Top Chengdu Attractions & Museums

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.

The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is located at 1375 Panda Avenue, Chenghua District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China. It is 10 kilometers away from the city center and more than 30 kilometers away from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. It is a world-renowned giant panda relocation protection base, scientific research and breeding base, public education base, and educational tourism base. The base covers an area of 1000 acres. As a "ecological demonstration project for the relocation of giant pandas", it is renowned for protecting and breeding endangered wildlife unique to China, such as giant pandas and red pandas. The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base was established based on the breeding, treatment, and breeding of giant pandas in Chengdu Zoo. In 1997, an open laboratory was established. In 2019, the base received over 9 million Chinese and foreign tourists.

Experience China’s most beloved animals up close at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Watch playful panda cubs tumble and climb, see majestic adults enjoying their bamboo feasts, and stroll through lush botanical gardens.

Discover the highlights of Chengdu on a full-day private tour with a local guide. Start with time to admire the pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then explore the historic Wide and Narrow Alleys district (aka Kuan-Zhai Lane) which combines traditional Sichuan architecture with modern shops and cafes. Have time to purchase lunch at the restaurant of your choice, then visit the beautiful gardens and collections of the Jinsha Site Museum, home to a collection of artifacts from the 3000-year-old Shu kingdom.

1. Morning panda viewing at peak activity time 2. Flexible options: tour with transfer or ticket only 3. Panda Base + Leshan Giant Buddha in one day 4. Easy meeting point at Chunxi Road Panda Landmark 5. Relaxed pace, no forced shopping Choose from 3 panda options. The Panda Base Half-Day Tour starts at around 8:00 AM, with pickup at the Chunxi Road Panda Landmark, a guided morning visit to see giant and red pandas, and return to downtown by midday. The Panda Base & Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour starts at around 7:30 AM, visiting the Panda Base first, then continuing to the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha, returning to Chengdu in the evening. The Panda Base Entrance Ticket Only option allows flexible entry times and requires independent travel to and from the Panda Base.

Discover Chengdu comfortably and efficiently on a private 8-hour sightseeing trip. The tour is a great option for travelers short on time, who also want a leisurely experience.  All-inclusive transportation takes you from your hotel top the city’s top four attractions. The short but holistic itinerary includes guided visits at Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Memorial Temple, Renmin Park, and Chengdu Panda Base.

On this half-day tour you will have the opportunity to see pandas play, feed, and lounge around at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center. This tour includes a guide, hotel pickup (private transportation) and drop-off.

The product's direct connection to the scenic area system is truly effective, allowing users to travel with their passport and QR code without restrictions on the number of visitors. It is suitable for couples, families, and other travelers to enjoy Sichuan's nightlife culture and local culture while on board.

Accompanied by professional and experienced guides, visit the giant panda base to see "the rare living fossils" no more than 2000 in the world. You can see pandas of different ages, see them eat bamboo, make noises, climb trees, etc. You will love them more. At the Jinsha site, you can see many cultural relics that you have never seen. These cultural relics have a history of more than 3,000 years, recording the origin, development, and decline of the Shu culture. Here, you can learn more Chinese culture.

Home to artefacts from China’s ancient Shu civilization, which flourished more than 3,000 years ago, the Sanxingdui Museum is a must for fans of Chinese history. It’s slow and fiddly to reach by public transport, but this private tour makes it easy—and stops at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding too. With transfers but no guide or entrance fees, it’s perfect for travelers who value independence.