Panda & Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Day Tour

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - The guide will meet the group in the hotel lobby for a 1.5-hour drive to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Ensure devices are fully charged, as this location is known for being a “film/battery killer!” This beautiful park is home to giant pandas, red pandas, and possibly baby pandas in the Panda Nursery. Arriving early allows visitors to witness the pandas during breakfast and playtime.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System - After spending the morning at the Panda Centre, a 0.5-hour drive will take the group to the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, a World Heritage site. The tour begins at the irrigation park, a scenic area featuring old bridges, temples, and local culture. With some luck, visitors might even catch a glimpse of the distant snow-capped mountains. Arriving early ensures a peaceful experience with nature.

Giant Buddha & Tea Terrace In Lost Town Day Tour

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - After meeting at the hotel, a 2.5-hour drive leads to the Giant Buddha. A boat trip offers an unforgettable panoramic view of the Buddha.

Leshan - Following the Buddha visit, a 40-minute drive takes the group to a charming old town. Here, traditional lifestyles thrive despite modernization. Visitors can explore traditional workshops like blacksmiths, bamboo artisans, and barbers. Enjoy tea, chat, and share stories with friendly locals in an old teahouse, and visit a century-old courtyard house where the proud owners love to share its history. Lunch will be served here, featuring the renowned Leshan local cuisine, a type of Sichuan cuisine.

Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit

Chengdu - The guide will meet the group at the hotel lobby and lead them to explore the vibrant local spice market. Participants will be challenged to acquire special ingredients and spices for the upcoming cooking class. After this exciting market experience, a walk through the back streets will lead to a local lunch.

Chengdu - Post-lunch, the group will visit a hidden gem—a traditional Sichuan courtyard restaurant—where the collected ingredients and spices will be used. A break in the courtyard with Sichuan Gaiwan tea will introduce guests to traditional tea culture. A professional chef will guide the food preparation process.

Participants will follow the chef’s step-by-step instructions to prepare dishes until they are perfectly cooked. The cooking class will teach how to make Sichuan Style Noodles, Steamed Beef with Fried Rice Flour, and Spicy Lotus Roots, along with creating homemade SPICY CHILLI OIL.

• Boat ride to the Giant Buddha
• Guided tour with an experienced English-speaking guide
• Visit to the Panda Center
• Beers or beverages included in cooking class
• Cooking class complete with recipes
• Local lunch provided
• Guided old town walking tour
• Dinner with local flavors
• Family and old house visit for cultural immersion
• Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
• Souvenir from the cooking class
• Tea plantation excursion
• Exploration of the Dujiangyan irrigation system

• Climbing for Giant Buddha
• golf car in Dujiangyan
• Gratuities (recommended)

. Expert and enthusiastic local tourist guide
. Adorable panda viewing
. Complete narrative about pandas and locals
. Dujinagyan water management system
. In-depth history of the ancient city
. Interaction with the natural world
. Rice pudding topped with spicy garnishing
. Chinese-style bacon with grilled garlic sprouts
. UNESCO Cultural Heritage site
. Off-beat exploration of rural areas and 500-year-old settlement
. Tours of traditional craft workshops
. All-inclusive Tea immersion - consuming in an vintage tea house, tea-leaf harvesting, tour of a tea processing facility
. Visit an ancient residential courtyard and listen to anecdotes from the owner
. Traverse a local fresh produce market

. Educational Sichuan cooking class:
Including Sichuan Noodles
Steamed beef paired with fired rice flour dish
Spicy lotus roots preparation
. Complimentary beers or tea during the cooking process
. Unique gifts and Recipe guides

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.