What to do and see in Chengdu, Sichuan: The Best Private Tours

May 19, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Perched in a high mountain valley, Huanglong or Yellow Dragon National Park offers invigorating adventure options. The ambitious can trek to Lhasa, whitewater raft or embark on multi-day river journeys. Alternatively, a five-mile trot brings you to five terraced, temple pools glowing with stunning hues.
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1. Chengdu City Tour of Qingyang Palace, Wuhou Temple and Jinli Street

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Chengdu, with its profound history, was once the place where the ancient Shu State was located. This guided city sightseeing trip brings you to the main downtown attractions, including Qingyang Palac, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Wuhou Temple and Jinli Street. The private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide, Private transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance ticket fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By Jimecg

Everything started good, our guide Vivian was kind and very helpful. But after the visit to the Panda Breeding Center she told us that the agency couldn’t buy our tickets for the Buddha because we didn’t t have a Chinese ID and in the ticket office they were already sold out. So we didn’t see the Leshan Buddha and they only refund the amount of the ticket for the Buddha (70RMB) and got a visit to Jinlin street. I think the agency should know and be prepared for these kind of things. We only had one complete day in Chengdu and we couldn’t see the Buddha, which was one of our priorities in the trip. We are very disappointed.

2. One Day Giant Panda Leisure Private Tour in Chengdu

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This private day tour in Chengdu will bring you in to the world of the giant pandas and learn how they live and grow. You will also have chance to experience local culture by walking around People’s Park and enjoy a cup of tea. Stroll along Wide and Narrow Alley is a perfect way to end the tour.

Inclusions: Chinese lunch at local restaurant, Local English speaking guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotel in Chengdu), Private transfers during the tour

Exclusions: Hotel accommodation, Meals, Personal expenses, Personal travel insurance, Any services not mentioned in the itinerary, Gratuities

Reviewed By Elizabeth G

This tour is good if you have a short time in Beijing and want to tick these three off in a fairly 'hands-off' tour style. We were taken to a pearl shop and chinese medicine school but were in no way pressured to buy anything (and the foot massage was lovely - worth the 5 cny for sure)

3. 1-Day Panda Breeding Center plus Chengdu City Tour

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This private city tour takes you to see China's iconic pandas in their natural setting on the outskirts of Chengdu. You will enjoy a authentic Sichuan lunch cuisine in a local restaurant Experience Chengdu's laid back way of life over a cup of jasmine tea in an ancient tea house in the People's Park, where the locals gather to play mahjong. Stroll along Kuan-Zhai  Alley.

Inclusions: Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide, Private transportation according to the itienerary, Tasty lunch in local Sichuan style restaurant or hotpot(depend on which tour option you choose), Transportation per itinerary, Jasmine tea in People's Park, Free hotel pick-up and drop-off within 3rd ring road

Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities, Hotel pick-up&drop off surcharge iif hotel is out of 3rd ring road

Reviewed By 688AnnieB

Fi-Fi was amazing and so fun! My teenagers loved her! We would not have managed to fit everything into one day, or have figured out the transportation on our own. The arrangements were smooth and painless. Our guide and drivers were on time and very knowledgable. We were at the panda base early and managed to spend almost an hour alone with one panda who showed off for us. Fi-Fi managed to navigate us to the best spots at the park and we were out of here before it got too busy. The Leshan Buddha was awe inspiring, but I enjoyed the train trip seeing some chinese country side even more.

4. Private One Day Chengdu Panda Tour and Chengdu City visiting

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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

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Reviewed By veronicacF8473KW

It is a must see. It requires walking and to be able to climb stairs. It is wonderful as the weather is also cooler this time of year. The Ming Tombs were also pretty awesome.

5. Zigong Dinosaur Museum& Salt Industry History Museum&Sichuan's best teahouse

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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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Reviewed By mathengrary

It was really a amazing to ride Chengdu countryside. I had a wonderful time out of the city. Loved the village kids waving their hands, running beside us, some asked us to take photos with them. The senior people were really friendly too. Thnaks Leo, Greenie and Sichuan Adventure Team.

6. Western Sichuan- Chengdu, Daocheng Yading

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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)

Reviewed By Elena_gltan

I have travelled with YAT Travel since 2018 and the places that I went with them are North-East China, Harbin, Heilongjiang, Guizhou, West Sichuan and the most recent one that I went is the Silk Road and North Xinjiang. All together they were 3 long tours, all covering more than 20 days in each trip. I find this travel agency reliable and they deliver what were promised in the itineraries. They guides that were assigned to us are passionate and responsible in their duties..namely Zach and Jason whom I have the privilege to meet. Both of them went all the way out to make sure their guests are comfortable and well taken care of. If not for the pandemic the whole world is facing now, I would have gone with YAT for my fourth trip and that is to Yunnan Photography Tour in March this year. When the trip was cancelled due to the pandemic our deposits were promptly refunded by the company to our much relieved. If you plan to see China as a traveller and not seeing the usual touristy stuff which is often jam packed and very commercialised I would highly recommend YAT Travel. They will bring you to see the real interesting China and not forgetting to mention the delicious local food they bring to.

7. Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour

Chengdu, Sichuan, China Panda China Go
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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

Reviewed By 123pordiego

If you are looking to have an incredible trip ask for Wu Cheng. He is very professional and give his 100% to help you in anything you need. He was all the time nice and very flexible with the time and the places you want to visit. I strongly recommend this tour and to him. About the Buddah, please consider weather conditions and the fact that you have to go downstairs and upstairs. It worth it, but will require some physic condition to get it.

8. Dujiangyan Irrigation and Mt.Qingcheng 1 day tour (all inclusive)

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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

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Reviewed By ghml04

Our large group of 17 family and friends enjoyed our 2 week Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Ermei, Leshan trip with Aline very much. Aline planned the itinerary well with highlights being the newly opened Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong areas (super wow), Emei/Leshan and Chengdu city areas. She even took us to the less known Bifengxia zoo where we are able to feed lions, tigers, bears up close and observe the panda in really close range. Aline is extremely dedicated. Before the trip, I mentioned that Singapore does not allow fireworks, and Aline brought along some impressive fireworks for us to set off. That's something the kids (and even adults!) enjoyed very much for the first time! Its an unique experience for us Singaporeans. She also went out of her way to help the group. When we needed bubble wrap to hand carry some fragile items, she ordered it from the Chinese websites and arranged for it to be delivered to the hotel the next day. She also helped us order several things from Chinese websites which saved us a lot of hassle. Of course Aline was completely professional in the usual tour guide duties : flexibly amending the schedule to tailor to weather and our preferences, taking care of the group, recommending food choices etc. She is a very committed tour guide and goes out of the way to meet our needs. We had a great trip and would not hesitate to recommend her to friends who is going to Chengdu!

9. Wolong Panda Volunteering& Feeding Experience with Lunch

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PANDA for LESS -You will see most panda babies in Wolong where you can not see anywhere else. -Wolong locates at the panda natural reserve which offers the most beautiful and wild scenery among all the panda bases. -Volunteer participant will enjoy much more private and intimate panda experience since Wolong is much less visited due to the distance

Inclusions: Private comfortable transportation according to the itinerary, Friendly private guide service to ensure you a hustle free and informative panda experience, Entrance fee for panda volunteer participant, Lunch in canteen for panda volunteer participant, Reservation and health certificate service fee

Exclusions: Panda volunteer(700rmb/person),pay cash upon arrival, Entrance fee and lunch for non panda volunteer participants, Gratuities

Reviewed By 688AnnieB

Fi-Fi was amazing and so fun! My teenagers loved her! We would not have managed to fit everything into one day, or have figured out the transportation on our own. The arrangements were smooth and painless. Our guide and drivers were on time and very knowledgable. We were at the panda base early and managed to spend almost an hour alone with one panda who showed off for us. Fi-Fi managed to navigate us to the best spots at the park and we were out of here before it got too busy. The Leshan Buddha was awe inspiring, but I enjoyed the train trip seeing some chinese country side even more.

10. All-Inclusive Private Day Tour of World Heritage Sites: Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan

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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

Reviewed By 688AnnieB

Fi-Fi was amazing and so fun! My teenagers loved her! We would not have managed to fit everything into one day, or have figured out the transportation on our own. The arrangements were smooth and painless. Our guide and drivers were on time and very knowledgable. We were at the panda base early and managed to spend almost an hour alone with one panda who showed off for us. Fi-Fi managed to navigate us to the best spots at the park and we were out of here before it got too busy. The Leshan Buddha was awe inspiring, but I enjoyed the train trip seeing some chinese country side even more.

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