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The 15 most popular chengdu 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.
“This was the second experience we booked with Andy and again - it was seamless. Good communication and we got straight through on our passports. We went on quite a cold wet day and the Pandas were out in force. Loved if.”
Shop Liangjiaxiang spices in Chengdu, learn Sichuan wok skills with a chef, then eat your own dishes with drinks in a small group.
“Unique cultural experience as you get to see and feel the local market with the cooking class following afterwards. Jerry (the awesome host/guide) was able to communicate effectively and is very knowledgeable of the ingredients used in the dishes you will cook.”
Ride Chengdu in a tuk-tuk for 4-5 Sichuan stops, unlimited drinks, and a retro bar finish with plum wine and local stories.
“Great food tour in Xi'an, delicious and plentiful food, and so much fun riding around with the tuk tuk. Well done Lost Plate!”
Private half-day panda tour from Chengdu with hotel pickup, expert guide, baby-to-adult panda viewing, red pandas, and optional volunteering.
“Great view of some pandas, I would recommend you go in the morning only as otherwise the pandas will be inside and not as good as view. It was a very speedy tour and walking at pace up hillier parts and steps which I found harder . You can get transport there yourself and get…”
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.
“It was a great 4 days 3 nights private tour to Chengdu. I had a good time and i am very thankful for the excellent service and help from my guide (Joy) and driver (Mr. Xie) who had been assist me especially with my mom comfortability as she iRead 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.
“Picked up from hotel by guide Andy and spent a great day with him at the Wolong Panda Research Base as "volunteer" Panda keepers. Was able to clean the Panda enclosures, prepare their Panda Bread and feed them by hand up close. LotRead more”
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.
“Great seats, first front row, amazing performance. Must have this experience in Chengdu! VIP section offered us neck massage and dress up in costumes. Unlimited jasmine tea durimg the performance was offered!”
Full-day tour from Chengdu to see panda babies and the UNESCO Leshan Giant Buddha, with guided stops, transport, and Tianfu Square drop-off.
“Excellent all day tour, we were picked up from our hotel at 7:30 am and dropped off in the city center at around 8 pm. Tour involves a lot of driving between the two locations so be mindful of that in advance.”
Volunteer at Chengdu’s Dujiangyan Panda Base with hands-on care tasks, keeper training observation, and a full day that includes lunch and transport.
“The driver did not speak English and was not able to help me at the Panda Base as the other tour operators did for their costumers. Because of this the start of the day got a bit confusing, but everything got sorted eventually thanks to the Panda Base staff.”
See the mighty Leshan Giant Buddha and, optionally, Chengdu Panda Base with private transfer or ticket-only entry. Skip lines and go fast.
“très beau site.”
Half-day Chengdu back-alley food tour with a market stroll and hands-on Sichuan hotpot cooking at a local home, plus unlimited beer.
“We had a fun experience with Lance. We first hit the market where he gave us some insight on local products and gave us a glimpse into daily life of Chengdu people. After the stroll we had some tea and started preparing our hot pot with a Read more”
Door-to-door Chengdu day trip to the panda breeding base and Leshan Giant Buddha, with a boat ride and an English guide.
“Abby was a great tour guide and went above and beyond to ensure the trip was as much as possible customised to our needs. The was engaging and spoke English very well so we could ask here a lot of questions not only about the sights Read more”
