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Begin your day with a visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Head inside the panda base to explore the large park. To reduce walking, you can take shuttle bus(personal expense), which stops at the main nurseries and adult panda enclosures. Spend 2–2.5 hours at the base, observing the pandas in their natural habitat. Then stop at Kuanzhai Alley where you can find some food for yourself(personal expense). Wide Alley, with upscale boutiques and courtyards; Narrow Alley, with snack stalls and souvenirs; and Well Alley, a quieter area. Next, head to People’s Park, Relax with a cup of tea at the century-old Heming Teahouse and observe local life. Spend about an hour in the park, or longer if you wish to rest. In the evening, visit Taikoo Li and IFS, a 10–15 minute drive from People’s Park. See the famous giant panda climbing the building and stroll through the open-air Taikoo Li shopping area. Finally, end your day by dropping you off at your hotel

Discover the wonders of Chengdu and Leshan in a day packed with nature and culture. Start your adventure at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where you’ll see playful pandas during their active hours. After lunch featuring local Sichuan specialties, sail on a scenic boat tour to view the magnificent Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour combines wildlife observation, culinary delight, and breathtaking views, all in one day. - Morning visit to the Chengdu Panda Base to see pandas at play - Local lunch in Leshan, savoring famous Sichuan dishes - Scenic boat tour to admire the towering Leshan Giant Buddha - Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Chengdu

Meet Chengdu's Most Famous Residents! Imagine locking eyes with a giant panda just feet away. Watch baby cubs tumble in their nursery. This isn't a dream—it's your morning in Chengdu! Why Book? Hassle-Free — Hotel pickup included. No stress, no language barriers. 80+ Pandas — From newborns to giants, witness the full panda life cycle. Red Pandas Too — Meet these fiery, raccoon-like climbers! Perfect Timing — Back at Tianfu Square by noon, afternoon free. Limited Spots! Pandas are most active in cool morning hours. 5-star Rated by travelers. Solo, couple, or family—unforgettable memories guaranteed! Book your panda encounter now!

Explore Chongqing’s 8D city from Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street to Chaotianmen Wholesale Market. Experience the unique vertical street design of Kuixing Building, the cliffside neon river fantasy of Hongya Cave, and the legendary light rail train passing through a building at Liziba Observation Platform, the city’s most famous photo spot. Visit Raffles City Chongqing, where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet like a giant “hot pot” of flowing water beneath the futuristic skyline.

Explore the distinctive karst landscapes of Xingyi, Guizhou on this carefully balanced private tour. We combine active outdoor elements—such as technical cave exploration and river paddleboarding—with deep cultural immersion, including authentic Bouyei folklore performances and regional street food. The schedule is structured to seamlessly alternate between high-intensity adventures and restorative leisure. Fully Customizable: Please note that the 7-day itinerary provided below is a sample reference. As a bespoke private tour, every aspect of your trip is completely flexible. Attractions, activity intensity, and hotel accommodations can be entirely tailored to match your specific preferences, physical fitness, and travel style (pricing will be adjusted accordingly based on your final custom plan).

Every detail tailored for you.Explore Chengdu your way. Fully custom routes tailored to your travel needs!Mix and match experiences to make the most of your time in Chengdu. Our local experts design exclusive,crowd-avoiding panda routes at the Giant Panda Base, getting you closer to more playful pandas effortlessly.Panda volunteer experience available as an upgrade. Post the morning panda tour, choose bespoke afternoon delights: explore Wenshu Monastery for Buddhist history,unwind at People's Park’s old teahouse, or wander Kuanzhai Alleys for authentic folk culture. Pick curated night activities:lantern-lit Jinli Street,stunning Anshun Bridge,vibrant Tianfu Square,trendy Taikoo Li,or modern Wangping Riverfront. Following your morning panda tour,we arrange custom tours to ancient towns:Hakka culture in Luodai,or Dragon culture in Huanglongxi.We also offer tailored visits to UNESCO sites:Dujiangyan Irrigation System,Mount Qingcheng,Leshan Giant Buddha,Tea Market/Ceremony Experience.

This is a guided tour at Chengdu Panda Base. You don’t need to worry about buying tickets or figuring things out on your own. Just arrive and enjoy a smooth and easy visit. During the tour, you’ll walk through the Panda Base and see giant pandas doing their daily things like eating bamboo, resting, and playing. Your guide will also share interesting stories about their habits, diet, and how they are protected. You’ll be taken to the best spots to watch the pandas up close and get the best views. Feel free to ask questions along the way if you’re curious about anything.

Discover the authentic side of Chengdu on this immersive 3-4 hour walking tour through the vibrant old neighborhood. Skip the tourist spots and wander through local markets, tree-lined streets, and cozy cafes where residents enjoy their daily lives. Sample local street food just like the locals do, and witness the unique juxtaposition of old and new Chengdu as you explore. Conclude your tour at a lively craft beer bar, soaking in the neighborhood’s atmosphere. Led by a Chengdu native and experienced guide, this tour offers insider knowledge and a deeper understanding of the city's culture. - Walk through a residential neighborhood away from mass tourism - Taste authentic local street food and enjoy a coffee or tea - Experience old Chengdu alongside modern influences on the same block - Small group size (2-6 people) ensures personalized attention and interaction

Explore the old center of Chongqing like a local through historical mountain walking lanes with a Chinese tea tasting experience and end with a hot pot dinner with your friendly local sharing the food culture. After dinner, you will appreciate the magic night views of the city with all the skyscrapers lighting up.

Explore one of Chengdu’s most unique and lesser-known neighborhoods on this small-group Tibetan culture walk. Located near the Wuhou area, this hidden community offers a completely different atmosphere from the city’s busy tourist streets. Together with your guide, you’ll walk through Tibetan shops, local streets, prayer item stores, and everyday gathering spaces while learning about Tibetan culture in Chengdu. During the experience, you’ll stop at a local tea house to enjoy traditional Tibetan sweet tea and snacks — an important part of social life in Tibetan communities. Depending on the day and local activities, you may also experience Guozhuang community dancing, a lively and authentic cultural tradition often shared in public spaces. This is not a historical lecture or a large commercial sightseeing tour. Instead, it’s a relaxed cultural experience focused on atmosphere, local interaction, and discovering a different side of Chengdu.

The itineraries above are simply our recommended Chengdu day tours, but we are happy to customize the experience based on your interests and travel style. Feel free to contact us and share your ideas — we will suggest the most suitable plan for you. Besides necessary expenses such as attraction tickets or transportation, our pricing is mainly based on the guide’s hourly service fee. This means that within the booked time, we will do our best to support almost any reasonable request you may have, giving you maximum flexibility and a deeper, more personal Chengdu experience. As China now relies heavily on mobile payment instead of cash, we are also happy to help with Alipay and WeChat Pay purchases during your trip. Your guide can assist with local payments, and you can simply reimburse the amount directly afterward.

Explore Chongqing’s culture and scenery on a full-day trip to Chiyou Jiuli City, the Wujiang River, and Gongtan Ancient Town. Discover Miao ethnic architecture and traditions at Chiyou Jiuli City, enjoy a scenic cruise along the Wujiang River, and stroll through the historic streets of Gongtan Ancient Town. -This private tour is limited to 2–8 travelers for a more comfortable and personalized journey. - Discover the vibrant Miao culture at Chiyou Jiuli City - Scenic cruise on the Wujiang River with stunning landscapes - Explore Gongtan Ancient Town, over 1,000 years old -The Chinese-speaking driver provides basic trip assistance and can communicate with international travelers using translation apps if needed, but does not accompany guests inside the attractions. -An English-speaking guide can be arranged upon request at an additional cost.

Discover Chengdu through the eyes of a local student in a fun and interactive experience that blends culture, history, and creativity. This unique adventure begins with a 2-hour walking tour of Kuanzhai Alley, where you’ll explore the rich history of the Qing Dynasty streets, traditional courtyard architecture, and the vibrant local tea culture. Afterward, immerse yourself in the ancient art of Chinese shadow puppetry, designing and animating your very own puppet to take home. Perfect for families and culture enthusiasts, this journey offers hidden stories, exciting local phrases, and unforgettable memories.

Dive into Chongqing’s unbeatable night itinerary: embark on a magical two-river cruise sailing the Yangtze and Jialing, surrounded by shimmering riverside neon and postcard-perfect skyline views. Roam the cascading old alleyways of Xiahaoli, where century-old stone lanes, riverside retro architecture and fairy-tale light installations deliver endless photographic magic. Then cruise along Chongqing’s iconic elevated scenic viewing roads, soaring above the city to soak in panoramic mountain-and-river night vistas that define the unique allure of this mountain metropolis.

Starting from Chaotianmen Wharf, the Two-River Night Cruise sails across the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing River, passing landmark sights including Raffles City, Hongya Cave and multiple iconic bridges within 50 minutes voyage to admire Chongqing’s stunning riverside nightscape. Regular drone shows are held at 20:30 every Saturday over the rivers. Thousands of drones form various themed aerial patterns for around 15 to 20 minutes. The show may be canceled temporarily due to bad weather or emergency control, and audiences can watch from cruise ships or riversides at Chaotianmen, Jiangbeizui and Nanbin Road.

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.

Wolong Panda Base – Where pandas truly belong Unlike crowded city panda enclosures, Wolong sits inside the giant panda’s natural habitat – the misty mountains of western Sichuan. This is where wild pandas still roam. Here, you’ll see pandas living in a much more natural environment, with fresh air, bamboo forests, and plenty of space. Authentic local lunch – your choice You’ll enjoy a genuine Dujiangyan meal at a family‑run farmhouse. Choose between smoked pork ribs (a local specialty) or classic Sichuan dishes. ️ Dujiangyan – 2,200‑year‑old engineering wonder After lunch, explore the world’s oldest still‑functioning irrigation system. Your guide will explain how this “living heritage” still waters the Chengdu Plain today, and the story how Chengdu was developed to the land of abundance. Private, flexible, and stress‑free Your own vehicle, your own English‑speaking guide, and a completely flexible schedule. No rushing, no strangers – just you and the best of trip.

Meet your guide at your hotel in the early morning and travel by private vehicle to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center. You will get to see a variety of pandas, from infant to adulthood with your local guide. After the fun experience in the Panda base, you will take a walk through the back streets to a hidden local restaurant have lunch with special local foods.  In the afternoon, you will learn about six types of traditional tea with English speaking guide. Try to make a cup of tea after the tea ceremony course with the tea art specialist. During this course, you will taste at least 3 kinds of good tea with some special tea snacks. The tea art specialist will give you a tea ceremony performance after the course, and then put you into a real test. In the end, you will get some great tea as a gift(Randomly). You can discover the real Chengdu on a private tour, Learn interesting culture, try local food! Promise to take you to the Places absolutely "OFF-THE-BEATEN".

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.

This all inclusive private 2-day tour offers you a wonderful China minority culture experience of Miao, Xijia and Gejia in Kaili, a county-level city under the administration of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (in Guizhou province). You will also enjoy a lightly hiking time in Leigongshan Natural Reserve. An overnight stay in a local guest house and minority dancing show are also inclusive.

See Chongqing's old streets, hillside transit, riverfront skyline, and Yangtze River Cableway in one private day with your own guide and driver. This route is designed for first-time visitors who want an efficient city overview without arranging taxis, tickets, or route planning on their own. Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, Liziba Station, the Three Gorges Museum area, Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave, and the Yangtze River Cableway, with the order adjusted for traffic, weather, crowds, and your walking pace. Private vehicle service, centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off, and the Yangtze River Cableway ticket are included. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities not listed are not included.

Travel from Chongqing to the Dazu Rock Carvings on a private full-day tour focused on the Buddhist cliff carvings, preserved Song dynasty details, and cultural stories behind this UNESCO-listed heritage area. Your selected-language guide and private driver handle the long round-trip transfer, tickets, and on-site timing, so you can focus on Baodingshan, Beishan, and the most meaningful carvings without arranging transport on your own. Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Chongqing, private vehicle service, guide service, and the Dazu Rock Carvings combo ticket are included. This tour is best for travelers interested in Chinese art, religion, heritage, and history at a flexible private pace. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities outside the listed route are not included.

Leave Chongqing for a private full-day tour to Wulong Three Natural Bridges, a UNESCO-listed karst landscape known for huge natural stone arches, sinkholes, cliffs, and movie-famous valley scenery. Your selected-language guide and private driver handle the long round-trip transfer, admission, and scenic-area shuttle or bus arrangements, so the day feels manageable even without public-transport planning. The route focuses on the Three Natural Bridges scenic area at a comfortable private pace, with time for viewpoints, ravine walks, elevator and shuttle transitions, and photo stops. Central Chongqing hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Meals, gratuities, personal expenses, and extra attractions such as Longshuixia Gorge, Fairy Mountain, or Furong Cave are not included unless separately arranged.

Explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on a private day trip from Chengdu with a dedicated guide and private vehicle. This UNESCO-listed water-control project has helped shape Sichuan for more than 2,000 years, and your guide will explain the ancient engineering behind Yuzui, Feishayan, Baopingkou, Anlan Bridge, and the temples and waterways around the scenic area. This tour keeps the day focused on Dujiangyan rather than rushing multiple stops. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, pre-arranged admission, and a flexible pace for photos, short walks, and questions. Choose an English-speaking or Spanish-speaking guide option; meals, gratuities, personal expenses, and optional paid rides inside the scenic area are not included.