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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Chengdu experience with Helen as a guide
![]() We had great days in Chengdu with our guide Helen. She is a nice women with knowledge about the history of Chengdu. We visited Buddha Park in Leshan and of course the amazing Pandas. We also can recommend the tea house park. It's a great experience - tasting tea and enjoying the atmosphere in this park while seating, drinking tea and watching the locals. Helen was able to answer all open questions. If you would like to buy smth special, she is doing her best to organize it for you. We can highly recommend Helen as a guide. Thank you for this wonderful days. more
May 2025, Remona
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Overview of Chengdu.
![]() We were able to see the most notable areas of a very large city in s short period of time. Mr. Evan was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. more
May 2025, John V
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Fantastic chengdu with China highlights.
![]() Our tour guide was Evan who was very helpful and provided us with local recommendations and was informative. Whilst in Chengdu we went to the panda base, leshan Buddha, mount Qing Chen and the Dujiangyan irrigation site all guided by Evan. During our month touring China, we found Chengdu to be one of the highlights. more
May 2025, mcgahano
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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