Private & Custom Tours in Southwest China

Discover the giant pandas and other treasures of Chengdu on a 6-hour tour with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to learn about giant pandas and conservation efforts for China's panda population. Mail a postcard in the Panda Post, then discover the combination of traditional Sichuan architecture and modern shops around the historic Wide and Narrow Alleys district (aka Kuan-Zhai Lane). Wrap up with a look at the Chunxi Road shopping district and the world's largest panda sculpture.

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.

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.

Get a sense of everyday life in Yunnan on this private tour that takes you beyond city limits to the town of Xizhou, located on the banks of Erhai Lake. Tour the countryside in a horse-drawn carriage, stopping to visit a traditional Bai farmhouse, before returning to Dali Ancient City. Tour includes typical lunch and all transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Discover the cultural and historical highlights of Chengdu on an enriching full-day tour of the spectacular city. On this private tour, venture to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to spend several hours observing adorable pandas, and then absorb the sacred ambience of the Zen Buddhist monastery during a leisurely lunch. Sip refreshing tea at a traditional teahouse in the picturesque park, and then meander through the narrow alleys of Kuan and Zhai Lane for dinner. Upgrade to immerse yourself in the melodious magic of the Sichuan opera.

Visit the things that interest you and skip the ones that don't on a private sightseeing tour of Chengdu.  Choose from a long list of attractions to create the perfect itinerary for your 8-hour adventure. See the Leshan Giant Buddha, visit the Happy Valley amusement park, explore Tianfu Square, or visit with giant pandas. Whatever you decide, your guide is on hand to lead the way and share insider information.

Even if you get the changes right, the bus trip to Chengdu's Giant Panda Breeding Research Base can take an hour and a half - a long time for anyone, and an infinity with kids. Save time and hassle on this private trip, which whisks you from your door to the pandas and back again, leaving the afternoon free.