Explore the Authentic Chengdu Life
Many travelers visit Chengdu to see giant pandas but return for the food and its unique laid-back culture. This day trip invites you to explore Chengdu's local parks, folk theaters, and time-honored streets to understand better the city dwellers' lifestyle and their go-with-the-flow attitude toward life.
Feel free to customize your private journey, we are more than thrilled to assist you.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Learn Tea Etiquette in an Ancient Teahouse
Relish the unique Gaiwan tea with the locals in the park, and immerse yourself in the genuine Chengdu way.
Visit the Backstage of a Local Theater
You have the opportunity to go backstage and understand the performance preparation process of the Sichuan Opera actors.
Roam within the Age-old Alleys
Explore the Wide and Narrow Alley, lauded as the epitome of old Chengdu, and immerse yourself in the city's culturally enriching street life.
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An amazing tour of Chengdu with Helen
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. more
Mar 2025, Tom
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Super Helen from Chendu
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. more
Mar 2025, Cecilia
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We are coming back to Chengdu next time
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. more
Mar 2025, Mark R
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary and it is adjustable based on your needs. The time points in the following itinerary are for reference only. Your guide will adjust according to the actual circumstances of the day and your requirements.
Your private guide and driver will promptly meet you at your hotel, ready to embark on a day's leisure journey with you.
Venture into the century-old Chengdu People's Park and begin your laid-back day. In the main square, locals participate in various activities like tai chi, kicking shuttlecock, and square dancing. The daily ritual of stopping at a teahouse to meet friends and chat began in Chengdu at least 1,000 years ago. Take a seat and sip a cup of tea. Your guide will explain the etiquette of how to drink tea and the intentions you express when you put the lid, bowl, and tray in different places.
Chengdu is the main home of Sichuan opera. Every day, there are many old fans in the grass-roots opera house that we recommend. After lunch, follow your guide and have a chance to step into the backstage to see how the actors and actresses make up and chant with them.
Next, journey to the Wide and Narrow Alleys, the treasured remnants of Chengdu from the Qing Dynasty era. Here, you can delve into Chengdu's folk culture, explore ancient architecture, or shop for unique crafts and local snacks. Amidst traditional teahouses and modern cafes, experience a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
At the end of the trip, we will escort you to your hotel.
Tour Price
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