In the morning about 8am, pick up and depart for Pixian to visit at the Sichuan Cuisine Museum, in which exhibitting kitchwares, dishwares of Sichuan Cuisine from ancient time, and many written historical materials; there is exhibition hall, interactive hall, teahouse, materials processing hall; here take a Sichuan Cuisine lesson to learn one Sichuan Cuisine dish, Huiguorou, Mapo Tofu or Gongbao Jiding.
Lunch here to taste Sichuan Cuisine dishes and the dish you do by yourself, later drive return in downtown in Chengdu, strolling around the ancient street Jinli, there are many local snack stalls.
In the morning we depart for Dujiangyan, visit at the Irrigation Project, covered more than 2000 years and is still in function, all the farm fields in Chengdu Plain benefit from it till now, and the Two-King temple, built in memory of the builder, the local officer Li Bin and his son, after lunch take cable car round-trip up and down the Mt Qingchengshan to visit the Taoist temples, Jianfu Gong, Laoju Ge, Shangqing Gong, ect. Late in the afternoon drive return Chengdu, end the service.
Tonight you will have a chance to know about Sichuan opera. The characteristics of Sichuan opera is the face changing, or "Bianlian" in Chinese, is an important intangible cultural heritage in China. Only a few masters have grasped this skill. They know how to change Sichuan opera masks in magically quick succession. As they flourish their arms and twist their heads, their painted masks change again and again and again.
As one of the oldest and most interesting opera forms in Southwestern China, Sichuan Opera is a perfect blend of local dialect along with the customs, folk music, and dances from other regions. It is known for three distinct features, Changing Faces, Spitting Fire, and Rolling Light. Changing Faces is a unique skill of Sichuan Opera, appearing almost magical to enthralled audiences. During the performance, the performers switch masks lightning fast to portray different characteristics and personalities of the characters.
You will be picked up at the hotel lobby and transferred to Qingchengshan to take a hiking tour. Qingchengshan Mountain is one of the ancient cradles of Doism. The mountain has numerous Daoist temples and sites along the paths to its peak. The area is green all year round and is known for its secluded tranquility. Jianfu Temple(Jianfu Gong) sits at the base of the mountain and is a large, well-preserved Daoist temple from the Tang Dynasty. About halfway up the mountain sits Tianshi Cave the temple and school of Zhang Daolin, a famous Daoist master who taught here and contributed greatly to spreading Daoism in China.
We will start the tour in the morning to visit the research based of giant pandas, which is located in the suburban of northeast of Chengdu. There are a numbers of pandas living here in a semi-natural environment.
Besides adult pandas, you will be able to see some baby pandas as well. Don't miss the unique red pandas, which is a rare and protected species in China.
In the morning about 8 o'clock pick up and depart for Leshan, en route enjoy the great landscape of West-Sichuan, at leshan visit at the Grand sitting Buddha Sculpture, with the height more than 70m. And facing the confluence of three rivers, Minjiang River, Qingyijiang River and Daduhe River, lunch at the local restaurant, in the afternoon drive return in Chengdu, free.
Join in panda volunteer program at Dujiangyan Panda Base and get the life-time experience with pandas by cleaning their enclosures, preparing meals and feeding them, and close look at them.
If you choose the option with photos then you get the chance to take photos with them and even HOLD one of them.
With many scenic places of interest, Huanglongxi Ancient Town is worth a visit to find the old Chinese culture and customs. Seven ancient streets, which were built during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911)Dynasties, are well preserved.
They are all paved with stone slabs, and the porch columns on both sides are orderly arrayed. The Gulong Temple, the Zhenjiang Temple and the Chaoyin Temple are three ancient temples in the central street. They, together with the two other temples in the outer area, attract many visitors from home and abroad.
Walking through the street, visitors will see many historical civilian residences of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
While traveling along the river, one can have a view of the stilt houses, which fully represent the pile-dwelling culture of Shu people. Six ancient trees with histories of more than 800 years cast glamour over the old town.
The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. They are found only in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. Therefore, when visitors from home and abroad come to Chengdu, Sichuan, one of their main objectives will be to see this lovely animal for themselves. This half day Panda trip is always the first choice for all travelers.
This half day tour will start in the morning, as the pandas are very active in the morning. Drive to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda. You will catch pandas' feeding time while they are at their most active, both Adults and Babies. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating and playing with each other. You will also have a chance to see the very cute baby pandas, as well as documents and pictures of how these little pink mouse-size things grow to giant white and black chubby pandas of over 100kg (about 220pounds).
The Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center, also known as Panda Base, is one of the most successful of these institutes. The environment here is exquisitely designed with luxurious stands of bamboo. This sanctuary is home, not only to giant panda, but red pandas, black-necked cranes, golden monkeys, and flocks of wild birds. Later then you can go to watch the film at Panda Museum to know the panda daily life, Baby getting birth, etc. At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel.
Chengdu is not only a city full of historical heritage, but it is a nice place for people who seek leisure and scenic beauty. This one-day tour makes your Panda trip come true. With the most flexible tour itinerary, you could choose any optional sightseeing you are interested, the tour guide will give you suggestions based on your interest and time.
The tour guide and driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel. You will first visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, as the pandas are very active in the morning. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating and playing with each other. You will also have a chance to see the very cute baby pandas, as well as documents and pictures of how these little pink mouse-size things grow to giant white and black chubby pandas of over 100kg (about 220pounds). While at the base, you can also see red pandas and swans. Lunch will be on your own arrangement and our guide will recommend some local specialties to you.
In the afternoon, the most flexible tour options for Chengdu city sightseeing are provided, you can discuss with tour guide about the options based on your interest and time, the guide will also give you suggestion based on the traffic condition and time. At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will drop you off at the hotel.
The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. This full day private tour guarantees the customized service and best experience of the top attractions in Chengdu, giant pandas in Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and the amazing Leshan Giant Buddha.
In the morning, professional tour guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and drive to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, as the pandas are very active in the morning. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating and playing with each other. You will also have a chance to see the very cute baby pandas, as well as documents and pictures of how these little pink mouse-size things grow to giant white and black chubby pandas of over 100kg (about 220pounds). Then take a 2-hour drive to the Leshan Grand Buddha. Upon arrival at Leshan, indulge in a delicious Chinese lunch at a popular local restaurant.
This afternoon, you will visit the Leshan Giant Buddha included by UNESCO on the list of the World Heritage sites, you may take a boat to have a whole view of the Giant Buddha then walking into the park to visit, or choose one of them. Facing the river, the Buddha has symmetrical posture and looks which have been beautifully captured in its solemn stillness. At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will transfer you back to the city and drop you off at the hotel.
Traveling or living in Chengdu can be a great fun. Besides the amazing places of interest, the city offers a lot inviting activities for visitors and expats. Sampling the famous Sichuan food is a must here. The hot and spicy dishes and varied tasty snacks are sure to whip up your appetite. This travel brings you a unique experience of the most important part in Sichuan, Pandas and food.
The tour guide and driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel to first visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, as the pandas are very active in the morning. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating and playing with each other. You will also have a chance to see the very cute baby pandas, as well as documents and pictures of how these little pink mouse-size things grow to giant white and black chubby pandas of over 100kg (about 220pounds). While at the base, you can also see red pandas and swans. Lunch is not included, but you will have snacks in the Sichuan Cuisine Museum.
Then drive to visit the Sichuan Cuisine Museum which is the only dynamic museum in the world displaying the Sichuan Culinary Culture. It displays the important parts of Sichuan local culture like Sichuan cuisine, Sichuan wine, Sichuan opera, Sichuan tea, Sichuan architecture, Sichuan gardens and so on, which makes it unique and distinctive from other museums. There are about 6000 collections on Sichuan culinary culture. The museum is built in western Sichuan architecture style, including Classic Collection hall, Kitchen God Ancestral Hall, Raw Material and Processing Tools Display Areas and Interactive Demonstration hall. In the hall for demonstration, you could enjoy the authentic and traditional Sichuan food made by renowned chefs on site.
The most fantastic part of this tour is that you can cook one dish chosen from the menu under the direction of the chef, then of course you can sit down and enjoy the dish you just made, what's more, a special commemorative certificate issued by the Museum given to the participants. You can also take rest in the idyllic garden, or experience the classical time in the hall for the Kitchen God. At the end the happy gourmet tour, the guide and driver will transfer you back to the city and drop you off at the hotel.
Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center also known as Panda Base, home for giant panda, red pandas, black-necked cranes, golden monkeys, and flocks of wild birds, explore one of the most famous Taoist mountains - Qingcheng Mountain. Escorted by private tour guide, this full-day tour takes you to meet the cuddly panda families and enjoy the natural beauty.
This morning the local tour guide and private driver will pick you up from your hotel at 08:00am. Firstly transfer to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, home to nearly 50 giant pandas and red pandas. You will catch pandas' feeding time at around 9:30am, as they are most active at this time of day, both Adults and Babies. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating and playing with each other. Then you can watch a 20-minute video to learn about giant panda research and breeding in a small theater.
Lunch will be at your own expense, you may ask the tour guide to get some advice and enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine in a local restaurant.
Then drive around 1.5 hours to Qingcheng Mountain, you may have a short rest while driving and then explore the natural beauty. Qingcheng Mountain is one of the most famous Taoist mountains in China. It is also a very attractive and intriguing scenic spot that is covered by luxuriant and verdant trees. Taking a cable car up and down, you will leave the busy world behind and climb above the mist to see the gorgeous mountain. By visiting Qingcheng Mountain, you will be able to savor the pleasure of the perfect combination of the unique landform, moderate climate, natural beauty and cultural relics and historic sites of Taoism. At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will transfer you back to the city and drop you off at the hotel.
Apart from Great Wall, Terra-Cotta Warriors, and Forbidden City, Giant Panda has also become an important temptation to world-wide tourists. Chengdu is the homeland of pandas and the paradise for panda lovers. This full day tour takes you to Chengdu famous pandarelated spots like Panda Base, Panda Post and Panda Sculpture to have a wonderful Panda Experience.
This morning the professional tour guide and private driver will pick you up from your hotel at 08:00am. Firstly transfer to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, also known as Panda Base, home to nearly 50 giant pandas and red pandas. The environment here is exquisitely designed with luxurious stands of bamboo. You will catch pandas' feeding time at around 9:30am, as they are most active at this time of day. There you will see lovely furry giant pandas of all ages eating and playing with each other. Then you can watch a 20-minute video to learn about giant panda research and breeding in a small theater.
Lunch will be at your own expense, you may ask the tour guide to get some advice and enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine in a local restaurant. Then tour guide will escort you to Wide and Narrow Alleys, not far from where you will find the Panda Post. It is the only postal service in the world with the giant panda as its theme, where you can buy everything featuring the giant panda, from stamps, postcards, albums, envelopes to toys and souvenirs. You can have the postcards stamped with the panda logo in various forms and sent to your family, relatives and friends anywhere in the world by the theme post office, which also boasts its own post code of 610088. Later, head to Chunxi Road to take photos with the largest Panda Sculpture created by preeminent artist Lawrence Argent, which will be a very interesting experience. At the end of the tour, the guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel.
Besides the amazing places of interest in Chengdu, sampling the famous Sichuan Cuisine is a must here. Sichuan Cuisine has developed over the centuries. Its distinctive flavors entice people throughout China and recently in foreign countries. Take the half-day tour to gain an amazing Cooking Experience at Sichuan Cuisine Museum.
This half-day cooking experience starts either in the morning at 09:00 am or in the afternoon at 1:30pm. The tour guide and private driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby at appointed time, transfer you directly to Sichuan Cuisine Museum in Pixian County. As a National AAA level Scenic Spot, Sichuan Cuisine Museum is the only dynamic museum in the world displaying Sichuan culinary culture.
To start the cooking experience, you will firstly taste one of the famous Sichuan snacks and visit some scenic spots like Classic Collection Hall, Raw Material & Tools Display Area. Kitchen God Ancestral Hall and so on. Then the Museum’s bilingual guide will teach you to cook three typical Sichuan dishes to gain firsthand experience of Sichuan cuisine cooking skills, like Panda steamed dumpling, Kung Pao chicken, Mapo Tofu, Pumpkin steamed dumplings, Daqian dry-braised fish, boiled beef in chili sauce. After communicating and getting professional comments from master chef, please enjoy the delicious dishes you have cooked, you will also be served with free fruit and beverage.
At the end of the cooking experience, you will be awarded the “Rookie Master Chief” certificates signed by the master chef of Sichuan Cuisine Museum. Then tour guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel and the memorable Cooking. Tour ends here.