Chengdu Travel Reviews

Evan was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly and english was perfect. He did a great job of explaining to us the history of china as well as his experience with his family and their traditions. We did the panda experience as well as the jiuzhaigou national park. We brought 3 kids with our group and we were a total of 7. He was patient with our kids and kept them entertained. Evan made a suggestion of visiting a local tea house since our itinerary was tight and he was incredibly thoughtful and made our experience seamless.

We had an amazing time exploring Chengdu with Fifi as our tour guide. She is very professional, knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Her deep understanding of local history, culture and food made our trip truly unforgettable. Throughout the trip, Fifi was patient, attentive to our needs and always made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of to the smallest details. If you’re planning a trip to Chengdu, we highly recommend booking a tour with Fifi - she will definitely make your visit truly special!

Although we only had half a day in Chengdu, Evan, our guide, made sure we had a great time at the Panda Breeding and research centre, feeding us little interesting nuggets of information about pandas throughout the tour. The Szechuan hot pot was also very enjoyable. Thoroughly enjoyable experience!

Of all our guides, Helen from Chengdu was the “superstar”. She had such enthusiasm for the pandas you couldn’t help but have a great time. She got us around the crowds to get up close to get the best photos. And was generous in telling her story about growing up in China

We visited Chengdu for the pandas and we were not disappointed. The whole city is filled with panda mania. Our fantastic guide Helen made sure we were ready for our visit to the pandas by presenting us with panda accessories. She knows the place so well taking us through short cuts to the various enclosures and also the spots for the best photos. Apart from the pandas, we also visited the amazing giant Buddha. And to top it all, Helen brought us for the best Sichuan lunch, of gong bao ji ding and ma po toufu, that we have eaten.

Evan was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly and english was perfect. He did a great job of explaining to us the history of china as well as his experience with his family and their traditions. We did the panda experience as well as the jiuzhaigou national park. We brought 3 kids with our group and we were a total of 7. He was patient with our kids and kept them entertained. Evan made a suggestion of visiting a local tea house since our itinerary was tight and he was incredibly thoughtful and made our experience seamless.

Had great visits to the Panda base, the Giant Buddha and had a long enjoyable walk around and down Mt. Emei…followed by a relaxing soak in our room’s hot tub. If you’re going with China Highlights, ask for Daisy. She’s knows how to be a good guide!

tour organizzato da China Highlights veramente al top ! visita a Chengdu con una persona speciale : la nostra guida Jason ! ci ha accolto con entusiasmo e ci ha trasmesso la sua passione per la musica , per la sua città e la cucina locale ! è molto più che una guida !! grazie Jason !!!

Daisy is a great guide and so accommodating. She is informative and knowledgeable. Tien, the driver was extremely good and patient. Daisy took me to so many off- beat places, and I am sad to leave Chengdu.

Helen (方方） was great! Chirpy and pleasant and made our trip super awesome. We spend an unforgettable day in the countryside thanks to her suggestions. Highly recommend.

My family spent one jam-packed day with Evan in Chengdu. He was wonderful! Evan was able to guide us through the beautiful panda reserve, answering all our questions. He arranged an incredible lunch of Sichuan highlights. We then strolled Jinli St and spent an amazing few hours at the Peoples Park, which I highly recommend visiting. Tea at the bustling tea house was a highlight.

What a wonderful experience. Sammi was great a great guide. She knew the city well and gave that personal touch. Pandas were wonderful, as was Jinli Street. We are very impressed with Chengdu and China Highlights made it possible.

Estuvimos tres días en Chengdu, y es una ciudad que vale la pena conocer. Más allá de visitar la reserva de pandas, que estuvo genial, nos programaron otras visitas súper interesantes que nos gustaron mucho: el monte Qingcheng, el Gran Buda de Leshan y el sistema de riego de Dujiangyan. Gracias Pablo por hacer de estos días una gran experiencia!

We took a trip to Chengdu and our guide Helen made it a fantastic expierence. She was knowledgable about the local areas and customised our plans throughout the day based on what we wanted to do. She helped us take good photos with the pandas and other good photo spots throughout the day. Our driver was also friendly and the car was spacious and cool.

Great guide Helen of Chengdu. She is VERY kind, VERY attentive, resolved every kind of problems, without asking her she already knew our needs or requirements. SUPER HELEN OF CHENGDU. She is a great professional, not only a tour guide, she is a very attentive person. Top A1.

We have had a great couple of days based in Chengdu with Evan from China Highlights. We have been well looked after, being collected and dropped off at the rail station and airport.Evan was very knowledgeable at each site but was fantastic at getting us to the best panda enclosures or the best positions to see the Buddhas. He was very flexible in arranging activities and took us to some great restaurants. We found the weather in March to be just right, mild and dry, slightly overcast cloud, so very comfortable and great light for pictures.

First time to Chengdu, greet by a lovely and friendly tour guide 谢菲菲。 The sightseeings are interesting and also 菲菲bought us try many local food and places such as 春熙路，IFS too. We are very satisfied the services of the driver

"Chengdu is another beautiful place that you should visit. Although it was a short visit, I want to thank Helen from Chengdu for sharing her knowledge and I can't wait for my next trip with my family

Chengdu is another beauty place that you should visit. Although it’s my short visit but many thanks to Helen from Chengdu for her to share on her knowledge, felt really comfortable with her. I already can’t wait for my next trip to Chengdu to see the cute Panda!

Amazing Helen chengdu. She is knowledgeable, kind and attentive! Took us to see panda, budda and very nice restaurant for nice. Taking care of us very well. Will definitely see her again!

Our tour leader in Chongqing, **Richard**, was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible, tailoring the experience to suit our preferences and the conditions at each destination. His expertise made our time in Chongqing both enjoyable and enriching. In Chengdu, **Sammi** took great care of us, ensuring we were well accommodated despite our exhaustion. Her patience and attentiveness made a huge difference in our experience.

The second great highlight was the food selection. Helen took us to one local restaurant In Chengdu and other in Leshan. We were in love with the food. Truly authentic experiences in places that would be hard for western tourists to identify as good.

Chengdu - Helen guided us through the Panda base where we saw some of the new baby pandas in their habitat, the Leshan Buddha, evening show with changing masks and we had to have Sichuan local hot pot as well!

Our time in Chengdu with Sammi was absolutely fantastic! Seeing the pandas, especially the little ones, was such a special experience. Sammi also took us to a historic restaurant where we enjoyed incredible Sichuan food—it was unforgettable. We fell in love with the city and have already told Sammi we’ll be coming back, especially since we had to cancel a day due to illness. We’d recommend this trip and Sammi as a guide in a heartbeat!

Fue un viaje increible y la compa?ia de Cecilia fue muy util. Nos dio consejos y nos ayudo con todas las dudas. Definitivamente recomendable.

I had an amazing trip to Dujiangyan in Chengdu! The site itself is incredibly impressive, with its ancient irrigation system and stunning scenery. Our fantastic tour guide, Helen. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area. Her explanations made the visit much more meaningful. Highly recommend China Highlight for anyone visiting China!

I highly recommend Helen, who guided our group of three during a private two-day tour in Chengdu. From start to finish, Helen was proactive, enthusiastic and incredibly insightful. She shared fascinating information about the places we visited and offered deeper context about the culture and history of Chengdu and Sichuan. Her eloquent English, extensive local knowledge and friendly, accommodating nature truly elevated our experience. Her flexibility, patience and genuine passion made our stay far more enjoyable than it would have been on our own. She went above and beyond, making us feel like friends rather than just clients. Here are some highlights of what made our time with Helen so memorable: - Panda Centre: She knew exactly where and when to go to avoid crowds and see the pandas at their most active. - People's Park: She introduced us to the local lifestyle, including tea-drinking rituals, line dancing and even the fascinating 'marriage market.' - Local Market: At our request, she guided us to buy very sweet mandarins and pears from a local market. - Jinsha Museum: She provided detailed and engaging explanations, bringing the artifacts and history to life. - Jinli Old Street: She led us to the most interesting spots, helped us purchase local snacks and ensured we didn’t miss anything special. - Sichuan Opera: She arranged for us to watch an incredible performance at the city’s best opera house. - Local Restaurants: She took us to authentic local eateries far from the typical tourist traps — hidden gems we would never have found on our own, even with Baidu Maps. - Community Centre: As an unexpected bonus, Helen introduced us to a local community centre supporting the elderly and individuals with special needs, which was a heart-warming experience.