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While strolling among the lush tea bushes in Mengdingshan, you will discover interesting facts about the beverage. You can get hands-on experience in tea-picking and tea-making with a tea master from the largest tea plantation family. The tea master will teach you the right way to pluck a young bud with a single leaf or show you the way to make the tea with just a thin pair of cotton gloves in a metal heated wok, tossed the leaves by hands.

China has a long history of woodwork production from wooden buildings to kitchen appliances. Without dispute, woodwork is inseparable from our life. This wood-making workshop has been engaged in wood art teaching for many years, with complete tools and experienced teachers. You can relax here and finish a piece of wooden instrument that you can take away within half a day. You leader will meet you at your centrally located hotel in Chengdu, and then drive you to our woodwork workshop, your teacher will be there easier and do all the preparatory work. You will have 3-4 hours relax time here and enjoy this wood art world. After you finish your own wood works, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Your guide will meet you at your Airport Exit or your hotel lobby and it will be about 1-hour drive from Chengdu Shuangliu international airport to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center, a beautiful park, where you can see some Giant pandas, red pandas and even baby pandas in the Panda Nursery. After the panda base visit, you will be lucky to have a local spicy hotpot for lunch if you choose the hotpot lunch option. Hotpot is the most likable food in Chengdu. Dipping different types of meat, vegetables, and specialties into the hot broth, you'll be definitely satisfied with it. Your leader will order the half spicy and half not spicy pot for you to maximize your taste for different flavors. Beers, water or other beverages are offered throughout the tour. After the whole trip, you will be dropped off at your starting point.

Chengdu, with its profound history, was once the place where the ancient Shu State was located. This Chengdu city sightseeing brings you to the main downtown attractions, the old street and the local snacks. You will spend a whole day with a local expert guide to explore the city highlights like Qingyang Palace, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu, and Jinli Old Street, and taste delicious Sichuan food. Easy hotel pickup and drop-off service, excellent English-speaking tour guide, entrance ticket fee and lunch are all inclusive. Have a comprehensive full day sightseeing of Chengdu Explore the top attractions in Chengdu downtown area Gain a great impression of Chengdu with an expert guide Hassel-free pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

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.

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.

If you only have a short time for a visit to Mount Emei, this is the tour for you. You’ll take the high speed train from Chengdu, then your guide will take you to Mount Emei. Here you’ll ride the cable car to the Golden Summit to see the large bronze buddha statue and have panoramic views of snow capped mountains in the distance. After lunch, you’ll visit Baoguo temple and head back to Chengdu.

Embark on an extraordinary day trip to the hidden depths of the Dazu Rock Carvings, Chongqing's sole UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided by an expert storyteller, explore this awe-inspiring marvel—one of the world's top eight grottoes, crafted between the 9th and 13th centuries and rediscovered only in the 1940s. These breathtaking carvings bring to life the tales of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, alongside vivid depictions of everyday life, offering a unique glimpse into a richly diverse cultural tapestry. Spanning five mountain peaks with over 50,000 statues, this monumental site is the last great testament to the art of stone carving. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a masterpiece that has captivated the world, prepare to be amazed! • Skip-the-line access to Dazu Rock Carvings. • Knowledgeable tour guide with insightful commentary in Dazu Rock Carvings. • Flexible pacing, spend more time at your favorite sections.

Get under the skin of modern Chongqing and discover the city’s signature sights on an 8-hour guided tour. See the rare giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo’s breeding center, admire the ornamental gardens and bridges of Eling Park, and stroll around Ciqikou, an authentic old-time village on Chongqing's fringes. Finish with lunch and a tour of must-see Yangtze artifacts at the Three Gorges Museum. Admission fees, plus central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Known as China’s Mountain City, Chongqing developed a food culture as bold as its landscape. Inspired by decades of dock-workers passing through, the cuisine here features highlights like Chongqing’s famous hotpot, and noodles topped with chili sauce and stewed peas. This walking food tour introduces local restaurants and dishes that have shaped everyday life in Chongqing for generations. Perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers looking to experience the real Chongqing through its food.

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.

See Chengdu’s famous pandas and explore the city on this custom-crafted excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit Chengdu’s top panda research facility and watch as infants and adults nurse, play, and tumble. Then, design your own itinerary with the help of a private guide and embark on a journey to local landmarks, including museums, temples, palaces and tombs.

If you’ve always want to see pandas up close, this is the perfect tour for you. You’ll have a hassle-free day with round-trip transportation included. Travel with ease in a comfortable private vehicle to Dujiangyan Panda Base. You won’t have to worry about waiting in line for tickets, as entrance fees are included. Learn how to feed pandas, clean enclosures, and take notes on your exciting panda volunteer experience.

Spend a day away from the usual tourist trail by going on a local experience in Chengdu. You’ll save time planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll see lots of fascinating local places that you might not discover alone, such as People’s Park, Sichuan Art Academy,  and Kuan-Zhai Alley. When you've worked up an appetite, you’ll be taken to multiple street food spots with a guide to advise you on the best places to eat, and 4-6 tastings are included.

That’s your perfectly paced, all-inclusive day All-Inclusive Chongqing Summer Escape: Discover a 300‑Year‑Old Hidden Gem & Ride the Monorail Through a Building and Why this is the most unique Chongqing summer tour Feature What you get: True All-Inclusive Private Xiaomi EV, guide, all entry fees, monorail ticket, lunch, dinner, snacks & drinks – everything covered Luxury Ride Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle – quiet, spacious, and Instagram-ready Ride‑Through Experience Not just watching from below – you board the monorail and feel the magic of a train passing through a residential building Deep Culture Stand at the meeting point of two great rivers (Chaotianmen) with a guided story of old Chongqing Exclusive Summer Activity Mahjong lesson in a cool creek at a 300‑year‑old hidden town – only we offer this Local Feast Saturday tours include the legendary Spicy Crayfish "Dam Banquet" – fully included

We provide Private Self Drive Road Trips specifically for Foreigners Discover the highlights of Dali on a self drive scenic road trip. We provide the following vehicle models for self-drive road trips: Cat A: Mini Cooper, Beetle Cat B: BMW 2 Series, Audi A5 We will assist foreigners to process and apply for temporary driving permit. We can also arrange self-drive road trips for Yunnan and other parts of China.

From the gilded dome of the Great Hall to the Republican-era shikumen gates of Ma'anshan, trace an architectural epic beneath the shade of plane trees. Wander through the smoky alleys of Qixinggang, where the spicy aroma of hotpot captures the warmth of city life. In the afternoon, soar across the two rivers on the Yangtze River Cableway, capturing the skyline from 70 meters above. Stroll along the stone paths of Longmenhao, where Ming and Qing walls collide with graffiti art to create echoes through time. This journey spans a 1.5-kilometer vertical elevation, blending Ba-Yu architectural aesthetics, natural wonders, and cultural memories into a multidimensional urban narrative, allowing hikers to decode the soul of 3D Chongqing through every step.

Walk, eat, and discover the real flavors of Chengdu on this guided street food tour designed by a local. We’ll explore narrow alleys and authentic neighborhoods as we try six different snacks, learn the stories behind them, and experience a side of the city few tourists see. You’ll taste everything from deep-fried sticky rice balls (糖油果子) to crispy guokui stuffed with pork, and experience specialties like dandan noodles, sweet water noodles, and handmade egg-baked cakes. Along the way, we’ll visit a local market where you’ll smell and taste fresh Sichuan peppercorn, try baijiu (Chinese liquor), and even sample rabbit head or roasted rabbit if you’re feeling adventurous! We finish with a full dinner at a cozy Chengdu restaurant, sharing classic dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and Twice-Cooked Pork, paired with local beer and great conversation.

See a different side of China on this 12-day small-group journey through Yunnan to Chengdu, limited to just eight travelers. Explore the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, experience Bai tea traditions in Dali, make rose cakes in Xizhou, and discover Naxi village life near Lijiang. Walk through Shaxi on the historic Tea Horse Road, then continue to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the Tibetan highlands of Shangri-La. The journey ends in Chengdu with giant pandas, local teahouse culture, and Sichuan Opera. Old towns, dramatic landscapes, regional flavors, and hands-on cultural encounters come together in one distinctive route.

Start your day with convenient hotel pickup in Chengdu and head to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Witness the playful giant pandas and adorable baby pandas during their most active hours, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos. After enjoying a tasty lunch featuring local Sichuan dishes, visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha. Stroll along the Nine-Bend Plank Road for up-close views of this monumental statue and the scenic rivers converging nearby. With an English-speaking guide, you'll gain insights into the rich history and culture surrounding these remarkable sites. - Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Chengdu - Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Enjoy a local lunch with popular Sichuan specialties - Explore the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and scenic views

Experience Chongqing’s legendary 8D cityscape, from the famous Liziba light rail passing through a building to the spectacular illuminated Hongya Cave at night.