Top Southwest China Tours by Duration - page 3

Meet a pile of the world's most adorable giant pandas with your admission ticket to Chengdu Panda Base, one of Chengdu's top family-friendly attractions. More than 80 pandas live in this downtown panda base, including some babies that are rarely seen at other zoos. Admire the pandas and go in-depth during the guided tours. -A small-group tour ensures a personalized experience -Informative, friendly and professional guide -Close encounter with pandas -Observe how the mother pandas take care of babies -Perfect for all ages and skill level Itinerary Tour A: 07:30am Hotel pick up 08:00am-11:00am Visit Chengdu Panda Base 11:00am-11:30am Back to hotel Tour B: 13:30pm Hotel pick up 14:00pm-17:00pm Visit Chengdu Panda Base 17:00pm-17:30pm Back to hotel The itinerary is subject to change

Gain an overview of Chengdu in one day on this private guided tour of the city featuring its major historical and contemporary attractions. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors wanting to learn about the city’s ancient history and modern life, and includes a visit to the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and a local lunch, with option to add a Sichuan opera show.

Get the most out of your time in Chongqing during this two-day private tour. A private tour will enhance your experience, with better access to your guide for questions and a more personalized experience. See the area’s key landmarks between attractions in a comfortable vehicle in first day. Highlights include the People’s Auditorium, Eling Park, Yangtze Cable ride, Crown escalator & Lizaba experience and Hongya Cave. Next day travel to Dazu and explore its thousands of Tang Dynasty-era cliff side statues, a UNESCO world heritage site, then visit Ciqikou, an ancient porcelain-making town, and see its Ming- and Qing-dynasty architecture.

If you want to learn all about China’s most famous animal, the panda, then this tour with a private guide and driver is for you. In a half day, you’ll get to experience the life of Chinese pandas, which would be difficult to do on your own. Your entry fee is included, for ease. You can even choose further options to get even closer to the pandas if you like.

Absorb the mammoth magnificence of the world’s largest stone Buddha statue on a private full-day tour of the Grand Buddha of Leshan from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, marvel at the colossal size of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monument and take an illuminating journey down trails that weave around the structure. Visit ancient Buddhist temples and satisfy an appetite for authenticity with a flavorsome Chinese lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel on this enriching excursion.

Make a special trip to see Leshan Giant Buddha and one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains, Mt. Emei, on this 2-day tour by high-speed train from Chengdu. Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha, Baoguo Temple, and Fuhu Temple, and take a cable car up to the Golden Summit. Sit along the banks of the Min River, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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.

Head out to Dazu County, known for its rock carvings, with this guided tour. Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your Chongqing hotel and take you to Dazu, where you can admire various carvings, the oldest of which date from the 7th century AD. Opt for a self-guided tour or upgrade to a guided tour to include lunch and entrance fees.

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.

Experience Chongqing’s magnificent Dazu Rock Carvings on this private full-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, you can choose between two options for your visit: 1: Explore the world-famous Baodingshan section, the most iconic part of the carvings. 2: Take the in-depth one-day tour covering both Baodingshan and Beishan for a complete experience. Marvel at thousands of impressive statues carved centuries ago, which vividly depict the daily lives and beliefs of ancient people. Enjoy the friendly service of your local guide, who will accompany you throughout the tour and share the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This private tour includes entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, and a private air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door service.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience on a half-day bike tour of Chengdu, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of the city as you visit the favorite haunts of locals to see how they pursue daily leisure activities. Visit legendary landmarks like the Wenshu Temple and the Qingyang Palace and cycle between impressive monuments at a leisurely pace tailored to your ability. Gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of Chengdu as you absorb its unique ambience on this energizing and enriching excursion.

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 insider to explore the city highlights and taste delicious Sichuan food. Free hotel pick-up and drop-off service, excellent English-speaking tour guide service, the entrance fee and lunch are all inclusive.

Visit highlights of Chengdu including the Chengdu ANY train stations pick up and Panda Base with this private day tour from Chengdu train station. You will be picked up from Chengdu train station and dropped off at your Chengdu hotel.

This is the perfect tour to discover the top attractions in and around Chengdu. You’ll save hours researching your trip and planning transport by having a full itinerary organized for you. Visit Chengdu Panda Research Base, Leshan Buddha, Mount Emei, Huazang Temple, Wannian Temple, and more on one tour. Conveniently, entrance tickets, accommodation, and transfers are all included.

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.

Enrich your knowledge and pleasure your palate on a private full-day tour of a tea plantation from Chengdu. Venture to the verdant splendor of Mt Mengding (Mengdingshan) and greet a local farmer to begin learning about the entire tea-making process. Listen as your knowledgeable guide translates ancient tea-making techniques and absorb the tranquil ambience and enticing aromas of the plantation. Feast upon a traditional Chinese lunch at a rustic restaurant and take home some fresh tea leaves to make your own beautiful brews.

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.

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.

Head off the usual tourist trail to venture into remote parts of Sichuan province, including two UNESCO World Heritage–listed national parks, on this 3-day private tour from Chengdu. Rather than tackling complex logistics and language barriers yourself, a dedicated guide is on hand to lead the way, with self-guided time factored in so you have the opportunity to explore at your leisure, too. As you travel, visit highlights such as Songpan County, Tibetan villages, and Huanglong Temple, all while gaining a local's perspective into the culture-rich area.

Discover two of the Yunnan Province’s most spectacular natural attractions on this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide directly at your centrally located Kunming hotel, and set off in a private vehicle. Your first destination is the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest: a striking landmark that features unique limestone rock formations. After a traditional, local lunch, continue to the Jiuxiang Scenic Region: home to one of China’s most extensive cake systems. Explore the caverns by boat before returning to Kunming.

The four night Yangtze River cruises by Victoria Cruise take advantage of the best experiences available with the least hurry – a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. As we cruise upstream from Yichang to Chongqing, both the modern and the ancient are on offer, from the cutting edge technology of the Three Gorges Dam to the untouched beauty along the otherwise inaccessible wilderness.

The personal drivers we provide are professional drivers who serve foreign tourists all year round. They will do a good job of safety and service!Although there are no tour guides, we provide a textual introduction to the Leshan Giant Buddha, which greatly reduces your expenses. In order to save your costs we do not include tickets, you can buy them after arrival, guests over 65 years of age do not need the full cost or free! There are many local delicacies in Leshan, such as Shaomai, Dandan noodles, Guokui, Bobo chicken, kelp soup, etc. After visiting the Buddha, the driver will lead you to experience the most traditional local snacks!

Take a private full-day panda-themed tour from Chengdu. Based around China’s most famous animal, the tour begins with private transportation from your hotel to the Chengdu Research Base.  Enjoy complimentary admission and ample time to observe pandas in a protected environment. Go beyond the traditional panda stop and visit the functioning Panda Post Office. Then snap a photo at the largest panda sculpture in the world, before return to your hotel.

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.