Top Southwest China Unique Experiences

Wolong National Nature Reserve, one of China’s oldest and best known panda reserves, sits in Sichuan Province outside of Chengdu. With this private tour, spend the day volunteering alongside professional panda keepers as you learn how to care for China’s famous black and white bears. Your bilingual guide will be by your side to translate the entire time.

Sichuan food is one of China’s great cuisines. Feast like a local at some of Chengdu’s finest family-style restaurants on this evening food tour that brings you to eateries other visitors rarely access. Savor at least 12 different local delicacies, from dumplings and pancakes to classics like “mapo doufu” tofu and kung pao chicken, as you visit four or five separate food stops by tuk-tuk three-wheeler.

Be taken care by your professional, efficient and friendly guide and driver. In the morning spend plenty of time with Chinese national treasure, face to face with this wonderful animal and prepare nutritious food for them. After lunch drive to Dujiangyan water project, admire the wisdom of the ancients, impressed by this wonder known as the only living world heritage site.

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.

This isn’t just a sightseeing tour—it’s a rare, hands-on experience where you become part of the panda conservation effort. From preparing bamboo and making panda cakes to observing feeding sessions up close, you'll connect with these gentle giants in a truly meaningful way. With a licensed English-speaking guide by your side, everything is smooth, flexible, and fully translated—so you can focus on enjoying the moment (and snapping amazing photos!). Plus, the optional red panda encounter adds an extra dose of magic for true animal lovers.

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.

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.

7：00-8:40 Pick up and go to Dujiangyan or Wolong Panda Base 8:40-9:00 Complete registration procedure; put on the work suit and gloves, wear the volunteer pass card. 9:00-10:00 Start to clean the panda enclosure ,as well as cracking bamboos,carry out the leftovers, etc. 10:00-11:30 Walk around other panda enclosures to see the adorable black and white animals, learn more stories about the pandas. 11:30-13:00 Lunch and break 13:00-14:00 Watch a panda documentary to learn more about the scientific facts and the life of panda. 14:00-15:00 Make panda cakes , cut the bamboo leaves and be issued the certificate of panda volunteering exerience. 15:00-17:00 Drive back to downtown Chengdu Pls notice that this is a rough schedule for the day tour, it may be affected by the panda’s conditions.

Experience the giant pandas of Chengdu on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to Chengdu’s top panda research facility and watch as infants and adults nurse, play, and tumble. Help care for this endangered species and watch researchers documents their behavior. Enjoy a complimentary lunch before returning to your hotel.

Opportunities to work as a panda keeper are few and far between outside of China, so this one-day volunteer opportunity is a must-do experience for every panda fanatic visiting Sichuan Province. On this small-group day trip from Chengdu, learn all about these iconic animals and the day-to-day work of a panda keeper during your day at the Dujiangyan Panda Base, participating in the animals’ care and enrichment.

We have started the pandas tour in this base since 2005 and we know the base the pandas as our hands. Then, we carefully create a special visiting route to avoid the most crowds and bring you to see the walking panda, eating panda, running panda and climbing panda. On the other hand, We will reserve the admission tickets for every client in advance in order to make sure you will have the tickets and save your time. Join our small group(maximally 8 persons) for a special and efficient route to see more active pandas with fewer crowds, learn more knowledge and back grounds of the pandas, and especially make more new friends.

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.

Focus on Sichuan cooking during this tasting tour in Chengdu. With a guide in the lead, you’ll visit some of the city’s back alleys to find the best street food in places you might not find on your own. Gain insider knowledge of local as well as a deeper understanding of the culinary culture. Sample a variety of snacks, from hotpot to dumplings, throughout the tour.

Enjoy a relaxed and personalized panda experience with the comfort of a private tour. Unlike large group tours, this experience is exclusively for your group, with private transportation and an English-speaking guide throughout the visit. You can travel at a comfortable pace, learn more about giant pandas and their conservation, and spend quality time observing these wonderful animals. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Chengdu, this half-day experience is a simple and enjoyable way to discover China’s beloved giant pandas without the hassle of arranging transportation yourself.

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.

Immerse yourself in the world of pandas on this private day tour to Wolong Panda Base. You’ll have the ultimate hassle-free day with a hotel pickup, drop-off, and admission tickets included. Learn fascinating insights about panda behavior from a panda expert, and explore the Panda Base attractions. If you’d like to upgrade, you can volunteer at the Panda Base, and get a chance to learn more about pandas. ·Chengdu hotel pickup and drop-off included ·The perfect tour for animal lovers ·Option to upgrade and volunteer in the Panda Base ·Admission to Wolong Panda Base included

Spend a meaningful day behind the scenes of panda conservation at the Wolong or Ya'an Panda Base. Instead of simply watching pandas, you’ll take part in their daily care by preparing bamboo and panda food, learning from experienced keepers, and exploring the base with a knowledgeable local guide. It’s a unique, hands-on experience for travelers who truly love pandas and want to learn how they are cared for and protected.

Enjoy a private and relaxed visit to Dujiangyan Panda Valley, away from the crowds of central Chengdu. Observe giant pandas in a peaceful, forested environment while learning about their behavior, daily life, and conservation from your guide. With private transportation and a comfortable pace, this is a simple and enjoyable way to experience China’s beloved giant pandas.

Wolong offers a different kind of panda experience, combining giant pandas with the beautiful mountain scenery of Sichuan. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle from Chengdu to Wolong and enjoy the changing landscapes along the way. At the panda base, explore at your own pace with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and observe giant pandas in a peaceful, natural mountain environment. This private experience is ideal for travelers who want more than just a quick panda visit. You can enjoy a relaxed day away from the busy city, learn about panda conservation and daily life, and experience the stunning nature surrounding Wolong. With private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and personalized guiding, your day is comfortable, flexible and designed exclusively for your group.

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.