Top Chengdu Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The personal drivers we provide Getting around China on public transport can be challenging, particularly if you don’t speak or read Chinese. Make it easy on yourself by booking a private driver direct from your door for this transport-only tour. Start at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then, rather than piece together metro, bullet train, and buses, relax on the 2-hour drive to the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.

Make the most of limited time in Chengdu with a full-day private tour that checks off Dujiangyan Panda Base and Mount Qingcheng (all entrance fees extra) in a day. Avoid the hassle and language barriers of local bus timetables and enjoy a swift hotel pickup and drop-off instead. Ride in a private vehicle between landmarks, with a stop at Dujiangyan Panda Base, followed by a visit to the mountain area of Qingcheng–the birthplace of Taoism.

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.

This flexible tour lets you customize your experience by choosing a package of attractions that best suit your interests. Opt for a small group visit to Sanxingdui Museum to learn about Bronze Age Chinese culture, or a private tour that also includes Chengdu Panda Base or Jinsha Site Museum. Discover panda conservation at the base or explore the civilization that succeeded Sanxingdui at Jinsha Site Museum.

A day tour to discover Chengdu highlights and culture. Morning you will be arranged to visit Chengdu Panda Breeding & Research Center, it is the biggest panda center near Chengdu where you can see both adults and baby pandas. Morning is considered to be the best time to visit Panda center as the pandas are most active. Afternoon a four hour walking tour to discover some highlights of this bustling and hustling city - starts from Qingyang Palace, a Taoist temple in Chengdu downtown with over 1000 year history, then move through the Culture Park to Qintai Road and Kuaizhai alleys, it offer a lively mix of old and new, with renovated and restored buildings, it is a popular shopping, dining, entertainment, and tourist destination. The final stop will be People's park - a park that offers you a glimpse of some locals go to relax and pursue their leisure activities, have tea in the open air tea house and be like locals, relax and rest your legs.

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.

On this 8-hour private tour, visit the Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center in Chengdu to see the lovely creatures. After that, explore 3,000-year old cultural relics in Sanxingdui Museum. This tour includes a private guide, private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

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!

Combine a traditional Chinese tea ceremony with a walking tour of Chengdu during this half-day private tour. During your walking tour, visit highlights such as Huanhuaxi Park, the Qingyang Gong monastery, and the banks of the Funan River. Entrance fees, snacks, and tea included. This private tour ensures a flexible itinerary and personal attention from your dedicated guide.

Spend two days visiting two different UNESCO World Heritage sites: Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong National Park. Private transfer from hotel to hotel, no need to worry for connection. Bullet train + local car transfer avoid long tiring and boring journey. 1 night at 4* accommodation at Jiuzhaigou. Self sightseeing with time and route controlled by your own Go and back with 2nd class seats train, possible upgrade to 1st class.

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.

Visit Chengdu’s Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see China’s iconic giant pandas at work and play. With convenient transportation from your hotel, you maximize your time touring the facility with a guide. Witness the pandas eating and playing in a habitat that closely resembles nature, and experience the respect the center has for these protected animals.

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.

Discover the cultural and historic wonders of Xian on this action-packed 2-day tour. Organizing transport in China can be tricky with language barriers, but this tour provides everything for you—Chengdu hotel pickup, train tickets, and transfers in Xian. Save time and see multiple highlights on one tour, such as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Muslim Quarter, Xian Ancient City Wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

Enjoy a spectacular evening watching an ancient Chinese art form—Sichuan Face-Changing Opera. Language barriers can make it difficult to book tickets in China, but you won’t have to worry about this as your tickets will be sent in advance by email or WhatsApp. You’ll avoid long visitor lines by showing your ticket confirmation when you arrive at Jinjiang Theater.

This is the perfect tour for animal lovers. Enjoy the ultimate stress-free day with round-trip transportation to Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base included. The research base can be a popular attraction, but you won’t have to worry about waiting in long visitor lines as entrance tickets are included. Enjoy having plenty of time to leisurely walk around the bamboo garden where roughly 80-100 pandas live.

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.