Panda Breeding Base - City Highlights (L)

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - Begin your day with a meet-up in the lobby of your Chengdu Downtown hotel, where a knowledgeable and friendly personal guide will greet you. You’ll then be transported in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Giant Panda Breeding Base.

Upon arrival, enjoy some leisure time observing the Giant pandas, including newborns, teenagers, and adults. Discover the various stages of a panda’s life, from infancy to adulthood. Visit the research laboratory, museum, panda playground, animal hospital, and the facility’s picturesque lake. Capture photos of these charming and endangered creatures as they relax in their natural habitat.

Wenshu Yuan Monastery - Afterward, head back to the city. On the way, your tour guide will introduce several landmarks, shopping areas, and activities in Chengdu City. Discuss with your guide to decide on the places you wish to visit.

Typically, you will visit Wenshu Yuan Monastery.

Wenshu Yuan Monastery is the best-preserved Buddhist temple in the city, housing hundreds of bronze, wooden, and stone statues, along with Buddhist relics. Since the Tang (618-907) dynasties, over 500 pieces of painting and calligraphy by celebrities have been stored here.

Stroll around the courtyard with your tour guide, learn about Buddhism in China, observe locals praying with incense, and admire the cultural relics while exploring its exquisite garden and solemn halls.

Wuhou Memorial Temple - Next, proceed to the Wuhou Memorial Temple, built in the 6th century to honor Emperor Liu Bei and Prime Minister Zhuge Liang of the Shu Kingdom.

Follow your tour guide to explore significant buildings, including the Temple of Liu Bei, the Temple of Zhuge Liang, Sanyi Temple, and the Tomb of Liu Bei.

Learn about the histories and stories behind these sites.

Kuanzhai Alley - Continue your visit to Kuanzhai Alley, a popular entertainment and nightlife district with traditional Chinese-style buildings.

Explore the area with your tour guide and learn about Chengdu’s folk culture and local life. Then, visit the Well Alley, showcasing the new life of Chengdu residents, as well as the most open, diverse, and dynamic zone in the area.

Chengdu Renmin Park - Savor a delicious Sichuan hot pot at a local restaurant, then take a stroll around Chengdu Renmin Park. This is the perfect place to experience local life, join in with locals dancing and singing, or sit down to enjoy local tea and the relaxed lifestyle of Chengdu.

Songxianqiao Curio Art City - If you’ve visited these places before and want to try something different, feel free to discuss with your tour guide. Other sites in the city you might be interested in include:

Jinli Pedestrian Street, once one of the busiest commercial streets during the Shu Kingdom (221-263). Today, it features boutique shops, modern bars and restaurants, and a variety of local snacks.

Chengdu Museum QingYang Palace
Sichuan Museum Songxianqiao Curio City

You can also choose to visit a local fresh market, park, or enjoy a massage.

After the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu.

Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera - You have the option to add an amazing Sichuan Opera experience to your tour, with transfer included. Head to Shuanglin Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera, where you will enjoy a one-hour performance.

Enjoy tea offered by the theater and admire the top three distinct performances: Changing Faces, Fire Spitting, Rolling Light, and other captivating shows.

Sichuan Opera is a unique aspect of Sichuanese culture. It has become one of the most treasured and enjoyed elements of China, boasting a long history, countless plays, and a rich and unique blend of music and performance on stage.

Chengdu-Leshan Giant Buddha (L)

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Begin your day with a meet-up in the lobby of your Chengdu Downtown hotel, where a knowledgeable and friendly personal guide will greet you. You’ll then be transported in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Leshan Giant Buddha (approx. 2.5 hours), relaxing along the way and enjoying the beautiful countryside views.

As a UNESCO Site, the construction of the Leshan Buddha began in the year 713 during the Tang Dynasty and was completed in 803, taking over 90 years to carve. Thousands of workers dedicated their efforts and wisdom to this project. As the largest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is celebrated in poetry, song, and story.

Follow your tour guide to explore the entire area, viewing the Buddha from different perspectives.

Lingyun Temple - Your first stop is the Lingyun Temple, located behind the Grand Buddha’s head. Marvel at the elaborate construction of the Buddha’s coiled hair, made up of around 1,020 twisted buns. Walk inside and admire the intricate sculptures and wall designs of the temple. Then, enjoy panoramic views of the three rivers converging beautifully below.

Next, follow your guide as you walk down approximately 30 minutes toward the left side of the Grand Buddha. Upon reaching the bottom, be amazed by the 233-foot (71-meter) height of the largest carved Buddha in the world and capture fantastic photographs of this sacred site.

Wuyou Temple - Next, explore the right side of the Buddha to discover the Wuyou Temple, which contains an abundance of terra-cotta sculptures and calligraphic paintings.

Stroll around the temple with your tour guide, learning more about Buddhism.

If the line to Wuyou Temple is too long, you will take a river cruise for a panoramic view of the Giant Buddha instead.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and after the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Chengdu.

Chengdu - Qingcheng Mountain - Dujiangyan Irrigation System (L)

Mount Qingcheng - Begin your day with a meet-up in the lobby of your Chengdu Downtown hotel, where a knowledgeable and friendly personal guide will greet you. You’ll then be transported in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Mount Qingcheng (approx. 1 hour), relaxing along the way and enjoying the beautiful countryside views.

As a UNESCO Site, Mount Qingcheng is one of the birthplaces of the Taoist religion and is also a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot, covered by lush and verdant trees. The mountain boasts 36 peaks, more than 20 ancient temples, and religious sites for Taoism, exuding a strong flavor of Taoist culture. The buildings demonstrate the Sichuan style of architecture.

Back Peak of Qingcheng Mountain - Next, take a cable car to Shangqing Palace, a must-see building in Qingcheng. Originally built during the Jin Dynasty (265-420), the Shuangqing Palace has been destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout history. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, admiring the ancient temple, its relics, and ancient gingko trees.

Walk to Laojun Pavilion, learn about the history, and enjoy the amazing view of the surrounding area.

Descend by cable car to the foot of the mountain, then enjoy lunch in the local village.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System - In the afternoon, visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a remarkable technological achievement of ancient China. For over 2,300 years, it has benefited the local people by preventing annual flooding of the Min River basin and making the ancient Shu State a renowned ‘land of abundance.’ This system continues to play an indispensable role in agriculture.

• Private tour
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Shuttle Bus at Dujiangyan
• Shuttle Bus at Qingcheng Mountain
• Cable Car at Qingcheng Mountain
• Boat Ride at Leshan Buddha
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• Show ticket if the related option been selected

• Accommodation
• Gratuities

Chengdu offers a plethora of attractions, making it challenging for first-time visitors to decide where to begin. Simplify your sightseeing with this private 3-day tour, featuring guided visits to essential landmarks such as the Leshan Giant Buddha, Wuhou Temple, Kuanzhai Alley, Wenshu Temple, the panda bears, Qingcheng Mountain, and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. This comprehensive tour covers all entrance fees, lunch, transportation, a round-trip cable car ride, and a private guide to enrich your experience in Chengdu. Additionally, you can opt for an upgraded tour package that includes VIP seating for a Mask Changing Show when booking.

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