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This is the ultimate experience for foodies visiting Chengdu. Take the chance out of finding somewhere good to eat by opting for this special private dining experience in a local’s home. Learn all about why hotpot is such a popular local dish and find out how locals cook hotpot at home with a mix of meats, vegetables, and other delicacies to dip.

Combine two private tours in one: the highlights of Chengdu and a visit to the UNESCO-listed Dujiangyuan Irrigation System. With your private guide, spend 8-hours getting to know both sites while enjoying personalized attention and a flexible schedule. Private round-trip transportation included.

Make the most of limited time in Chengdu with a full-day private tour that checks off Dujiangyan Panda Base and Mount Qingcheng (all entrance fees extra) in a day. Avoid the hassle and language barriers of local bus timetables and enjoy a swift hotel pickup and drop-off instead. Ride in a private vehicle between landmarks, with a stop at Dujiangyan Panda Base, followed by a visit to the mountain area of Qingcheng–the birthplace of Taoism.

See all the highlights of Chengdu in one day with this private tour just for you and your party. You’ll have a guide and driver who will organize all the logistics so you can maximize your time and see everything. Admission fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation are all taken care of, so you can just relax and enjoy the day.

Go beyond a standard zoo visit with a private volunteer experience at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center. With included transport from Chengdu, head to the center to work alongside keepers to observe panda behavior, help clean enclosures, and prepare food, gaining rare insight into the daily care of the endangered species. The hands-on visit offers a more meaningful way to connect with giant pandas while learning about conservation.

1. PRO TEAM: DRIVER + GUIDE Most tours have one person who drives and guides. We provide a professional driver AND an expert guide. Your guide focuses 100% on you while the driver handles the complex roads. 2. SAVE ENERGY: DOOR-TO-DOOR Chongqing is hilly. We drop you at the entrance and pick you up where you finish. No long walks to parking lots or backtracking up stairs. 3. 100% CUSTOMIZED We offer full customization. Whether you want a specific site or a slower pace for seniors and children, we tailor the day to your interests. 4. MUST-SEE SIGHTS Visit Liziba (train through building), Kuixinglou (3D streets), and Hongya Cave (stunning river views). 5. TWO FLEXIBLE OPTIONS Option A: Night View. Best viewpoints for the famous glowing skyline. Option B: Day Tour + Cruise. Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town and enjoy a Yangtze River cruise. 6. AUTHENTIC FOOD ADVICE No tourist traps. Your guide gives honest local recommendations based on your taste, from spicy to mild dishes.

Explore Chengdu when temperatures have cooled and the lights have brightened on this evening food tour by tuk-tuk. Explore pedestrian alleyways, hidden parks, and small temples as you visit favorite local eateries. Experience Chengdu's cuisine and culture by eating at the same places that local people do, without worrying about deciphering menus in Chinese.

Visit two popular Chengdu attractions, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Leshan Giant Buddha, without the hassle of planning public transport or learning how to drive on local roads. On this small-group tour, watch giant pandas as they feed and play and marvel at the Giant Buddha, carved into the red limestone cliff centuries ago, without the noise and distractions of a large tour group.

Start the day by exploring Lijiang’s oldest market to shop for your cooking class, with hands-on instruction led by a local Naxi minority family. Each person will prepare and eat three dishes.

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.

Enjoy an authentic Chengdu experience with this Mahjong and spice market excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, get off-the-beaten-path with an informative local guide. Explore the local food culture at a spice market and visit an authentic tea house. Then, put your competitive skills to the test after learning to play the traditional, gin rummy-like game of Mahjong.

Explore the stunning Wulong Karst National Park on this private full-day tour from Chongqing, featuring breathtaking natural landscapes and UNESCO-listed wonders. Visit the famous Tiankeng Three Bridges, descending via a 108-meter cliffside elevator to hike through the magnificent sinkholes and natural bridges. With private transportation, hotel pickup, a driver-guide, and a delicious local lunch included, this tour offers a seamless and unforgettable adventure into nature.

Coordinating Chengdu’s major sights independently can mean long travel times between attractions and crowded public transport. This full-day private tour streamlines the experience by combining the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Temple, People’s Park, and the historic Old Town into a single, efficient route. With private transportation and time built in for cultural stops, it's perfect for travelers looking to pack plenty into one day.

This private small group tour takes you beyond Dazu rock carvings, where all the tourists go. In addition, this tour takes you to Beishan, which is more remote, and not many guides are trained to take tourists. Your guide, however, is, and will take you to this quiet spot and tell you about the cultural and historical significance. Private transportation and lunch are also included.

Make the most of your day and combine a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha with either cute and cuddly giant pandas or an authentic tea house on this full-day private tour. Spend your morning at the panda base or in Pengzhen, then head to Leshan in the afternoon, where you can explore by boat or on foot. All entrance fees and activities extra.

Explore the stunning Wulong Karst National Geology Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its breathtaking landscapes and cinematic history. Begin your day with a scenic drive through the mountains, stopping at the Chibi Observation Deck for views of the Wujiang River Gallery. Experience the park's iconic Three Natural Bridges with a thrilling descent into the valley via glass elevator. Tailor your adventure with two unique routes: relax at Fairy Mountain or delve into the Longshuixia Fissure's dramatic pathways. This all-inclusive tour ensures transportation, an expert guide, and entrance tickets for an unforgettable day in nature. - Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site known for its natural wonders - Choose between two routes: Alpine relaxation or geological exploration - Enjoy stunning views from the Chibi Observation Deck and Three Natural Bridges - Enjoy a personalized experience in a small group (max 15 travelers)

Check off Chengdu’s two star attractions in one day—a feat that’s not practical on public transport—on this convenient private door-to-door tour. Spend the morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then drive to the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a boat trip. Along the way, your guide will enlighten you on topics from Buddhism to panda biology.

This is a flexible Panda Tour! You can choose only visit Panda Base for half day tour, or morning in base and afernoon in Giant Buddha full day tour! If you choose "Only Ticket without pickup" option, you will go and explore the Panda Base on your own without guide, driver and hotel pickup. If you choose "with Guide Service" option, you will meet your private guide in your hotel lobby. Your guide will help you take a taxi or DIDI/UBER to Panda Breeding Center and help you back hotel at the end.(All your transportation cost is on you own) If you choose "with Guide and Driver"option, you will meet both in your hotel lobby, round way hotel transfer and guide service are all inclusive. If your booking is “with Driver Service”, you will meet your Chinese driver in your hotel lobby with a sign of your name. Translator APP will help you tell your driver your request.

Leshan Giant Buddha’s location outside of Chengdu can make it tricky to get to by public transport. Avoid the hassle of working out local transport schedules, and get there in a quick and efficient way—on an organized day tour. Conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the transfers are private too.

Combine a trip to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha on this full-day private tour from Chengdu, which saves you the hassle of arranging your own tickets and transportation. With a private guide, overcome the language barrier and learn more about pandas and Buddhism than you would from the guidebook alone.

During this private 3-hour Kungfu Tea  Experience in Chengdu, you will learn about six types of traditional tea with English speaking guide.You'll learn how to make tea after the tea ceremony course with the tea art specialist in a professional tea school. During this course, you will taste at least 3 kinds of high-quality tea with some special refreshments. The tea art specialist will give you a professional tea ceremony performance at the end of the course.Finally,you will get some tea as a gift(the types of the tea are randomly chosen). All in all, it will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

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.

Embark on an unforgettable 1-day trip to Chongqing Wulong Karst National Geology Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where nature’s artistry unfolds in towering karst formations, dramatic gorges, and mystical caves. Don't miss the world-renowned Three Natural Bridges and the awe-inspiring Longshuixia gap, each a breathtaking marvel of nature. • Relax and immerse yourself with all-inclusive package with an professional guide, comfortable vehicle and all the tickets are ready reserved in advance for a seamless, enriching adventure. • Enjoy a fully personalized experience with a private guide and driver, tailored to your pace and interests. • Option of hassle-free charter car service with ticket reservation in advance to self-guided exploring Wulong's wonders with amazing value.

Stroll among the old shopping streets of Chengdu on a private tour and you’ll get a personalized look at the city’s different architectural styles. Visit Wenshufang Street, Jinli Street, and Kuanzhai Alley accompanied by your guide, and gain insights about Wenshu Monastery along the way. Learn about Sichuan cuisine during lunch, and relax with private hotel transport.