City: Sichuan
Top Things to do in Sichuan
Top Hotels in Sichuan
- 1. InterContinental Century City Hotel Chengdu
- 2. Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City-WestTower, an IHG hotel
- 3. Shangri-La Chengdu
- 4. InterContinental Heilong Lake, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Fairmont Chengdu
- 6. Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City-EastTower, an IHG hotel
- 7. JinJiang Hotel
- 8. Holiday Inn Chengdu Xindu, an IHG hotel
- 9. InterContinental Chengdu Global Center
- 10. Crowne Plaza Chengdu West, an IHG Hotel
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The 10 Best Walking Tours in Sichuan, China
Sichuan, formerly romanized as Szechuan or Szechwan, is a province in southwest China occupying most of the Sichuan Basin and the easternmost part of the Tibetan Plateau between the Jinsha River on the west, the Daba Mountains in the north, and the Yungui Plateau to the south. Sichuan's capital city is Chengdu. The population of Sichuan stands at 81 million.
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1. Private 2-Day Chengdu Tour with Pandas and Leshan Giant Buddha
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This two-day private tour in Chengdu is highlighted by cute pandas and China’s largest Buddha. Chengdu has the most well equipped panda breeding and research center in the world, and at the facility you can come in close contact with the lovely creatures. In addition, you will also see the 71-meter high Leshan Buddha, the biggest Buddha in China.
Inclusions: Private English-speaking tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off on both Day 1 and Day 2, Air conditioned car with chauffeur, Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Exclusions: Overnight accommodation, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By PenVenan
Living in Shanghai, I spent a 6-day break in Sichuan which ended up to be a fantastic experience. This is greatly thanks to my graceful, knowledgeable and care taking guide Lisa (additionally she also has a very good command of English). I shall also give a special mention to our driver who every day drove us safely in a very modern and clean "Hong Qi" (my first time, yep!) At no point in time would I feel any COVID-related risk, the company actually provided each day two masks and hand sanitizer(s). One personal regret was that I could not go to JiuZhaiGou, the site not being opened to foreigners (I was duly informed when I made the trip reservation); Nonetheless, I did see so many beautiful and interesting spots that it is only but a further motivation to come back. The epitome was obviously the Panda base, but just to state a few amongst others, I liked in particular LeShan big Buddha, Emei shan, QingCheng shan (the birth place of Taoism) and Dujiangyan, the irrigation system which has been in use for some 1500 years! I also enjoyed the food which eventually was not as spicy as I could have feared. Hum, this was again thanks to Lisa's good care who made sure that the dishes would be adapted to my european palate! In short, this trip has been a real match, it will remain vivid in my memory. Great thanks to all who took part to its flawless organization and made it so peasant.
2. 9-Day Small Group China Tour of Beijing, Xi'an and Chengdu, No Shopping
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
An ideal holiday package to get the most from your China trip to the iconic cities of Beijing and Xi'an, as well as Chengdu, the hometown of lovely giant pandas. The tour takes 9 days to cover the best travel destinations including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, Second-class seat of high speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu, Air-conditioned vehicle, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver
Exclusions: Gratuities, China Visa Fee, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Chengdu on Day 9
Reviewed By PenVenan
Living in Shanghai, I spent a 6-day break in Sichuan which ended up to be a fantastic experience. This is greatly thanks to my graceful, knowledgeable and care taking guide Lisa (additionally she also has a very good command of English). I shall also give a special mention to our driver who every day drove us safely in a very modern and clean "Hong Qi" (my first time, yep!) At no point in time would I feel any COVID-related risk, the company actually provided each day two masks and hand sanitizer(s). One personal regret was that I could not go to JiuZhaiGou, the site not being opened to foreigners (I was duly informed when I made the trip reservation); Nonetheless, I did see so many beautiful and interesting spots that it is only but a further motivation to come back. The epitome was obviously the Panda base, but just to state a few amongst others, I liked in particular LeShan big Buddha, Emei shan, QingCheng shan (the birth place of Taoism) and Dujiangyan, the irrigation system which has been in use for some 1500 years! I also enjoyed the food which eventually was not as spicy as I could have feared. Hum, this was again thanks to Lisa's good care who made sure that the dishes would be adapted to my european palate! In short, this trip has been a real match, it will remain vivid in my memory. Great thanks to all who took part to its flawless organization and made it so peasant.
3. Wolong Panda Base Private Day Tour with Optional Volunteering
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Wolong national Nature Reserve is the earliest, largest, and best-know panda reserve in the world. It was hit by the catastrophic Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008. After years of road construction, travellers can visit Wolong Panda Base now. Accompanied by a professional panda expert who introduced you the topics of the panda discovery, the history of panda in China, the classification, and panda conservation.Upgrade available to do volunteer to clean pandas' enclosures.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Panda Volunteering RMB700/pp (optional)
Reviewed By Pam L
We were 3 foreign passport travelers who live in Shanghai and spent 3 days with MyPanda Tour with Jun, our driver, visiting Emei, Qingcheng and the panda base. To arrange our itinerary, Alvin, was very helpful, responsive and assisted with all kinds of details since travel after COVID is a bit more complicated now in China. Alvin was flexible as our plans changed and also gave recommendations of other places to visit. During the 3 days, Jun, our driver, was prompt, friendly, well prepared, and took us to off beaten path places to eat and recommendations in the city. Upon arrival at each place, he gave us clear guidance and directions so we could navigate the sites on our own. I know Alvin also does guided tours but we opted for self navigating. I highly recommend Alvin and My Panda Tour for your visit to Chengdu area
4. 16-Day Small-Group Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This small group trip is a perfect combination of popular tourist destinations in China. You can explore rich historical and cultural heritages in Beijing and Xi'an, by visiting the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and many other attractions. Continue to appreciate charming natural scenery in Guilin, observe the lovely pandas in Chengdu, relax during the 5-star Yangtze River Cruise and experience dynamic metropolitan life of Shanghai.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 15 nights hotel/ cruise ship accommodation based on twin-sharing room, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Guilin and Guilin to Chengdu. , One way First-class seat of High-speed Train Fare from Yichang to Shanghai, One way soft seat train from Chengdu to Chongqing, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 16, Single room supplement for solo guest is compulsive and is available on request.
Reviewed By 283brianneb
Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.
5. 11-Day China Tour of Small Group to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, No Shops
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
This is really a golden trip including the three most valuable treasures in China: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Pandas. With affordable prices, this 11-day China tour will offer you a once in a life time experience.
Inclusions: 10 nights hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an and Chengdu to Shanghai. , One way second- class seat of high speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 11
Reviewed By bowie0923
Lily was a wonderful tour guide! I had been to the Terra Cotta Warriors site before, but I didn't realize how much I didn't know until Lily showed us around. She was knowledgeable, friendly, engaging and she catered to our wishes. She even suggested the perfect restaurant for lunch afterwards and introduced us to a variety of teas that we sampled (before purchasing, of course :) Lily was patient with us (there were three of us in our little group and we each went at different paces) and she was easy to spend time with. We never felt rushed. She also knew a few shortcuts, for example, taking the tram to the site, which saved us time and energy. I highly recommend Travel China Guide, their star tour guide, Lily and the expert driver!
6. Mt Emei and Giant Buddha 2 Days Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Highlights: . Culture herritage by UNASCO · Off-road visit to countryside and old town · Enjoyable natural scenery · Extensive Buddhist culture · Abundant Resources of Species . Mysterious Geological . A special experience overnight in monastery . Learn more about Buddhism from guided tours with senior monks who lives in the monastery we go pickup you from your hotel, and 2 hour drive to Leshan Buddha. A light hiking we can reach the panorama view of the Buddha, we shall take you a local lunch (option), and drive to Emei. Spend a leisure time there. The following day that we go the Wannian temple in the following day, we shall take a easy walking in the mountain about 3.5 hours after take the green bus up to the mountain, we shall back to your hotel about 5:30 pm in Chengdu. If you want to go to Golden Summit, please leave early in the morning, we happy to make a nice plan for you.
Inclusions: Private transfer Emei to Leshan Buddha, Private transfer Chengdu to Leshan / leshan to Chengdu, Green bus in scenic area (wannian temple section), Breakfast for the second day, Experienced English-speaking tour guide(Day 1 for Emei,Day 2 for Buddha, over night hotel in Emei, Breakfast, Giant Buddha tickets, Mt. Emei entrance fee, Wannian Temple
Exclusions: Lunch / dinner, Gratuities, boat for Buddha
Reviewed By svennoatchina
+ Started in the morning from chengdu, visited the giant Buddha by using the boats. Chilled walkthrough in some hidden streets and end of the day harvested some green tea and learned how to cook and dry. It was a really nice experience to see in detail how to win tea and talk directly to the farmer about their business and the learn about their life story. Our Tourguide Sheldon was very young but shared a lot of facts during the hole trip. He was friendly and helpfully by everything. So we really enjoyed just to follow him and not to care about driving, paying or organizing something what can be easily a bit stressfully in china. -I am only a bit disappointed that we still have 130 air pollution values. Thought will be better outside from Chengdu
7. Mt Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation 1 Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour brings you to the world heritage, and more! Du Jiang Yan irrigation system is more than a dam, It’s still working and special! Join us to find out a full story of the background ,how and why built in thousands years ago, try to explore out all the mysteries. Mt.Qingcheng as one of the birthplaces of Chinese Taoism, Taoist mountains. Located in Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province, southwest, called as "wife's father mountain", 68 km west of Chengdu, is 10 kilometers southwest of Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. Main peak is 1600 meters above sea level and old Xiao roof. Mountains in Sichuan, with the risk Jianmen, Emei the show, Kuimen the male par, the "quiet Qingcheng world" reputation. Qingcheng Mountain is a famous historical mountain and national key scenic spots, and in 2000 together with the Dujiangyan World Heritage listed as a World Heritage List.
Inclusions: Private transfer, Experienced English-speaking tour guide, Duajiangyan Irrigation Project Entrance, Mt. Qingcheng Entrance Fee, sight seeing car in Mt.Qingcheng
Exclusions: Gratuities, lunch, golf car in Dujiangyan, cable car in Mt. Qingcheng
Reviewed By svennoatchina
+ Started in the morning from chengdu, visited the giant Buddha by using the boats. Chilled walkthrough in some hidden streets and end of the day harvested some green tea and learned how to cook and dry. It was a really nice experience to see in detail how to win tea and talk directly to the farmer about their business and the learn about their life story. Our Tourguide Sheldon was very young but shared a lot of facts during the hole trip. He was friendly and helpfully by everything. So we really enjoyed just to follow him and not to care about driving, paying or organizing something what can be easily a bit stressfully in china. -I am only a bit disappointed that we still have 130 air pollution values. Thought will be better outside from Chengdu
8. Chengdu Dujiangyan Leshan Buddha Tea Plantation and Sichuan Cooking 3 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
. Knowledgable and passionate local guide . Cute panda . Full story of panda and local . Dujinagyan irrigation system . full story of the ancient city . nature world touching . Rice jelly with spicy topping . Chinese bacon grilled garlic shoot . Culture Heritage by UNESCO . Off-road visit to countryside and 500 years old town . Visit to traditional workshops . Comprehensive Tea Learning - drinking in old tea house, picking tea from plantation, visit tea workshop . Visit old courtyard house and listen to stories from the owner . Explore a local wet market . Informative Sichuan Cooking Class: Sichuan Noodles Class Steamed beef with fired rice flour dish Spicy lotus roots . Free beers or tea dring during the cooking . Special souvenirs and Recipes
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Panda Center, Dujiangyan irrigation system , Experienced English-speaking tour guid, Boat for Giant Buddha, Old town walking tour , Family & Old house visit, Tea plantation visit , beers or beverages in cooking class, Souvenir in cooking class, Recipes
Exclusions: Climbing for Giant Buddha , golf car in Dujiangyan, Gratuities (recommended)
Reviewed By svennoatchina
+ Started in the morning from chengdu, visited the giant Buddha by using the boats. Chilled walkthrough in some hidden streets and end of the day harvested some green tea and learned how to cook and dry. It was a really nice experience to see in detail how to win tea and talk directly to the farmer about their business and the learn about their life story. Our Tourguide Sheldon was very young but shared a lot of facts during the hole trip. He was friendly and helpfully by everything. So we really enjoyed just to follow him and not to care about driving, paying or organizing something what can be easily a bit stressfully in china. -I am only a bit disappointed that we still have 130 air pollution values. Thought will be better outside from Chengdu
9. Cooking and Food tour in Panda’s hometown
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Brings you to the adorable pandas, and more! Pandas are more then good-looking and cute, they are special! Join us to find out a full story of how do they live, why are they here and even funny things about these precious neighbour and treasure of human being! Chengdu is so-called the “Heavenly Land of Rich”. Food is absolutely one of the greatest things to be explored. The “hidden” but “well known” (by locals) places in the alleys & neighborhood are the best Chengdu has to offer.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Experienced English-speaking tour guide / chef, Cooking classes and all the ingredents, Local Tea and 1 free beer or beverages, Recipes and Souvenirs, Sichuan cuision museum, Entrance fee of Panda Center , Air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced local guide , 12+ Types of local snacks/delicacies, Tuk-tuk experience in the food tour for lunch on day 2
Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended)
Reviewed By svennoatchina
+ Started in the morning from chengdu, visited the giant Buddha by using the boats. Chilled walkthrough in some hidden streets and end of the day harvested some green tea and learned how to cook and dry. It was a really nice experience to see in detail how to win tea and talk directly to the farmer about their business and the learn about their life story. Our Tourguide Sheldon was very young but shared a lot of facts during the hole trip. He was friendly and helpfully by everything. So we really enjoyed just to follow him and not to care about driving, paying or organizing something what can be easily a bit stressfully in china. -I am only a bit disappointed that we still have 130 air pollution values. Thought will be better outside from Chengdu
10. Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 44 reviews
This private one-day tour focuses on the main highlights of Chengdu city. You will see China's national treasure, giant pandas in their natural habitat. After that you will stroll along ancient alleys and admire the historical Jinsha Site Museum. This tour will start early in the morning so that you can watch pandas at their most exciting time, during their daily breakfast feeding.
Inclusions: Private English-speaking tour guide, Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off, Air conditioned car with chauffeur, Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By PeterG693
We used Travel China Guide to plan our 4 week itinerary within China. They booked all hotels, flights, cars and guides. The organisation and execution of the plan was excellent and we were well looked after. Highly recommended.
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