Tours and Trips in Chengdu

Immerse yourself in the captivating culture of Chengdu during an incredible Sichuan Opera show and traditional dinner. Depart from your hotel in a luxurious, air-conditioned coach and venture within a traditional restaurant to devour the local delicacy of Sichuan hot-pot. Sated, prepare to feast your eyes upon a colorful spectacle of acrobatics, music and comedy as you watch the extravagant Sichuan opera from a seat in a prime position. 

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.

Enjoy a combination of performing arts and food for a cultural evening out in Chengdu. This 4-hour experience includes a hot pot dinner, a Sichuan specialty where you'll make your own soup by simmering the ingredients of your choice, followed by a showing of the Sichuan opera. Hotel transfers are included to provide you with a convenient night.

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).

Get the special opportunity to volunteer at one of China's top panda rehabilitation programs, Dujianyan Panda Base, on this 10-hour experience from Chengdu. Under the supervision of the center's staff, make panda food, clean the enclosures, and feed the pandas snacks. Buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel are included.

Combine two of Chengdu's most visited attractions on this full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Get up close to giant pandas, red pandas and adorable panda cubs with a visit to the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), enjoy a fascinating insight into China's ancient history as you tour the Sanxingdui Museum and view artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age. 

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, the Jinjiang River, Sichuan University, Tianfu Square, People's Park, Jinli Street, Wenshu Buddhist Temple, and much more.

Embark on a guided day tour and experience the traditional Chengdu lifestyle which includes a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center, Factory Memory Park, the Wide and Narrow Street, the Bamboo Garden in Wangianglou Park and the Culture Revolution restaurant to enjoy a hot pot dinner. Enjoy the leisure life of Chengdu locals by seeing a cute panda in the Panda Garden, going back to the old industrial times through the memory of Factory Memory Park, walking on the ancient street of the Wide and Narrow Street and drinking tea and playing mahjong in the Bamboo Gardens in Wangianglou Park. A special hot pot will be arranged for dinner.

On this day tour, you will see adorable pandas and learn about their lifestyle in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Then you will be back to the center of Chengdu to experience the charm of the city. Taste chengdu's specialties and watch a fantastic face changing show to end the tour.

See giant pandas and historical treasures in Chengdu and Shanghai on a 5-day tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Start in Chengdu with a visit to the Sichuan Museum, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wide and Narrow Alleys (Kuan-Zhai Lane), and Jinsha Site Museum. Then take an included flight to Shanghai where you explore Tianzifang in the French Concession and Nanjing Road, along with Yu Gardens, the Bund and Shanghai Museum. You'll experience natural and manmade wonders throughout the tour, and gain insight into China's history.

Learn to make Chinese dishes by yourself, learn about the history of Sichuan Cuisine and see adorable pandas by touring Sichuan Cuisine Museum and Chengdu Panda Breeding Reserve. Visit Sichuan Cuisine museum in the morning and enjoy a delicious lunch after learning how to prepare your own Sichuan dishes. Then, spend a memorable afternoon at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Reserve studying panda development. This full-day guided tour includes transportation from Chengdu.

Escape the metropolitan madness of the city and experience the natural splendor of the Sichuan region on an immersive full-day excursion from Chengdu. Marvel at the sacred temples and impressive halls cradled by dense layers of bamboo trees at Qingcheng Mountain. Gain fascinating insight into the mystifying construction of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System from your knowledgeable guide and hear of how the structure led to significant agricultural development in the region. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel and feast upon an authentic Chinese lunch during this tour.

Visit two UNESCO-listed Sichuan sights on a full-day private trip from Chengdu. Hike and ride a cable car up forested Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of China's Taoist religion. View the Shangqing Palace, temples, and lake, and learn how Qingcheng starred in the movie 'Kung Fu Panda 3.' Plus, visit the Dujiangyan project, the world's oldest non-dam irrigation facility to see its ingenious 3rd-century BC design. Includes private transport, lunch, and central hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy an evening to remember at the Sichuan Opera Show. Language barriers can make it difficult to organize transport in China, but you won't have to worry as Chengdu hotel pickup and drop-off is included. A guide will assist you in retrieving your tickets, and you'll be escorted to your seats and treated to a cup of tea. This action-packed show is a perfect introduction to Chinese opera - you'll see fire spitting, changing faces, and many impressive stunts.

At over 230 feet tall (70 meters), the 1,300-year-old Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest Buddha in the world and attracts visitors from around the globe. Keep yourself from getting lost in the crowds of this UNESCO-listed attraction by visiting with the comfort and convenience of a private tour, which includes informative commentary, transportation from your hotel, and a side-trip to a local fishing village. This tour also includes all entrance fees, high-speed train tickets, and lunch.

See giant pandas and the Giant Buddha of Leshan, and ride a bullet train on this private 12-hour trip from Chengdu. Visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base to view these rare animals, and learn about the center's conservation work. Plus, take a high-speed train to Leshan to see its immense 8th-century Buddha statue carved into a riverside cliff. Train tickets, entrance fees, private Chengdu round-trip transfers, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience the mesmerizing melodies and intense action of the Sichuan Opera during a 1.5-hour performance in Chengdu's Shufenf Yayun Teahouse. Marvel at dazzling dancers and astounding acrobats as they deliver an extravagant spectacle of color and culture. Upgrade to enjoy unrivalled stage views from luxurious seats and pleasure your palate with snacks to accompany a Sichuan tea. For the ultimate experience, opt for ear grooming, a Chinese massage and a show costume dress up session that comes with a complimentary photograph.

Enjoy a night at the opera in Chengdu during this 3-hour experience. Known for its distinct acts, Sichuan opera is a must-see for culture lovers. Hotel transfers are provided for your convenience.