Top Chengdu Outdoor Activities

Guarantee your entry at a popular attraction in Chengdu—the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding—with this prebooked admission package. To ensure the experience fits in with your budget and preferences, you can choose from a variety of options, including a ticket-only package or an upgraded option with a private tour, as well as door-to-door private transportation for maximum convenience.

Wolong Panda Base – Where pandas truly belong Unlike crowded city panda enclosures, Wolong sits inside the giant panda’s natural habitat – the misty mountains of western Sichuan. This is where wild pandas still roam. Here, you’ll see pandas living in a much more natural environment, with fresh air, bamboo forests, and plenty of space. Authentic local lunch – your choice You’ll enjoy a genuine Dujiangyan meal at a family‑run farmhouse. Choose between smoked pork ribs (a local specialty) or classic Sichuan dishes. ️ Dujiangyan – 2,200‑year‑old engineering wonder After lunch, explore the world’s oldest still‑functioning irrigation system. Your guide will explain how this “living heritage” still waters the Chengdu Plain today, and the story how Chengdu was developed to the land of abundance. Private, flexible, and stress‑free Your own vehicle, your own English‑speaking guide, and a completely flexible schedule. No rushing, no strangers – just you and the best of trip.

Spend a morning with some of China’s most famous residents at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center or the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu. Led by a professional panda keeper, meander through the facilities and observe the pandas while you learn about their breeding and life stages. Also, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Red Panda area to learn more about this quiet yet territorial mammal.

Explore Chengdu when temperatures have cooled and the lights have brightened on this evening food tour by tuk-tuk. Explore pedestrian alleyways, hidden parks, and small temples as you visit favorite local eateries. Experience Chengdu's cuisine and culture by eating at the same places that local people do, without worrying about deciphering menus in Chinese.

The Giant Panda Research Base is a highlight of Chengdu's tourism industry, attracting nearly 100000 overseas tourists annually. Covering dozens of hectares of bamboo forests and similar native habitats, it is home to over 50 giant pandas, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base may not be able to purchase tickets on the same day during peak season. We will pre book tickets for you here, and on the day of the event, you only need to bring your passport to show to the staff. Although there are usually many people, booking here can save a lot of unnecessary queuing and waiting time! The giant panda is most active in the morning. If you need our pick-up or charter services, you can also make a request to us (at an additional cost).

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.

Coordinating Chengdu’s major sights independently can mean long travel times and crowded public transport. This full-day private tour includes hotel pickup and combines the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Temple, People’s Park, and historic Old Town into a single, efficient route. With private transportation and time for cultural stops, it's ideal for travelers wanting to maximize their day with ease and comfort.

If you haven’t decided where to go, why not go to visit Jiuzhai and Huanglong with us? Just Grabbing your bag and following the private guide’s steps, let’s visit fairy-tale valleys not far from Chengdu! Beyond admiring the breathtaking landscapes, we’ll customize your visit to Jiuzhaigou based on your preferences. For a relaxed experience, you can take the sightseeing bus and hop off at designated stops to explore. If you prefer to avoid crowds, there are also beautiful hiking trails with very few tourists. At Huanglong, options include a cable car ride for effortless sightseeing or a scenic hike to immerse yourself in nature. We’re fully flexible—whether you prefer convenience, adventure, or a mix of both, we’ll adjust to ensure your trip feels uniquely yours.

Spend time outdoors and discover the highlights of Chengdu on this action-packed private bamboo bicycle tour. A bicycle tour will help you save time and cover more ground than a walking tour, and you won’t have to worry about getting lost as a guide will lead the way. Pedal past the Tibetan Quarter, Wuhou Memorial Temple, Tianfu Square, People’s Park, Wenshu Monastery, and much more.

Our English guides are experienced and knowledgeable. They are still sticking with inbound tourism after the 3 years hard time. A lot of English guides gave up tourism during the past 3 years and changed their jobs. However, we still kept the most experienced guide and they are really know what to do with their jobs. We provides 4 options for clients with different demands. If you want to see the more active pandas with less crowds, you can choose the option 1 to visit Dujiangyan panda base and irrigation park as a day tour. However, if you have already seen the pandas before and you like hiking in the nature, please choose the option 2 to visit the UNESCO's natural and cultural heritage-Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan irrigation system. Furthermore, if you only need a private transfer to those attractions, please select the option 3 and 4

We provides convenient private transfer service between Chengdu SHUANGLIU International Airport(CTU) or Chengdu TIANFU International Airport(TFU)to your hotel in the downtown of Chengdu.   We offer many choices of vehicles and all our drivers are professional and know every corners of this area quite well. All the clean, tidy air-con vehicles we use are licensed with insurance. The vehicles will be just for you, your family or your group.

Expand your food knowledge and taste delicious Chengdu cuisine on this small-group or private cooking experience. Not only will you learn cooking techniques with oversight from an expert, you'll also explore a market like a local and learn about the ingredients in your food. Practice your skills while making multiple dishes, then enjoy your meal with beverages included too.

Begin your day by delving into the fascinating world of giant pandas. Spend the quiet morning hours observing their daily routines and learning about their habits in a setting far less crowded than the main Chengdu Panda Base — offering a more peaceful and personal experience. In the afternoon, step into the red pandas’ charming habitat for an up-close encounter. Observe these playful creatures as they explore their surroundings. Take photos, learn about their behavior and diet, and gain a deeper appreciation for these delightful animals. This day offers a rare and heartwarming journey into the lives of both giant and red pandas — a truly unforgettable wildlife experience.

Leshan Giant Buddha’s location outside of Chengdu can make it tricky to get to by public transport. Avoid the hassle of working out local transport schedules, and get there in a quick and efficient way—on an organized day tour. Conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the transfers are private too.

Directly head to Xiling Snow Mountain and with the help of your private guide, you will have enough time to appreciate the beautiful scenery and enjoy the snow items as you want. After full-day sightseeing and activities you can just relax in the private car, our professional driver will take you safely back to your hotel in Chengdu city.

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a Chengdu signature, but it’s a 2-hour drive away and tricky to reach independently. Get there in comfort and see the giant pandas too on this private tour. First, your guide shows you the highlights of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, with a pace and route tailored to beat the crowds. Then, transfer to Leshan to discover the network of trails.

Explore the hidden gems of Chengdu on a guided bike tour that takes you through local markets, cozy pub lanes, and serene temple courtyards. Choose between a morning ride, where you’ll experience the city awakening with the scent of incense and the buzz of bustling food stalls, or an evening tour, where lanterns illuminate the riverside, and the charm of pub streets unfolds. Enjoy a complimentary local snack or drink as your expert guide shares stories that reveal the city's vibrant culture. Each ride offers a unique perspective, making you feel like you've truly discovered Chengdu. - Choose between a morning or evening guided bike tour of Chengdu - Brand new comfortable "MARUISHI" shaft-driven bicycle - Experience local markets, temple courtyards, and pub streets - Enjoy a complimentary local snack or drink during the tour - Learn about Chengdu's culture from an expert local guide

Most travelers want to experience the profound healing of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but are held back by the language barrier and the fear of the unknown. The unique flavor of this experience is "Ancient Wisdom, Translated for You." This is not a standard tourist spa visit—it is a deeply authentic cultural and medical immersion. What makes us truly unique is your guide: you are accompanied not by a standard tour guide, but by a bilingual, internationally certified physician. We act as your personal cultural bridge, safely demystifying the 2,000-year-old Taoist philosophy of Yin, Yang, and Qi (vital energy). You get to step inside a premium, authentic local clinic and experience the ancient diagnostic arts of pulse and tongue reading, with absolute peace of mind knowing a trained doctor is sitting right beside you to translate every concept. It is the perfect harmony of Eastern cultural heritage, premium VIP comfort, and modern medical safety.

Skip crowed Panda zoo drive to Dujiangyan Panda sanctuary visit Pandas at morning when they take breakfast at nature habitat , got special routine to baby pandas gardens where keep away from tourists , can get closer enough observe pandas behaviors and play around option activity to the Red Panda Habitat for an intimate experience (red panda keeper ) ,insight at unparalleled enchanting lives of these remarkable animals, help keeper prepare Red Panda Lunch observe them up close even engaging with them. Marvel at their agility as they climb and frolic.

Observe giant pandas playing, feeding and resting at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on this private half‑day tour. Includes professional guide plus private round‑trip hotel pick‑up and drop‑off.

Combine a trip to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha on this full-day private tour from Chengdu, which saves you the hassle of arranging your own tickets and transportation. With a private guide, overcome the language barrier and learn more about pandas and Buddhism than you would from the guidebook alone.

Finding an evening activity in Chengdu that feels authentic rather than touristy can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to go or what’s worth seeing. Instead of wandering between teahouses or risking a disappointing show, enjoy a Sichuan Opera performance at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse. By prebooking your ticket, you have the benefit of a reserved seat—simply settle in and enjoy a showcase of acrobatics, dance, puppetry, and traditional arts.

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.