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The 15 Best Chengdu Tours & Day Trips

60 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $15

Chengdu: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket - Ticket Value: What You Pay For and Why It Can Be Worth It
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Chengdu: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket

1.Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $15Our pick

Chengdu Giant Panda Base ticket with fast entry and passport scan. See 100+ pandas, including babies, in a near-wild park.

“I just bought a ticket so no transportation. all went well. would advise an early start. the queues are crazy... Chinese style lol”

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Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit - The tea workshop stop: a calmer reset before the wok work
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Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

2.Half-Day Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · from $90Top rated

Walk Liangjiaxiang spice market with a guide, then cook classic Sichuan dishes with Chef Jerry. Includes meals, drinks, and recipes.

“This activity was truly the highlight of our entire trip. We spent a wonderful afternoon starting with a visit to the local market with the lovely Litchichi, who guided us through the stalls and introduced us to fruits we had never tasted before. Read more”

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Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats - Where the Tour Starts and How the Evening Flows
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Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu’s Local Eats

3.Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu’s Local Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $73

Chengdu by tuk-tuk for Sichuan classics, unlimited local drinks, and a plum wine finale in a retro bar, all with an English guide.

“We are bilingual English and Chinese speakers and the tour went beautifully. Our tour guide Mia, had perfect english and brought us to so many places you usually wouldn't find. The tuk tuk drivers were so kind, the unlimited beers were great and there wasnt a dish we didnt like!”

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Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer - Choosing Between Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and Dujiangyan
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Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer

4.Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $87

Private English-guide panda tour from Chengdu with hotel pickup and red panda viewing, plus optional volunteer. Small crowds, big cuddly value.

“Cindy was my guide and she was great! There are a TON of people even in off season so be prepared to get pushed around. Cindy was great at getting me good spots to see the pandas. She was knowledgeable about them as well. It moRead more”

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Chengdu: Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket - Choosing 18:00 or 20:00, and why timing affects your experience
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Chengdu: Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket

Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum - Hotel Pickup and the 8:00am Start: What It Means for Your Panda Photos
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Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum

6.Private Chengdu Day Tour: Giant Pandas and Jinsha Site Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $169

Private Chengdu day tour with hotel pickup to see giant pandas in the morning, stroll Kuanzhai Alley, and explore Jinsha Site Museum.

“Maggie is an exceptional guide who always wears a smile. She provided us with a wealth of background information not only about the attractions we visited but also about Chinese culture and traditions. Maggie also encouraged us to try locRead more”

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Dujingyan Panda Sanctuary Half day tour option panda volunteer - Hotel Pickup and Getting to Dujiangyan, Without the Stress
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Dujingyan Panda Sanctuary Half day tour option panda volunteer

7.Dujingyan Panda Sanctuary Half day tour option panda volunteer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $170

Small-group Dujiangyan Panda Base tour with optional panda volunteer hands-on care, hotel pickup, and an early-morning look at pandas up close.

“We had the most amazing time on our Panda trip to Dujingyan 😊 we saw several pandas up close. Our tour guide Jay was absolutely incredible, very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about the animals. He went above and beyond on our trip, and made the whole Read more”

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Visiting Dujiangyan Yaan Wolong Panda Base Optional Volunteering - Timing, passport checks, and base rules you must follow
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Visiting Dujiangyan Yaan Wolong Panda Base Optional Volunteering

8.Visiting Dujiangyan Yaan Wolong Panda Base Optional Volunteering

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $234

Hands-on panda volunteering from Chengdu to Dujiangyan, Ya'an or Wolong, small-group care tasks, Sichuan lunch, transfers, and close keeper moments.

“I recently went on a trip that was absolutely fantastic. We had a wonderful time in panda base. Our guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. Every moment was filled with excitement and joy, and I can’t wait to go on another adventure like this!”

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Chengdu Sichuan Opera Show Ticket - Shu Feng Ya Yun - Price and What $28 Really Buys You
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Chengdu Sichuan Opera Show Ticket – Shu Feng Ya Yun

9.Chengdu Sichuan Opera Show Ticket – Shu Feng Ya Yun

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

Watch Chengdu Sichuan Opera by Shu Feng Ya Yun, with complimentary tea, possible costume dressing, and headline face-changing stunts, 90 minutes.

“Very nice way to experience the local culture. There is free tea that is served and also the opportunity to order some local desserts. Great atmosphere, strongly recommended if you visit Chengdu.”

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Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour - Chengdu pickup in the morning: convenient if you’re downtown
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Leshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area and Panda Park Day Tour

Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering Experience with Lunch - Behavior recording, feeding moments, and keeping an eye on routines
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Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering Experience with Lunch

12.Dujiangyan Panda Volunteering Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $279

Spend a full day as a Dujiangyan Panda Base volunteer near Chengdu, with hotel pickup, guided tasks, lunch, and recorded photos and videos.

“Our driver was ready to go in our lobby on time and drive safely to the panda base. The volunteer experience was incredible and we were lucky to end up with a private group of just our party. We got to feed the pandas twice, see them Read more”

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Chengdu: Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide - Chengdu to Leshan: Private Transfer Comfort vs Train and Taxi Budget
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Chengdu: Leshan Buddha Optional Tours w/ Transfer or Guide

Half-Day Chengdu Back Alley Foodie Tour - The Hotpot Setup: Red Pot, White Pot, and Double Pot
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Half-Day Chengdu Back Alley Foodie Tour

14.Half-Day Chengdu Back Alley Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $80

A small-group Chengdu back-alley hotpot cooking experience in a local home, with market snacks, chef-led prep, and unlimited drinks.

“This tour came with a great guide that picks you up from the hotel and takes you to different areas around the city. It is a great way to taste Szechuan food!”

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Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tour - Photo and pacing tips, so you don’t feel rushed
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Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tour

15.Giant Panda and Buddha 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $173

Door-to-door Chengdu day trip to see giant pandas at the research base and ride a boat under the Leshan Giant Buddha.

“Abby was an absolute delight. She really knew her way around the sanctuary and helped me get some great photos. We had some great conversations about our cultures and shared many laughs. She was also very knowledgeable about the Read more”

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