Panda Country · Food Capital · Slow Living
Classic Chengdu Pandas & Food Tour · 4 days / 3 nights
Four days bringing together giant pandas, Sanxingdui, the Leshan Giant Buddha, teahouses, Sichuan face-changing opera and hot pot.
Highlights
- Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in the active morning hours
- Explore the ancient Shu civilization at the Sanxingdui Museum
- See the Leshan Giant Buddha from both the walking route and the river
- Experience Chengdu’s relaxed pace in a People’s Park teahouse
- Enjoy Sichuan hot pot and a traditional face-changing performance
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Chengdu · Kuanzhai Alleys
Meet on arrival, transfer to the hotel, stroll through Kuanzhai Alleys and enjoy a Sichuan hot-pot welcome dinner.
Pandas · Sanxingdui · face-changing opera
Visit the panda base in the morning, explore the Sanxingdui Museum in the afternoon and watch a Sichuan face-changing performance in the evening.
Leshan Giant Buddha day trip
See the Leshan Giant Buddha from the walking route and by boat, sample local snacks and return to Chengdu.
People’s Park · Wenshu Monastery · departure
Experience morning teahouse life in People’s Park, visit Wenshu Monastery and transfer for departure.
3, 4 and 5-star hotels
3-star
Comfortable tourist class
Clean, well-located hotels close to transport and dining, with private bathroom, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and daily breakfast. The sensible-value option for budget-led groups.
4-star
Well-located superior class
Larger rooms, fuller facilities (restaurant, gym, business services) and a stronger breakfast buffet. The standard most travelers choose, and the tier we recommend for this tour.
5-star
International deluxe class
International-brand or leading local deluxe hotels with premium locations and top-level service. Best suited to special occasions and travelers expecting a top-end stay.
Included in the price
- ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle or coach with licensed driver
- ✓ English-speaking licensed local guide on sightseeing days
- ✓ Accommodation with daily breakfast at the selected standard
- ✓ Entrance fees and activities stated in the confirmed itinerary
- ✓ Airport or railway station transfers stated in the program
- ✓ Travel insurance
- ✓ China-side operational coordination throughout the trip
Not included
- – International flights to and from China
- – China visa fees
- – Domestic flights or high-speed train tickets unless stated
- – Meals not listed in the confirmed itinerary
- – Personal expenses, optional activities and gratuities
- – Services required because of flight disruption or other events outside the confirmed program
Customize your trip
Subject to opening and availability, add a panda keeper experience, a Sichuan cooking class, Jinli or Dujiangyan.