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The 15 most popular chengdu & panda tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.
Skip the panda-base ticket stress in Chengdu with passport-fast entry, see 100+ pandas plus babies, and tour the huge Xiongmao Jidi park.
“The tour was very good and our tour guide Jade was excellent!”
Shop Liangjiaxiang spices in Chengdu, learn Sichuan wok skills with a chef, then eat your own dishes with drinks in a small group.
“Jerry and Lance were kind, knowledgeable and kept the experience so fun for our group. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time doing it. Highly recommend!”
Ride Chengdu in a tuk-tuk for 4-5 Sichuan stops, unlimited drinks, and a retro bar finish with plum wine and local stories.
“I got to try out some really good food in places I wouldn't have found by myself. The host was really fun. Just book it!”
Beijing Zoo panda entry with a QR pass. Skip the line, access the Panda House, and see China’s wildlife fast from Dong Wu Yuan.
“it was a great experience to see the pandas. but please save the elephants in this zoo. they are held in appalling conditions and express signs of psychological distress. they should not be made to live like this.”
Private half-day panda tour from Chengdu with hotel pickup, expert guide, baby-to-adult panda viewing, red pandas, and optional volunteering.
“Ok experience but don’t get your hopes up to get near a panda let alone touching it. While our guide Sam was very helpful, the actual tour was a disappointment. We did see some famous panda but it wasn’t much different seeing them in the zoo. We got close to just one giant panda as…”
See Beijing’s Lama Temple and Summer Palace with a panda stop and silk market demo, plus pickup, lunch, and entry fees.
“The places were nice but the tour itself with this company felt more like a walk. Didn't really get much information about the places. we were just seeing things but the guide wasn't really saying anything about the places.”
Watch Sichuan opera at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse in Chengdu with face-changing, stick puppets, tea and snacks, plus VIP options like massage.
“Great experience…really recommend! I really enjoyed it.”
Private Chengdu day tour with early panda base, Kuan-Zhai Alley stroll, and Jinsha Site Museum artifacts, with hotel pickup and guide.
“Maggie is an exceptional guide who always wears a smile. She provided us with a wealth of background information not only about the attractions we visited but also about Chinese culture and traditions. Maggie also encouraged us to try locRead more”
Small-group Dujiangyan panda mornings with hotel pickup, English guide, and an optional volunteer food-prep experience. Half-day or full-day.
“Booking this experience paid for admission into the park, an English speaking tour guide, and transportation from our hotel to the pandas and back. It also included lunch at the panda park and a visit to a nearby panda village. Our tour guides Jay and Cheryl were well knowledRead more”
Volunteer with panda keepers near Chengdu at Dujiangyan, Ya’an, or Wolong. Small-group day trip with transfers, lunch, and hands-on tasks.
“Visiting the Panda Base at Dujiangyan was the highlight of our 2 week visit to China. Seeing this beautiful animals so close its a fascinating experience. By volunteering for a day you become a part of a global effort to to save this endangered species. But most important is a proof that if humanity wants,…”
Private Beijing day trip with Temple of Heaven, Panda House, and Summer Palace, plus hotel pickup and a complimentary Chinese lunch.
“Just loved doing this tour. Our guide Susan was so knowledgeable. She explained in depth the history and story behind what we were visiting.... loved seeing the pandas up close. The summer palace was beautiful. I loved hearing about the history of this amazing place. Susan made it such a memorable day for us. Highly…”
Private Beijing day tour that strings together Panda House, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Amazing day with Linda Shi! She was an amazing guide and had great knowledge about the places we visited. She even went an extra mile to take us to a tea tasting even though it was not included in the tour. Thank you Linda Shi for an amazing day in Beijing :)”
Watch Sichuan opera at Shu Feng Ya Yun in Chengdu with tea and snacks, optional costume dressing, and the famous face-changing stunt.
“Una absoluta turistada similar a cualquier espectáculo nocturno en un hotel de medio pelo.”
Watch Sichuan Opera in Chengdu’s Shufeng Yayun Teahouse with tea at your table, mask-changing, fire acts, puppetry, and optional VIP perks.
“There were numerous mini-shows packaged into the 90-minutes, including acrobatics, shadow play, traditional song and dance, comedy show and finally the mask changers. Very entertaining even for non-Chinese speakers.”
Live English tour of Beijing: Panda House, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, plus Pearl Market shopping and lunch for $142 in 8 hours.
“Lucy was an amazing guide. She was very punctual, knowledgeable, patient and accommodating to the needs of my family especially my kids. She went at our pace and was very helpful with helping us get good deals and delicious meals. I would highly recommend her.”
