Top Southwest China Day Trips - page 4

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.

Imagine a day where you don’t have to check a single map or worry about the logistics. This isn’t just a sightseeing trip; it’s a fully tailored private journey designed around your rhythm. From the moment our driver greets you at your hotel lobby, we handle everything with meticulous care. You'll explore the breathtaking, otherworldly UNESCO World Natural Heritage landscapes of Chongqing—scenery so stunning it feels like a movie set. But it’s not just about the views. We believe a culture is best tasted, so we’ve curated authentic local lunch and dinner experiences that go beyond the typical "tourist food." With your expert English-speaking guide by your side, you’ll discover the hidden stories behind the cliffs and the kitchens. Your time, your preferences, our expertise.

Make the most of your time and visit Xian in one day from Chengdu with this private day tour by bullet train. Relax with included hotel pickup and private transfers between your Chengdu hotel and the train station. After arriving in Xian, enjoy a private transfer, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.

Spend the day visiting two of the Chengdu area’s top locations on this full-day private tour. First, head to the Giant Panda breeding center for a closer look at these gentle giants. See them playing, take photos, and learn more about the conservation efforts from China. Then, head to the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha to admire the tranquility of the area and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

The natural and cultural wonders around Lijiang are tough to reach independently. Get there fast, without the hassle, on this all-inclusive private guided day trip. Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Mountain), White Water River, Baisha Ancient Town and Black Dragon Pond Park. Ride the cable car to a mountain meadow, admire Ming Dynasty Buddhist frescoes and capture the ultimate Lijiang shot: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain over Black Dragon Pond.

7：00-8:40 Pick up and go to Dujiangyan or Wolong Panda Base 8:40-9:00 Complete registration procedure; put on the work suit and gloves, wear the volunteer pass card. 9:00-10:00 Start to clean the panda enclosure ,as well as cracking bamboos,carry out the leftovers, etc. 10:00-11:30 Walk around other panda enclosures to see the adorable black and white animals, learn more stories about the pandas. 11:30-13:00 Lunch and break 13:00-14:00 Watch a panda documentary to learn more about the scientific facts and the life of panda. 14:00-15:00 Make panda cakes , cut the bamboo leaves and be issued the certificate of panda volunteering exerience. 15:00-17:00 Drive back to downtown Chengdu Pls notice that this is a rough schedule for the day tour, it may be affected by the panda’s conditions.

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 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.

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.

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.

This is the most comfortable and in-depth way to explore Dazu. Travel in a luxury vehicle and enjoy a full-day guided experience at the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings — plus an exclusive visit to the rarely included Dazu Museum. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful resort-style restaurant, then let your local English-speaking guide (with international background) bring the carvings to life through vivid stories and cultural insight. Unlike typical tours, we make sure you see the full picture of Dazu — both its breathtaking art and its rich spiritual history.

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.

built over 2000 years ago and still in use today , Dujiangyan Irrigation makes Chengdu plain as one of the most fertile place in China , not only the engineering is interesting , but also the scenery is beautiful .

Visit two of China’s most unique attractions during this double-duty day trip from Chengdu. Get insider access to the world-famous Panda Base, a research and conservation center. Upgrade to have a photo taken with a panda for the ultimate souvenir. Top off your visit with a stop at the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, one of China’s most ancient dam systems. Tours include private hotel pickup and a tasty Chinese lunch.

Shangri-La is situated 170km from Lijiang, and about 2.5 hours by car. This private day tour will let you visit the impressive place from Lijiang by private vehicle. The attractions include Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, and Napahai Reserve. Tibetan lunch is included, and pickup from your Lijiang hotel is at 8am. Note: This is a very long day tour. It is suggested to choose 2-day tour if you have more time.

Visit highlights of Lijiang with this private tour: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Spruce Meadow cable car, White Water River and Impression of Lijiang Show You will be picked up and dropped off Lijiang/Shuhe

Check off two of Chengdu's top attractions in one time-saving trip, thanks to this full-day, small-group tour. With just your guide, driver, and a small group for company, spend time at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base where you can observe and learn more about the beloved animals. Then, head to the Leshan Giant Buddha, which you can choose to view on a hike or a boat trip.

Experience the giant pandas of Chengdu on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to Chengdu’s top panda research facility and watch as infants and adults nurse, play, and tumble. Help care for this endangered species and watch researchers documents their behavior. Enjoy a complimentary lunch before returning to your hotel.

From Chengdu, explore both China’s national animal, the adorable pandas, and visit the Giant Buddha statue in Leshan on this one day tour. You’ll be collected from your hotel in Chengdu, then taken first to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to spend time with the pandas. After, you’ll be driven to Leshan Giant Buddha, where you will have time to walk around and see the grounds, and this huge buddha on the river.

Kunming driver will pick you up from hotel lobby in Kunming and drop you to Kunming train station, you will take bullet train to Lijiang, meet Lijiang guide and have day tour to Jade dragon snow Mountain. You will take a cable car up to Yunshanping (spruce Meadow) or Maoniuping (Yak Meadow) for the spectacular views of the Snow Mountains with the grasslands in the foreground, and visit White Water River, today it will be a beautiful day to make photos of Jade dragon snow Mountain as well as yarks. We will arrange small hot pot Lunch at Jade Dragon snow Mountain. After tour ends guide will drop you to train station and Kunming driver will pick you up and drop you to your hotel in Kunming city.

Explore the highlights of Dali on this full-day guided sightseeing tour from Kunming. Get picked up from your Kunming hotel for transfers to the rail station, where you will take the bullet train to Dali. In Dali, visit the Xizhou Old Town, Chongsheng Temple, Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient Town in the company of a guide, who can provide more insights on the history of each site.

* 100% Private and Flexible: Enjoy a personalized day tour tailored to your preferences, led by your own expert guide and professional driver. Whether you want to explore at your own pace or dive deep into the park's geological history, we adapt to meet your needs. * No Hidden Tourist Traps: We prioritize authenticity, ensuring you experience the untouched beauty of Wulong without unnecessary detours or commercial distractions. * All-Inclusive Convenience: Your tour includes entrance tickets, a delicious lunch, an English-speaking guide, and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. With everything taken care of, you can focus entirely on enjoying the adventure. * Expert Guidance: Learn fascinating insights about the park’s karst formations, including iconic sinkholes and fissure gorges, from knowledgeable guide. * Out-of-City Escape: Venture beyond Chongqing’s bustling cityscape into the serene countryside for an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature’s masterpieces.

Discover Kunming’s two most celebrated charms—its diversity and its karst landscapes—on this combo door-to-door tour that reaches parts public transport cannot reach. Start at the Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park, capturing timeless shots of peaks, pillars, and pinnacles. After a restaurant lunch, head to Nuohei, a village where the Sani people, a branch of the Yi minority, live among mountains and lakes.

Kunming's Stone Forest (also known as the Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park), a landscape of dramatic limestone pinnacles, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see when in Kunming. Public transit can be challenging if you don't speak Chinese, so make life easy by booking this private 2-way transfer service, with pickup from your hotel, the train station, or even the airport.