Private Customized Chengdu Panda Tour with Optional Extras

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

  Meet your friendly guide at 7:30AM in your hotel lobby.Enjoy the city view in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle on the way to Chengdu panda base. Panda volunteer upgrade & alternative panda base visits (crowd-free) are available in payment options. Led by a professional guide, you’ll make the most of 3–4 hours exploring the world’s largest panda base. Your guide will craft a crowd-free optimal route to take you around different sections of the park. You can observe giant pandas of all ages—cubs cuddling with their mothers, social sub-adults, and solitary adult or elderly pandas as they forage, play, climb trees, or rest. If you come in delivery season, you may even spot 2–3-month-old baby pandas sunbathing. You’ll also catch sight of agile, gregarious red pandas moving and foraging in the trees. Beyond panda viewing, this tour offers a deep dive into the legendary lives of giant pandas, helping you uncover the fascinating secrets behind their survival, evolution, and development.

  3 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve

  [Upgrade Option: Panda Volunteer Experience] 07:00AM Departure Visitors upgrading to the Panda Volunteer Experience will head to Wolong / Ya'an Panda Base, with a 2 hours drive (duration varies by seasonal tourist traffic). On Arrival Our guide will assist you with program registration and volunteer ID card collection. After donning the uniform and gloves, you’ll join in hands-on tasks: preparing bamboo, cleaning panda enclosures, and making panda cakes for these adorable animals. A professional keeper will share insights into the pandas’ daily routines and behaviors, followed by a visit to giant pandas of all ages—enjoy the tranquil, uncrowded moments here! Post-Lunch Activity Watch a documentary showcasing the Conservation and Research Center’s success in panda artificial breeding and wild reintroduction programs. Conclusion & Return You’ll receive an official volunteer certificate before our guide and driver take you back to your Chengdu hotel.

  3 hours • Admission ticket included
• 3

  [Upgrade Option: Half-Day City Tour Post-Panda Base] Extend your panda adventure with a cultural tour of Chengdu’s historic highlights and local life. Stop1: Wenshuyuan Street Taste iconic Sichuan flavors: Diversified snack food. Alternative: Vegetarian hot-pot buffet. Explore a 1,400-year-old Buddhist temple. Admire ancient relics and pilgrim devotion. Guide shares history,architecture, and Buddha legends. Stop2: People's Park (Est. 1911) Chengdu’s first city park—authentic local life & folk culture.Relax in bamboo chairs and savor jasmine tea, watch gongfu tea ceremonies and learn about tea culture. Witness Chengdu’s unique matchmaking tradition—gain insights into local views on love, marriage, and family. Stroll the peaceful garden, enjoy seniors’ lively activities. Stop3: Kuanzhai Alley (Est. 1718) Qing Dynasty landmark blending Hutong charm with Sichuan courtyards.Wander with Sichuan eateries, and chic boutiques (old meets new). Guide shares 300-year history & architecture.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Jinli Pedestrian Street

  [Upgrade Option: Night Tour] Your guide will meet you in your hotel at 6PM and take you to 5 iconic night spots. Blending tradition with mordernity. 1. Jinli Street This historic street comes alive with red lanterns after sunset.Roam around traditional shops, savor local snacks and watch folk artists create handicrafts. 2. Anshun Bridge Chengdu’s night skyline centerpiece. Admire holographic projections of local opera masks and Sun God Bird dancing on the bridge.The illuminated Bars shimmers over the Jinjiang River. 3. Tianfu Square Gaze at the square’s panoramic night view &glowing skyscrapers with musical fountain show. 4. Taikoo Li A striking blend of heritage and luxury. Marvel at the iconic IFS climbing panda, enjoy the ancient brick architectures contrast vividly with designer stores . 5. Wangping riverside Take a Promenade along the river. Soak up Chengdu’s artistic vibe and local charm with coffee, bars, hot pot and tasty bites in the National Tourist Leisure Block.

  3 hours • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)

  [Upgrade Option: Leshan Giant Buddha Tour Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] Continue your Sichuan journey seamlessly after Chengdu Panda Base with this convenient half-day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. All-inclusive: round-trip transfer, lunch,professional guide, and entrance or boat ticket (your choice). Admire the 71m-tall cliff-carved Buddha (world’s largest) via two options: 1. Hike: Ascend for a close-up of the Buddha’s head, descend the Plank Road to its feet, and marvel at intricate carvings. 2. Boat Cruise: Witness the Buddha’s full panorama and two 16m-tall flanking guardians at the three-river confluence. Your guide will share its 1,300-year Tang Dynasty legacy (built over 90 years by 3 generations), hidden drainage system, and devotion-driven legends—combining convenience, flexibility, and profound cultural insights in one unforgettable excursion.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Dujiangyan Irrigation System

  [Upgrade option: Dujiangyan Irrigation Tour Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] After Chengdu Panda Base,explore the UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage—Dujiangyan, the world’s only operating ancient dam-less water project (2,300+ years old)! All-inclusive: round-trip transfer, tickets,lunch and professional guide. Your guide leads you through the three core structures: - Fish Mouth Bypass Dike - Feishayan Low Weir - Baopingkou Diversion Passage Uncover the engineering genius: how these parts collaborate to divert water, control floods, and filter sediment without a dam. Conclude with a stroll through a serene bonsai garden with ancient exquisitely pruned plants. Experience 23 centuries of wisdom in a hassle-free journey!

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Mount Qingcheng

  [Upgrade Option: Mount Qingcheng Tour Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] After Chengdu Panda Base, escape to UNESCO World Heritage Mount Qingcheng—the birthplace of Taoism, a place of mysticism, history, and legendary serenity. All-inclusive: round-trip transfer/shuttle/boat ride/cable car, tickets,lunch and guide. - Boat across Moon Lake → cable car to mid-mountain. - Visit ancient Taoist temples, learn Taoist wisdom, and feel the mountain’s peace. - Hike to Laojun Pavilion for stunning summit views. Discover Taoism’s roots in a quiet, misty paradise—effortless and unforgettable.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Luodai Ancient Town

  [Upgrade Option: Luodai Old Town Tour ,Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] After Chengdu Panda Base,escape the city for a relaxing half-day in Luodai Old Town—Sichuan’s top Hakka cultural gem! This hassle-free tour includes round-trip transfer,lunch and professional guide. Wander well-preserved Hakka ancestral halls & courtyard architecture while learning about Hakka migration and folk traditions. Savor iconic local snacks: liangmian (cold noodles), tangyouguozi (sweet fried dough), and Hakka rice cakes. Unwind in a traditional teahouse, sip Sichuan tea, and soak up the town’s laid-back vibe. Ancient-style Photography (At Own Expense)are available for memorable keepsakes. Experience slow travel, authentic Hakka culture, and delicious local flavors in one unforgettable afternoon!

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Huanglongxi Ancient Town

  [Upgrade Option: Huanglongxi Old Town Tour ,Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] Continue your Sichuan journey after Chengdu Panda Base with this hassle-free tour to Huanglongxi Old Town—all-inclusive: round-trip transfe,lunch and professional guide. Dive into its time-honored culture: hear legends of the "Yellow Dragon," and learn about traditions like fireworks forging (datiehua) and fire dragon dance. Explore well-preserved stilted buildings, ancient temples, and centuries-old banyan trees with your guide. Savor local delicacies: fried catfish, sesame cakes, and sad jelly noodles (shangxin liangfen). Unwind in a riverside or traditional teahouse, sip Sichuan tea, and soak up the town’s laid-back vibe and rich dragon culture. Experience authentic ancient town charm, folklore, and relaxation in one unforgettable afternoon!

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
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  Chengdu

  [Upgrade Option: Explore A Paradise for Tea and Tea Ware Enthusiasts] If you want to savor authentic Chinese teas and purchase exquisitely designed, high-quality tea ware at affordable prices, don't miss this option. (Minimum stay: 3 hours.) Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 9AM or 1PM and take you to the biggest tea wholesale hub in Southwest China! Wander through countless tea shops and taste all 6 classic categories of Chinese tea – green, black, oolong, dark, white and yellow tea, plus fragrant scented teas. Every flavor is a delightful surprise for your taste buds. Discover stunning tea ware galleries filled with elegant porcelain, timeless Zisha tea sets, rustic pottery wares and adorable tea pets. It's a heaven for tea ware collectors! Dive into traditional Chinese tea culture, and shop for high-quality teas and unique tea souvenirs to take home. Come and unlock the secret of Chinese tea culture in this one-of-a-kind market!

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
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  Chengdu

  [Upgrade Option: Experience the charm of the Tea&Incense Ceremony] If you long to experience elegant traditional Chinese life and the self-cultivation wisdom of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, this tour is a must-try. (Minimum stay: 3 hours.) Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 9 AM or 1 PM and escort you to the venue. Choose 3 teas from China’s six classic tea types. Our tea artisans will teach you to evaluate tea quality, master brewing methods, and learn the benefits and notes of each tea. Pair tea tasting with an immersive intangible cultural heritage incense ceremony. Under an incense master’s guidance, complete hand-washing, attire-tidying and breath-regulation. Pick your favorite incense powder and mold, and follow ash preparation, powder filling and seal making. Experience Confucian self-discipline, Taoist mind-body harmony and Zen peace in the serene process. This experience eases tension, calms your mind, and engages your sight, touch and smell.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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