Why Travel to Chengdu ?
Welcome to Chengdu, home of the giant panda and UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Meet fluffy pandas munching bamboo at the breeding base. Savour the iconic numbing-spicy Sichuan hotpot and authentic local snacks. Wander ancient alleys, sip gaiwan tea in traditional teahouses and marvel at Sichuan Opera’s stunning face-changing. Discover 2,300 years of Bashu culture and slow, joyful local life in this laid-back city.
Chengdu City Tours
Here are our well-selected Chengdu private city tour packages as below.
Chengdu Private Tours 2026 & 2027
Our crafted China itineraries will take you to explore the most popular highlights in each city while discovering the hidden treasures that only locals know. Take them as inspiration, and choose your preferred one to tailor-make it.
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3 Weeks Long Journey to China Plus Tibet
Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Shanghai, Tibet, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie
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21-Day China Essential Tour
Top tour for return visitors
Beijing, Chengdu, Huangshan, Shanghai, Xi'an, Yunnan
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12-Day Tour to Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism
Buddhist Pilgrims
Chengdu, Hangzhou, Hefei, Shanghai
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21-Day China Private Tour with Silk Road
Silk Road In-depth Lovers
Beijing, Chengdu, Dunhuang, Shanghai, Turpan, Urumqi, Xi'an, Xining, Zhangjiajie, Zhangye
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13-Day China Class Tour Plus Yangtze River
First-timer and Panda Lovers
Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Xi'an
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Chengdu Travel FAQs
For a regular Chengdu tour, considering scenery beauty and comfort level of travel, the best time to visit Chengdu is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is mild and comfortable. It doesn't get too cold in winter, but there can be heavy fog or drizzle.
Chengdu is the paradise of foodie especially those like the spicy food. Sichuan hotpot is famous for its spicy, flavorful broth and variety of ingredients. Mapo Tofu is A classic Sichuan dish made with tofu, minced meat, and a spicy, flavorful sauce. Kung Pao Chicken is stir-fried dish with chicken, peanuts, and chili peppers. Actually you can taste delicious food on the street no matter where you go. Jinli Ancient Street, Kuanzhai Alley, Chunxi Road and Yulin Road are the snacks "Gathering places for your unforgettable snacks banquet, such as chuan chuan (skewers), dandan noodles, and smelly tofu.
If you like, you can also join in a cooking class in Chengdu to make Sichuan food by yourself and see various kinds of ingredients of Sichuan Cuisine, learn the food culture in Chengdu and Sichuan!
High speed bullet train travel is very popular and convenient for getting to Chongqing from Chengdu. There are over 80 high speed bullet train scheduled every day and most only takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Yes, Chengdu is a great base for exploring Sichuan Province, with several popular destinations nearby:
Leshan Giant Buddha: about 2 hours by train or bus.
Mount Emei: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China.
Jiuzhaigou Valley: Famous for its stunning natural beauty, but it requires a longer trip (about 8 hours by car or bus).
Generally speaking, there are four famous giant panda bases in and around Chengdu City. You could choose any depending on your interesting and time.
Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base in Chengdu: it is the place for baby birthing and breeding,. You can see baby pandas and some superstars of Pandas here that means much more visitors, especially on weekends.
Dujiangyan Panda Base: it is a training base for pandas who are ready to go back to wildlife so it has less pandas but closer distance. The pandas have more times to wander around rather than staying in the big villa. The base it not too big to stroll around. Moreover, you could experience the giant panda volunteer program.
Wolong China Giant Panda Garden: it is located in Wolong, 130km from Chengdu. You can see over 70 native pandas inhabiting and explore panda's nightlife without tourists. Due to the cool weather and remote location, there are less visitors here. A perfect choice for your visiting the native pandas.
Bifengxia Panda Base: this base is located in Ya’an, 150km from Chengdu. It is as 10 times larger as Wolong China Giant Panda Garden. There are over 300 pandas living here. Panda lovers from the whole world can closely watch the adorable pandas and join panda loving care program.
More Chengdu Tours You May Like
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16 Days China Essential and Panda Tour
Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie
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13-Day Iconic China Tour(Zhangjiajie and Chongqing)
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3 Weeks Long Journey to China Plus Tibet
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