Chengdu and Its UNESCO Neighbors
This tour covers the most popular attractions in Chengdu and nearby cities. You will see the cute pandas, some vibrant scenes that may only happen in Chengdu, and most of all two UNESCO World Heritage Sites-the Giant Buddha cut during the Tang Dynasty, and Mount Emei.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cheng du with Helen
![]() We had excellent guide Helen . Very profesional, good historical knowleadge, very helpfull and flexible. Highly recommend. more
Jun 2024, Anni
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Szechuan hospitality
![]() Our guide Helen was a mine of information and enthusiasm. Her energy was contagious as she led us to the Giant Buddha, local vibrant markets and restaurants, the giant panda base, and an unmissable theater show. Helen exemplifies the incredible warmth and hospitality of the local people. more
Jun 2024, Kate
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well organised trip
![]() Our adventure was smooth. Both our guides were excellent in caring for my 88 year old mum. Seow Yak (Evan) was very attentive, personable, polite with a can do attitude. Similarly Helen in Chengdu aimed to please and was flexible. more
Jun 2024, Gee
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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, which takes about 10 minutes.
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.
![JZ Hotel Emei](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
![JZ Hotel Emei](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
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