People come to Chengdu for the pandas and then enjoy the slower pleasures of a broader Sichuan journey. Here tea in the park, temple courtyards, old streets, and food can turn a simple lunch into the main event of the day. Chengdu tours, shaped by Buddhist and Taoist landmarks, mountain scenery, and a picturesque urban rhythm, help define southwest China.
One moment you are in People’s Park, drinking tea and watching daily life around the mahjong tables. Next, you are in the old quarters near Jinli Street and Wenshu Temple, where the city enchants with an unhurried pulse. Many Chengdu tours begin with these places, then move to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding early in the morning, when the animals are most active and the visit is most appealing.
Beyond the city, Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei are the classic extensions. Leshan brings one of China’s great Buddhist monuments, best seen from the river as well as from the cliffside paths. Mount Emei adds forested slopes, temples, cable car ascents, and the mountain’s well-known monkey area. Together, they give Chengdu tours a wider sense of Sichuan, where religion, landscape, and local culture remain closely connected.
Chengdu also works especially well as part of a longer journey well-connected to Xi’an, Beijing, Chongqing, the Yangtze River and Shanghai. The city can be experienced as a relaxed standalone stay and as one of the most rewarding stops in a wider China route.
Explore key sites in China’s Sichuan Province. Over four days, you will visit historic Buddhist temples, sacred mountains, and wildlife parks home to giant pandas and Tibetan macaques.
Chengdu, Leshan, Emeishan, Panda Base
Details4 Days | Private | All year round from US$ 550 per person
10-day Central China Discovery Tour
A rich and wide-ranging tour that brings together some of China’s most captivating sights, from ancient landmarks to modern marvels. This in-depth journey spans the country’s many historical eras and highlights its diverse cultures, religions, and ethnic traditions - with a special visit to see the giant pandas.
Beijing, Badaling Great Wall, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai
Details9 Days | Private | All year round from US$ 2,184 per person
16-day Central China Grand Tour (from Beijing)
An exciting journey through some of the most popular cities and iconic locations in central China. From ancient palaces and the Great Wall to futuristic skylines, stunning natural scenery, a Yangtze River cruise, and encounters with pandas – this large-scale tour is packed with color and contrast.
Beijing, Badaling Great Wall, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze Cruise, Huangshan, Shanghai
Details16 Days | Private | mid-March to mid-November from US$ 3,330 per person
