Beyond the pandas, Chengdu is a city of teahouse culture, fiery cuisine, and a pace of life that famously slows down time. Discover the best of Sichuan's capital with our insider guide.
Chengdu is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy—and it earns the title at every meal. From fiery hot pot to delicate dan dan noodles, here is where and what to eat in Sichuan's culinary capital.
Experience Chengdu's three UNESCO-level highlights in one seamless private day tour. Start early at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, arriving as gates open to see pandas at their most active — climbing, playing, and munching bamboo during morning feeding. Then drive northwest to Dujiangyan, the 2,000-year-old irrigation system that still controls the Min River's flow and turned the Sichuan basin into China's most fertile farmland. Walk the ancient levees, suspension bridges, and temple terraces. Break for lunch at a riverside restaurant near Dujiangyan (meal at your own expense — your guide knows the best local spots). After lunch, visit the front mountain of Qingcheng Shan, one of China's most revered Taoist mountains. Hike through misty cedar forests past pavilions, ancient temples, and quiet shrines. The mountain's "most serene under heaven" reputation comes from its tranquil trails rather than dramatic peaks — a perfect contrast to the morning's bustle. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private guide, all entrance fees, and private transport.
| Group size | Per Adult | Vehicle | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $359.00 | 5-Seat Sedan | $359.00 |
| 2 traveler · you | $205.00 | 5-Seat Sedan | $409.00 |
| 3 traveler | $153.00 | 5-Seat Sedan | $459.00 |
| 4 traveler | $147.00 | 7-Seat MPV | $586.00 |
| 5 traveler | $127.00 | 7-Seat MPV | $636.00 |
| 6 traveler | $125.00 | 9-Seat Van | $752.00 |
| 7 traveler | $115.00 | 9-Seat Van | $802.00 |
| 8 traveler | $111.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $885.00 |
| 9 traveler | $109.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $979.00 |
| 10 traveler | $103.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $1,028.00 |
| 11 traveler | $98.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $1,078.00 |
| 12 traveler | $94.00 | 14-Seat Minibus | $1,128.00 |
Early start to catch pandas at their most active. Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby.
Your guide will meet you directly at your hotel lobby within Chengdu's 3rd Ring Road. Early 7:30 AM pickup ensures you see pandas at their most active.
