Things to do in Sichuan, China: The Best Cultural Tours

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is a city you never want to leave once you arrive. Reputed as a very “laid-back” city, it is so large and diverse abounding with options. You could visit the giant pandas, and support the efforts towards ensuring the survival of Chengdu iconic but endangered species. Or, you could take in other historic legacies, like Jinli Old Street, Wenshu Temple, Three Kingdoms-era Wuhou Temple, the more recent Ming-Qing neighborhoods of the Kuan-Zhai Alley, or the ancient and still-operational Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

During this 3 hours mahjong course, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the Sichuan cuisine. After that, you’ll go to a cozy room with Chinese characteristics and learn how to play the famous traditional Chinese game, mahjong, with a English speaking guide. You’ll learn rules in an easy way and then test your mastery degree with a local tea. If you want to test your intelligence, you can not miss mahjong when you visit Chengdu.

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Bottled water, Food tasting, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities

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.

Zigong is an amazingly beautiful and unique city known as the hometown of dinosaurs and capital of salt. During this one day trip, you will explore Zigong Dinosaur Museum to learn about this ancient creature that once ruled the world. While Zigong’s Salt Industry History Museum is a perfect place for you to learn about the long history of China’s salt industry as well as appreciate the beauty of the exquisite architectures and sculptures. Another highlight is the visit of its unusual riverside Wangye Temple Teahouse, which is considered by BBC as the best teahouse in Sichuan. Furthermore, Zigong’s delicious local food has often been one important reason for travellers want to come to the city.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, We will arrange lunch for you in a local restaurant for you to try some authentic local dishes., English-speaking tour guide service, Entrance tickets to Zigong Dinosaur Museum and Salt Industry History Museum, Drinking a cup of tea at Wangye Temple Teahouse, which is considered as the best teahouse in Sichuan

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Daocheng Yading Scenic Area not only has magnificent and sacred snow mountains, but also vast meadows, colorful forests and clear blue lake. Almost all the most beautiful things in the snow plateau are gathered here, all of which make people linger and forget. Like the local devout Tibetans, walking around the mountains is the best way to experience the scenery of Daocheng Yading.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Bottled water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Our driver has many years of experience in receiving foreign tourists, and has prepared a written description of the Leshan Giant Buddha in the car to ensure that you can complete the entire tour smoothly, and there is no guide to save you a part of the cost.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tourist guide, Tickets

built over 2000 years ago and still in use today , Dujiangyan Irrigation makes Chengdu plain as one of the most fertile place in China , not only the engineering is interesting , but also the scenery is beautiful .

Inclusions: local nice restaurant with fresh and beautiful food, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

During this 4-5 hours unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Sichuan style courtyard. You’ll be treated with Sichuan local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guide to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Market tour, Food ingredients, Afternoon tea, Beverages/beer, Light refreshments, Food tasting, Lunch or dinner based on your class schedule, Recipes

Exclusions: Gratuities

Visit two world cultural heritage sites - Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng in one day. Dujiangyan and Mount Qingcheng were the inspiration for the Dream Works team to create the Panda Village in Kungfu Panda 3. Your experienced guide will take you to explore ancient Taoist temples with winding paths, verdant trees and mossy green roofs in Mount Qingcheng as well as the jade colored streams and ancient architecture of Dujiangyan. A tasty local lunch, entrance fees, cable car/Eco Golf Car fare, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.  

Inclusions: Lunch at a local restaurant, English-speaking guide, Free hotel pickup and drop-off within 3rd ring road, Private transportation according to itinerary, Round-trip cable car at Mt. Qingcheng, Round-trip eco golf car at Mt. Qingcheng

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities, Dinner

This private city sightseeing tour of Chengdu takes you to all the highlights: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Temple, People’s Park and Old Town. Spend several hours watching adorable pandas before your guide takes you by private vehicle to the famous Zen Buddhist monastery for lunch. Then stroll down Kuanzhai Alley, followed by relax at a teahouse in the park and a local restaurant for dinner. Your full-day tour includes an optional upgrade to see the Sichuan culture opera show.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch and snack dinner, Tea service at a local teahouse, Professional English-speaking guide, Admission of all the places list in the itinerary

Exclusions: Gratuities