Top Southwest China Day Trips - page 5

Chendgu is renowned for the giant panda. This private day tour will let you explore both Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha statue from Chengdu with a local guide. Pickup time is 8:00am from your centrally located Chengdu hotel. Please note this is a long day tour.

This private one day tour is the perfect way to experience China’s raw and natural beauty. Save time booking transport by having Lijiang hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll see the Yangtze River, Iron Chain Bridge, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Jade Spring Park, Black Dragon Pool, and the Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture.

Tiger Leaping Gorge is a well-known section of the Yangtze River, which is divided into 3 parts including upper, middle, lower part. This private day tour from Lijiang will let you explore the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and the First Bent of The Yangtze River with a local guide. Pickup time is 8.30am from your centrally located Lijiang hotel.

Visit the adorable giant pandas at Shenshuping Panda Base at their most primitive and natural home at Wolong. The nature reserve is the largest area to protect wild pandas as it is one of the few habitats of wild pandas. Visitors can learn more about the natural living situations of this rare and cute animal. Notes: Prices listed above are valid excluding the periods of Chinese New Year, May day holiday, China National Day holiday and other important activities which cause the big tour price change, an enquiry would be necessary for the exact tour price if you happen to travel during these periods.

Have your private day tour with a local insider in Chengdu, take cable car to explore one of the most famous Taoist mountains at Qingcheng Mountain, visit the only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world at Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. Discover Chengdu in your way and make full use of your time to gain the best travelling experience on this all-inclusive private tour.

The Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park is Kunming’s #1 don’t-miss attraction: UNESCO recognized it as one of China’s most beautiful karst landscapes. Yet, at around 58 miles (93 kilometers) from Kunming, it’s best appreciated with the comfort of a private car—and an English-speaking guide to explain its unique geology. Book this classic tour for door-to-door private transfers and guiding: price excludes entrance fees and shuttle bus charges.

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.

A private tour of Shangri-La lets you visit this Himalayan city’s ancient monasteries, stunning natural sites, and gorgeous vista points without the rush and bustle of a group tour. Your guide escorts you and your select companions to Shangri-La’s must-see destinations—including the Ganden Monastery and Pudacuo National Park—and shares information about each site that you might miss on your own.

Spend a day volunteering at the Dujiangyan Panda Base, get personal with giant pandas, and help with their rehabilitation. You’ll get to make panda food, help clean the enclosures, and help feed the pandas. Your tour guide will make sure everything is taken care of for you, so you can enjoy your time with the fluffy pandas. Lunch is also included.

Step into the real Chongqing with a local by your side. Explore hidden Taoist cave temples, walk ancient tea-horse trails, and soak in old-town vibes at vibrant Hongya Cave. Cap off your day with an unforgettable hotpot feast—spicy, sizzling, and straight from the soul of the city. This full-day tour blends the old and the new, the tranquil and the thrilling, giving you a taste of everything that makes Chongqing one of China’s most exciting cities. Whether you're a first-time visitor, a culture lover, or a foodie eager to dive into authentic local cuisine, this is the perfect introduction to the heart of Chongqing. Ideal for: First-time visitors, culture seekers, adventurous foodies Duration: Full day (approx. 9:00–20:00) Transport: Taxi + guided walking

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).

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.

Visit highlights of Kunming including Stone Forest park and West hill park with this private day tour from Kunming. You will be picked up from your Kunming hotel and dropped off at the Kunming hotel.

It's not possible to drive in China without a local license and outside the cities public transit can be very patchy. This full-day private door-to-door experience lets you get out in nature with ease. Spend the morning admiring giant pandas at the Dujiangyan Panda Base; after lunch, hike through spectacular Taoist Temples and caves on the sacred mountain Mt. Qingcheng, which holds UNESCO World Heritage status.

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.

Experience the history and culture of Chongqing on this all-day private excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore hundreds of religious sculptures at the Dazu Rock Carvings, a 1,300-year-old UNESCO-designated site. Visit famous sites like Beishan and Baodingshan, and learn about them with an informative, professional guide. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch before returning to Chongqing.

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

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.

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.

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.

Experience Chinese history and culture on this all-day guided private tour. After a convenient hotel pickup in Chonqing, travel to Dazu and explore its thousands of Tang Dynasty-era cliff side statues with a knowledgeable local guide. UNESCO has recognized the Dazu Rock Carvings, a collection of more than 50,000 statues and 100,000 Chinese characters, with World Heritage status. Then, Tour the flag stoned lanes of Ciqikou, an ancient porcelain-making town, and see its Ming- and Qing-dynasty architecture. Lunch will be served.

Visit two of China's top attractions on this private full-day tour to the Chengdu Panda Base and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Grand Buddha in Leshan. Get an early start to see the pandas in action and enjoy photo ops of baby and adult panda bears. Then travel to Leshan for a guided tour of the Grand Buddha, the world’s biggest stone Buddha sculpture. Visit the Buddha’s adjacent temples, and admire the surrounding scenery of rivers and forest. Travel in comfort with a private guide and driver; lunch and Chongqing hotel pickup are included for added convenience.

This is the perfect tour for those interested in discovering the beautiful natural wonders outside of Kunming. Language barriers can make it difficult to organize transport in China, but you won’t have to worry as round-trip private transfers are included. Going on a private tour means you won’t have to wait around for other travelers, so you’ll make the most of your time. You’ll be taken to Stone Forest, and Jiuxiang Cave in one day with plenty of free time to explore the sites at your own pace.

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.