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This is the ultimate experience for foodies visiting Chengdu. Take the chance out of finding somewhere good to eat by opting for this special private dining experience in a local’s home. Learn all about why hotpot is such a popular local dish and find out how locals cook hotpot at home with a mix of meats, vegetables, and other delicacies to dip.

The Dujiangyan Panda Base runs a panda hospital, lab, and monitoring enclosures in Sichuan Province near Chengdu. On this full-day private volunteer experience, get up close to the cuddle pandas by helping to clean the enclosure and preparing food and panda cakes. A guide accompanies you during your experience and helps take photos and videos of your volunteer experience.

This is a flexible Panda Tour! You can choose only visit Panda Base for half day tour, or morning in base and afernoon in Giant Buddha full day tour! If you choose "Only Ticket without pickup" option, you will go and explore the Panda Base on your own without guide, driver and hotel pickup. If you choose "with Guide Service" option, you will meet your private guide in your hotel lobby. Your guide will help you take a taxi or DIDI/UBER to Panda Breeding Center and help you back hotel at the end.(All your transportation cost is on you own) If you choose "with Guide and Driver"option, you will meet both in your hotel lobby, round way hotel transfer and guide service are all inclusive. If your booking is “with Driver Service”, you will meet your Chinese driver in your hotel lobby with a sign of your name. Translator APP will help you tell your driver your request.

This is the ideal trip for time-tight travelers interested in seeing two historic sights in a day. Take the stress out of being stuck on crowded public transport by opting for a private tour instead. Enjoy the convenience of having hotel pickup, drop-off and transfers between sites included. Explore Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mount Qingcheng.

Chengdu’s most famous residents aren’t human, they’re pandas. With this small-group tour, choose to spend your morning observing and learning all about pandas at the Dujiangyan Panda Base or the full day visiting with pandas at the Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve. Includes entrance fees and transfers by private vehicle from Chengdu.

If you're eager to uncover the captivating essence of Chengdu after dark, our private evening tour is a must - experience adventure. Hop into a plush, air - conditioned vehicle, picked up right from your hotel, and embark on a journey led by an expert guide. Witness the city's modern side come alive as Taikooli Shopping Zone sparkles with illuminated storefronts, a perfect blend of contemporary style and Sichuan heritage. Tianfu Square, the city’s beating heart, stuns with its dazzling lights and dancing fountains. Then, step into the time-honored charm of Kuanzhai Alley, where traditional courtyards and red lanterns tell tales of old Chengdu, while trendy shops and cafes add a modern twist. End your night at the vibrant Jiuyanqiao Bridge, where neon - lit bars along the riverbank set the stage for an unforgettable nightlife experience. You can customize this tour to fit your exact interests. Don't miss out on this exclusive chance to see Chengdu's nightscape in all its glory!

Escape the city and make the most of your time in Chengdu during this full-day excursion to Mount Emei which belongs to the UNESCO both Cultural and nature site. Travel with your experienced tour guide, and private air-conditioned vehicle, use the convenient cable car to the Gold Summit, enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Emei, as well as the snow mountains in distance. Marvel at the 48 meters Golden Buddha Statue, stroll around the area with your tour guide, get to know the history about the Buddhism in China, its belief and soul. This private tour including entrance fee, round trip cable car ride, lunch and door-to-door transfer.

Discover Chengdu and beyond on a private day-to-night experience that blends heritage, modern lifestyle, and evening city scenery. Start with a half-day cultural visit to Dujiangyan, continue with photo-friendly stops at Zhongshuge and Yangtianwo Square, and end with a Blue Tears-style night view experience. ● Private customized itinerary with flexible timing. ● Half-day visit to Dujiangyan with cultural interpretation. ● Visit Zhongshuge for iconic bookstore architecture and photos. ● Stop at Yangtianwo Square for urban art and lifestyle scenes. ● End with a Blue Tears-style night view experience. ● Private hotel pickup/drop-off + professional English-speaking guide.

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.

This is the ideal pick for foodie travelers who are keen to expand their Chinese cooking skills. Rather than just watching online videos, enjoy a much more immersive experience that starts with a visit to a local spice market. Learn about Sichuan spices and local ingredients, then take part in a cooking class that focuses on “Bao Zi” steamed buns. At the end, enjoy your tasty creations with drinks.

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 is a classic travel route to Chengdu! This is the hometown of giant pandas, where you can see many, many adorable pandas! Mount Emei is a world cultural and natural heritage site, and one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China!Leshan Giant Buddha is the main attraction in Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, which was listed as a World Natural & Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 together with Mount Emei. Located at the joint of Minjiang River, Dadu River and Qingyi River, Leshan Giant Buddha is sitting facing Leshan City across the river and it’s the largest cliff rock carving Maitreya Buddha statue in the world.

Day Trip: Choose half-day pandas or the full adventure, with no shopping stops or hidden fees. Authentic, convenient, and unforgettable—book now to turn Sichuan’s best into your memories! This one-day tour combines Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha. We gather and depart at 8:00 a.m. for the Panda Base, where we spend about 3 hours exploring. After that, we head to Leshan Giant Buddha, with a 2.5-hour visit there. Finally, we return to Chengdu. The entire day’s journey takes approximately 11 hours. ---------- overview ---------- Option 1: Panda Park (Half-Day) Duration: 4.5-hour Departure time: 08:00 （daily） Return to city time: 12:30 Option 2: Panda Park + Leshan Buddha (Full-Day) Duration: 11-hour Departure time: 08:00（daily） Return to city time: 19:00 Gather at Chengdu IFS’s iconic panda sculpture, just steps from Taikoo Li—super easy to find. Wander bamboo groves to watch fluffy giants munch and play, then marvel at the 1,300-year-old UNESCO Leshan Giant Buddha.

Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in downtown Chengdu. Travel to Taoping Village, a living fortress frozen in time. Built in 111 BC, this is the best‑preserved Qiang settlement. It's a labyrinth of stone where 8 hidden entrances and winding passages only locals can navigate. At its heart rise 30‑meter stone watchtowers, built without nails or mortar, yet they've survived centuries of earthquakes. Beneath your feet, an ancient spring‑fed water network still flows, Visit local Qiang households, where the people keep alive their traditions and a way of life unchanged for generations. Next, head to Ganbao Tibetan Village, the largest Gyalrong Tibetan settlement. Built entirely from river stones and giant boulders, this is also the birthplace of "Boba Senge" (Tibetan Lion Dance), a national intangible cultural heritage – a powerful, slow dance created by returning soldiers to commemorate their fallen comrades in battle. Lunch in Tibetan family-run restaurant.

Make the most of your time in China by going to two top sights in a day—Chendgu Panda Base, and Huanglongxi Ancient Town. Avoid potential language barriers when organizing transport by having round-trip private transport included. Enjoy plenty of time to watch pandas having breakfast at Chengdu Panda Bases, before a visit to the picturesque Huanglongxi Ancient Town.

Enjoy a full-day guided tour from Chengdu that combines giant panda bears with the Leshan Buddha and Wuyou Temple. Get great photo ops of China’s furry ambassadors at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base while watching the adorable pandas. Then savor a lunch that features Xiba tofu (bean curd), a regional specialty. Afterward, take a scenic drive to Leshan to see the Grand Buddha, the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world. You also stop at Wuyou Temple and can choose an optional river cruise (own expense).

Stroll among the old shopping streets of Chengdu on a private tour and you’ll get a personalized look at the city’s different architectural styles. Visit Wenshufang Street, Jinli Street, and Kuanzhai Alley accompanied by your guide, and gain insights about Wenshu Monastery along the way. Learn about Sichuan cuisine during lunch, and relax with private hotel transport.

This unique tour combines an unforgettable wildlife experience with a journey through ancient Chinese engineering. At the Dujiangyan Panda Base, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get up close to one of China’s most beloved national treasures—whether by observing their daily routines or participating in volunteer activities that support panda conservation. In the afternoon, explore the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a marvel of ancient engineering that has been sustainably watering the Chengdu Plain for over 2,000 years. With its brilliant no-dam design, it reflects the ingenuity of ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering and is still in use today. By blending nature, culture, and history, this private tour offers a deeper, more meaningful way to experience Sichuan—beyond what most typical tours provide.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and learn about China’s rich tea making history during this full-day tour. After admiring the massive Buddha statue, visit a local village to learn about the art and history of tea making. Walk through the fields, learn how to harvest, and about the different tea regions. End the tour with a tasting of various regional teas and sit down to a delicious local lunch.

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.

• No.14 Villa where you will see 2-4 of the oldest pandas, some of them have rich "diplomatic experience". • Sub-adult panda garden where you will see around 2 to 6 pandas. • Kindergarten where you will see around 4 to 6 pandas (there is also a nursery, you may get a chance to see a newborn baby if it's open for the guests) • Red panda facility where you will spot around 4 to 8 red pandas playing.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Chengdu to experience the natural splendor of the Sichuan region on this immersive, full-day excursion. First, journey to Mt. Qingcheng (Qingcheng Shan) to visit temples and hike through bamboo forests, then continue to the historic Dujiangyan Irrigation System to learn how the structure led to significant agricultural development in the region. There's no need to navigate unfamiliar roads with round-trip transport included, and a local guide is on hand throughout to provide context you'd otherwise miss out on.

I was born in Zigong, Sichuan. My parents both work in Zigong salt factory (Zigong produces well salt) and my grandpa used to be a boiler man in salt factory. So my life has an intimate connection with salt. Now I live in Chengdu. Cold noodle and wolf-teeth potato are the most popular snacks in Zigong. The most exciting things in my childhood is to go to the grocery next to school to buy cold noodle or wolf-teeth potato after school, eat them and come back home with my classmate. My mom had opened a food stall to sell cold noodle and wolf-teeth potato for many years. If I was at home, l would help her to cut and fry potato, steam and cool noodle. My mom's stall was very popular because her flavor was good and unique. Now if I'm homesick, I will cook this two dishes at home with well salt and chili from my hometown, it's absolutely authentic Mom's flavor.

The 1,300-year-old Leshan Giant Buddha—the largest stone Buddha in the world—is one of China’s most visited UNESCO World Heritage sites. Navigating the crowds and logistics on your own can be challenging, but this private tour from Chengdu simplifies the experience by combining insight with a guide-led route. Gain deeper insight into the Buddha's history and significance before sampling authentic local cuisine at a nearby restaurant for a well-rounded, cultural day out.