Culture and Nature of Chengdu
Dive into the heart of culture and nature with this 5-day journey, designed specifically for those eager to explore the must-see attractions of Chengdu and its surroundings. It's noteworthy that Chengdu is among the cities covered by the 10-day visa-free transit policy, offering travel convenience.
In this tour, you will encounter adorable pandas, marvel at the majestic statue of the Leshan Giant Buddha, and immerse yourself in the rich Buddhist culture and the breathtaking natural scenery of Mt. Emei. Beyond these key attractions, you can also immerse yourself in local life by visiting a local park and ancient street.
China Highlights will create a custom itinerary with you, ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Meet the Lovely Pandas in the Panda Breeding and Research Center
It is best to go early in the morning to see the pandas feeding at around 9:30am, when they are most active during the day.
Be Like a Chengduer in a Local Park
Take a seat and sip a cup of tea in a local teahouse, see or join in with line dancing, and see some vibrant scenes that may only happen in Chengdu.
Witness the Largest Buddha Statue in the World in Leshan
Besides climbing to get a Lilliputian view of the Giant Buddha, you will also go on a cruise to take a look at the huge inscription.
Take a Relaxing Walking Trip to Enjoy the Natural Beauty of Mt. Emei
Take a walking trip from the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years to the Monkey Eco-Area to enjoy the natural beauty of the sub-tropical forest and waterfall.
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Evan was an amazing tour guide.
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. more
Apr 2025, Ashley Murray
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Best Tour Guide
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! more
Mar 2025, Mark
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Enjoyable short stay in Chengdu
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! more
Mar 2025, Del S
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your private driver and guide will be ready for you when you arrive in Chengdu. Enjoy a trouble-free transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is your own to explore Chengdu.
Visit the Panda Breeding and Research Center, about 10 kilometers (six miles) north from central Chengdu. It is best to go early in the morning to see the pandas feeding when they are most active during the day.
Lunch is at a local Chinese restaurant. Go to Chengdu People's Park to have a deep breath of fresh air. You can join the local people to experience the bustle and chatter of a local teahouse in this area.
You will also see some vibrant scenes that may only happen in Chengdu: desperate parents are posting messages in a marriage market looking for a partner for their unmarried offspring; a local man is enjoying a traditional teahouse ear massage with a metal rod in his ear; Chengduers are playing mahjong everywhere.
You will be driven to Leshan City this morning, which takes about two hours. After a short break and lunch, you will begin your journey to the Giant Buddha.
Besides climbing to get a Lilliputian view of the Giant Buddha, you will also go on a cruise to take a look at the huge inscription.
After the tour, you will be escorted to a hotel near Mount Emei, which is about 31 kilometers (19 miles) from Leshan City.
You will spend a full day visiting Mount Emei, which is another UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China.
Visit the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years which is the largest and oldest monastery on Mount Emei. Take a relaxing walking trip from the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years to the Monkey Eco-Area to enjoy the natural beauty of the sub-tropical forest and waterfall.
The whole journey takes about 3 to 3½ hours. Your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel in Chengdu after the tour.
Your private guide and driver will wait for you in your hotel lobby after breakfast. They will accompany you to the station or airport and help you check-in for your next destination.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
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