Top Chengdu Day Trips & Excursions

Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base with Panda Feeding Including Buffet Lunch

• 7 Reviews
• Get the special opportunity to volunteer at one of China's top panda rehabilitation programs, Dujianyan Panda Base, on this 10-hour experience from Chengdu. Under the supervision of the center's staff, make panda food, clean the enclosures, and feed the pandas snacks. Buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel are included.
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Private Day Trip to Dujiangyan Panda Center with Panda Holding Option

• 24 Reviews
• Chengdu’s most famous residents aren’t human, they’re pandas. With this private tour, enjoy a customized day interacting with these black and white bears at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Design your own experience with options to help a panda keeper in their daily tasks, snap a photo while holding a baby panda, or simply observe red and giant pandas in their enclosures.
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One Day Dujiangyan Panda Keeper Program

• Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime day as a volunteer panda keeper in the Dujiangyan Panda Base. Go behind the scenes and get exclusive access to the center’s cuddly inhabitants with two hand-feeding sessions and multiple photo opportunities. Make panda cakes, watch a panda documentary, and eat a traditional lunch in the staff canteen. Your private guide will be on-hand to keep the day running smoothly.
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Private Tour: Leshan Giant Buddha and Fishing Village from Chengdu

• 20 Reviews
• At over 230 feet tall (70 meters), the 1,300-year-old Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest Buddha in the world and attracts visitors from around the globe. Keep yourself from getting lost in the crowds of this UNESCO-listed attraction by visiting with the comfort and convenience of a private tour, which includes informative commentary, transportation from your hotel, and a side-trip to a local fishing village. This tour also includes all entrance fees, high-speed train tickets, and lunch.
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Panda Rescue Center Volunteer for a Day

• 39 Reviews
• Get up close to giant pandas during a private tour of the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center from Chengdu. Volunteer alongside dedicated animal keepers to record behavior, clean enclosures and prepare food for the adorable mammals. Ensure the endangered species continue to prosper in the wild and in enclosures with your valued support and gain fascinating insight into the behavior and physiology of the animals. Capture photgraphs with the pandas to immortalize you memories (own expense) and enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and convenient round-trip transportation on this tour.
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Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

• The combo trip of both Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and Leshan Giant Buddha are the most popular day trip in Chengdu,especially for the first-timers. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, was founded in 1987, started with 6 giant pandas that were rescued from the wild. By 2017, it had 146 pandas in total.It is a nice park fitting for people in all ages. I will show you the giant pandas' nursery, climb up the hill to see red pandas, and watch a short film in the cinema. The Leshan Giant Buddha was built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD). It is carved out of a cliff located at the confluence of three rivers. It is the largest stone Buddha in the world and it is by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world.
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Wolong Panda Base Volunteering Program with Photo-taking with Panda Option

• 1 Review
• Wolong National Nature Reserve, one of China’s oldest and best known panda reserves, sits in Sichuan Province outside of Chengdu. With this tour, spend the day volunteering alongside professional panda keepers as you learn how to care for China’s famous black and white bears. Your bilingual guide will be by your side to translate the entire time.
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Day Tour: Chengdu Panda Breeding Base and Leshan Giant Buddha

• 10 Reviews
• Combine visits to Chengdu Tianfu Square, the Leshan Giant Buddha, and the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base in one full-day tour from Chengdu. Pickup and drop-off at select Chengdu hotels included.
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Private Day Tour: Chengdu Panda and Leshan Buddha

• This day tour (Options: Private Tour or Group Tour) will take you to visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Base and Leshan Grand Buddha. See the adorable pandas and the world's tallest Buddha. Chengdu Panda Base is one of Chengdu's most popular tourist attractions, and it focuses on getting these beautiful creatures to live happy and healthy lives.Options:Private Tour: the tour guide will only guide you to visit all tourist sites.Group Tour: other travellers will be arranged in your group on the same travel date to visit all tourist sites.
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Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Dam Guided Day Trip from Chengdu

• Enjoy a guided day tour to Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Dam to explore the wonderful scenery and the greatest water conservancy project in Chinese history. Mount Qingcheng is a sacred place of Taoism, so there are many Taoist temples scattered among the trees. The mountain is covered by numerous green trees which go straight up to the sky and the trees are unique to this region. There are also many unique plants and insects. Due to the comparative high sea level and the green plants, the oxygen there is profuse and clear.
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Dujiangyan Panda Base with Optional Volunteering and Photo-taking with Panda

• 8 Reviews
• The Dujiangyan Panda Base runs a panda hospital, lab, and monitoring enclosures in Sichuan Province just outside of Chengdu. With this flexible day trip, customize your Giant panda experience by choosing how you spend your day. Upon arrival at the base, take a self-guided tour of the facilities, or upgrade your experience by volunteering with a panda caretaker or posing with a young panda during a photo op.
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Full Day Panda and Leshan Giant Buddha Group Tour

• 1 Review
• Chengdu is famous for its leisure living pace and Giant Pandas. During this trip, your tour guide will company you to explore top attractions in Chengdu one by one. At the same time, you will experience Chengdu traditional culture and cuisine.
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Chengdu to Xian Terracotta Warriors By Fast trian

• Xi’an-Chengdu high-speed railway, runs 510 km through Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces, which is a line between Xi’an and Chengdu. It will accommodate trains traveling at speeds up to 250 km/h. It will shorten the Xi'an-Chengdu journey time from 16 hours to 3 hours.  In the Qin Mountains, it will have 127 km of tunnels, including six over 10 km in length.       To witness the historical Terracotta Warriors in Qin Dynasty with your private tour guide with a three-hour high-speed railway train. Enjoy private van transfer from round trips and visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Xi’an. It was called the Eighth Wonder of the World and listed into UNESCO in 1987. With its 2200-years history, it has already attracted more than 200 national leaders coming there for visiting. And it’s also the first stop for most tourists to come when they arrive Xi’an.
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Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Day Trip from Chengdu

• 10 Reviews
• Escape the metropolitan madness of the city and experience the natural splendor of the Sichuan region on an immersive full-day excursion from Chengdu. Marvel at the sacred temples and impressive halls cradled by dense layers of bamboo trees at Qingcheng Mountain. Gain fascinating insight into the mystifying construction of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System from your knowledgeable guide and hear of how the structure led to significant agricultural development in the region. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel and feast upon an authentic Chinese lunch during this tour. 
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Private Tour: Day Trip to the Leshan Grand Buddha from Chengdu

• 28 Reviews
• Absorb the mammoth magnificence of the world’s largest stone Buddha statue on a private full-day tour of the Grand Buddha of Leshan from Chengdu. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, marvel at the colossal size of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monument and take an illuminated journey down trails that weave around the structure. Visit ancient Buddhist temples and satisfy an appetite for authenticity with a flavorsome Chinese lunch in a local restaurant. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel on this enriching excursion.
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All Inclusive Private Day Trip to Chengdu Giant Panda Base and Leshan Giant Buddha Trip by High-Speed Train

• 5 Reviews
• Combine a trip to the Chengdu Giant Panda Base with a visit to the Leshan Giant Buddha on this 9-hour private tour from Chengdu. With a private guide, travel via high-speed rail and private transfer. Entrance fees and lunch are included.
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All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of World Heritage Sites: Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan

• 7 Reviews
• Visit two UNESCO-listed Sichuan sights on a full-day private trip from Chengdu. Hike and ride a cable car up forested Mount Qingcheng, the birthplace of China’s Taoist religion. View the Shangqing Palace, temples, and lake, and learn how Qingcheng starred in the movie 'Kung Fu Panda 3.' Plus, visit the Dujiangyan project, the world’s oldest non-dam irrigation facility to see its ingenious 3rd-century BC design. Includes private transport, lunch, and central hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Private Tour: Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Grand Buddha

• 1 Review
• Keep your camera to hand as you visit two of Chengdu’s most photo-worthy sites on this full-day tour – the UNESCO-listed Grand Buddha in Leshan and the Chengdu Panda Base.  Start your day getting close to China’s adorable native pandas, with the chance to spot Giant Pandas, Red Pandas and baby pandas. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), make the most of your private guide as you explore the Great Buddha temple and stand in awe before the world’s largest stone Buddha.
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Private Day Tour: Dujiangyan Panda Base Volunteering from Chengdu

• 4 Reviews
• Dujiangyan Panda Base is the only base in Sichuan where you may join the Panda Volunteer Program and hold panda bears for photos. This private 8-hour tour will give you access to the center's panda bears as well as offering a rare opportunity for you to hold one in your arms. Learn how the center's professional staff looks after these endangered animals on a daily basis.Note: This tour pricing is not including panda holding for photos program. If you wish to join panda holding program, you will need to pay RMB1800 to Dujiangyan Panda Base directly when you are there (Please make your request upon booking).
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Private Day Tour with Panda Holding at Dujiangyan Panda Base and Wuhou Temple

• This private 8-hour tour enables you to tour the Dujiangyan Panda Base and visit the Wuhou Temple. This experience also offers the rare opportunity for you to hold a panda and have a picture or video taken for an additional fee (included in tour price) that goes directly to support giant panda conservation efforts. Please book early to secure availability for panda holding, as there are only 30 slots each day. Round-trip transportation from Chengdu included.
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Private Day Trip: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and Leshan Grand Buddha

• 1 Review
• Combine two of Chengdu's top attractions, the Leshan Grand Buddha and the Chendgu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, on this private 10-hour trip departing from Chengdu. This private tour ensures a flexible itinerary and personal attention from your guide. Entrance fees and round-trip private transportation from your Chengdu accommodations included.
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Experience Chengdu: Private Tea-Making Tour of Mengdingshan Tea Plantation

• 6 Reviews
• Enrich your knowledge and pleasure your palate on a private full-day tour of a tea plantation from Chengdu. Venture to the verdant splendor of Mt Mengding (Mengdingshan) and greet a local farmer to begin learning about the entire tea-making process. Listen as your knowledgeable guide translates ancient tea-making techniques and absorb the tranquil ambience and enticing aromas of the plantation. Feast upon a traditional Chinese lunch at a rustic restaurant and take home some fresh tealeaves to make your own beautiful brews. 
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Private Day Tour: Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center and Leshan Giant Buddha

• 3 Reviews
• The giant pandas are not only Chinese national treasures but also beloved by people around the world. This full day customized private tour guarantees the best experience of the top attractions in Chengdu - giant pandas in Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and the spectacular Leshan Giant Buddha.
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One-Day Tour: Authentic Sichuan Tea House and Leshan Giant Buddha

• 4 Reviews
• Chengdu is a city with strong tea culture. In the old days, lots of tea houses are scattered in the back streets and countryside. However, due to urbanization, these old tea houses are slowly disappearing and replaced by modern and fancier ones. Fortunately, one of the old tea houses located in Pengzhen survives and is well protected by local residents. This tour will take you to the tea house for a nostalgic experience as well as visiting Leshan Giant Buddha which was carved out of a cliff during the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) facing the confluence of three rivers and is by far, the tallest Buddha statue in the world.
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