Private Customised Chengdu Panda Tour with Optional Extras

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Private Customised Chengdu Panda Tour with Optional Extras

By Bob&Silvia's Tours

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Features

Free cancellation available
1d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Every detail tailored for you.Explore Chengdu your way.

Fully custom routes tailored to your travel needs!Mix and match experiences to make the most of your time in Chengdu.

Our local experts design exclusive,crowd-avoiding panda routes at the Giant Panda Base, getting you closer to more playful pandas effortlessly.Panda volunteer experience available as an upgrade.

Post the morning panda tour, choose bespoke afternoon delights: explore Wenshu Monastery for Buddhist history,unwind at People's Park’s old teahouse, or wander Kuanzhai Alleys for authentic folk culture.

Pick curated night activities:lantern-lit Jinli Street,stunning Anshun Bridge,vibrant Tianfu Square,trendy Taikoo Li,or modern Wangping Riverfront.

Following your morning panda tour,we arrange custom tours to ancient towns:Hakka culture in Luodai,or Dragon culture in Huanglongxi.We also offer tailored visits to UNESCO sites:Dujiangyan Irrigation System,Mount Qingcheng,Leshan Giant Buddha,Tea Market/Ceremony Experience.

Activity location

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
- No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District
- 610081, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
- No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District
- 610081, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Tea & Tea Ware Market Explore in Multilingual

1d
Opening hours: Thu 09:00-14:00
English

Tea & Tea Ware Discovery Tour: Dive into traditional Chinese tea culture, and shop for high-quality teas and unique tea souvenirs to take home.
Private Guide
Duration: 3 hours
Private Transfer
Note: You may start your tour between 9am–2pm. Please confirm your exact hotel pickup time after booking.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€103.45 x 1 Adult€103.45

Total

Tea & Incense Ceremony Session in Multilingual

1d
Opening hours: Thu 09:00-14:00
English

Eases Tension & Relieve Stress: Pair tea tasting with an immersive intangible cultural heritage incense ceremony.
Private Guide
Duration: 3 hours
Tea Ceremony Session: Select 3 teas from China’s six classic tea categories to taste.
Private Transfer
Note: You may start your tour between 9am–2pm. Please confirm your exact hotel pickup time after booking.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€112.22 x 1 Adult€112.22

Total

Chengdu Night Life in Multilingual

1d
Opening hours: Thu 18:00-19:00
English

Private Guide
Duration: 4 hours
Illuminated Night Exploration: Historic Jinli Street+Shimmering Anshun Bridge++Tianfu square’s panorama+Wangping Riverside Leisure Block
Private Transfer
Ancient Charms & Modern Glow: Experience Chengdu’s magical transformation after dark, blending old culture with dazzling modernity across four iconic spots
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€189.37 x 1 Adult€189.37

Total

Until Wed, 8 Jul

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Panda Volunteer Experience is included only in the upgrade option.
Professional English-speaking guide
Admission to all listed attractions
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Tea house experience is included only with specific upgrade optional tours.
Lunch is included only with specific upgrade optional tours.

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Comfortable clothing & shoes recommended
Panda volunteer upgrade & Alternative panda base visits (crowd-free) are available on the payment page.
Diverse upgrade options are available on the payment page.
Panda Base Sightseeing Shuttle: 30 RMB/pp (optional, payable on-site)
Additional transfer fee for stays outside the 3rd Ring Road: approx. USD 30 (car) – 100 (van)
Additional airport transfer fee: USD 50 – 100 per way (approximate)
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

3h
Admission ticket included

Meet your friendly guide at 7:30AM in your hotel lobby.Enjoy the city view in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle on the way to Chengdu panda base. Panda volunteer upgrade & alternative panda base visits (crowd-free) are available in payment options. Led by a professional guide, you’ll make the most of 3–4 hours exploring the world’s largest panda base. Your guide will craft a crowd-free optimal route to take you around different sections of the park. You can observe giant pandas of all ages—cubs cuddling with their mothers, social sub-adults, and solitary adult or elderly pandas as they forage, play, climb trees, or rest. If you come in delivery season, you may even spot 2–3-month-old baby pandas sunbathing. You’ll also catch sight of agile, gregarious red pandas moving and foraging in the trees. Beyond panda viewing, this tour offers a deep dive into the legendary lives of giant pandas, helping you uncover the fascinating secrets behind their survival, evolution, and development.

Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve

3h
Admission ticket included

[Upgrade Option: Panda Volunteer Experience] 07:00AM Departure Visitors upgrading to the Panda Volunteer Experience will head to Wolong / Ya'an Panda Base, with a 2 hours drive (duration varies by seasonal tourist traffic). On Arrival Our guide will assist you with programme registration and volunteer ID card collection. After donning the uniform and gloves, you’ll join in hands-on tasks: preparing bamboo, cleaning panda enclosures, and making panda cakes for these adorable animals. A professional keeper will share insights into the pandas’ daily routines and behaviours, followed by a visit to giant pandas of all ages—enjoy the tranquil, uncrowded moments here! Post-Lunch Activity Watch a documentary showcasing the Conservation and Research Center’s success in panda artificial breeding and wild reintroduction programmes. Conclusion & Return You’ll receive an official volunteer certificate before our guide and driver take you back to your Chengdu hotel.

Wenshuyuan Street

[Upgrade Option: Half-Day City Tour Post-Panda Base] Extend your panda adventure with a cultural tour of Chengdu’s historic highlights and local life. Stop1: Wenshuyuan Street Taste iconic Sichuan flavours: Diversified snack food. Alternative: Vegetarian hot-pot buffet. Explore a 1,400-year-old Buddhist temple. Admire ancient relics and pilgrim devotion. Guide shares history,architecture, and Buddha legends. Stop2: People's Park (Est. 1911) Chengdu’s first city park—authentic local life & folk culture.Relax in bamboo chairs and savour jasmine tea, watch gongfu tea ceremonies and learn about tea culture. Witness Chengdu’s unique matchmaking tradition—gain insights into local views on love, marriage, and family. Stroll the peaceful garden, enjoy seniors’ lively activities. Stop3: Kuanzhai Alley (Est. 1718) Qing Dynasty landmark blending Hutong charm with Sichuan courtyards.Wander with Sichuan eateries, and chic boutiques (old meets new). Guide shares 300-year history & architecture.

Jinli Pedestrian Street

3h
Admission ticket included

[Upgrade Option: Night Tour] Your guide will meet you in your hotel at 6PM and take you to 5 iconic night spots. Blending tradition with mordernity. 1. Jinli Street This historic street comes alive with red lanterns after sunset.Roam around traditional shops, savour local snacks and watch folk artists create handicrafts. 2. Anshun Bridge Chengdu’s night skyline centrepiece. Admire holographic projections of local opera masks and Sun God Bird dancing on the bridge.The illuminated Bars shimmers over the Jinjiang River. 3. Tianfu Square Gaze at the square’s panoramic night view &glowing skyscrapers with musical fountain show. 4. Taikoo Li A striking blend of heritage and luxury. Marvel at the iconic IFS climbing panda, enjoy the ancient brick architectures contrast vividly with designer stores . 5. Wangping riverside Take a Promenade along the river. Soak up Chengdu’s artistic vibe and local charm with coffee, bars, hot pot and tasty bites in the National Tourist Leisure Block.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)

2h
Admission ticket included

[Upgrade Option: Leshan Giant Buddha Tour Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] Continue your Sichuan journey seamlessly after Chengdu Panda Base with this convenient half-day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. All-inclusive: return transfer, lunch,professional guide, and entrance or boat ticket (your choice). Admire the 71m-tall cliff-carved Buddha (world’s largest) via two options: 1. Hike: Ascend for a close-up of the Buddha’s head, descend the Plank Road to its feet, and marvel at intricate carvings. 2. Boat Cruise: Witness the Buddha’s full panorama and two 16m-tall flanking guardians at the three-river confluence. Your guide will share its 1,300-year Tang Dynasty legacy (built over 90 years by 3 generations), hidden drainage system, and devotion-driven legends—combining convenience, flexibility, and profound cultural insights in one unforgettable excursion.

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

2h
Admission ticket included

[Upgrade option: Dujiangyan Irrigation Tour Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] After Chengdu Panda Base,explore the UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage—Dujiangyan, the world’s only operating ancient dam-less water project (2,300+ years old)! All-inclusive: return transfer, tickets,lunch and professional guide. Your guide leads you through the three core structures: - Fish Mouth Bypass Dike - Feishayan Low Weir - Baopingkou Diversion Passage Uncover the engineering genius: how these parts collaborate to divert water, control floods, and filter sediment without a dam. Conclude with a stroll through a serene bonsai garden with ancient exquisitely pruned plants. Experience 23 centuries of wisdom in a hassle-free journey!

Mount Qingcheng

2h
Admission ticket included

[Upgrade Option: Mount Qingcheng Tour Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] After Chengdu Panda Base, escape to UNESCO World Heritage Mount Qingcheng—the birthplace of Taoism, a place of mysticism, history, and legendary serenity. All-inclusive: return transfer/shuttle/boat ride/cable car, tickets,lunch and guide. - Boat across Moon Lake → cable car to mid-mountain. - Visit ancient Taoist temples, learn Taoist wisdom, and feel the mountain’s peace. - Hike to Laojun Pavilion for stunning summit views. Discover Taoism’s roots in a quiet, misty paradise—effortless and unforgettable.

Luodai Ancient Town

2h
Admission ticket included

[Upgrade Option: Luodai Old Town Tour ,Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] After Chengdu Panda Base,escape the city for a relaxing half-day in Luodai Old Town—Sichuan’s top Hakka cultural gem! This hassle-free tour includes return transfer,lunch and professional guide. Wander well-preserved Hakka ancestral halls & courtyard architecture while learning about Hakka migration and folk traditions. Savour iconic local snacks: liangmian (cold noodles), tangyouguozi (sweet fried dough), and Hakka rice cakes. Unwind in a traditional teahouse, sip Sichuan tea, and soak up the town’s laid-back vibe. Ancient-style Photography (At Own Expense)are available for memorable keepsakes. Experience slow travel, authentic Hakka culture, and delicious local flavours in one unforgettable afternoon!

Huanglongxi Ancient Town

2h
Admission ticket included

[Upgrade Option: Huanglongxi Old Town Tour ,Post-Panda Base, All-Inclusive] Continue your Sichuan journey after Chengdu Panda Base with this hassle-free tour to Huanglongxi Old Town—all-inclusive: return transfe,lunch and professional guide. Dive into its time-honored culture: hear legends of the "Yellow Dragon," and learn about traditions like fireworks forging (datiehua) and fire dragon dance. Explore well-preserved stilted buildings, ancient temples, and centuries-old banyan trees with your guide. Savour local delicacies: fried catfish, sesame cakes, and sad jam noodles (shangxin liangfen). Unwind in a riverside or traditional teahouse, sip Sichuan tea, and soak up the town’s laid-back vibe and rich dragon culture. Experience authentic ancient town charm, folklore, and relaxation in one unforgettable afternoon!

Chengdu

[Upgrade Option: Explore A Paradise for Tea and Tea Ware Enthusiasts] If you want to savour authentic Chinese teas and purchase exquisitely designed, high-quality tea ware at affordable prices, don't miss this option. (Minimum stay: 3 hours.) Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 9AM or 1PM and take you to the biggest tea wholesale hub in Southwest China! Wander through countless tea shops and taste all 6 classic categories of Chinese tea – green, black, oolong, dark, white and yellow tea, plus fragrant scented teas. Every flavour is a delightful surprise for your taste buds. Discover stunning tea ware galleries filled with elegant porcelain, timeless Zisha tea sets, rustic pottery wares and adorable tea pets. It's a heaven for tea ware collectors! Dive into traditional Chinese tea culture, and shop for high-quality teas and unique tea souvenirs to take home. Come and unlock the secret of Chinese tea culture in this one-of-a-kind market!

Chengdu

[Upgrade Option: Experience the charm of the Tea&Incense Ceremony] If you long to experience elegant traditional Chinese life and the self-cultivation wisdom of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, this tour is a must-try. (Minimum stay: 3 hours.) Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 9 AM or 1 PM and escort you to the venue. Choose 3 teas from China’s six classic tea types. Our tea artisans will teach you to evaluate tea quality, master brewing methods, and learn the benefits and notes of each tea. Pair tea tasting with an immersive intangible cultural heritage incense ceremony. Under an incense master’s guidance, complete hand-washing, attire-tidying and breath-regulation. Pick your favourite incense powder and mould, and follow ash preparation, powder filling and seal making. Experience Confucian self-discipline, Taoist mind-body harmony and Zen peace in the serene process. This experience eases tension, calms your mind, and engages your sight, touch and smell.

Location

Activity location

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
- No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District
- 610081, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
- No.1375 Xiongmao Avenue the Outside Northern Third Ring Road, Chenghua District
- 610081, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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