Top Chengdu Art & Culture

Experience the mesmerizing melodies and intense action of the Sichuan Opera during a performance in Chengdu’s Shufenf Yayun Teahouse. Marvel at dazzling dancers and astounding acrobats as they deliver an extravagant spectacle of color and culture. Upgrade to enjoy unrivalled stage views from luxurious seats and pleasure your palate with snacks to accompany a Sichuan tea. For the ultimate experience, opt for ear grooming, a Chinese massage and a show costume dress up session that comes with a complimentary photograph.

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.

Sichuan food is one of China’s great cuisines. Experience it in depth on a small-group tour with a guide at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, complete with free-flow beer, wine, and soft drinks and a glass of champagne. First, tour the museum, including hands-on displays, tastings, a raffle, and a garden. Next, learn to cook three different Sichuan dishes alongside an experienced chef, then feast on the fruits of your labors.

This is the ultimate experience for foodies visiting Chengdu. Take the chance out of finding somewhere good to eat by exploring the back alleys with a guide. You won’t have to worry about language obstacles as your guide will educate you about the different foods on offer. Visit 7-8 different food spots and sample multiple dishes such as noodles, and pancakes. At the end of your experience, you’ll also enjoy a hot-pot meal with unlimited beers.

Spend a morning with some of China’s most famous residents at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center or the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center from Chengdu. Led by a professional panda keeper, meander through the facilities and observe the pandas while you learn about their breeding and life stages. Also, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Red Panda area to learn more about this quiet yet territorial mammal.

Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a unique and ecologically sensitive research center focused on conservation. Observe giant pandas (and other rare and endangered native animals) in “Panda Valley,” which features brooks, wild bamboo forests, woods, man-made dens, rocks, plant pits, caves and other features that emulate the pandas’ natural environment.

Set out in the evening with an expert guide and your own tuk-tuk driver to find the best dinner dishes in Chengdu on this tour. Explore pedestrian alleyways, hidden parks, and small temples where you visit favorite local eateries. Experience Chengdu's cuisine and culture by eating at the same places that local people do.

This is the ideal pick for foodie travelers who are keen to expand their Chinese cooking skills. Rather than just watching online videos, enjoy a much more immersive experience that starts with a visit to a local spice market. Learn about Sichuan spices and local ingredients, then take part in a cooking class that focuses on “Bao Zi” steamed buns. At the end, enjoy your tasty creations with drinks.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and learn about China’s rich tea making history during this full-day tour. After admiring the massive Buddha statue, visit a local village to learn about the art and history of tea making. Walk through the fields, learn how to harvest, and about the different tea regions. End the tour with a tasting of various regional teas and sit down to a delicious local lunch.

Leshan Giant Buddha’s location outside of Chengdu can make it tricky to get to by public transport. Avoid the hassle of working out local transport schedules, and get there in a quick and efficient way—on an organized day tour. Conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the transfers are private too.

We provides convenient private transfer service between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport(CTU) to your hotel in the downtown of Chengdu.   We offer many choices of vehicles and all our drivers are professional and know every corners of this area quite well. All the clean, tidy air-con vehicles we use are licensed with insurance. The vehicles will be just for you, your family or your group. 

Get the special opportunity to volunteer at one of China's top panda rehabilitation programs, Dujianyan Panda Base, on this full-day experience from Chengdu. Under the supervision of the center's staff, make panda food, clean the enclosures, and more. Buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your Chengdu hotel are included.

End your vacation the easy way by pre-booking a speedy, stress-free private departure transfer to Chengdu airport. When it’s time to leave, your driver will pick you up from your Chengdu hotel, help carry your bags and escort you to the airport in a comfortable sedan or minivan (depending on the size of your group).

Immerse yourself in the captivating culture of Chengdu during an incredible Sichuan Opera show and traditional dinner. Depart from your hotel in a luxurious, air-conditioned coach and venture within a traditional restaurant to devour the local delicacy of Sichuan hot-pot. Sated, prepare to feast your eyes upon a colorful spectacle of acrobatics, music and comedy as you watch the extravagant Sichuan opera from a seat in a prime position. 

Avoid the hassle of making your way from and to Chengdu International Airport (CTU) with a convenient and cost-effective round-trip airport transfer. When you arrive in Chengdu, escape the crowded chaos of the airport and travel directly to your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle. Similarly, when your sojourn comes to a conclusion, travel to the airport in comfort and style and arrive well in advance of your departure flight.

The Sichuan Opera stands out from other Chinese performing arts because of its unique tradition of showcasing “face-changing” performers who magically switch their colorful face masks in seconds. Witness this up close, and try to figure out how it’s done by going to an authentic Sichuan Opera performance. Reserving tickets in advance means you’ll secure better seats than if you bought at the door.

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Enjoy a spectacular evening watching an ancient Chinese art form—Sichuan Face-Changing Opera. Language barriers can make it difficult to book tickets in China, but you won’t have to worry about this as your tickets will be sent in advance by email. If you’d like the best seats possible, it’s possible to book a VIP Class ticket. You’ll avoid long visitor lines by showing your ticket confirmation when you arrive at Jinjiang Theater.

Highlights: Most traditional and fascinating Chinese culture experience and the only one traditional Chinese painting experience in Chengdu now; Professional teachers who will assist you to draw Traditional Chinese painting step by step; Considerate tour guide who speaks fluent English; Undisturbed and comfortable environment, where fresh fruits and nice tea are served.

Get up close to Chinese wildlife and ancient culture on a full-day tour from Chengdu. You have the option to take a private tour or join up with a group. Regardless, you relax in comfortable round trip transportation from your hotel.  Entrance is included to both the Leshan Grand Buddha and Chengdu Panda Base, where you also enjoy engaging tours with your guide.

Check off Chengdu’s two star attractions in one day—a feat that’s not practical on public transport—on this convenient private door-to-door tour. Spend the morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then drive to the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a boat trip. Along the way, your private guide will enlighten you on topics from Buddhism to panda biology.

Explore Chengdu’s rich, historic culture on a guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, immerse yourself in Chengdu customs and enjoy experiences that include learning Taichi from martial arts instructor, calligraphy, Taoism, and Fengshui instruction, a visit to a traditional teahouse, and the chance to play China’s ancient tile game, Majhong.

Theater lovers—this one’s for you. Enjoy a mesmerizing event at Sichuan’s Shu Feng Ya Yun Opera House. Roundtrip transportation is provided (hotels within 3rd ring road), and you’ll save time waiting in long visitor lines by having entrance tickets included. The show itself will showcase the best of Sichuan opera, including a face-changing show, puppet shows, comedy, music, and dance. During the show, you’ll be provided with a tea service and a small snack.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience on a half-day bike tour of Chengdu, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of the city as you visit the favorite haunts of locals to see how they pursue daily leisure activities. Visit legendary landmarks like the Wenshu Temple and the Qingyang Palace and cycle between impressive monuments at a leisurely pace tailored to your ability. Gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of Chengdu as you absorb its unique ambience on this energizing and enriching excursion.