A Song of Ice and Fire
This is a recommendation for people who would like to experience both the "cold" and "warm" in winter, explore a prosperous city and incredible nature.
One day, stroll down the busy street with barbecue in one hand and a bubble tea in the other. On the next day, hike on an ancient glacier at the foot of the highest mountain in Sichuan and soak in a hot spring in a snow world. This 5-day Chengdu and Hailuogou tour will satisfy all your desires for a memorable winter trip.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Soak in a Hot Spring in an "Ice Age" Area
Travel across time and space to the "Ice Age" in Hailuogou. Be amazed by the biggest frozen waterfall in China. Touch the ice of the ancient glacier. Enjoy a hot spring hidden in a snowy valley.
Encounter Adorable Pandas in a Less-Touristy Panda Base
See pandas that are more in their natural environment than those at the panda center in Chengdu city. Uncover how pandas are trained to return to the wild.
Warm Your Stomach with Amazing Sichuan Food
Enjoy a local food hunt in a famous alley and have an authentic Sichuan hotpot meal in a restaurant loved by locals.
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Superstar pandas & superstar guide
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 more
Mar 2025, CJ
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Chengdu - Panda Mania
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. more
Mar 2025, Peter
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Evan was an amazing guide. Number 1 in chendgu
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
Mar 2025, Ashley T
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Tour Map
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Free time exploration
Visit Jinsha Museum. Go on a food hunt in Jinli Ancient Alley. Observe the local lifestyle in People's Park. Enjoy a Sichuan hotpot meal.
Enjoy flexible private transport from Chengdu to Moxi town via Ya'an. See pandas in Bifengxia Panda Base. Visit Shangli Ancient Town.
Explore Hailuogou Glacier and Forest Park including seeing the big frozen waterfall, the glacier tongue, and look up at 'Gongga Snow Mountain'. Then relax in a hot spring.
We'll drive you back to Chengdu for your airport or train station drop-off.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: cd-84