you get the changes right, the bus trip to Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base can take an hour and a half—a long time for anyone, and an infinity with kids. Save time and hassle on this private trip, which whisks you from your door to the pandas and back again, leaving the afternoon free.

This is a private tour that let you explore the best part of Wulong Geopark, a UNESCO site, with a local guide. At 8am, you will be picked up from your centrally located downtown Chongqing hotel, then take 3-hour ride to Wulong along the stunning river road. Upon arrival, you will visit the Three Natural Bridges which the best part of the Wulong Karst National Geopark. You will walk along the pavement, and explore the Tiankeng, Longshui Gorge, waterfall, and old buildings etc. with a local guide. A quick lunch is included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Chongqing hotel where the trip concludes.

Chendgu has more things to do apart from Panda Base, and this private Chengdu day tour will let you explore Wuhou Temple, Qingyang Palace, Jinli Street, Jinsha Site Musuem, and Kuan & Zhai Alleys with a local guide. The fun part is to watch the famous Sichuan Opera which is impressive for its quick face-changing. Pickup time is 8:30am from your centrally located Chengdu hotel.